Darth Vader has always been good for a quota, and these are his most unforgettable lines in Star Wars Canon. Introduced in the first Star Wars movie, Darth Vader’s imposing visage and booming voice immediately made him a hit in popular culture. Its mystique has only grown over the decades, with George Lucas pulling back the mask and revealing the fallen and fallible Jedi behind it.
Born the Chosen One, Darth Vader is one of the most powerful beings to have ever lived. When he is not force-choking his way through enemies and allies who have disappointed him, he is terrifying everyone around him with some truly intimidating quotes. Here are Darth Vader’s most chilling, exciting and even disturbing one-liners.
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“We would be honored if you would join us.”
The empire strikes back
Although not an immediate threat, Vader’s words to Han Solo, Leia, and Chewbacca clearly contain this undertone as he reveals both his and Boba Fett’s presence in Cloud City. Vader gives the words as an invitation, though the prey he hunts knows better. The Sita Lord will not take no for an answerAnd they did not dare to turn. Now cornered, Vader only needs to use the power of his reputation to promise cruel punishment if they attempt to avoid what is quickly becoming their inevitable fate.
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“I missed you for the last time, Admiral.”
The empire strikes back
Also functioning as a rather hilarious moment, Vader promotes Captain Peet to admiral by Force choking and killing the previous admiral with a holocal. Although this may function as comedy, It’s also highly intimidating, as it serves as a backhanded threat to Piett. If the new admiral doesn’t serve Vader as he sees fit, Piet can expect a similar fate. It’s a chilling way to establish dominance over his subordinates, and Vader has mastered the tactic.
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“You were warned what defeat would bring! I will tolerate your weakness no longer.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Season 1, Episode 4 “Part IV”)
Vader’s relationship with his Inquisitor is not often seen in live-action, however Obi-Wan Kenobi puts it on full display, revealing what happens to an Inquisitor when they fail to follow Vader’s commands. When Reva Savander, the third sister, managed to get Obi-Wan out of the Fortress Inquisitorius, Vader makes his displeasure known. He doesn’t waste any time, he lifts her with his strength as soon as he enters the room and claims that she will have to pay for her weakness. While he keeps her alive, it’s only to get to Obi-Wan faster.
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“The Jedi turned on me. Don’t turn on me.”
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Nothing is more tragic than seeing Vader turn against the one person he ruined his life for: his wife Padmé. When she begins to see who her husband, Anakin Skywalker, has truly become, Padmé tries to bring him back. Her words only anger Vader, who has already managed to kill Anakin at this point. The last part of the man dies inside when Vader speaks those wordsThreatened his lover and even force strangled her in the midst of his anger. Vader’s words here are a warning that he certainly ends up dying.
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“Did you really believe I didn’t see it, Youngling?”
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Season 1, Episode 5 “Part V”)
Despite Reva’s attempt to get close enough to Vader to kill him as an act of revenge for his leadership during Order 66, Vader sees right through it. After delivering a lightsaber wound that should be fatal, but miraculously isn’t, Vader looks down at the injured Reva – beaten the same way she was as a child in the Jedi Temple – and utters the words, confirming that Vader had indeed mentioned exactly who she had been all along. It’s haunting, especially since Vader still addresses her as “Young.”
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“I got you now!”
A new hope
Is there anything Darth Vader can’t do? The Sith Lord is a terrifying warrior, wielding phenomenal power in the Force. He is also one of the greatest starfighter pilots in the galaxy, and the extent of his skills can be seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. “I have you now,” Darth Vader intones as he locks his sights on Luke Skywalker in the first Star Wars Movie – Only for Han Solo to jump in and save the day.
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“I’ve killed a lot of fathers, you’ll have to be more specific.”
Star Wars (2015) #2
The first comic series of the rebooted Disney canon, Star Wars #2 by Jason Aaron and John Cassady reveals that Darth Vader fought Luke Skywalker years before The empire strikes back. Vader casually dismisses Luke’s anger over his father’s murder and takes pride in having killed so many, unbalancing Luke even more. If Vader had been able to remember that Luke’s lightsaber once belonged to him, Luke could have found out that his father was right in front of him three years earlier.
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“He will join us or die, sir!”
The empire strikes back
“Now i am the master” Darth Vader brags to Obi-Wan Kenobi in their fateful final duel. However Darth Vader is actually just the Sith ApprenticeA fact that Obi-Wan knew all too well. in The empire strikes backVader receives orders to seduce his son to the dark side or kill him. He swears to do as he is told. The Sith Rule of Two adds another dimension to this, of course; Both Vader and Sidious know that there can only be two Sith at any given time, and bringing Luke in will inevitably result in one of their deaths. The Sith Lords are playing a dangerous game.
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“I gave you a choice, live… or die.”
Ahsoka (Season 1, Episode 5 “Part Five: Shadow Warrior”)
Ahsoka Season 1 reunited Ahsoka Tano with the spirit of her former masterAnakin Skywalker, but he switches to his Darth Vader persona as the final test for her lesson. Even though this line was said earlier in the episode, it’s impressive how intimidating it is when given a new context. Combined with the red lights and the menace in Anakin’s eyes, Ahsoka is right to want to avoid a fight.
