The 20 Strongest Female Jedi in Star Wars

Star Wars is a large and diverse world filled with extremely powerful characters, most of them being either Jedi or Sith. While we all like to compare the likes of Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, and other Jedi who, using the Force, changed the face of history forever, there are some extremely powerful female Jedi as well, and today we’re going to present them, and their abilities. Let’s see our list of 20 strongest female Jedi of all time.

1. Shaak Ti

Shaak Ti is notable for being a Jedi Master before the Great Jedi Purge and was at some point rumored to be among the wisest Jedi. She showcased her telekinetic abilities during the Battle of Kamino, effortlessly lifting and slamming aqua droids with destructive force. Beyond telekinesis, she displayed exceptional agility, leaping over crowds with ease using the Force during a pursuit. As a Togruta, Ti’s heightened spatial awareness through echolocation, extending up to 82 feet, made her a powerful fighter in group combat, excelling in lightsaber duels and even wielding two weapons simultaneously.

2. Aayla Secura

Aayla Secura served as a Jedi Master during the Clone Wars and was the Padawan of Jedi Master Quinlan Vos. A highly skilled Jedi, Aayla Secura was praised as one of the Jedi Order’s top fighters, mastering lightsaber combat Form IV and blending athleticism with lightsaber skills to outsmart opponents. Notably, she employed the nexu-stance evasive roll and, with assistance from Mace Windu, successfully held her own against the rogue Sith Lord Maul.

3. Yaddle

For viewers the most interesting thing about Yaddle has to be the fact that she belonged to the same species as Yoda, a mysterious species whose origins weren’t properly cleared to this day. Yaddle, a skilled Jedi, possessed little-known and deadly powers, including morichro, an ancient art that could slow an opponent’s bodily functions to the point of death. Her adept connection to the Force allowed her to sense distress, influence minds, alter perceptions, and even soothe pain from injuries, showcasing a versatile and formidable skill set despite her small size.

4. Adi Gallia

Adi Gallia served as Jedi Master during the final decades of the Galactic Republic Era. Despite lacking expertise in lightsaber dueling due to her focus on intelligence work, Adi Gallia, a user of Form V, became an aggressive warrior during the Clone Wars. While improving her skills, she dueled General Grievous twice, holding her own, but ultimately faced defeat against Savage Opress due to her relative weakness in combat.

5. Barriss Offee

Despite being a highly esteemed Jedi Knight, Barriss Offee is most commonly known as the reason why Ahsoka left the Jedi Order after framing her for bombing the Jedi Temple. Force-sensitive Barriss Offee excelled in telekinesis, utilizing Force push in battles and showcasing skills in Form III lightsaber combat and Jar’Kai. Trained by Stass Allie, she also possessed some piloting skills demonstrated in the Battle of Umbara, but her abilities faltered against Anakin Skywalker when he tapped into the dark side.

6. Depa Billaba

Depa Billaba served on the Jedi High Council during the final years of the Jedi order, and was Mace Windu’s Padawan, which is enough to place her on this list. Depa Billaba excelled in lightsaber combat with a preference for Form III and mastery of the Vapaad variant of Form VII. Additionally, she showcased proficiency in diverse Force abilities, including telekinesis, strategic leadership skills, and acute senses that allowed her to foresee the onset of Order 66.

7. Asajj Ventress

Whether we’re talking about lists of Sith or the Jedi, due to her complicated history as a Jedi Padawan, Sith assassin, slave, and bounty hunter, Asajj Ventress will be on it. Asajj Ventress, a master of Jar’Kai, wielded a distinctive S-shaped double-bladed weapon created from her curved lightsabers under Count Dooku’s influence. While criticized for an “unrefined” Form II technique, Ventress demonstrated formidable physical strength and proved to be a challenging opponent for both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in their encounters.

8. Leia Organa Solo

Leia Organa Solo was among the first Jedi Knights of the New Order under the tutelage of her twin brother, but after learning that her Jedi path might lead to the destruction of her family, she gave up the lightsaber but never gave up on being force sensitive. Initially hesitant about her Jedi training, Leia Organa eventually became a powerful member of the New Jedi Order, dramatically increasing her Force powers and lightsaber skills despite limited formal training.

9. Luminara Unduli

Luminara Unduli was Jedi Master during the final days of the Jedi Order and the Master of Bariss Offee. She displayed unmatched skill with a lightsaber, able to duel Asajj Ventress evenly despite impaired vision in one eye. Proficient in unarmed combat, she fought against undead Geonosian warriors even when outnumbered and in handcuffs, showcasing her formidable combat abilities.

