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

3. Luke Skywalker

Alright, let's talk about Luke Skywalker, the farm boy who skyrocketed to Galactic hero status faster than you can say “Kessel Run.” Once a kid from the dusty dunes of Tatooine, who’s more used to dodging womp rats than wielding a lightsaber, this guy goes from zero to hero - literally. He starts off as your average Joe, whining about power converters at Tosche Station, and ends up as the Jedi master who takes down the Empire. Luke’s journey is like watching a caterpillar turn into a lightsaber-wielding butterfly. He’s got the whole package: bravery, a heart of gold, and a knack for getting out of sticky situations. And let’s not forget, he's the only one who believes there’s still some good in Darth Vader. Spoiler alert: the man is right.

Now, why does Luke rank número três on my list? Simple: he’s the underdog who made it big. From shooting womp rats in his T-16 to blowing up the Death Star, Luke shows us that a little faith in the Force goes a long way. And his skills? They go from “meh” to “mind-blowing” faster than the Millennium Falcon on hyperdrive. He wields his lightsaber like a pro, does mind tricks, and even gives Darth Vader a run for his money. Plus, he does all of this without losing his farm boy charm. Luke’s not just a character; he’s a legend, an icon, the guy who makes you believe that even the most ordinary person can change the galaxy.