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“If you are not with me, you are my enemy!”
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is technically the birth of Darth Vader, as Anakin Skywalker embraces the dark side and becomes a Sith. His old master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, follows Anakin to the planet Mustafar, and this leads to a duel between Anakin and Obi-Wan in the most hellish landscape imaginable. Even more disturbing, however, is the perspective Anakin has already adopted; “If you are not with me, you are my enemy,He tells Obi-Wan before the lightsabers are drawn. Fear, anger, resentment, and most of all, a desire for power shine through in this Darth Vader quote.
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“You were weak when I found you. Now your hatred has become your strength. Finally, the dark side is your own.”
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Legends)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed May no longer be part of the official canon, but it still contains some of the best Darth Vader moments in the franchise. The game opens with Vader deeming his Sith apprentice, Starkiller, worthy of standing by his side, reinforcing that he has embraced the dark side. It’s a powerful way to start the game and show Vader’s intimidating premise through the eyes of his young apprentice.
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“The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am.”
Return of the Jedi
This is one of the most chilling Darth Vader quotes. Continuing his conversation with Jerjerrod, Darth Vader warns that – as intimidating and dangerous as he may be – he is not the one the Moff should be worried about. “The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am,” he observes. The commentary serves an additional purpose for viewers, telling them that Palpatine makes Darth Vader look fat and gentle.
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“I change the deal. Pray I don’t change it any more!”
The empire strikes back
Lando Calrissian is learning the hard way You don’t make a deal with Darth Vader. in The empire strikes backLando is forced into a situation where he must betray his friends. When Calrissian begins to protest at Vader’s unilateral rewriting of their gentleman’s agreement, Vader quickly puts him in his place. “I change the agreement,“He told Lando.”Pray I don’t change it any further!“Vader leaves Lando in no doubt about who has the power in this unwilling alliance.
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“Be careful not to stifle your aspirations, director!”
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
This particular Darth Vader quote is something of an acquired taste. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Featuring some of the most thrilling Darth Vader scenes to dateBut the Dark Lord of the Sith makes his first appearance when the ambitious director Krennic tries to go over Grand Moff Tarkin’s head by appealing to Vader. Needless to say, Darth Vader is not impressed by petty politicking. “Be careful not to stifle your aspirations, director.” Darth Vader told him after giving Krennic a taste of Force choke.
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“Your strength has returned, but the weakness still remains.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Season 1, Episode 3 “Part III”)
Darth Vader’s rematch with Obi-Wan Kenobi on the Disney+ TV show left the Sith Lord shaken. “Your strength has returned,“He is forced to acknowledge,”But the weakness still remains.“The weakness is compassion—and though Vader may not know it, It is love and compassion that will ultimately be the defeat of the Sith.
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“The Emperor will show you the true nature of the Force. He is your master now.”
Return of the Jedi
Luke Skywalker surrenders to his father in Return of the JediBelieving that he can keep his enemies distracted so the rebels have a chance of success. Again, the dialogue serves to emphasize the truth that the Emperor is far more dangerous than Darth Vader; He is the one Palpatine calls master. The words are filled with the arrogance and overconfidence that is so characteristic of the Sita.
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“Then you will die braver than most.”
Star Wars Rebels (Season 2, Episode 22 “Twilight of the Apprentice: Part 2”)
Darth Vader is one of the few Star Wars Villains who can seamlessly turn a line of dialogue into a compliment and a toast simultaneously. When Ezra Bridger boldly states that he is not afraid of Vader, the Sith Lord simply acknowledges that he will be brave as he is inevitably killed. It’s interesting to see Vader recognize strength in his enemies, even if his overconfidence makes him believe that he will always emerge victorious.
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“There is no escape! Don’t make me destroy you!”
The empire strikes back
The battle between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in The empire strikes back is decidedly one-sided; After all, Luka only studied on Dguba for a while, and he was still a rookie with a light bulb. Vader ends the duel by slicing Luke’s hand off at the wrist. With nowhere to run, Darth Vader warns Luke that he faces a stark choice; “there is no way out– he asks.Don’t destroy me!“
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“Your future lies with me, Skywalker! Obi-Wan knew that to be true.”
The empire strikes back
At the time of Return of the JediDarth Vader was convinced that Luke Skywalker’s destiny lies with him. There is a sense in which he struggles to make the truth, of course; While Jedi submit to the will of the Force, Sith attempt to impose their own will on it. This is the fate Darth Vader wants to force on his son – but Luke refuses.
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“You don’t know the power of the dark side!”
Return of the Jedi
Sith Lords crave power above all elseAnd Darth Vader is no different. Luke’s offer of redemption, he initially rejects it; “You don’t know the power of the dark side,” He answers. But the dark side is no stronger than the light, as Vader would quickly learn. His mind rejects Luke’s arguments, but his heart pursues redemption when he sees his son tortured by the Emperor.