Strongest Bounty Hunters in Star Wars Animated Shows, Ranked

Summary

• Bounty hunters in the Star Wars galaxy showcase diverse skills beyond strength, from shape-shifting to sniper precision.
• From loyalty to greed, these hunters’ backstories reveal complexity in their relentless pursuit of targets.
• Cad Bane emerges as the most feared bounty hunter, renowned for strategic prowess and unmatched combat skills.

The galaxy of Star Wars is home to a variety of bounty hunters, each defined by their unique skill sets, strength, and willingness to take on the most dangerous tasks. These mercenaries, working outside the law, have earned their place in the Star Wars universe as dangerous adversaries, often leaving a lasting impression on allies and enemies alike.

From hunting down high-profile targets to completing perilous missions for the highest bidder, they prove that raw strength isn’t the only requirement for greatness. Atrategy, skill, and sometimes, a bit of luck, play just as critical a role. And while many bounty hunters have come and gone, only a few rise to the top. The hunt is always on, and these bounty hunters stand at the top of the food chain.

10

Ax Tagrin

Wields Brute Strength And Advanced Weaponry

During the First Order-Resistance War, Ax Tagrin demonstrated his loyalty by aligning himself with the highest-paying faction, collaborating with the First Order to pursue prominent Resistance targets. With his arsenal of deadly weapons, including a flash grenade, a homing beacon, and his heavily armed starship, the Dalkor Dagger, Tagrin was prepared for any challenge.

Tagrin wielded a vibro-ax with an extendable arm and a double-barreled blaster pistol, both of which he used to deliver powerful two-handed strikes. His physical strength and hand-to-hand combat skills were unbeatable, especially when he took down the skilled pirate Synara San and then went head-to-head with both Synara and Yeager in an intense showdown.

9

Cato Parasitti

Can Shape-Shift Into Anyone

As a Clawdite, Cato Parasitti has an ability that allows her to change her looks. This makes her the best person for espionage, infiltration, surveillance, data slicing, and, of course, fighting, whether with her long-barreled blaster rifle or her bare hands. She taps into this skill to sneak into the Jedi Temple in The Clone Wars, pretending to be Jedi Master Ord Enisence and later Chief Librarian Jocasta Nu, to assist Cad Bane in stealing a holocron.

Cato remains a tough one to handle, even after being captured. She breaks free from custody and makes her comeback in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, where she uses her shape-shifting skills to go after Padmé Amidala once more.

8

Ketsu Onyo

Adept At Both Close Combat And Melee

Ketsu Onyo’s story is closely linked to her former best friend, Sabine Wren. Their time at the Imperial Academy and their adventures as bounty hunters brought them together, but Onyo’s ambition took a dark turn, and her greed caused a rift between them.

With her lethal blasters, Onyo has mastered both close combat and long-range attacks. Her signature weapon — a melee staff that morphs into a blaster — makes her a formidable opponent in any fight. Fortunately, her journey changes when she joins forces with Sabine and the rebels, demonstrating that even the coldest hearts can transform for the greater good.

7

Embo

Extremely Agile And Acrobatic

Embo’s phenomenal agility and weapons make him one of the galaxy’s most dangerous bounty hunters. With hand-to-hand combat skills rivaling even Anakin Skywalker, Embo turns every hunt into a spectacle. His bowcaster complements his deadly accuracy, allowing him to easily take down enemies. His trademark hat serves as both a shield in battle and a sled for risky chases.

Embo eventually hung up his bounty hunting gear and settled into a peaceful life as a farmer on Felucia, outlasting both the Republic and the Empire.

6

Bossk

Capable Of Regeneration

As a Trandoshan, Bossk possesses exceptional strength, durability, and an incredible ability to regenerate, meaning he can bounce back even after losing a limb in battle. In fact, his reptilian nature turned him into a nearly invincible fighter and a legendary tracker, particularly when it came to his least favorite species: Wookiees.

And he’s not just tough on the outside. He’s a skilled shooter too, often handling a mortar gun along with a Relby-v10 microgrenade launcher and diving into intense brawls in The Clone Wars, solidifying his reputation as one of the galaxy’s most ferocious bounty hunters.

5

Rako Hardeen

The Marksman Of Concord Dawn

Rako Hardeen hails from Concord Dawn, and his sharpshooting skills are iconic, considering he’s a Mandalorian. In 20 BBY, Hardeen was brought in to “take out” Obi-Wan Kenobi — all part of a scheme set up by the Jedi Order, of course.

Hardeen loves his trusty sniper rifle, featuring a red-lens scope and a sturdy stock, which made him a fantastic long-range shooter. In fact, his rifle skills earned him the title “Marksman of Concord Dawn,” which is no small feat. But like the others on this list, Hardeen wasn’t just a sniper expert; he also excelled in unarmed combat, infiltration, and tracking.

4

Fennec Shand

The Best Sniper In The Galaxy

In The Bad Batch, Fennec Shand proves her strength as a bounty hunter, taking on the job from Nala Se to hunt down Omega. On Pantora, she faced off against Hunter, an elite clone trooper, in close combat and held her ground. Shand’s skills as a mercenary and assassin positioned her as a major player in the galaxy’s criminal scene, particularly with the rise of the Galactic Empire.

Shand is a veritable legend when it comes to sniper rifle precision. She can hit targets from immense distances with her MK sniper rifle, like when she took out Din Djarin’s Zephyr-J speeder bike, even with her vision obscured by flash charges, and later while flying in Tython.

3

Asajj Ventress

A Former Sith Assassin

Asajj Ventress, once a Sith assassin for Count Dooku, became a master of Jar’Kai combat, wielding dual lightsabers with unmatched strength and agility under his tutelage. Her Sith training honed her skills in close-quarters hand-to-hand combat, while her Nightsister background granted her incredible Force powers.

After Dooku’s betrayal and the downfall of the Nightsister clan, Ventress became a bounty hunter and outmaneuvered her enemies like Darth Maul and Savage Opress. Ventress is also a skilled pilot, effortlessly flying ships like the Ginivex-class starfighter and the Banshee.

2

Aurra Sing

Cybernetic Upgrades

As a former Jedi who became a ruthless bounty hunter, Aurra Sing embraced the galaxy’s dark side by turning her sniping and assassination skills into a career. Thanks to the Rhen-Orm biocomputer in her brain, Sing could easily track multiple threats, line up distant shots with pinpoint accuracy, and nail targets from far away with her Czerka Adventurer rifle.

However, it would be an understatement to say that Sing was just a marksman — she was also a powerful combatant. Her sheer physical strength let her dominate opponents in hand-to-hand combat, such as strangling Ahsoka Tano.

1

Cad Bane

The Most Feared Bounty Hunter

It’s impossible to picture anyone else leading this list. Cad Bane was a cold-blooded, highly skilled strategist and marksman whose knack for outsmarting opponents, combined with his impressive combat skills and weapon mastery, made him the galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter.

With LL-30 blaster pistols, rocket boots, flamethrowers, and electro-gauntlets, he was always ready for a fight. Over the years, he sharpened his lightning-fast draw, which enabled him to defeat opponents, including Cobb Vanth. While he may be gone, his legacy as a legendary bounty hunter lives on, making him one of Star Wars’ most memorable characters.