15 Star Wars Characters Ranked By Midi-Chlorian Count
Midi-chlorians are tiny lifeforms living inside the cells of every being in the galaxy, and in high enough numbers they allow someone to connect to the Force. Jedi and Sith have historically measured midi-chlorian concentrations through blood tests to identify children with strong potential. Anakin Skywalker is the only character whose exact count is clearly described in canon, with supplementary sources noting his level as “over twenty-thousand” per cell, higher than any other known Jedi. For most other characters, their relative standing comes from a mix of on-screen portrayal, in-universe commentary, and occasional Legends or fan estimates rather than official numbers, so their placement here reflects how their power is generally understood in the wider lore.
Kanan Jarrus
Kanan Jarrus, born Caleb Dume, was identified as Force-sensitive at a young age and taken into the Jedi Order as Padawan to Depa Billaba. His survival of Order 66 and later role training Ezra Bridger on ‘Star Wars Rebels’ show that he retained enough connection to the Force to teach advanced techniques like lightsaber forms and holocron use. Canon material never states his exact midi-chlorian count, but his early recruitment and progression to Jedi Knight status imply a level well above the baseline for Force-sensitives. Fan-created midi-chlorian lists often place him in a high yet not extreme range, treating him as powerful but below the greatest Jedi Masters. His story also underlines how discipline and experience can matter just as much as raw biological potential.
Ezra Bridger
Ezra Bridger is discovered by Kanan on Lothal as an untrained teenager with strong instinctive Force abilities, such as precognition and animal empathy. Jedi and Sith artifacts respond unusually strongly to him, including holocrons and the Lothal Jedi Temple, which marks him as having significant latent potential. In ‘Star Wars Rebels’, his rapid growth from street thief to Jedi apprentice capable of communing with the World Between Worlds suggests a naturally high midi-chlorian concentration. Official sources do not list a number for him, but some Legends-leaning fan compilations estimate him in the upper tiers for human Jedi. His case highlights how raw sensitivity can emerge even far from established Jedi training centers.
Ahsoka Tano
Ahsoka Tano is found by the Jedi Order as a child and assigned to Anakin Skywalker as a Padawan during the Clone Wars. From early on in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, she shows strong combat reflexes, advanced lightsaber skills, and a talent for Force-assisted acrobatics, all signs of substantial midi-chlorian density. She continues to use the Force effectively after leaving the Order, later appearing in ‘Star Wars Rebels’ and ‘Ahsoka’, where she duels powerful opponents like Darth Vader and Baylan Skoll. Canon sources do not supply her exact count, but fan estimates tend to place her slightly below the likes of Council Masters while recognizing her as far above the norm. Her trajectory demonstrates that high potential combined with unconventional training can still produce a formidable Force-user.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi was recruited into the Jedi Order as a youngling and eventually became Padawan to Qui-Gon Jinn, later a Jedi Master and Council member. His ability to defeat opponents such as Darth Maul and General Grievous, and later to match Anakin Skywalker for a time on Mustafar in ‘Revenge of the Sith’, points to a strong natural connection to the Force. Some non-canon and fan analyses suggest his midi-chlorian count is solidly within the typical range for accomplished Jedi Masters, but not at the record-breaking level of figures like Yoda. Despite any numerical gap, his mastery of defensive Form III lightsaber combat and deep spiritual understanding of the Force allowed him to become one of the era’s most respected Jedi. After his physical death, he further demonstrates his attunement by returning as a Force spirit to guide Luke Skywalker.
Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon Jinn is the Jedi Master who first explains midi-chlorians on-screen and orders a blood test for the young Anakin Skywalker in ‘The Phantom Menace’. As a maverick Jedi who remains closely attuned to the Living Force, he shows a high degree of sensitivity, including the ability to sense “vergences” in the Force such as Anakin himself. Legends materials and fan lists often assign him a count above many rank-and-file Jedi, though still below the very top tier. His most important contribution to Force lore is his pioneering work on retaining consciousness after death, which later allows Yoda and Obi-Wan to become full Force spirits. That spiritual breakthrough is frequently linked to both his philosophical focus and his strong underlying midi-chlorian profile.
Kit Fisto
Kit Fisto serves as a Nautolan Jedi Master and member of the Jedi High Council during the final years of the Republic. His ease of fighting underwater, combined with his trademark agility and powerful Force pushes in ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, shows the sort of refined control associated with high midi-chlorian counts. Various fan-derived lists assign him a mid-to-high range count compared with other Council members, taking into account his combat performance and Council status. While he is ultimately killed by Darth Sidious during the arrest attempt in the Chancellor’s office, his ability to keep pace, however briefly, with such a formidable Sith Lord reflects significant innate potential. His example reminds viewers that even exceptionally gifted Jedi can be outmatched by centuries-old Sith masters.
Mace Windu
Mace Windu, co-leader of the Jedi Council, is widely recognized in canon for both his political influence and combat prowess. He is the originator of the lightsaber form Vaapad, which channels an opponent’s dark side energy through controlled aggression, a technique requiring extremely precise Force sensitivity. Some Legends discussions and fan compilations give him a midi-chlorian count in the upper band typical for elite Jedi Masters, often close to but still below Yoda. His near-success against Darth Sidious in ‘Revenge of the Sith’ suggests that his innate potential, amplified by his unique fighting style, allowed him to push his abilities to exceptional levels. Canon reference works also emphasize his talent for sensing shatterpoints, subtle weaknesses in events and individuals, which likewise points to a finely tuned connection to the Force.
