Star Wars: The 20 Strongest Female Jedi

Star Wars is one of the most popular fantasy series ever created. It began with the first film in 1977 and has quickly become a sensational worldwide Franchise. There are a lot of very strong characters in the franchise, and in this article, we are bringing you the strongest female Jedi warriors. There are also hundreds of female Jedi in the Star Wars universe; thus, it may get overwhelming to keep up with all of them. So, we have compiled this list of the strongest female Jedi in the universe to narrow it down a little. Here we go.

List of Most Powerful Female Jedi

20. Jyn Erso

Jyn Erso came to the limelight in Rogue-One; A Star Wars story. She joined a group of Rebel Fighters who attempted to steal plans for a war station that would later be known as the Death Star.

However, Erso initially joined the Rebels and Rogue-One crew because she wanted to search for her father. However, all that changed, and with the training, she received from iconic Rebel leader, Saw Gerrera and her determination and strength. 

She proved to be instrumental to the rebellion’s victory in “A New Hope.”

19. Bo-Katan

Bo Katan was introduced in The Mandalorian, a live-action film about the history of Mandalore and its leaders. Bo Katan was sardonic and deadly,  and with her ever-present decorative helmet, she exuded strength and skill.

Katan was a Mandalorian lieutenant and a member of the Deaths Watch. Her devotion and constant call to Mandalorians to find honor in war; made her the clear choice to carry Mandalore into the future.

Another event that distinguished Bo Katan from other Jedi occurred during the Clone Wars. Satine Wren, the duchess of Mandalore, fought valiantly for the Darksaber, which she willingly surrendered to Bo Katan, the new leader of Mandalore. 

Satine Wren’s act further elevated Bo Katan higher than the other mighty warriors. Katan accepted the lightsaber and United Mandalore.

18. Asajj Ventress

Assajj Ventress initially entered the Star Wars universe in the Star Wars; Clone Wars miniseries. Later, she became a regular in the long-running animated series of the same title. 

At first, Assajj was an enemy of the Jedi, but in the animated series she became an ally. Although she was raised on Dothamir as a night-sister, she later began training to become a Black Jedi. 

However, while training to become a Sith, Assaj suffered a betrayal, and she resumed her training with the night-sisters. As a result, she was growing stronger, more powerful, and much more deadly.

17. Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka Tano first entered the Star Wars universe in the Clone Wars movies. She joined the universe as a young woman and has grown on screen. Plo Koon found Ahsoka when she was only three; despite her tender age, Ahsoka was accepted into the order of the Jedi.

Ahsoka was mighty in the force at a tender age. And her strength only increased with time and battle. She fought bravely in several battles during the Clone Wars and emerged a hero of the Clone Wars.

Although she separated from the Jedi and continued her battles on her own, she remained one of the most powerful force users in the Galaxy.

16. Tahiri Veila

Tahiri was a Jedi Knight of the new Jedi order, and she became a Sith apprentice to Darth Sidious. Veila was one of very few Jedi that became intrigued by the dark side but was powerful enough to resist it and abandon the Sith.

She was mighty in her own right, and her ability to speak and understand the enemy’s language was an added advantage to the Jedi. However, she later renounced the Sith, the Jedi, and the Galactic order altogether, living as a virtual outcast. 

Surprisingly, she later returned to the order of the Jedi and served the Jedi for years, becoming one of their greatest stars. Her hand-to-hand combat skills were adequate, and she has mastered the art of Sakara. However, she was at her most powerful when wielding the power of the dark side.

15. Stass Allie

Stass was a force-sensitive Tholotian female. And she was alive during the final years of the Galactic republic. She stands out because she was one of the few Jedi who survived the battle of Geonosis. 

In addition to that, she was a fierce warrior and a Jedi Master, who served the Jedi council faithfully as a Jedi General during the clone war. Furthermore, she undertook the high-risk mission to rescue Anakim Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi from execution on Geonosis.

On the battlefield, Stass Allie was strong and fearless. She participated in multiple battles that she was on the victorious side of.

14. Jocasta Nu

Knowledge is power, so goes the famous quote. In the Star Wars universe, Jocasta Nu is the embodiment of that sort of power. Dedicated to knowledge, she was the chief librarian and the keeper of the Jedi archives. 

