5 Jedi With the Most Unique Force Powers (And George Lucas Only Created 2 of Them)

The Jedi Knights and Masters in Star Wars are known for their deep connection to the Force, but only a select few have abilities that go beyond the typical use of telekinesis, mind tricks, and precognition. While all Jedi have varying skill levels, some have a connection to the Force that manifests in truly extraordinary and unique ways. These powers, sometimes inherited and other times developed through a lifetime of experience and dedicated training, set these Jedi apart from their peers and give a glimpse of the untapped potential of the Force. 

These are 5 Jedi with some of the most unique and rare Force powers ever seen, including 2 from the mind of the legendary George Lucas himself.

5. Luke Skywalker — Force Projection

In a last-ditch effort to save the Resistance from the First Order on Crait, an aging and reclusive Luke Skywalker used the Force in a way never before seen in the Skywalker Saga. From his self-imposed exile on Ahch-To, he projected a lifelike image of himself across the galaxy to Crait. This projection was so convincing that it was visible to others, could interact with the physical environment, and even duel with Kylo Ren.

However, the strain of this singular act took a fatal toll on Luke, as he had to channel his entire being through the Force to create an illusion so perfect that it would fool his nephew. The sheer power and focus required for Force Projection is a testament to a Jedi’s true strength of connection to the Force. By sacrificing himself in this way, he not only saved his friends and sister, but also ensured that the legend of Luke Skywalker would live on with a final epic act.

4. Cal Kestis — Force Stasis

Cal Kestis has a unique ability that allows him to temporarily freeze enemies and objects in place. This power, known as Force Stasis, is an advanced form of telekinesis that requires a Jedi to have near-perfect control and concentration. He can use this ability to stop incoming blaster bolts or to freeze multiple enemies at once. Force Statis is particularly helpful when it comes to giving Cal and his team a tactical advantage in combat.

Unlike the common use of telekinesis, which is mostly just pushing or pulling objects, Force Stasis requires Cal to project his own will on his target at a molecular level, bringing the target’s movement to a complete standstill. This power, along with his psychometry ability, solidifies Cal’s place as one of the most influential Jedi of his time with an understanding of the Force’s connection to all living and non-living things.

3. Qui-Gon Jinn — Immortality

While not a unique power in the traditional sense, Qui-Gon Jinn was the first Jedi to discover the secret to retaining one’s consciousness after death. After his mortal form was killed by Darth Maul on Naboo in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, he was able to merge with the Force and return as the very first Force ghost. At first, he only appeared as a disembodied voice to guide his former apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, from beyond the grave. However, the closing moments of Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed Qui-Gon’s spectral form for the first time.

The ability to live on through the Force on the physical plane was previously considered impossible by the Jedi Council, as they believed that the only way to become one with the Force was to surrender to its will completely. However, Qui-Gon’s mastery of the Living Force was the key that allowed him to retain his individual identity. He later passed on this knowledge to Yoda and Obi-Wan, allowing them to also manifest as Force ghost after their deaths.

2. Avar Kriss — Song of the Force

As a Jedi Master during the High Republic era, Avar Kriss was known for her exceptional and rare ability to hear the “Song of the Force.” This power, also known as “sabersong” allowed her to sense the Force’s intricate connections among all living things, seeing them as a complex symphony. She could use this unique sight to pinpoint a specific person’s location or, on a larger level, create a harmonic Force bond between multiple Jedi in their minds.

This unique ability made Avar Kriss unparalleled in battle, as she could hear the Force’s musical notes to warn her of danger and to guide her allies to work together in perfect harmony. With her symphonic view of the Force, she could also people who were out of tune with the Force, such as dark-side users or people with ill intent. This power, similar to the real life medical phenomenom, synesthesia, was entirely unique to Avar Kriss in all of Star Wars lore.

1. Quinlan Vos — Force Psychometry

Quinlan Vos’s signature power, psychometry, allowed him to see one’s memories and emotions from the past simply by touching an object related to the person or the individual themselves. This ability, a unique and rare form of Force-sight, made him an expert tracker and investigator for the Jedi Order. He could hold a lightsaber and see the memories of its previous owner, or touch a crime scene and relive the events that had occurred there.

This power was not always a blessing, as Quinlan (and Cal Kestis, who also has psychometry) often had to bear the emotional and psychological weight of the memories, some of which were tragic. While most Jedi could feel a person’s emotions in the present, Quinlan could feel a person’s emotions as they were in the past.

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