Rank 9: Darth Bane
Darth Bane is one of the most important Sith Lords, as he established the so-called “Rule of Two”. It states that there is always one Sith Master and one apprentice. The latter gains power and ultimately kills his Master to take his place. This cycle continues, keeping the Sith Order alive.
Bane lived around 1000 years before the Clone Wars and was very wise. He acted tactically, and his idea to introduce the Rule of Two eventually led to the near-total extinction of the Jedi under Darth Sidious. He may have been defeated in battle by other Lords, but his role in the history of Star Wars makes him a very strong and important Sith.
