
The 7 Best Star Wars Droids, Ranked.
What are the best robots in the galaxy? Here we present our selection of the 7 most outstanding droids from Star Wars.
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Droids can be considered second-class citizens in the Star Wars universe, but their importance in the franchise's narrative is undeniable. Practically all the heroes of this galaxy are accompanied by an inseparable droid friend. This trend continues in recent video games like Star Wars Outlaws and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Although many droids are treated as slaves, there has yet to be a droid uprising demanding equal rights as sentient beings. L3-37 attempted to foster this change in Solo: A Star Wars Story, although her efforts were not successful. Despite this, droids are fundamental in galactic life, and without them, the Star Wars universe would not be the same.
Here is a tribute to the seven best droids in Star Wars, spanning various media platforms, movies, and series. It's worth noting that our selection for the seventh spot comes from a comic.
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Triple-Zero (Marvel Comics)
For casual Star Wars fans, 0-0-0 might seem like a simple variant of C-3PO. However, Triple-Zero has not appeared in live-action or animation, making him a lesser-known character unless you are familiar with Doctor Aphra's adventures in Marvel. His inclusion on this list is justified by his hilariously evil nature; this protocol droid has proclivities for murder and torture, skills he executes with enthusiasm. Alongside his partner, the assassin droid BT-1, they serve as the dark reflection of C-3PO and R2-D2. The fact that both have their own action figures highlights their impact on popular culture. -
BB-8 (Lucasfilm)
BB-8 is undoubtedly the best addition from the Star Wars sequel era. While he has not reached the popularity of R2-D2 or C-3PO, this small droid demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Resistance cause and to main characters Rey, Finn, and Poe. His role expanded in the animated series Star Wars Resistance, where he proved to be more than just a companion to the bumbling spy Kazuda "Kaz" Xiono. Without BB-8, Kaz's missions would have failed. His spherical design represented a refreshing change compared to the droids of the 1970s and 1980s. -
IG-11 (Lucasfilm)
The bounty hunter droid IG-88 appeared briefly in The Empire Strikes Back, but his fame is more due to a popular action figure than his brief cameo. IG-11 earned his place here thanks to his memorable appearances in the first season of The Mandalorian. For the first time, viewers saw how a bounty hunter droid operated. The character’s humor is largely due to Taika Waititi's voice. IG-11's refusal to harm Grogu in order to complete his mission led to him being shot by Din Djarin, who later reprogrammed IG-11 as a protector. Despite his sacrifice at the end of the season, his return in the third season may somewhat minimize that heroic act. -
Chopper (Lucasfilm)
If R2-D2 were a little egocentric and had a foul mouth, you’d get C1-10P, nicknamed Chopper. This astromech droid was one of the main characters in the animated series Star Wars Rebels. Although his dialogues were almost incomprehensible to humans, his fellow Ghost crew members reacted to his crude remarks. Chopper also played a crucial role in uniting the various cells of the Rebel Alliance to rescue the Ghost crew at the end of Rebels' first season. -
K-2SO (Lucasfilm)
K-2SO is the best droid from the Disney era of Star Wars, debuting in Rogue One. This droid not only has an impressive presence but is also one of the funniest. Alan Tudyk's voice provided him with a strong personality and a sense of loyalty toward Cassian Andor. His willingness to sacrifice himself for the mission highlights an uncommon commitment among droids. He is expected to reappear in the second season of Andor, where his origin story will be revealed. -
C-3PO (Lucasfilm)
The Star Wars saga would not be the same without C-3PO and R2-D2, the two central droids of the franchise. This protocol droid is capable of speaking millions of languages and has been part of all the films in the Skywalker Saga. Although the main characters rarely enjoy his company, C-3PO always shows loyalty. The prequel trilogy introduced that Anakin Skywalker built him as a child, adding another layer to his story over decades in the Star Wars universe. -
R2-D2 (Lucasfilm)
R2-D2 takes the top spot, and his position is indisputable. He has performed heroic feats that place him on the highest pedestal of droids, such as saving the queen's ship on Naboo and surviving the destruction of the first Death Star alongside Luke Skywalker. Despite being a somewhat outdated model for the sequel trilogy times, R2-D2 remains a loyal companion to Poe, demonstrating that his heroism endures through generations.