Star Wars: 15 most powerful Sith ranked from weakest to strongest

6. Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker

Once believed to be the prophesied Chosen One, destined to restore equilibrium to the Force, Anakin Skywalker’s dramatic descent into the shadows as Darth Vader stands as a bleak epoch in the annals of the galaxy. The strength he commanded was as formidable as the pathos that characterized his life’s journey.

In the annals of the Star Wars saga, few names resonate as powerfully as Anakin Skywalker, or his darker alter ego, Darth Vader. His trajectory, from a promising Jedi knight earmarked for greatness to the terrifying enforcer of the Empire, is steeped in darkness and despair. Anakin’s strength was immense, a chilling testament to the might of the Dark Side, yet it was matched, if not overshadowed, by the tragedy that was his life—giving rise to a character whose influence is as enduring as it is profound.

5. Darth Plagueis

Securing the fifth spot on our list is the enigmatic figure known as **Darth Plagueis**. Plagueis commanded a unique mastery over the Force, with the ability to manipulate the fundamental midi-chlorians to create life and, remarkably, stave off death—a feat of power so profound that it evoked the envy of none other than Darth Sidious himself.

However, this monumental power was not without its flaws. The Sith Lord’s ultimate undoing was the very apprentice he taught his darkest secrets. Darth Plagueis, despite his extraordinary gifts and immense knowledge, was tragically unable to shield himself from the ruthless betrayal that marked his downfall. This stark contrast between his overwhelming command over life and death and his own demise paints a compelling portrait of this complex Sith Lord.