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

4. Exar Kun

Occupying the fourth spot is none other than Exar Kun. Once a Jedi Knight, he was tragically lured into the chilling embrace of the Dark Side, transforming into a Sith Lord of fearsome power. The path he chose didn’t just lead to a change in allegiance but also marked the birth of one of the most formidable threats the galaxy had ever seen.

Despite his reign being relatively short-lived, Exar Kun’s rule was characterized by a cataclysmic wave of destruction that left a lasting scar on the galaxy. His physical form may have perished, but his spirit refused to be extinguished. His spectral presence continued to cast a chilling shadow across the cosmic landscape for ages, reminding all of the insidious allure and potent terror of the Dark Side.

3. Darth Sidious/Emperor Palpatine

Ah, Palpy. How I adore thee.

Emerging from the shadows as the grand orchestrator of the Republic’s downfall, Emperor Palpatine, known in the dark corridors of the Sith as Darth Sidious, stands as a testament to the terrifying power of manipulation. His insidious influence extended far beyond his immediate circle, reaching out to ensnare even the likes of Anakin Skywalker, whom he shaped into his ruthless apprentice, Darth Vader. Palpatine’s machinations effectively rendered the entire galaxy his chessboard.

Yet, his cunning was only a facet of the formidable power he wielded. Sidious held a mastery over the Dark Side that was nothing short of terrifying, with a particular knack for manipulating life and death. His ability to evade the clutches of mortality, to rise again and again, etches his name in the annals of Sith history as one of their most potent members. Sidious’s defiance of death itself attests to the staggering extent of his power, and that iconic laugh fills any room with dread.