Top 10 Sith Lords (Results) - Star Wars Top Tens

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A poll with over 11,000 votes ranked Vitiate as the top Sith Lord, praised for his immortality and evil personality, followed by Darth Plagueis and Darth Bane for their unique contributions to the Sith Order and Darth Sidious for his manipulative rise to Emperor. Voters also recognized Darth Vader for his menacing presence and ultimate sacrifice to save his son Luke from Emperor Palpatine.

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  • Vitiate, also known as the Sith Emperor, gained immense power by tricking 8,000 Sith Lords into a ritual that made him immortal, showcasing his ruthless and manipulative nature, which resonated with voters.
  • Darth Vader, with 2,741 votes, was revered for his menacing presence, loyalty to the Emperor, and ultimate sacrifice to save his son Luke from Palpatine, emphasizing his iconic status and redemptive arc in the Star Wars saga.

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  • Who is the Sith Lord ranked at number 10?

    Vitiate

  • Who is the Sith Lord known for manipulating midichlorians?

    Darth Plagueis

  • Who established the Rule of Two within the Sith Order?

    Darth Bane

  • Which Sith Lord was tasked with converting Cade Skywalker?

    Darth Talon

  • Who manipulated his way to becoming Emperor in Star Wars?

    Darth Sidious

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Summary

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Ranking Sith Lords: Poll Results and Histories

  • The list ranking Sith Lords is based on a poll with over 11,000 votes.
  • At number 10 is Vitiate, also known as the Sith Emperor, with 350 votes.
  • Vitiate was born over 5,000 years before the clone wars and was power-hungry and evil from a young age.
  • He killed his stepfather at age 6 and tortured his mother before killing her, gaining power from the pain and anger.
  • Vitiate conquered his homeworld by age 13 and tricked 8,000 Sith Lords into a ritual that made him immortal and immensely powerful.
  • He defeated Jedi Revan and Malak, created a new Sith Empire, and aimed to destroy the galaxy to gain eternal life.
  • Vitiate was killed multiple times but transferred his consciousness to cheat death.
  • He later constructed the Eternal Empire as Valkorion, ruling as a dark side user.
  • Many voted for Vitiate for his force powers, immortality, and evil personality.
  • At number 9 is Darth Plagueis, a Sith Lord known for manipulating midichlorians and creating life, indirectly conceiving Anakin Skywalker.
  • Plagueis was betrayed by his apprentice Palpatine and killed, despite being reasonable and kind for a Sith.
  • Voters appreciated Plagueis for his calm personality and groundwork for the Sith's rise.
  • At number 8 is Darth Bane, who created the Rule of Two and established his Sith Order.
  • Bane's apprentice Zannah defeated him, continuing the Rule of Two through centuries until Darth Sidious.
  • Voters admired Bane for the Rule of Two and its impact on the Sith's dominance.
  • At number 7 is Darth Talon, a Twi'lek Sith loyal to Darth Krayt's Empire, tasked with converting Cade Skywalker.
  • Talon rose through the ranks, but her fate after Krayt's defeat remains unknown.
  • Voters favored Talon for her loyalty and appearance.
  • At number 6 is Darth Tyranus, formerly Count Dooku, who left the Jedi Order to become Palpatine's apprentice.
  • Dooku and Palpatine orchestrated the Clone Wars to destroy the Jedi, but Dooku was betrayed by Palpatine and replaced by Anakin.
  • Voters appreciated Dooku for his portrayal by Christopher Lee and elegant fighting style.
  • At number 5 is Darth Sidious, born Sheev Palpatine, who manipulated his way to becoming Emperor and orchestrated the Jedi's downfall.
  • Palpatine was killed by Darth Vader but returned in Legends through clone bodies, causing havoc until defeated by Han Solo and a Jedi.
  • Voters admired Sidious for his manipulative personality and rise to Emperor.
  • At number 4 is Darth Nihilus, a Sith Lord who fed on force energies and drained entire planets, becoming one of the most powerful Sith.
  • Nihilus betrayed his mentor Darth Traya and was defeated by his apprentice Visas Marr, later becoming a force ghost.
  • Voters favored Nihilus for his unique power and design.
  • At number 3 is Darth Maul, initially an assassin who became a Sith Lord under Palpatine but was replaced by Dooku after defeat by Obi Wan.
  • Maul survived and lived on a junk planet before returning to seek revenge, eventually being defeated by Obi Wan and becoming a crime lord.
  • Voters appreciated Maul for his resilience and combat skills.

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Maul's journey from insanity to redemption

  • Maul went insane after his defeat by Obi Wan, but was brought back to sanity by his brother Savage Opress using nightsister magic on Dathomir.
  • Seeking revenge, Maul caused chaos across the outer rim, attempting to lure out Obi Wan and later aiming to take over Mandalore and crime syndicates, only to be thwarted by Palpatine who captured and tortured him.
  • Palpatine's plan was to use Maul as bait to lure out Mother Talzin, resulting in her death, leading Maul to go into hiding and later trying to turn Ezra to the dark side without success.
  • Darth Vader, with 2,741 votes, was known for his menacing presence in Star Wars, serving as the emperor's enforcer and proving his strength in lightsaber combat, ultimately sacrificing himself to save his son Luke from Emperor Palpatine.
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