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Top 30 Greatest Star Wars Characters

May 25, 2007 by Michael 46 Comments

Greatest Star Wars Characters

Greatest Star Wars Characters

Ask any legitimate Star Wars fan who their favorite character is and you’re likely to get a different answer each time. Now take those Star Wars fans, let them debate the same question, and you might be left with a bloodbath on your hands. While Star Wars: Episode VII may seem far, far away, hardcore fans still argue over who deserves the top spots. Here at Forever Geek, we took a stab at ranking the greatest Star Wars characters.

30. Padme Amidala Skywalker – Even with the emotional range of a paper sack, you can’t deny Padme’s importance to the story of Star Wars. Mother of Luke and Leia, wife of Anakin, Queen of Naboo, and Senator of the Republic, she is a vital, albeit annoying, part of the saga.

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29. General Grievous – A chilling foreshadow of what can become of a man when combined with machine, Grievous is a visually interesting foe.

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28. Greedo – He didn’t shoot first. You know it, and I know it, but still this Rodian has the most memorable non-english speaking dialogue in all of Star Wars, and for that, he deserves a spot on this list.

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27. Watto – this creepy flying, gambling addicted, slave owning, Toydarian is probably responsible for the destruction of the Jedi when you think about it. Maybe if he’d been nicer to poor Anakin when he was a kid he wouldn’t have ad such rage issues as he got older.

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26. Count Dooku – Dooku didn’t serve much purpose in the prequel trilogy other than to move the Emperor’s plot along, and a lesser actor might have made the role forgettable, but Christopher Lee is not a lesser actor. Lee makes the role memorable by oozing off the screen every second he’s on it…right up until his arms and head get lopped off. ouch.

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25. Darth Maul – Another instrument of Palpatine that really served only to look cool and move the plot along was Darth Maul. His look worked, however, as he is one of the coolest looking characters in the Star Wars Universe.

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24. Biggs – The Burt Reynolds’ Mustache wearing friend of Luke may not seem like the most important character at first, but the loss of Biggs at the end of Episode 4 serves as a sobering reminder to Luke that the situation he is in is very real, and Biggs is really the last element of his home that is left…

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23. Uncle Owen – All Owen ever wanted was the best for Luke – or what he thought was the best anyway. He wanted to protect Luke from everything his father had become, and while he ultimately wasn’t able to – it’s Uncle Owen’s guidance as a youth that helped shape Luke into the man he would become.

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22. Aunt Beru – Aunt Beru, along with Uncle Owen, never get enough credit for raising Luke. Had they not helped shape him into the man he would become, Emperor might never have been defeated.

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21. Porkins – That’s right, I ranked Porkins higher than Darth Maul, Count Dooku and everybody else from 22 to 30…I mean, COME ON, he’s a fat guy X-Wing pilot named PORKINS. He’s the character most of us are most likely to BE. He’s PORKINS.

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20. Mace Windu – A Council leader who always came off to me as a stone’s throw away from the Darkside himself, Mace Windu is a vital part of the prequel trilogy, and being played by bad-ass extraordinare Samuel L. Jackson, makes it impossible to exclude him from the list.

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19. Wedge Antilles – Leader of the Rogue Squadron, and vital member of the Rebellion, Wedge served as a good friend to Luke, and a key player in several battles.

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18. Sebulba – Anakin’s first rival. Sebulba was both visually interesting, silly looking, and threatening at the same time. His role Anakin’s life played a key part in his anger management issues.

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17. Jabba The Hutt – A master manipulator, giant slug, and party animal, Jabba loves a good time, and we’ll always love him for not killing Han when he stepped on his tail.

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16. Lando Calrissian – Always a schemer and ultimately a hero, Lando is a poor man’s Han Solo…but he’s a good one.

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15. Admiral Ackbar – Often referred to as Admiral Man-Fish around my house, Ackbar fought back not only being a man with a giant fish head, but also a terrible speech impediment to become a Admiral in the rebellion. My hat goes off to him.

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14. Grand Moff Tarkin – Tarkin was just and evil bastard. I assume you’d have to be to incite fear while you have “Moff” in your name. I mean, come on…this guy even had evil bone structure.

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13. Boba Fett – Mandalorian Armor wearing, bounty hunting bad ass. He gets the unlucky number 13 spot of that jet pack malfunction that sent him screaming like a girl to his doom.

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12. Jango Fett – Mandalorian Armor wearing, bounty hunting bad ass. Why does he outrank his son? Two words: Sarlacc Pitt.

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11. Qui-Gon Jinn – Mentor to Obi-Wan and killee of Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn had very little screen time in the overall saga, but his actions are what brought Obi-Wan and Anakin together, and what ultimately led to the fall of the Jedi. Sucks to be him.

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10. Chewbacca – Loyal friend and protector, Chewbacca saved Yoda’s skin in the Clone Wars, and served as co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon. While he may never say a word we can understand, his importance to the series is unmistakable…and dammit…he deserved a medal too.

