LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars isn’t just a game—it’s an epic adventure through one of the most thrilling eras of the Star Wars universe. With hundreds of unlockable characters, unique abilities, and deep-cut fan favorites, this game has earned its place in LEGO gaming history.
Whether you’re a casual gamer, a LEGO enthusiast, or a Star Wars superfan, this guide will walk you through all characters in LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars, helping you understand who’s who, how to unlock them, and why they matter.
What is LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars?
Before diving into the character list, let’s set the stage.
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is a video game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by LucasArts. Released in 2011, it’s based on the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and covers both movie and TV show content.
The game includes:
- Story missions from The Clone Wars seasons 1 and 2
- Bonus levels from Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
- Over 115 playable characters
- A hub world with battles, space missions, and character unlocks
Main Character Categories
To keep things organized, let’s break down the characters into key groups:
1. Jedi Characters
The Jedi are some of the most powerful and agile characters in the game. They can use lightsabers, Force powers, and high jumps.
Notable Jedi characters include:
- Anakin Skywalker – A main protagonist, available early in the game.
- Obi-Wan Kenobi – Strong in combat, often needed in story missions.
- Ahsoka Tano – Dual lightsaber wielder with fast attacks.
- Yoda – Small but powerful, can deflect blaster bolts with ease.
- Mace Windu – Comes with a unique purple lightsaber and strong Force powers.
- Plo Koon, Kit Fisto, and Shaak Ti – Fan favorites with their own abilities.
Unlock Tip: Complete story missions and use studs to purchase Jedi in the hub world.
2. Sith Lords and Dark Side Users
The Sith bring a different kind of power—Force choke, lightning, and evil charisma.
Key Sith characters:
- Count Dooku – Powerful boss and unlockable character.
- Asajj Ventress – Agile and deadly, with dual red lightsabers.
- Darth Sidious (Palpatine) – Force lightning specialist.
- Savage Opress – Not available in base game but unlockable through codes or bonus content in some versions.
Fun Fact: Dark Side characters are essential for unlocking certain areas in Free Play mode.
3. Clone Troopers and Republic Forces
These characters are heavily featured and perfect for ranged combat and using explosive devices.
Key Republic characters:
- Captain Rex – Dual-wield blasters, high damage.
- Commander Cody – Can throw grenades and access certain panels.
- ARC Troopers – Upgraded gear and combat abilities.
- Clone Pilots and Gunners – Needed for vehicle and space missions.
Bonus: Clone characters often come in different armor variations—Phase I and Phase II.
4. Separatists and Droids
The villains of the Clone Wars come in metal-plated form. While weaker in melee combat, they offer numbers and specialization.
Notable droids:
- General Grievous – Iconic character with four lightsabers.
- Battle Droids (B1, B2) – Common enemies but playable and necessary for certain puzzles.
- Super Battle Droids – Stronger, with built-in blasters.
- Droidekas – Roll into combat and activate shields.
Unlock Trick: Complete enemy-focused levels and check shop terminals for droid characters.
5. Bounty Hunters and Scoundrels
Need someone who can toss a thermal detonator? You’ll want a bounty hunter.
Fan-favorite bounty hunters:
- Cad Bane – Jetpack-enabled and stylishly deadly.
- Aurra Sing – Long-range expert with a creepy vibe.
- Jango Fett – Dual pistols and jetpack capabilities.
- Bossk and IG-86 – Unique skills and bonus missions.
Pro Tip: These characters are great for collecting minikits and completing extra missions.
6. Vehicles and Space Characters
Though technically not “characters,” space units are part of the unlockable roster and essential to full completion.
Popular vehicles:
- AT-TE Walkers
- V-19 Torrent Starfighter
- LAAT Gunships
- Droid Fighters
Use these in space hub battles to conquer different planets and unlock more characters and areas.
7. Bonus and Secret Characters
LEGO games love to sprinkle in hidden gems.
Secret or bonus characters:
- Indiana Jones – Unlockable with the demo or saved data from LEGO Indiana Jones.
- Captain Antilles
- Wag Too (from the Lurmen species)
- Senator characters like Padmé Amidala
Unlocking Tips:
- Use red power bricks to find unlockable characters.
- Collect studs and Gold Bricks to open new levels and characters.
- Use cheat codes for instant unlocks (but beware: it can make the game less rewarding).
How to Unlock All Characters
To 100% complete the roster:
- Finish the story mode.
- Replay missions in Free Play to access areas with different characters.
- Collect Minikits, Gold Bricks, and Red Bricks.
- Visit the hub world terminals on the Resolute and Invisible Hand.
- Use in-game currency (studs) to purchase unlocked characters.
Pro Gamer Tip: Aim to unlock characters with multiple skill sets early—like General Grievous or Jango Fett—to make Free Play smoother.
Conclusion: Build Your Ultimate Star Wars Roster
Whether you’re in it for the nostalgia, the challenge, or the brick-busting fun, LEGO Star Wars: The Clone Wars delivers one of the most expansive character rosters in LEGO game history.
From Jedi Masters to deadly bounty hunters, there’s a character for every type of player. Unlock them all, experiment with combinations in Free Play, and don’t forget to enjoy the galaxy-spanning fun.
Yara Bryant is a contributing writer at Oxford Brick Art, where she shares her passion for LEGO creativity, design, and storytelling. With a keen eye for detail and a love for brick-based artistry, Yara explores the endless possibilities of LEGO, inspiring builders of all levels to think outside the brick.