Nu dedicated most of her life toward the search for knowledge and information. She was the primary caretaker of the extensive archives; even at that, she was not removed from other Jedi affairs, and she once served as a member of the Jedi High Council.

While the other female Jedi on our list are skilled with manipulating the force or a lightsaber, Jocasta Nu’s strength came from her mind. And despite her old age, she used the power when she had to preserve the Jedi order.

13. Yaddle

Yaddle is a force-sensitive female being belonging to the same species as Yoda. She served on the Jedi High Council during the last years of the Galactic republic.

Although Yaddle was more famous because of her close resemblance to Grandmaster Yoda, she was also a powerful healer. She was also a Jedi Master, and she possessed a very intriguing power known as Morichro, which is the ability to slow a person’s heart rate and breathing to a near-death rate.

With her abilities, she became president of the Medical Council for a time. However, she later took a back seat in the affairs of the Jedi, and by the time of the Clone Wars, and was no longer on the council.

12. Shaak Ti

Shaak Ti was also active during the time of the clone wars. And she fought in the battle of Geonosis. As wise and patient Jedi Master, Shaak Ti took charge of the new clone warriors. She was getting them ready for the battle ahead.

Shaak Ti was also on the Jedi council, and she earned her title as Jedi General during the clone wars. However, she managed to balance her activities on the council with her assignments in the field.

She was killed by Darth Vader himself while attempting to help Yoda hear a message.

11. Mara Jade Skywalker

Mara Jade Skywalker first entered the Star Wars Universe as a force-trained assassin known as the emperor’s hand, servant, and assassin.

However, she was a fan favorite. After the emperor’s death, she began to question herself. And she deliberately flaunted the order she was given to kill Luke Skywalker. Instead, they began working together and soon fell in love.

Once she married Luke Skywalker, she changed her name and joined the new Jedi order. She fought for the Jedi, a skilled fighter and even better killer even when she became seriously ill.

10. Aayla Secura

Aayla Secura is a Twilik Jedi Master and one of the most important characters in the Star Wars universe. She was born with force sensitivity on the planet Ryloth, where the Jedi Order found her and brought her back to train her.

She is famously known for kicking a supper battle druid in the face. Way to go!  She was a Jedi general during the time of the clone wars. 

During her time in battle, she was formidable and fearless. Aayla once teamed up with Yoda to distract a Zillo beast during the clone wars. And she did all in her power to make a difference. She eventually became one of the best Jedi ever known.

9. Padme Amidala

Padme Amidala was also known as Princess Leia Organa of the planet Alderaan. She first made an appearance on the Star Wars Universe in A New Hope. She was a human Senator who was representative of the Naboo towards the end of the Galactic Republic.

However, she soon discovered her heritage as a Jedi and rose to become one of the most powerful fighters of the rebellion. She began to develop her force abilities with the help of her protector, Anakim Skywalker. 

As the years went by, she rose through the ranks when she found love in the arms of her protector, Jedi Knight Anakim Skywalker. She fell pregnant and birthed twins Luke and Leia Amidala Skywalker. 

Amidala died during childbirth, at which time her husband Anakim Skywalker had already been seduced by the dark side and taken on the Sith persona of Darth Vader. 

8. Depa Bilaba

Depa Bilaba was born on the planet Chalacta and became a council member at a very tender age. She was an exceptional and talented Jedi. 

Bilaba also served on the last Jedi High Council before it fell apart. However, she stayed on the council till the very end, bringing stability to the council in the days of war and disquiet.

In addition, she was very talented with her lightsaber and also very sensitive to the force. Therefore, this allowed her to sense the death of her fellow Jedi and take her Padawan to safety. But this was at the end of the clone wars.

7. Luminara Unduli

Luminara Unduli was a Maralian and a Jedi Master who had been active during the Clone Wars. She was commander of the 41^st  Elite Corps of the Grand Order of The Republic. 

She was also one of the few Jedi who survived Order 66. Unduli appeared in the prequel trilogy. She possessed a solid connection to the force. And even after her death,  Rey Skywalker heard her voice during her fight with Darth Sidious, telling her not to let the darkness overwhelm her.

Finally, Unduli was highly skilled with her lightsaber, and she fought bravely during the Battle of Geonosis.

6. Addie Gallia

Addie Gallia was a distinguished Jedi. She was active during the Clone Wars; she was on the Jedi council before it fell and a member of the Jedi council.