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09. C-3P0 – He started off as spare parts in a kid’s room, and ended a god to teddy bears…what more can you say?

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08. R2-D2 – He’s the only character in the whole saga to know everything that’s going on, and he never says a word.

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07. Palpatine – Pure evil in a robe. Palpatine’s manipulative fingers are in almost every episode of the series, and he is awesome to watch from his opening laughs in Episode 1 to his cackling death in Episode 6.

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06. Leia Organa – A princess with a mind of her own, Leia served as both a positive role model for young women, and a sexual fantasy for every red blooded male from 1977 to 2007 (and she will continue to do so throughout time). She is a leader of her people, a strong woman, and a lost Skywalker…what more could you ask for?

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05. Luke Skywalker – While many argue that he’s the typical protagonist, you can’t deny that Luke Skywalker deserves recognition for saving the universe while helping his father redeem himself.

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04. Darth Vader – He made heavy breathing cool and not too creepy. The series revolves around him anyway, so he definitely deserves a high ranking.

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03. Obi-Wan – Obi-Wan may be the only character to stay revered in the original series and the prequel series. Whether you wept manly tears over his final confrontation with Anakin Skywalker or you preferred the wiser father figure of the original series, you have to agree that he holds the whole series together.

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02. Yoda – Puppet form or CGI, Yoda manages to steal the show. His training and battle scenes truly deserve the description of “epic”.

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01. Han Solo – So he’s not known for wielding a lightsaber. So what? He’s still the epitome of cool. After saving the universe and getting the girl, who could better?

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Comments

  1. pilsburymarshmallowman says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    This list is a million times better than Empire Magazine’s

    Reply
  2. Bert says

    January 28, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    “Han Solo” number 1????? I would try not to be rude but… sorry dude, your arguments are so stupid, I can’t believe my eyes! Honestly you better should erase this publish and write about something else… Please!

    Reply
  3. Shalin says

    June 19, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Akbar was a fish, ewww I’m gonna have tore watch the whole series again

    Reply
  4. Lord Vader says

    February 5, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    Darth Vader is by far the coolest character ever(not counting the loser scene where he screams “Noooooooooooooo”) but forever the coolest character. He can deflect blaster bolts with his hand, he can throw things at you with the force, he can choke you to death from across space just by having you on a view screen and he had the whole wicked cool iron lung breathing thing going on! Nothing tops that! But Solo is a close second on the cool scale!

    Reply
  5. harry2626 says

    August 3, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Why is everyone arguing about what characters are good and what characters are bad? I’m just wondering…

    BYE BYE

    Reply
  6. Kestrel-Jade Walker says

    March 22, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    My favourite character EVA is Jaina Solo. I just love her! She’s EU so she’s not on this list. I bet she would be if she was in the movies! I totally agree with this list apart from Han Solo DID hold a lightsaber (Empire). I think this just makes him even cooler though! Also I don’t agree with Luke’s placement. He’s pretty amazing. Thank the Force you didn’t put Jar Jar on!

    Reply
  7. Sardorian says

    January 26, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Sry, guys.. .the best char ever is Rancor trainer in ROTJ..re-imagine the scene: after Rancor dies by the hand of Luke “sorry for acting, won’t do that again” Skywalker, Rancor’ trainer enters the scene: all blood, sweat and especially tears, also some body fat applied. Priceless…

    Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition, that’s for sure

    Reply
  8. Jack says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Sorry, guys. This list is spot on. Nice going bro.

    Reply
  9. James t says

    August 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    If it is of all time then obviously its hk 47 overwise jango or boba, HELLLO there both mandolores!

    Reply
    • Kestrel-Jade Walker says

      March 22, 2012 at 7:53 PM

      Mandalorians, not Mandalores.

      Reply
      • Lord Vader says

        February 5, 2013 at 4:35 AM

        Yes they are Mandalores. Mandalore is also the name for the leader or the Mandalorians if he is a female so obviously Duchess Satine doesn’t fall into that category. But yes they are Madalorians to be Mandalores! So he didn’t need to be corrected Kestrel-Jade Walker he was right in what he said! But your avatar is pretty cute!

        Reply
  10. Adi says

    April 13, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    1.This whole list sucks
    2.Han solo is not by far the coolest character
    3.Darth Vader/Anakin deserves number 2, only because DARTH MAUL is number 1
    4.You are idiots

    Reply
    • Robin Parrish says

      April 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM

      Aren’t geeks who feel irrationally superior to everyone else just… adorable? Makes me want to squeeze their little cheeks.

      Reply
  11. Kevin says

    December 5, 2010 at 4:11 AM

    Darth vader has to be number one. I have always liked jabba the hut aswell he is such a freak. What is the name of the frog guy who is king of the underwater kingdom in the phantom menace?

