The Force is oftentimes an enigmatic aspect of the universe of Star Wars. When harnessed by Force-sensitive beings, it can be used to heal others, lift objects, and even prolong death. Two of the most well-known factions that wielded the Force were the Jedi and Sith. Though they opposed one another, they continued a tradition of master and apprentice, the former passing on their knowledge to their pupil. Here are the top 10 best Star Wars master and apprentice duos, ranked.
Best Star Wars Master and Apprentice Duos, Ranked
10. Sidious and Darth Plagueis
Palpatine and Plagueis were never seen on screen together in any Star Wars project (that’d make a good movie, though), but most of what we hear of their relationship is said in passing. For starters, Plagueis’ mastery seemingly extended so far that he could prevent people from dying and create life through midi-chlorian manipulation.
So, to pick someone like Palpatine, he had to have shown an affinity for the Force in a way to impress a Sith Lord like that. Darth Plagueis chose wisely; Palpatine would go on to found the Empire with Anakin Skywalker by his side.
Best Star Wars Master and Apprentice Duos, Ranked
9. Snoke and Kylo Ren
Similar to Palpatine and Darth Vader, Snoke and Kylo Ren were instrumental in forming the First Order. The duo had a tenuous relationship, to say the least, but were still capable of wielding an even more powerful Death Star in the form of the Starkiller Base.
But before that, Snoke and Kylo Ren dismantled Luke’s new Jedi temple before it had time to flourish. That should put into focus just how much damage the two can dish out, so long as Snoke is directing Kylo Ren’s rage in the right direction.
Best Star Wars Master and Apprentice Duos, Ranked
8. Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Jinn
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan showcased an interesting dynamic in the Star Wars prequels. Obi-Wan, on one hand, came off as a bit of a boy scout but courageous in battle. Qui-Gon was willing to bend the rules and use the Force to his advantage in ways that don’t seem very Jedi-like in hindsight. For example, his use of the Force to win a dice roll.
They created an excellent duo, considering Qui-Gon’s wisdom and Obi-Wan’s fearlessness ultimately helped them defeat the first Sith seen in a thousand years.
Best Star Wars Master and Apprentice Duos, Ranked
7. Kanan and Ezra
Technically speaking, Kana never rose above the rank of Padawan in Star Wars Rebels, which is already unique on its own. So, when he took on Ezra as his apprentice, Kanan’s experiences up until that point were all he had to go off of, along with his own limited knowledge of the Force.
But Ezra had his own experience growing up on the streets, making him resourceful. The two rounded up their knowledge together, grew with one another, and notched several victories for the Rebellion. Kanan and Ezra worked so well together, that they were able to defeat Inquisitors and even hold their own against Darth Vader.