The Mandalorian Clans & Houses Explained, Fully & Succinctly

Mandalorian society has a fascinating hierarchy in the Star Wars Galaxy, one that is divided between larger houses and smaller clans. Although there were likely many different clans and houses before Mandalore’s brief shift to pacifism during the Republic era and the Great Purge during the Imperial era, some have still been identified in the canon and live on in the New Republic era, thanks to series such as like Star Wars Rebels, The MandalorianAnd more Star Wars Media. This also includes the clan of two created by Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his newly adopted son Grogu.

Traditionally in Mandalorian culture, a Mandalor serves as the ruler of the planet. Likewise, their particular house is considered to be the royal family, while the other houses continue to serve as Mandalore’s largest and most powerful factions. Each house therefore consists of smaller clans that have typically pledged fealty and loyal support, although Mandalore’s troubled history has certainly created deviations from this concept. to this end, Here’s every known Mandalorian house and clan in the Star Wars Canon explained, fully and succinctly.

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House Vizsla

The line of the first Mandalorian Jedi

In the ancient past of the Star Wars Timeline, House Vizsla was founded by Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian Jedi who created the legendary Darksaber. The Darksaber itself became a major symbol of leadership on Mandalore after Tarre served as the world’s ruler. Upon his death, the Darksaber was kept in the halls of the Jedi Temple until it was stolen by House Vizsla during the Old Republic, uniting Mandalore under the rule of a new Mandalore.

Notable members of House Vizsla include Pre Vizsla, leader of the Mandalorian terrorist group known as the Death Watch. During the Clone Wars, the Darth Watch fought to reestablish Mandalore’s warrior ways that had been abandoned by the New Mandalorians’ pacifist government during the Republic Era. Pre also wielded the Darksaber until he was killed by Darth Maul.

In the New Republic era, Paz Vizsla was a leading member of the Sons of the Watch, who also tried and failed to claim the Darksaber from Dean Jirin. His son Ragnar also took the Mandalorian Creed shortly before the Reclamation of Mandalore and the defeat of Moff Gideon and his Imperial Remnant forces who occupied their Mandalorian. Home world. House Vizsla was primarily comprised of Clan Vizsla, Clan Ren, and Clan Saxon.

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House crisis

Bo-Cotton and Satine’s bloodline

House Crisis served as the prominent royal family during the Republic eraHaving produced Duchess Satine Kryze who led the New Mandalorian pacifist government after the ecological destruction of Mandalore, the result of a years-long civil war between warring houses and clans. After her death at the hands of Maul during his takeover of the planet, Satine’s sister Bo-Katan Crisis rose to lead Mandalore. A member of Death Watch before it was co-opted by Maul, Bo-Katan eventually became Mandalore’s Regent after the Republic helped end Maul’s rule over the planet, though that role would not last long after the Empire’s rise.

That said, Bo-Katan and her fellow Mandalorians who refused to bow to the Empire (via Clan Saxon) received support from Rebel cells to take back the planet. Crise himself was also given the Darksaber and the right to rule by Sabine Ren. This resulted in several clans sacrificing loyalty to House Crisis as they continued the fight against the Empire. However, the tragedy of the Great Purge of Mandalore saw Bo-Katan spending years trying to earn the Darksaber, unite her people and reclaim her homeworld (and ultimately succeed as seen in The Mandalorian season 3).

House Crisis is traditionally based on the world of Kalevala. Other notable members of House Crisis include Bo-Katan and Satine’s nephew Corky. Their father Adonai was also a former leader of Mandalore and House Kryze.

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House cast

Members served the Death Watch & Maul’s Shadow Team

Not much is known about House Caste compared to Houses Vizsla and Kryze. However, members of this last identified house were part of Darth Maul’s Death Watch and his Shadow Team during his Mandalorian takeover. One of the most notable is a seemingly Rook Kast who led Maul’s Mandalorians alongside Gar Saxon as seen in recent episodes of The Clone Wars Season 7, although there is no hard confirmation yet.

That said, Clan Rook is part of House Kast, so a connection with Rook Kast is likely. House Cast is best known for planning his loyalty to Bo-Katan Crisis as seen in Star Wars rebel Season 4 premiere. The artist Verasline Kast is also a member. The house name itself is likely derived from Legends’ Jodo Kast, the bounty hunter who gained notoriety and bigger payouts by posing as Boba Fett by wearing similar armor (until the real Fett tracks him down).

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Clan Saxon

Worked with the empire

Saxon is one of the most notorious of the prominent Mandalorian clans. Part of House Vizsla, members of Clan Saxon served as super commandos during Maul’s takeover of Mandalore, most notably Gar Saxon. During the Imperial era, Gar Saxon agreed to serve the Empire and serve as Mandalore’s governor, with members of his clan receiving Imperial-styled white supercommando armor, effectively deposing House Crisis.