She also fought during the Geonosis wars. Addie was instrumental in planning, strategy, and in figuring out the cause of other Jedis death. Along with helping other Jedi, Addie was known for providing them with backup during dangerous battles.

5. Santele Shan

Grandmaster Santele Shan may have been one of the greatest heroes of the Old Republic. Worshipped by the entire Galaxy, her prowess on the battlefield remains unmatched.

She was a female Human Jedi who served as the Grand Master of the Jedi Order during the Cold war and the Galactic War. She led her armies into battle during the Great Galactic War and many others. 

Because of her bravery and gallantry, she fought against the resurrected Sith Order. Thus, she was instrumental in some of their defeats. Her power with the force and her skills with a blade were unparalleled. 

4. Naomi Sunrider

Nomi Sunrider joined the order searching for justice after her Jedi husband Andur Sunrider was ambushed and killed. During the height of the Republic, her powers grew, and she became a famously powerful Jedi.

Sunrider’s defeat of the Qel-Droma brought the Sith war to an end afterward; she moved through the ranks steadily and soon became Grandmaster of the Jedi order.

Sunrider possessed enough potential to wield the force. And her powers kept growing throughout her remarkable career. Even after her death, stories of her exploits are still told.

3. Meetra Surik

Whether on the right side of the council or the wrong side. Meetra makes the Galaxy reverberate with the tales of her exploits. She practiced advanced acts like battle precognition, force enlightenment, and moving meditation.

Meetra Surik could use the force to repair mechanical devices, boost a Jedi’s most developed powers, and she could also sense the direction in which the enemies use the force. 

Additionally, she disobeyed the orders of the Jedi council. And although she was immensely powerful, she was the only one who could steer clear of the summons of the dark side.

2. Jaina Solo Fel

Jaina Solo Fel was a human Jedi Master of the new order, the daughter of Han and Leia Organa Solo. She inherited her mother’s intense sensitivity to the force. Jaina and her twin brother Jacen trained with their uncle Luke Skywalker. Skywalker intended for them to become the next generation of Jedi.

She distinguished herself as a rogue squadron pilot and constantly battled in the front lines during the constant wars. Acts of bravery made Luke Skywalker name her sword of the Jedi.

Not only did Jaina win her battle against the dark side of the force, but she was able to overcome the power of her brother, Jacen, who became corrupted by the Force. Jaina was forced to kill him in battle; also, Jaina Solo Fel led her squadron for years. As time went on, her uncle confirmed her as a Jedi Master.

1. Rey

Rey first appeared in the Star Wars Franchise in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She is one of the most iconic and controversial characters. From a scavenger, she etches out a hard living in the ruins of the desert island, Jakku.

However, she didn’t know the truth about her parentage, being the daughter of Emperor Palpatine. And that her parents had abandoned her on the brown waste of Jakku to protect her. Not so great. 

Despite or maybe because of that, she is very powerful, with a strong connection to the Force. Nonetheless, considering that she is untrained, having only received a few half-hearted lessons from the exiled Jedi Master, Luke Skywalker. 

Although she is force-sensitive, even she is unaware of the full extent of her powers. Although she is a new character in the Franchise, she has achieved several incredible feats.

She is also the first female character whose journey to becoming a Jedi has proved pivotal to a Star Wars Trilogy. Although she is force-sensitive, even she is unaware of the full extent of her powers.

How Many Female Jedi Are There?

The Star Wars Universe is gigantic. And there are hundreds of Jedi; although all the female Jedi that have been introduced into the franchise are about 40, it is not sure how many female Jedi exist in the galaxy. Also, there are different species of force-sensitive creatures which mostly train to become Jedi. Some of whom are women.

Is Rey The First Female Jedi?

Rey is not the first female Jedi. However, she is the first woman whose journey to becoming a Jedi is pivotal to a Star Wars trilogy. The first female Jedi is Jedi Cala Brin. Cala Brin was one of the first Jedi ever, but she was also a founding member of the Jedi order. And while she has only played a small part in the Star Wars franchise, she is one of the few who played a vital role in the galactic history of the universe.

Are There Any Female Human Jedi?

There are female Jedi all through the Star Wars universe. Considering that there are several species of Jedi Knights in the universe, several of these Jedi Knights are women of various species.