    Reply
  12. galaxy girl says

    November 12, 2010 at 12:53 AM

    Why are Padme and Lando far down on the list? I think that either Anakin or Obi-Wan should be first. I do agree with Yoda’s place though(:

    Reply
  13. Marc says

    October 13, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    Uhh….Jango didn’t die in the Sarlacc pit. That was Boba. Jango was decapitated by Mace Windu.

    Reply
  14. Omaha says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    lord sidious:*

    Reply
  15. Omaha says

    September 26, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    sorry,but it seems lord Sidius has been forgotten..

    Reply
    • catherine says

      May 6, 2011 at 3:15 AM

      actually lord sidius totally is palpatine and hes up there. its just two different names and two facades for the same evil person.

      Reply
  16. Tyler says

    September 15, 2010 at 5:30 AM

    dude totally Corran Horn is the best ever…

    Reply
  17. Nano Cheese says

    August 14, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    No one from the books? Darth Bane or Sion have to be my Number one!

    Reply
  18. StarWars fan says

    July 30, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    i think that anakin should be first, bacause he is like the most main character in star wars.

    Reply
  19. StarWars fan says

    July 30, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    The list is pretty well, except that I think that Obi-wan should be the 1st ranked one because he killed Darth maul and he is also master of luke and anakin.

    Reply
  20. jamie says

    October 25, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    too bad bossk is not in it

    Reply
  21. John says

    October 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Han Solo kicks ass

    Reply
  22. olivia says

    October 1, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    yoda will always be the best. no questions asked.

    Reply
  23. iceejg says

    September 9, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Too bad these are only the characters for the movies and none from the books.

    Reply
  24. Starwars#1FAN says

    April 12, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Come on guys Qui gon is the BEST
    No offense but everyone else stinks compared to him besides darth maul
    so HA

    Reply
  25. Kelly says

    April 11, 2009 at 12:00 AM

    i thought obi-wan killed darth maul?

    Darth Maul is the best EVER!!!!!!!!!!

    Jar Jar Binks is pretty awesome too.

    Reply
    • Kestrel-Jade Walker says

      March 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM

      WHAT??!!! YOU LIKE JAR JAR BINKS???!!!! HOW CAN YOU CALL YOURSELF A STAR WARS FAN???!!! HOW DO YOU SLEEP AT NIGHT???!!!!! Jar Jar is an unfunny, unrealistic, annoying, creepy, BLASPHEMY that should not exist. WHAT WAS GEORGE THINKING???!!!

      Reply
  26. danpepin says

    February 18, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    cmon why is lando so low on the list?

    Reply
  27. Fillippobasso says

    December 27, 2008 at 1:31 PM

    What an appauling list!!! at least you refrained from putting Wicket on the list

    So theres no place for genuinely cool characters like…. Bossk, Max Rebo, the Jawas, Garindan, Bib Fortuna, Salacious Crumb?

    Reply
  28. Fettrox says

    December 12, 2008 at 7:31 PM

    BOBA FETT DESERVES TO BE #1 or #2! GENERAL GREIVOUS ROCKS
    HARD! I think you should learn more about Fett & Grievous. No offense
    of course.

    Reply
  29. Yoda Fan says

    September 28, 2008 at 5:02 AM

    YODA WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER ONE!

    Most awesome he is =)

    Reply
  30. Joe says

    September 3, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    What ever you think but Yoda is the best

    Reply
  31. Joe says

    September 3, 2008 at 2:50 PM

    I like how Yoda flips around

    Reply
  32. Joe says

    September 3, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Yoda is the best

    Reply
  33. Shawn says

    July 14, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Acutally, if you want to be technical Han did hold a Lightsaber. In EP II “Empire Strikes Back” he used Luke’s Lightsaber to cut open the tauntaun to stuff Luke inside to keep him warm…lol
    But you are right Han is the coolest!!!

    Reply
  34. Michael says

    May 25, 2007 at 7:49 PM

    Steev –

    I know that in the expanded Universe he got out…but in the films, we never see it. The list is based on the films only, with no EU stuff considered…even still…that scream is just sad…

    Reply
  35. Steev says

    May 25, 2007 at 5:11 PM

    Yeah, so Boba Fett didn’t die in the Sarlacc, he managed to get out. So he should be at least above Jango.

    His true rank is 1, of course…

    Reply
    • Joe says

      October 3, 2012 at 11:09 PM

      thank you steev i was meaning to say that yes he lived to his 70’s at least and was still the most fearsome bounty hunter in his 80’s

      Reply
  36. Michael says

    May 25, 2007 at 2:43 PM

    @ BJ –

    I hate you.

    :)

    Reply
  37. BJ says

    May 25, 2007 at 2:26 PM

    1) It’s *medal*, not metal.

    2) It’s *male*, not mail.

    3) Han *did* hold a lightsaber at the beginning of Empire.

    4) General Grievous and Count Dooku were throwaway characters.

    Reply

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