10. Avar Kriss

Avar Kriss is perhaps the first Jedi Master from the High Republic Era. Avar was special because she perceived the Force as music and possessed the rare ability to strengthen natural bonds between Force-users through a network, facilitating communication of locations and sensations. Additionally, she demonstrated precise telekinetic skills, forming intricate knots with her hair known as mandalas and summoning large rainfalls by manipulating the Force.

11. Cere Junda

Cere Junda is most notable for being Cal Kestis’ mentor at some point in time. Cere Junda initially demonstrated skill in lightsaber combat as a Padawan, defeating Trandoshan warriors and Purge Troopers with ease. As a recognized Jedi Master, her prowess significantly advanced, allowing her to stand up to Darth Vader in a formidable and grueling fight, nearly prevailing against the powerful Sith Lord.

12. Tiplar

Tiplar served as a Jedi General within the Grand Army of the Republic during the Clone Wars. An accomplished field general, She demonstrated mastery of the Force with adept telekinesis, notably pushing enemy droidekas off balance during the Battle of Ringo Vinda. Her agility and lightsaber skills allowed her to deflect blaster bolts and execute acrobatic flips on the battlefield, showcasing her prowess as a skilled and versatile combatant.

13. Tiplee

Tiplee is the twin sister of Tiplar and likewise served the Jedi Order as Jedi General. Like her sister, she showcased her abilities during the Battle of Ringo Vinda, using telekinesis to push shielded droidekas off balance. Despite her proficiency with a lightsaber, she met her demise at the hands of Count Dooku, who killed her using both lightsaber combat and the Force.

14. Jocasta Nu

Jocasta Nu was a chief Librarian for the massive Jedi Archives during the last years of the Galactic Republic. Although not the strongest Force user, Jocasta Nu demonstrated proficiency in telekinesis, using it for various tasks and even against adversaries. Despite being described as “middling in the Force” by Darth Sidious, she displayed skill with a lightsaber, briefly holding her own against the Grand Inquisitor, showcasing her capabilities as a knowledgeable and resourceful Jedi.

15. Jora Malli

Jora Malli is one more Jedi Master active during the High Republic Era, and she also served as a master to Padawan Reath Silas. She is notable for being one of the most powerful Jedi Masters of her time and wielding a White Lightsaber.

16. Keeve Trennis

Keeve Trennis, a Jedi Master during the High Republic Era, advanced from being the Padawan of Trandoshan Jedi Master Sskeer to the rank of Jedi Knight by saving a city of Ximpi on the planet Shuraden from space-faring ridadi. Trained in the Jedi arts, Keeve Trennis demonstrated proficiency in telekinesis and telepathy, connecting with the hive mind of the ridadi on Shuraden and foreseeing a potential threat to the Starlight Beacon. Additionally, she excelled in lightsaber combat, besting her one-armed master Sskeer, and showcased her piloting skills by operating various starships, including the Jedi Vector.

17. Orla Jaleni

Orla Jareni, an Umbaran Jedi Master and Wayseeker during the High Republic, operated independently of the Jedi High Council and was initially involved in the Eiram–E’ronoh crisis as the Padawan of Jedi Master Laret Soveral. Twenty-five years later, she declared her status as a Wayseeker and was aboard the starship Vessel during the Great Hyperspace Disaster en route to the Starlight Beacon. She demonstrated notable abilities such as sensing the energies of the Dark side, jumping great distances effortlessly, and slowing blaster bolts midair. Her primal connection to the Force endowed her with an analytical mind, and she learned and performed the binding ritual to secure statues on the Amaxine station before aiding a collective Jedi meditation on Coruscant.

18. Mayanka Catrine

Jedi Master Mayanka Catrine served the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars and, alongside her Padawan Agustin, successfully engaged and captured Asajj Ventress in a lightsaber duel at Republic Command Center Outpost 716. However, Ventress seized control of the outpost after Catrine and her Padawan departed on a mission.

19. Rey Skywalker

Rey Skywalker, a granddaughter of Palpatine, proved her worth in the latest Star Wars trilogy. She was extremely powerful in the Force and able to advance quickly through her training. She demonstrated a wide range of abilities, including telekinesis, mind trickery, and Force healing. Her connection to the Force allowed her to duel proficiently with a lightsaber and ultimately discover her lineage as the granddaughter of Emperor Palpatine.

20. Ahsoka Tano

Ahsoka Tano, a former Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, displayed exceptional Jedi skills, showcasing proficiency in lightsaber combat, acrobatics, and agility. Her dual lightsabers, along with her unique reverse grip, allowed her to engage adversaries with a distinct and effective fighting style. Ahsoka’s growth as a Jedi extended to her strategic thinking, Force abilities, and leadership, making her a formidable and respected figure in the Star Wars universe. Most recently, during the events of the ‘Ahsoka’ TV series, she faced her past demons in the force of her former master in The World Between Worlds and symbolically transformed into Ahsoka the White.

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