What would the Star Wars saga be without its famous droids? Some of them are so iconic that they have become the mascots of the different eras of the saga developed by George Lucas. We're back on our 13 favorites!
#13 BB-8
It had to be put somewhere... Firstly because BB-8 is adorable - we can't even count the number of toys with his image that were sold when Star Wars: Episode VII: The Awakening came out - but also because Poe Dameron's companion ultimately remains the symbol of the postlogy (widely reviled by a large part of Star Wars fans). So of course, we can blame him for serving the economic system of Lucasfilm and Disney (who managed to sell millions of merchandise thanks to him) more than the films in which he appears, we can even blame him for never managing to surpass the iconic R2-D2, but let's still recognize that he managed to soften the spectators. And that's quite an achievement, considering the anger that the postlogy still arouses!
#12Viper Probe Droid
It is in Star Wars, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back that a Viper Probe Droid appears for the first time. Used by the Empire to scout out Rebel forces, these metallic jellyfish-like flying droids symbolize the Empire's perfidy and threat. They don't need weapons to worry the Rebels; their mere presence nearby signifies even greater danger.
#11 Pit Droids
Having become symbols of the planet Tatooine, Pit Droids are mechanic droids that help repair spaceships. But unlike droids in other series, Pit Droids aren't very talented, and their antics are some of the funniest moments in Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. In short, they're cute, and we love them!
#10 L3-37
Accompanying Lando in the film Solo: A Star Wars Story, the droid L3-37 is a robot of a special kind... Played by actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge (no less!), she's more than just the co-pilot of the Millennium Falcon: she's a rebel robot fighting for the liberation of robots. In doing so, it places the question of robotics on Isaac Asimov's turf, something George Lucas had never done. In this sense, L3-37 is one of the greatest successes of the film Solo: a Star Wars story, which was a real box-office failure.
#9 B1 Battle Droids
With their elongated snouts, the B1 battle droids have become the symbols of the Star Wars prequel. They appear in the first minutes of Star Wars, Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released in 1999. While they are very weak and can be wiped out with a few lightsaber blows, the B1 battle droids are very funny. Their interactions are absolutely delightful, and almost make us forget that these droids, mass-produced by the Trade Federation, actually serve as an argument to generate the Clone Army, which will then turn against the Jedi and the Republic.
#8 IG-11
Appearing in episode 1 of The Mandalorian in 2019, IG-11 is an assassin droid. Initially teaming up with Din Djarin to find and kill The Child, he was destroyed by the Mandalorian, who intended to capture him alive. He was later repaired with a new program designed to aid Din Djarin and Grogu. He sacrificed himself at the end of Season 1 to help the pair escape during their confrontation with Moff Gideon. At the beginning of Season 3, the Mandalorian attempted to repair IG-11 so that he could accompany him to Mandalore, but failed. He then transformed him into an exoskeleton for Grogu, called IG-12. Note that it is filmmaker Taika Waititi who lends him his voice!
#7 BD-1
The adorable droid BD-1 was introduced in the game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, where he accompanies former Padawan Cal Kestis in his search for a Jedi holocron. Not only is he integrated into the game's gameplay—he allows the player to access collectibles and solve certain puzzles—BD-1 is a loyal and cute companion. He is an asset to Cal, saving him from the clutches of the most powerful Sith Lord: Darth Vader. It's worth noting that BD-1 also has a special relationship with the player, who can add additional skins to him; a way for the player to care for and cherish him. It's for all these reasons that we're giving it seventh place.
#6 0-0-0
Who said droids had to be cute and serve as models for merchandise? Not us, anyway. That's what the droid 0-0-0, which first appeared in the comic book Darth Vader, reminds us of. This protocol droid specializes in an activity far removed from C-3PO's field of expertise: torture. This bloodthirsty character, often associated with the BT-1 droid, long accompanied Doctor Aphra on her adventures, before serving the dark designs of Darth Vader.
#5 Huyang
Appearing for the needs of the series The Clone Wars, Huyang is an architect droid specialized in lightsabers and responsible for teaching their art to the Padawans. This is why he is nicknamed Professor Huyang. He is also the oldest member of the Jedi Order and his memory goes back more than a thousand generations; he is older than the powerful and venerable Master Yoda. He was rediscovered in live-action in the series Ahsoka, in which he accompanies Anakin Skywalker's former apprentice on her quest. He was originally voiced by the famous Scottish actor David Tennant.
#4 Chopper
Every crew needs its astromech droid; The crew of the Ghost, at the center of the animated series Star Wars Rebels, can count on the presence of C1-10P, better known as Chopper. But where R2-D2 is a pleasant companion, Chopper is as cantankerous as he is stubborn; he also has a more than shady relationship with Zeb Orrelios. This character trait is the result of post-traumatic stress, resulting from his participation in the Clone Wars. However, he is a loyal companion, who has helped his crew out on more than one occasion. After a cameo in Rogue One: a Star Wars story, we were pleased to see him again in 2023 in the series Ahsoka.
#3 K-2SO
Among all the characters introduced in the excellent film Rogue One: a Star Wars story by Gareth Edwards, K-2SO - also called K by his teammates - is a KX-type droid developed by the Empire and reprogrammed by Cassian Andor. This formidable battle droid with a deadpan sense of humor will participate in the suicide mission to the planet Scarif to recover the Death Star plans. Perfectly portrayed by actor Alan Tudyk, he is one of the most iconic characters in the feature film. Like all his comrades, he will die during this heroic mission without which the victory of the Rebel Alliance would not have been possible. We hope to see him again in season 2 of Andor, which will be released on Disney+ on April 23, 2025. We can't wait!
#2 C-3PO
Along with his companion R2-D2, the droid C-3PO is one of the symbols of the Star Wars saga. Appearing in A New Hope, the first film in the saga, he is one of the only characters to appear in every film - except Solo: A Star Wars Story. The protocol droid, which boasts the ability to communicate in over three million languages across the galaxy, was built by the young Anakin Skywalker to help his mother with household chores. Where his sidekick R2 is known for his courage, even his recklessness, C-3PO is much more fearful and cannot stand hostility. The affable droid will nevertheless be plunged into the heart of combat on more than one occasion, creating a comical contrast with his personality.
#1 R2-D2
Obviously, R2-D2 could only be at the top of our ranking. Appearing in Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope by George Lucas in 1977, R2-D2 is not only the first droid to appear in the saga, but also one of the first characters. He is also, along with his makeshift companion C-3PO, one of only two protagonists to appear in all nine Skywalker films - he can also be found in Gareth Edwards' Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Recognizable by his chirping electronic language, the little astromech droid has long since outgrown his mere MacGuffin status - he was in possession of the plans for the first Death Star. R2-D2 has a real personality: initially loyal to Anakin Skywalker in the prequels, he later becomes his son Luke's indispensable companion. Much braver than C-3PO, he interprets orders more or less as he sees fit. In short, R2-D2 is the mascot of the Star Wars saga and everyone's favorite! What are your favorite droids from the Star Wars universe? Tell us in the comments section. And if you liked this ranking, be sure to check out the 5 most terrifying Sith weapons.
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