Who is the baddest villain of all time?

Best Movie Villains of All Time, According to the American Film Institute
  1. 1 Dr.
  2. 2 Norman Bates (Psycho) ...
  3. 3 Darth Vader (The Empire Strikes Back) ...
  4. 4 The Wicked Witch of the West (The Wizard of Oz) ...
  5. 5 Nurse Ratched (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) ...
  6. 6 Mr. ...
  7. 7 Alex Forrest (Fatal Attraction) ...

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What is the most terrifying villain?

Most Intimidating Movie Villains of All Time, Ranked
  1. 1 Hannibal Lecter - The Silence of the Lambs.
  2. 2 Anton Chigurh - No Country for Old Men. ...
  3. 3 Darth Vader - Star Wars. ...
  4. 4 Freddy Krueger - A Nightmare on Elm Street. ...
  5. 5 The Joker - The Dark Knight. ...
  6. 6 Hans Gruber - Die Hard. ...
  7. 7 The Wicked Witch of the West - The Wizard of Oz. ...

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Is Darth Vader the greatest villain of all time?

In conclusion, Darth Vader is the ultimate villain for a variety of reasons. He's powerful, intimidating, ruthless, enigmatic, and symbolic, and his tragic backstory makes him a sympathetic villain. He's also one of the most memorable villains in popular culture, with his iconic appearance and menacing presence.

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Is Palpatine the greatest villain ever?

Any fan of the Prequels and the stellar Clone Wars TV show knows the machinations of Palpatine go far beyond the halls of the Senate. Sith Lord, Separatist Leader, and puppet master, Palpatine is in rarified air when it comes to shady dealings.

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Who was Palpatine most afraid of?

Palpatine admits to Darth Vader that the Jedi he actually feared most was none other than Jocasta Nu.

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Did anyone ever beat Palpatine?

Having covertly turned Kylo Ren—Anakin's grandson and Luke's nephew—to the dark side, Palpatine orders Ren to find and kill Rey, the last remaining Jedi and Palpatine's paternal granddaughter. Palpatine is ultimately defeated and destroyed by Rey.

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Who all can beat Darth Vader?

In Star Wars Legends and Canon, Galen Marek (Starkiller) is the only Jedi (other than Obi-Wan Kenobi) to put a beat down on Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker. Galen was secretly trained as a Sith Lord apprentice to Vader, but returned to the light side and the Jedi.

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Who is stronger then Darth Vader?

Luke Skywalker

However, once Luke fully embraced his power in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, he proved that he was indeed stronger than Darth Vader and struck his father down.

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Who has a higher rank than Darth Vader?

Vader, the only power who overrules him is papa Palpatine.

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What villains are not evil?

18 TV And Movie Villains Who Actually Weren't Evil And MAYBE Made Good Points When You Think About It
  • Ava, Ex Machina (2014) ...
  • Gorr the God Butcher, Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) ...
  • Kaecilius, Doctor Strange (2016) ...
  • Gaston, Beauty and the Beast (1991) ...
  • Skyler White, Breaking Bad (2008-2013) ...
  • Dexter Morgan, Dexter (2006-2013)

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Who is the scariest character ever?

Leatherface - Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Leatherface is perhaps the scariest villain because of his disturbing appearance. He is given that name due to the face masks that he makes out of his victims' skin. He's also known for his gruesome murders and ability to strike true fear into those he attacks.

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Who is the weakest super villain?

The 10 Weakest Movie Super Villains, Ranked
  1. 1 Lex Luthor's Goal Is Using His Intelligence To Destroy Superman.
  2. 2 Yon-Rogg Was Defeated In A Single Hit From Captain Marvel. ...
  3. 3 Baron Zemo's Goals Were In Breaking The Avengers, Not Fighting Them. ...

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Which villain has the most fans?

10 Anime Villains With The Most Fans
  • 3 Askeladd (Vinland Saga)
  • 4 Hisoka Morow (Hunter X Hunter) ...
  • 5 The Six Paths Of Pain (Naruto) ...
  • 6 L Lawliet (Death Note) ...
  • 7 Grimmjow Jaegerjaques (Bleach) ...
  • 8 Dabi/Toya Todoroki (My Hero Academia) ...
  • 9 Makima (Chainsaw Man) ...
  • 10 Griffith (Berserk) ...

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Who is Disney's #1 villain?

The evilest Disney supervillain of all time is Scar. His greed and jealousy turned him into a ruthless murderer. Scar even killed his own family just to have power and the throne. The part where he killed Mufasa, the Lion King, is one iconic scene [4].

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Who is the number 1 supervillain?

The Joker

Whether it's through comics, animation or live action – the Joker is the top supervillain of all time. “In the world of comic books, no villain can match the pure malice and mayhem that is The Joker on a monthly basis.

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Can Yoda beat Vader?

Yoda will most likely win in a fight against Darth Vader because he is more skilled with a lightsaber and has the experience and feats that allow him to trim whatever size and strength advantage Darth Vader has over him. In fact, Yoda nearly defeated Palpatine, something that Vader could never do.

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Which Jedi trained Yoda?

Within the Star Wars Legends continuity, Yoda's Jedi instructor was N'Kata Del Gormo, a Hysalrian Jedi Master, according to an in-universe legend.

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Has Darth Vader ever won a fight?

The lightsaber duel didn't last long due to Luke's lack of training with the Jedi weapon and the Force, so Vader effortlessly snatched his old lightsaber from his son. Luke managed to escape before Vader could kill him, but Vader was quickly the winner of the fight itself.

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Who wins Darth Vader or Voldemort?

We would have to give the victory to Darth Vader. While the two dark lords seem perfectly matched on their villainy and power, Darth Vader's lightsaber and ability to immediately use the force to choke Voldemort, without chanting any spell would end this showdown in seconds.

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Who is the strongest Sith?

Star Wars: The 10 Most Powerful Sith Lords, Ranked
  • 8 Exar Kun.
  • 7 Darth Nihilus.
  • 6 Darth Bane.
  • 5 Darth Revan.
  • 4 Darth Plagueis.
  • 3 Darth Vader.
  • 2 Darth Vitiate.
  • 1 Darth Sidious.

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Who wins Darth Vader or Thanos?

While Darth Vader can make the fight interesting with the use of the Force, Thanos is just too strong and durable for the Sith Lord to defeat.

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Who almost killed Palpatine?

Stating that Palpatine was just too dangerous to be left alive, Windu prepared to kill him, while Skywalker desperately claimed that doing so was not the Jedi way and finally blurting out "I need him!" When Windu tried to make the killing blow, Skywalker lashed out at him, severing his lightsaber-holding hand and ...

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Did Yoda fail the Jedi Order?

Master Yoda failed Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones, and it resulted in the destruction of the Jedi Order. Master Yoda is one of the most revered characters in the Star Wars universe, and for good reason, but he ultimately failed in stopping the rise of the Sith.

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Who took over after Palpatine died?

Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, thus Palpatine's second-in-command, until his death in the Battle of Endor. Mas Amedda – Grand Vizier of the Imperial Ruling Council and Vice-Chair of the Imperial Senate, later installed by Gallius Rax as puppet leader following Palpatine's death in Aftermath: Life Debt.

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