Star Wars Day: From Luke to Yoda - The 10 most powerful Jedi knights

Time of India

04-05-2025

There's a moment in The Last Jedi where
Luke Skywalker
says, 'It's time for the Jedi to end.' Bold words from a man who once kissed his sister and threw his lightsaber like it was a banana peel. But while the galaxy is always teetering between peace, genocide, and bad CGI, one thing remains constant: the Jedi Order's ability to produce absolute beasts in robes.
So here, without further ado or midichlorian tests, are the 10
strongest Jedi
in Star Wars history—ranked not by your dusty Jedi Council scrolls, but by pure, unfiltered Force flex.
1. Luke Skywalker – The Galaxy's First Emo God
Once a whiny farm boy who couldn't hit womp rats, Luke transcended every expectation—defeating Vader, redeeming him, rejecting genocide, and in Legends, pulling Star Destroyers out of orbit like someone flicking boogers. Canon Luke? Still legendary enough to Force project across planets and humiliate Kylo without breaking a sweat or even leaving his meditation pillow. The true GOAT, even when milking alien sea cows.
Power Move
: Didn't even show up to the fight, still won it.
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Luke Skywalker Saves Star Wars [4K HDR] - The Mandalorian
2. Yoda – Kermit on Crack
Don't let the syntax fool you. This 900-year-old gremlin could bench-press starships and spin like a Beyblade on Red Bull. He trained generations of Jedi and still had the clarity to ghost out when the Order fell. The green machine took on Darth Sidious in the Senate chamber like it was a UFC cage match—and almost won.
Power Move:
Made 'Size matters not' the second-most inspirational line in Jedi history. (First being 'I hate sand.')
Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith - Yoda VS Palpatine (Darth Sidious) - 4K ULTRA HD.
3. Anakin Skywalker – The Chosen One Turned Daddy Issues Incarnate
The Force literally created this guy. He's Space Jesus with a lightsaber and the emotional stability of a wet paper bag. As a Jedi, Anakin was a walking WMD—slaughtering Sith, droids, and occasionally children. Had he not switched sides faster than a Lok Sabha MP post-election, he would've been untouchable.
Power Move:
Beat Dooku, married Padmé, and got promoted while defying the Council.
Star Wars Revenge of the Sith - Obi-Wan VS Anakin Battle. {Full Version HD}
4. Obi-Wan Kenobi – He Will Do What He Must
No one does polite annihilation better than Obi-Wan. He doesn't scream, doesn't monologue—just dismembers you with style and apologises after. Trained the Chosen One, defeated Maul twice, and still had time to drop the coolest exit line ever: 'If you strike me down…' You know the rest. And he will always do what he must.
Power Move:
Beat Anakin while literally standing on the moral and physical high ground.
Obi-Wan - Obi-Wan vs Darth Vader - (HDR - 4K - 5.1)
5. Mace Windu – The Jedi with the Purple Rage
Samuel L. Jackson in space. Inventor of the Vaapad style, which channels darkness without falling into it—like doing ayahuasca with a therapist. Disarmed Sidious. Nearly ended the war. Lost only because Anakin's moral compass spins like a fidget toy.
Power Move:
Only Jedi with a lightsaber colour so gangster it had to be custom-made.
Mace Windu vs Jango Fett | Full Fight Scene - Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
6. Rey Skywalker – Plot Armour Personified
Is she overpowered? Yes. Is it canon? Also yes. Whether you like it or not, Rey goes from sand-scrapper to Sith-smasher in two movies flat. She does Force healing, lightning deflection, and dual-wielded saber strikes. And she buried the Skywalker sabers like a girlboss Marie Kondo-ing a legacy.
Power Move:
Killed zombie Palpatine with two lightsabers and pure Gen Z rage.
Rey Destroys Kylo Ren's TIE Whisper | The Rise of Skywalker
7. Ahsoka Tano – The Jedi Who Said 'Nah'
Anakin's Padawan, but with the wisdom to walk away before the whole place burned down. Ahsoka isn't just strong—she's balanced. Survived Order 66, dueled Vader, and became a symbol of Jedi ideals without being part of the cult. If the Force were Tinder, she'd be a 100% match with destiny.
Power Move:
Took on Maul, Vader, and the toxic bureaucracy of the Jedi Council—and beat them all.
Ahsoka Tano vs Baylan Skoll (Full Fight) - Star Wars: Ahsoka
8. Qui-Gon Jinn – The Philosopher with a Death Wish
Qui-Gon was that college professor who made you read The Tao of Physics, wore robes unironically, and believed in midichlorians before it was cool. He discovered Anakin, defied the Council, and invented immortality by learning how to ghost. Technically, he wins Jedi post-life.
Power Move:
Died once. Came back more often than Palpatine.
Qui-Gon Jinn & Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Darth Maul [4K HDR] - Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
9. Cal Kestis – The Ginger with Grit
Canon's favourite Jedi trauma victim. Survivor of Order 66. Cal went from PTSD janitor to Force-swinging powerhouse in two video games flat. He can slow time, split sabers, and wall-run like a Jedi parkour influencer. Still, doesn't get enough respect because... gamers.
Power Move:
Escaped Darth Vader twice. Most NPCs don't even get a scream in.
Cal Kestis Destroys Everyone Scene - Star Wars Jedi Survivor 2023
10. Grogu – The Snack-Sized Demigod
He's 50 years old, barely says a word, and lives on a diet of frogs, cookies, and chaos. But behind those doe eyes and cooing noises is the potential to become the strongest Jedi of all time. Grogu didn't just survive Order 66—he survived Disney marketing, and came out stronger. He stopped a rampaging rancor like it was a toddler tantrum, Force-healed a bleeding Din Djarin without a sweat, and trained with Luke Skywalker before deciding Jedi robes weren't his vibe.
He doesn't speak, he doesn't monologue, he just stares at you, lifts one finger—and suddenly gravity forgets how to work. In an era of galactic overthinkers, Grogu is pure instinct. No speeches, no visions, no sand. Just raw, adorable devastation.
Power Move:
Took down a monster while swaddled in a potato sack and still made time for nap and snack.
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