8 of the best original Star Wars characters ranked from weakest to strongest

4. Chewbacca

Chewbacca, the towering Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk, snags the fourth place in my list, and it's not just because of his impressive height. This big, furry guy is like the ultimate best friend you want on your intergalactic road trips. He's not only super strong (seriously, he can rip arms off when he loses at space chess), but he's also a top-notch co-pilot and a loyal companion. Chewie is the guy you call when you need to move a couch... or, you know, rescue a princess from a space station. He's got a heart of gold and the strength of, well, a Wookiee, which makes him a total asset in anything he and his buddies get into.

But Chewbacca isn't just a muscle machine. There's a real brain under all that fur, too. He's great at fixing things, from a hyperdrive to a droid, and he's got a strategic mind that often saves the day. Sure, he might not have the Force like Luke or the scheming mind of a Sith Lord like Vader, but he more than makes up for it with his practical and combat skills. Plus, he's got the best growl in the galaxy.

It's not just about raw strength with Chewie, he's the full package. His presence in any battle is like having a furry tank on your side, one that understands Wookiee technology and can hug it out after a tough fight.