The Tragic Falls of the Jedi: Every Jedi Who Turned to the Dark Side (Canon)
The Jedi are the guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy, but even the brightest lights can cast the darkest shadows. Throughout galactic history, some of the most powerful Jedi have fallen from grace, consumed by the very power they swore to resist. This is every single Jedi who fell to the dark side in Star Wars canon.
Anakin Skywalker: The Chosen One’s Downfall
Anakin Skywalker’s fall is the most infamous in Star Wars history. Once the Jedi Order’s most promising Knight and the prophesied Chosen One, Anakin was plagued by fear and attachment, making him vulnerable to manipulation.
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Seduced by Darth Sidious, who promised him the power to save Padmé Amidala from death.
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Believed the Jedi were corrupt and betrayed them during Order 66, leading the attack on the Jedi Temple.
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Became Darth Vader, the Emperor’s enforcer, hunting Jedi and spreading fear across the galaxy.
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Ultimately redeemed by Luke Skywalker, fulfilling his destiny by destroying the Sith.
Taron Malicos: The Corrupt Jedi General
A Jedi General during the Clone Wars, Taron Malicos crash-landed on Dathomir after Order 66. The dark side energy of the planet corrupted him, leading to his fall.
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Became obsessed with Nightsister magic, seeking power over the planet.
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Manipulated Merrin, the last surviving Nightsister, to join him.
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Fought Cal Kestis, wielding dual red sabers and using dark side abilities.
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Ultimately defeated and imprisoned on Dathomir.
Quinlan Vos: The Jedi Who Loved a Sith
A Jedi Knight with the rare ability of psychometry, Quinlan Vos fell to the dark side during a mission to assassinate Count Dooku.
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Partnered with Asajj Ventress, a former Sith assassin.
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Developed a romantic bond that conflicted with the Jedi Code.
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Succumbed to the dark side in pursuit of revenge, briefly serving Dooku.
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Redeemed after Ventress sacrificed herself to save him.
Count Dooku: The Jedi Who Became a Sith Lord
Once a revered Jedi Master, Count Dooku became disillusioned with the Jedi Order and left to seek his own path.
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Believed the Jedi had become tools of a corrupt Republic.
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Seduced by Darth Sidious, becoming Darth Tyranus.
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Led the Separatist Alliance, orchestrating the Clone Wars.
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Ultimately betrayed by Sidious, who ordered Anakin to execute him.
Asajj Ventress: The Warrior Between Light and Dark
Born a Nightsister, Asajj Ventress was trained as a Jedi Padawan before falling to the dark side following the death of her master.
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Became Count Dooku’s Sith apprentice and assassin.
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Betrayed by Dooku on orders from Sidious.
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Returned to the Nightsisters, only to see her people destroyed.
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Found redemption through Quinlan Vos, sacrificing herself to save him.
Pong Krell: The Traitorous General
A Jedi General during the Clone Wars, Pong Krell became infamous for his brutal tactics and disdain for clone troopers.
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Took command of the 501st Legion on Umbara.
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Used reckless strategies, causing heavy clone casualties.
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Secretly sought to join Count Dooku, believing the Jedi would fall.
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Exposed by his troops and executed by Captain Rex’s men.
Dagan Gera: The Forgotten Jedi of the High Republic
A Jedi Knight during the High Republic Era, Dagan Gera fell to the dark side due to disillusionment with the Jedi Order’s abandonment of the Outer Rim.
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Clashed with Jedi Master Santari Khri, leading to his imprisonment.
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Resurfaced centuries later, seeking to revive his dark ambitions.
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Defeated by Cal Kestis, ending his misguided quest for power.
Bode Akuna: The Jedi Who Betrayed the Hidden Path
A survivor of Order 66, Bode Akuna turned to the dark side out of desperation to protect his daughter.
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Went into hiding, striking a secret deal with the Empire.
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Worked as a mercenary while shielding his daughter Kata.
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Betrayed Cal Kestis and the Hidden Path to secure his family’s safety.
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Defeated by Cal, who had no choice but to stop him.
Ben Solo: The Fallen Skywalker
The son of Leia Organa and Han Solo, Ben Solo was trained by Luke Skywalker, but was manipulated by Snoke (a puppet of Palpatine).
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Feared he would never live up to his family’s legacy.
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Misinterpreted Luke’s moment of doubt as a betrayal.
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Destroyed the Jedi Temple, killing several students.
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Became Kylo Ren, the enforcer of the First Order.
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Redeemed through Rey’s influence and Leia’s sacrifice.
The Stranger (Qimir): The Mysterious High Republic Sith
Originally a Jedi Padawan under Vernestra Rwoh, Qimir, later known as The Stranger, was expelled from the Order and trained in the dark side by Darth Plagueis.
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Assumed the alias of a smuggler and trader.
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Trained Mae Aniseya as an assassin against Jedi.
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Sought to overthrow his Sith master, adhering to the Rule of Two.
Darth Krall (Radaki): The Sith from the Lost Twenty
One of the Lost Twenty, Radaki abandoned the Jedi Order due to his belief that Jedi should retain their family ties and wealth.
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Became Darth Krall, a powerful Sith Lord.
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Advocated for a more aristocratic and independent Jedi path.
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Helped shape Sith ideology against Jedi traditions.
Honorable Mention: The Imperial Inquisitors
The Inquisitorius was an elite group of Jedi hunters under Darth Vader. Each member was a fallen Jedi, tortured and twisted into Sith enforcers.
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The Grand Inquisitor: Former Jedi Temple Guard, became the leader of the Inquisitors.
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Second Sister (Trilla Suduri): Betrayed by her master, turned into a ruthless Jedi hunter.
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Fifth Brother, Seventh Sister, Ninth Sister, and more: All former Jedi who turned to the dark side after the Purge.
Conclusion: The Temptation of the Dark Side
The fall of a Jedi is always tragic, often driven by fear, ambition, or loss. While some found redemption, others were consumed by darkness. Their stories serve as powerful cautionary tales in the eternal struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force.
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