Ahsoka might just be the most badass Force user in Star Wars

This scene proves Ahsoka Tano is a cut above the rest.
by spin.ph staff | Aug 30, 2023

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AHSOKA TANO, the Jedi trained by Anakin Skywalker, might just be the most badass Force user in Star Wars canon.

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Who is Ahsoka Tano?

Ahsoka Tano is a former Jedi Knight who once served as Anakin Skywalker's Padawan, making her first appearance in the epic franchisin 2008 during the Clone Wars. Considered a highly unconventional Jedi, Ahsoka walked away from Anakin Skywalker and left the Jedi Order, which she saw as highly flawed.

But instead of rebelling against the Jedi Order, she followed her own conscience and roamed the galaxy to uphold justice and her own sense of right. Interestingly, Ahsoka's lightsaber turned white when she first wielded it—reflecting the perfect balance and neutrality within her.

Ahsoka Tano might just be the most badass Jedi in Star Wars.

We don't say this lightly, but if you've watched Part 3 of Ahsoka on Disney+, you'll see why. But before anything else, be warned: SPOILERS AHEAD.

In Part 3: Time to Fly, Ahsoka and her Padawan learner Sabine were being chased by two squadrons of three crafts while they were investigating the Denab System, where Morgan Elsbeth is constructing a massive hyperspace vehicle.

As their ship's deflector shields eroded under heavy cannon fire, Ahsoka instructed Sabine to take over the ship so she could "go outside and distract them."

Never in the cinematic history of Star Wars has a Force user done a space walk to distract an enemy. And it was not just any space walk! She outmaneuvers fighter crafts while in a spacesuit and zero gravity to deflect canon fire like no other Jedi has done before.

Ahsoka Tano staring down a squadron of Imperial fighters in space

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Ahsoka Tano moments before destroying a fighter in space

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How powerful is Ahsoka Tano?

One objective way of determining the power of Ahsoka Tano is by looking at her midichlorian count. Midichlorians are microscopic organisms that are in perfect communion with the Force and are the reason some beings are able to use the Force at will. They live in the cells of every creature, but not in equal amounts. Anakin Skywalker possessed the highest known midichlorian count of all Jedi: 27,700. In comparison, Master Yoda possessed 17,700, and Obi-Wan Kenobi 13,400. Twins Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa both had 14,500.

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There is no canonical reference on the midichlorian count of Ahsoka, but estimates suggest it is somewhere between 13,000 and 15,000. According to Wookiepedia, the minimum count needed for a person to become a Jedi was 7,000, with an average count for a Jedi of 10,000.

Combat-wise, Ahsoka Tano is definitely at par with Obi-Wan Kenobi during his prime years, if not better: She is definitely above average in terms of skills and wisdom among the Jedi. Equally important to note is the fact that Ahsoka survived Order 66, which wiped out the Jedi Order and most of the Jedis in the Galaxy. She was aboard a Star Destroyer filled with Clone Troopers who were ordered to kill all Jedi but Ahsoka managed a very daring escape.

Most importantly, Ahsoka survived a duel with her former mentor Anakin Skywalker when he was already Darth Vader. In that epic battle, Ahsoka managed to land a blow on Vader, partially destroying his mask. Ahsoka truly gave Darth Vader a good fight in that battle, with the latter visibly having trouble taking her down.

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There is no question that Ahsoka Tano is one of the most powerful force users in the Galaxy, and she deserves to have a series of her own.

Watch the latest episode of Ahsoka on Disney+.

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