Rey
Rey, later adopting the name Rey Skywalker, grows up on Jakku with no formal training but quickly demonstrates advanced Force abilities once she awakens to her power in ‘The Force Awakens’. Her telekinetic feats, rapid adaptation to lightsaber combat, and unique bond with Ben Solo indicate a naturally high sensitivity. Expanded discussions of her lineage note that she is the granddaughter of Sheev Palpatine, and some analyses extrapolate that her midi-chlorian count could be comparable to, or somewhat below, that of her grandfather. Fan estimates often place her count within the range associated with top-tier Jedi or Sith, although this has not been confirmed by official numeric data. Her ability to heal, resurrect, and confront a resurrected Palpatine underscores how inherited potential and personal growth can intersect in the sequel-era storyline.
Grogu
Grogu, introduced in ‘The Mandalorian’, is a child of Yoda’s mysterious species and was trained at the Jedi Temple before the fall of the Republic. Dr. Pershing’s research in the series explicitly mentions that Grogu’s blood contains a high “M-count,” confirming a midi-chlorian concentration significant enough to interest Imperial remnant scientists. His ease with techniques like telekinesis, animal communication, and even Force healing at such a young age fits the profile of someone with an extremely elevated midi-chlorian level. Although no precise number is given, in-universe dialogue portrays his count as unusually high even by Jedi standards. Given Yoda’s own record-setting status prior to Anakin’s discovery, Grogu’s species background strongly supports the idea of a naturally dense midi-chlorian population in his cells.
Luke Skywalker
Luke Skywalker is the son of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala, making him a direct inheritor of Anakin’s extraordinary potential. Even with relatively late training that begins in ‘A New Hope’ and accelerates under Yoda in ‘The Empire Strikes Back’, he quickly develops powerful telekinetic abilities and precognitive insight. Canon does not publish an exact midi-chlorian count for Luke, but references to Anakin’s unmatched count and the strong Force lineage of the Skywalker family imply a very high level. Legends and later stories depict him founding a new Jedi Order and mastering advanced techniques like projecting his presence across the galaxy, feats that would require immense innate sensitivity. Discussions among fans and commentators often assume his biological potential approaches his father’s, even if his training path differs.
Leia Organa
Leia Organa, like her brother Luke, is a child of Anakin Skywalker and thus shares the same Force-rich heritage. Her primary focus for much of her life is politics and leadership within the Rebel Alliance and the New Republic, but scenes in the original and sequel trilogy show she has a strong intuitive connection to the Force. In ‘The Last Jedi’ and ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, it is revealed that she received at least some formal Jedi training and can perform feats such as surviving exposure to space by instinctively using the Force. Although no numeric midi-chlorian count is given, her lineage and demonstrated abilities strongly imply a similar biological potential to Luke, even if she chooses a different path. Later canon material mentions that she passes this latent power on to her son, Ben Solo, further underlining the strength of her genetic connection to the Force.
Count Dooku
Count Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus, begins as a respected Jedi Master before leaving the Order and becoming a Sith Lord. His training under Yoda and later role as mentor to Qui-Gon Jinn mark him as an exceptional Force-user even before his turn to the dark side. Legends sources and fan estimates typically place his midi-chlorian count among the higher levels found in Jedi Masters, consistent with his reputation for refined lightsaber technique and powerful Force abilities. On screen, he demonstrates advanced skills such as Force lightning, Force choke, and a sophisticated use of Makashi, the dueling-focused Form II. His combination of aristocratic background, intense training, and significant innate potential makes him a key example of how high midi-chlorian density can be channeled along very different ideological paths.
Darth Plagueis
Darth Plagueis, the Sith Master of Darth Sidious, is primarily explored in Legends material, particularly the novel ‘Darth Plagueis’. He is noted for his deep study of midi-chlorians themselves, including experiments aimed at manipulating them to create or sustain life. Wookieepedia’s coverage of midi-chlorians highlights that Plagueis discovered methods for influencing them in ways that went beyond typical Jedi or Sith practice. While his specific midi-chlorian count is never officially stated, the fact that he could perform such experiments and attract a prodigy like Sidious suggests a very high underlying level. His research is often linked, in later in-universe interpretations, to the mysterious conception of Anakin Skywalker, further connecting him to some of the most extreme manifestations of Force potential.
Yoda
Before Anakin’s discovery, Yoda is repeatedly described in reference material as one of the most powerful and wise Jedi in history. The Wookieepedia entry on midi-chlorians notes that Anakin’s count of over twenty-thousand per cell exceeds even Yoda’s, implying Yoda himself is very close to that benchmark. His centuries of service on the Jedi Council, coupled with feats like lifting Luke’s X-wing and enduring intense duels with both Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, support the idea that his cells teem with midi-chlorians. Some fan and forum discussions suggest approximate numbers for Yoda in the high teens of thousands, based on that comparison, though these figures remain unofficial. His ability to maintain his identity after death and guide later generations as a Force spirit further highlights the depth of his connection.
Anakin Skywalker
Anakin Skywalker, later Darth Vader, is the only character whose midi-chlorian count is clearly stated in both canon dialogue and reference sources. Wookieepedia’s summary of the topic explains that his blood sample registers “over twenty-thousand” midi-chlorians per cell, described as the highest count ever recorded, surpassing Yoda and all other Jedi. He is believed to have been conceived by the midi-chlorians themselves, with no biological father, marking him as the prophesied Chosen One destined to bring balance to the Force. Even after losing much of his organic body and being encased in life-support armor, sources note that his remaining cells still contain this extraordinary concentration of midi-chlorians, meaning his potential remains immense despite his injuries. His life story, from slave boy on Tatooine to Sith enforcer and finally redeemed Jedi, is deeply intertwined with the mysteries of midi-chlorians and what such an extreme count can mean for the galaxy.
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