There are 56 playable characters in LEGO Star Wars. Most of them are part of a special group, information about each can be found at character types. To unlock a friendly character, complete a level with that character in it. To unlock enemy characters, such as droids and bosses, you have to beat them, then they will be available for purchase at Dexter's Diner for varying prices.
Jedi[edit]
The Jedi Knights wield lightsabers and use the Force. Also, unlike most characters, they can double-jump.
Qui-Gon Jinn[edit]
Qui-Gon Jinn is a Jedi, and the master of Obi-Wan Kenobi, who wields a green lightsaber. He is available from the start, as he is in the first chapter.
Obi-Wan Kenobi[edit]
Obi-Wan Kenobi is available from the start. He wields a green lightsaber.
Jedi Master[edit]
As a Jedi Master, Obi-Wan uses a blue lightsaber. He is unlocked in II-1.
Episode III[edit]
Obi-Wan in Episode III. He is unlocked in III-2.
Anakin Skywalker[edit]
For Anakin Skywalker as a Sith, see Darth Vader. For Anakin Skywalker as a child, see Anakin Skywalker (Boy).
Padawan[edit]
Though the character is called "Anakin Skywalker (Padawan)," he is, in terms of gameplay, an actual Jedi.
Jedi[edit]
Anakin as a Jedi. He looks older and darker.
Mace Windu[edit]
Mace Windu wields a purple lightsaber.
Episode III[edit]
Mace Windu (Episode III) is essentially the same as the normal Mace Windu, except he wears a darker shirt.
Yoda[edit]
Being a Jedi, Yoda can use the Force and a lightsaber. However, he walks very slowly, but has a fast hoverchair. To use it, don't equip your lightsaber, and jump. Or you can use a lightsaber, he'll jump around instead of walking. The slightest tap of the control stick while your lightsaber is equipped will make Yoda jump. However, you still have full control of your horizontal movement, though you have very little control over your vertical movement. On the other hand, he moves faster while attacking than other Jedi.
Sith[edit]
Like the Jedi, Siths use the Force and a lightsaber. However, they can also use the Dark Side of the Force.
Darth Maul[edit]
Being a Sith, Maul wields a red lightsaber and the Force. However, unlike most Jedi and Sith, his lightsaber is double-ended.
Darth Sidious[edit]
Darth Vader[edit]
Darth Vader uses the dark side of the Force and chokes his enemy.
Droids[edit]
Droids are machine characters. If you use certain droids, you won't be attacked by certain enemies. Others - protocol droids and astromech droids, can open certain doors. Astromech droids can hover for short periods of time.
Battle Droid[edit]
The standard Battle Droid has no special color - it's just one color. It has a blaster, and can't jump. It looks somewhat like a skeleton, as it has little to no armor.
Commander[edit]
Battle Droid Commanders have yellow shoulders and foreheads.
Security[edit]
The Security Battle Droid has red shoulders and chests.
Super Battle Droid[edit]
Super Battle Droids are upgraded versions of the original Battle Droid - they have more powerful armor, taking three hits to destroy. They look very little like the original Battle Droids - their armor removes the "skeletal" look, and they're gray.
C-3PO[edit]
C-3PO is a protocol droid.
Droideka[edit]
The Droideka is a shielded droid that can shoot two lasers at a time, in volleys of four. It normally moves very slowly. It can roll, but must disable its shield in order to do so. This is a major drawback, which is a major advantage when fighting Droidekas. While you roll toward an enemy, it's very easy for the enemy to destroy you.
However, the Droideka is very powerful in Free Play. Roll around to travel quickly. When you run into a n enemy, switch to another character, stop, and switch back for an instant shield. When your shield turns red, switch and switch back quickly for a fresh shield.
Gonk Droid[edit]
The Gonk Droid doesn't have any weapon, can't access special places, and can't jump. The only thing it can do is walk around without being attacked. This can be useful for exploring, however it's hard to travel without jumping, and it's very slow.
It looks like a single LEGO block, but with feet. When disabled by astromech droids, it falls over, then after a few seconds somehow gets up.
Grievous' Bodyguard[edit]
Like the name implies, Grievous' Bodyguards are bodyguards for General Grievous. They can jump much higher than other characters, and wield an electrostaves.
PK Droid[edit]
Like the Gonk Droid, the PK Droid can't do anything, only walk around without being attacked. The only gameplay difference between it and the Gonk Droid is that it's faster.
R2-D2[edit]
R2-D2 is an astromech droid.
R4-P17[edit]
R4-P17 is an astromech droid.
TC-14[edit]
TC-14 is a protocol droid.
Other[edit]
This category includes other characters that don't fit in any of the above categories. These include blaster characters, who can shoot or use a grappling hook in certain spots.
Anakin Skywalker (Boy)[edit]
Anakin as a child. He can crawl into certain trapdoors with X. He has no weapon.
Padmé (Geonosis)[edit]
Padmé has a blaster and can grapple. She's unlocked in II-3.
Queen Amidala[edit]
Queen Amidala is unlocked in Chapter I-3. She has a blaster.
Battle[edit]
She has a blaster and can grapple. She's unlocked in I-5.
Clawed[edit]
Jar Jar Binks[edit]
Jar Jar Binks, introduced in Chapter I-2, can jump very high. As a result, he can reach places most other characters can't reach. However, he has no attack.
Chewbacca[edit]
Chewbacca is a blaster character with a crossbow instead of a normal blaster. However, it shoots blaster bolts instead of crossbow bolts. He is introduced in III-4.
Clone[edit]
The clone is just like any other character with a blaster - it can shoot and grapple, but can't double jump.
The clone troopers were special soldiers - clones of Jango Fett.
Episode III[edit]
The Episode III version is exactly the same as the normal kind, but with a slightly different helmet.
Commander Cody[edit]
Commander Cody is a clone commander, introduced in III-3. (General Grievous) He has a blaster and can grapple.
Jango Fett[edit]
The genetic template for the clone troopers, and a bounty hunter. Jango Fett wields two blasters, allowing him to attack two enemies. He also has a jetpack. Press A to activate it, press A again to deactivate it. It doesn't allow him to fly, only to hover, however, and recoil is stronger in midair.
General Grievous[edit]
Grievous is a cyborg Kaleesh trained in lightsaber combat. However, he is not a Jedi - he cannot use the Force. He wields four lightsabers, though he cannot attack multiple enemies. Like his bodyguard and Jar Jar Binks, he can jump much higher than other characters.
Chancellor Palpatine[edit]
Chancellor Palpatine is one of the characters that does nothing. He has no weapon or special. He can't double jump, and his jump is a normal jump.
Captain Panaka[edit]
Captain Panaka is unlocked in Chapter I-3. He wields a blaster.
Royal Guard[edit]
The Royal Guard are Queen Amidala's bodyguards. They're armed with blasters and can grapple.
Stormtrooper[edit]
Wookiee[edit]
The Wookiee is just like Chewbacca, but with a different face.