Darth Vader , formerly Anakin Skywalker, is the main protagonist of the Skywalker Saga in the Star Wars universe and is also the chosen one who brought balance to the Force. Tier: 4-B | 3-A | 1-A | 1-S Name: Darth Vader Origin: Star Wars Legends Gender: Male Age: Died at 45 Classification: Sith Lord, Oneness Being Powers and Abilities: Attack Potency: Solar System (comparable to the rotj period of sidious, who could shake and move stars and constellations before his best period) | Universe... Darth Vader (/ dɑːrθ ˈveɪdər /) is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, serving as the secondary antagonist of the series. He was first introduced in Star Wars, the first movie of the original film trilogy, as the secondary antagonist and one of the leaders of the Galactic Empire. He has become one of the most iconic villains of cinema. [a] The prequel trilogy chronicles Vader 's childhood as a precocious human slave named Anakin Skywalker, liberation by the Jedi Order, and ... Explore Darth Vader ’s full story—from Jedi to Sith Lord—and uncover how he shaped Star Wars history. Dive into his legacy, battles, and evolution. His alter ego, Darth Vader , the Dark Lord of the Sith, was created when Skywalker turned to the dark side of the Force, pledging his allegiance to the Sith Lord Darth Sidious at the end of the Republic Era.