Rey Skywalker grows stronger throughout the Star Wars sequel trilogy, ultimately defeating Emperor Palpatine by drawing on the power of “all the Jedi.” Yet the ranking in the source article argues that five Jedi still surpass her in strength, citing their Force abilities, combat records and influence on the Order.
Mace Windu ranks among the strongest Jedi of the late Old Republic. A member of the Jedi High Council, he wielded the rare Vaapad lightsaber technique, which redirected an opponent’s dark-side energy. His skill helped him face powerful enemies, including Darth Sidious. Windu ultimately fell after Sidious used Force lightning to throw him from a window, but his voice is among those that encourage Rey during her final confrontation with the Sith Lord.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s strength, the article suggests, came not just from combat ability but also from his perseverance and moral resolve. He defeated Darth Maul on Naboo, survived encounters with Count Dooku and General Grievous, and killed Grievous at Utapau. He also beat Anakin Skywalker in a duel, despite Anakin’s status as the Chosen One.
Luke Skywalker is credited with helping preserve the Jedi Order after the Empire’s rise. Trained by Obi-Wan and Yoda, Luke survived two battles with Darth Vader and won their second, while refusing to give in to the dark side. He later established a new Jedi Order under the New Republic. One of his most striking demonstrations of power was projecting his consciousness across the galaxy to confront the First Order.
Yoda is described as one of the wisest and most powerful Jedi in history. Across his 900-year life, he trained generations of Jedi and mastered abilities that had been lost. With help from Qui-Gon Jinn, he learned to preserve his consciousness and image after death as a Force ghost. His lightsaber skills also made him a formidable fighter.
At the top of the ranking is Anakin Skywalker, identified as the strongest Jedi in history and the prophesied Chosen One. He had the highest recorded midi-chlorian count, exceeding Yoda’s, and proved himself during the Clone Wars, including by killing Count Dooku. After joining the Sith as Darth Vader, however, his injuries and mechanical limbs limited the potential he might otherwise have reached. The article nevertheless places him above Rey, even with that constraint.
Sources: Comic Book Resources.