After Gar Saxon’s duel with Sabine Wren and his execution at the hands of Ursa Wren, Gar’s brother Tiber assumed the role of Mandalore’s general for the Empire. However, he also died alongside the Rebels’ destruction of the superweapon he intended to use against his fellow Mandalorians who opposed the Empire’s rule. how so The end of Clan Saxon was the beginning of greater Mandalorian unity between clans and loyalty to Crisis (Ahead of the Great Cleansing).

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Clan Ren

Sabine’s Family

Clan Wren was initially part of House Vizsla in the Star Wars Timeline. As such, its leader Ursa Wren and her Mandalorian forces were initially part of the Death Watch, though they broke with Bo-Katan Kryze after Pre Vizsla’s death at the hands of Maul. Likewise, they also fought with Kryze and the Republic’s 332 Company to end Maul’s hold on Mandalore at the end of the Clone Wars.

That said, Clan Ren aligned with Clan Saxon during the Imperial era, believing it had no choice but to bend the knee for the sake of its survival. however, Ursa’s daughter and rebel operative Sabine Wren convinces Clan Wren to fight backHaving returned the Darksaber to Mandalore in the hopes of uniting the clans against the Empire. Other notable members of Clan Wren include Alrich and Tristan (Sabine’s father and brother). However, the Great Purge of Mandalore resulted in the complete destruction of Clan Ren, leaving Sabine as the only survivor as she was off-world training to be a Jedi with Ahsoka Tano.

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Clan slide

Pledged to House Caste

As mentioned earlier, Clan Ruk was a vassal of House Caste. They also pledged loyalty to Bo-Katan crisis in rebel Season 4 premiere, along with the many other clans that vowed to oppose the Empire. Rook seems to share Kast’s coiled vexis snake sail as well. Other than that, not much is known about Clan Rook in the established Star Wars Canon.

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Clan Avaud

The ancient Mandalorians

It was only mentioned in the US Star Wars: Friends like these roleplaying book of fantasy flight games, Clan Awaud was part of the old Mandalorian movement That splintered away during the Republic era in light of the New Mandalorian government and the push for pacifism. While Clan Awald chose to stick to the old ways and were similarly exiled from Mandalore, they did not seek revenge on the New Mandalorians like Pre Vizsla and the Death Watch. Clan Awaud was led by its chief Nam Beruya, and his adopted daughter Vera succeeded him after his alleged death.

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Clan Elder

Promised to bo-cotton crisis

Having sworn allegiance to Bo-Katan Crisis during rebel season 4 premiere, Clan Eldar can be identified by their lion-like sails and predominantly dark green and orange armor. Members of Clan Eldar were also seen years later after the Great Purge, joining the tribe known as the Children of the Watch during the New Republic era. Live-action members of Clan Eldar and their flag can be seen in The Mandalorian Season 3.

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Children of the Watch

Descendants of the Death Watch

led by their armorer, The Children of the Watch are a tribe that seeks to live by “The Way of the Mandalor”, keeping with the most ancient warrior traditions of Mandalorian culture and creeds.. While comprised of multiple clans, this tribe was primarily founded by those who were once part of the Death Watch and survived the Great Purge (having been hidden on the world of Concordia). The Children of Watch also produced Dean Djarin who was once a foundling in their care, having grown to become one of their best warriors.

Despite being considered zealots by other Mandalorians, the Children of Watch eventually came together under the leadership of Bo-Katan Crisis and her reclaimed followers, having proven her worth to both groups of Mandalorians and earning the Darksaber once more. As such, the Children of the Watch were crucial in the reclamation of Mandalore as seen in The Mandalorian Season 3. Besides the Armorer, Dean Djarin, and his adopted son Grogu, the Children of the Watch also includes the tribe of Paz Vizsla and his son Ragnar.

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Clan Mudhorn

A clan of two

Originating from the children of the watch, Clan Mudhorn was created during the New Republic Era. Led by Din Djarin, the clan is only comprised of Djarin himself and his adopted son Grogu. Inspired by the Mudhorn the duo defeated shortly after their first meeting, Clan Mudhorn’s skull signet was created and bestowed upon Djarin and Grogu by the Watch’s Armorer.

Together, Djarin and Grogu played a crucial role in uniting the various clans under Bo-Katan Kryze to take back Mandalore. They also helped defeat the Imperial Remnant’s Moff Gideon. Now, Clan Mudhorn is working to track down other Imperial Warlords for the New Republicand will soon be featured in their own Jon Favreau movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu.