5 Best Female Bounty Hunters

Star Wars has always been full of dangerous figures, from powerful Jedi and Sith to deadly bounty hunters like Boba Fett and Jango Fett.

And when we talk about bounty hunters, we can’t forget the incredible female bounty hunters who’ve made their mark across the galaxy.

In this article, we’ll explore the top 5 best female bounty hunters in Star Wars.

Without further ado…

Top 5. Asajj Ventress

We all know who Asajj Ventress is, so there’s no need for a lengthy introduction. If you’ve followed her story, you already know how fascinating her journey is. 

Once a Sith apprentice under Count Dooku, Ventress was betrayed and cast aside, forcing her to forge a new path as a bounty hunter.

In her new role, Ventress used her unmatched combat skills and Force abilities to carve out a place for herself in the galaxy’s underworld. 

One standout mission saw her teaming up with a young Boba Fett and his crew to protect a valuable cargo. 

Despite internal tensions and dangerous threats, Ventress’s leadership and deadly expertise ensured the mission’s success, proving she was more than capable of thriving in this ruthless new world.

Top 4. Ketsu Onyo

If you’ve watched Star Wars Rebels, you’ll recognize Ketsu Onyo as a Mandalorian bounty hunter with a fascinating past. 

She and Sabine Wren once trained together as cadets in the Imperial Academy on Mandalore, but both escaped to forge new paths. While Sabine joined the rebellion, Ketsu became a bounty hunter, eventually working for the Black Sun syndicate.

Their paths crossed again during a mission to deliver a droid courier carrying vital information for the rebellion. 

Ketsu, contracted to claim the droid, found herself face-to-face with Sabine. The reunion was anything but friendly—old betrayals lingered between them, and trust was hard to come by. 

But when the Empire arrived, Ketsu and Sabine were forced to work together, relying on their shared Mandalorian training to escape.

Though Sabine offered Ketsu a chance to join the rebellion, Ketsu declined, choosing to remain loyal to her bounty hunting lifestyle. 

It wasn’t a happy ending, but it was a moment of understanding between two former allies turned adversaries. Ketsu’s story shows us how the Star Wars galaxy is full of characters who blur the lines between hero and rogue, each following their own unique path.

Top 3. Fennec

If we’re talking about some of the most skilled bounty hunters in Star Wars, Fennec Shand has to be on the list. 

Her story begins with her reputation as a deadly assassin and mercenary, known for working with powerful crime syndicates like the Hutts. You can tell she’s someone you wouldn’t want to cross—quick, cunning, and absolutely lethal.

We first meet Fennec in The Mandalorian, during the episode “The Gunslinger.” She’s being hunted by Toro Calican and Din Djarin on the deserts of Tatooine. 

At first, it seems like Fennec’s story ends there, as she’s left for dead after a betrayal. But as we later discover, Boba Fett saves her life, repairing her injuries with cybernetics.

Fennec becomes more than just a bounty hunter—she becomes Boba Fett’s trusted right-hand. Together, they overthrow Bib Fortuna and take the throne of Tatooine, asserting control over the underworld in The Book of Boba Fett. 

She also plays a critical role in helping Boba take on the Pyke Syndicate, proving her loyalty and unmatched combat skills time and again.

Top 2. Sintas Vel

Sintas Vel’s journey is one of the most complex and emotional among Star Wars’ bounty hunters. 

A Kiffar from Kiffu, she started her career as a bounty hunter at a young age. Along the way, she crossed paths with Boba Fett, and their professional partnership turned into something deeper. 

At just eighteen, Sintas married Fett, and the two settled on Concord Dawn, where they welcomed their daughter, Ailyn Vel.

However, their relationship was far from perfect. Tensions grew, leading to their separation, and Sintas returned to the life of a bounty hunter. 

Her path took a devastating turn when she was betrayed and frozen in carbonite for nearly forty years.

By the time her granddaughter, Mirta Gev, and Boba Fett found and freed her, Sintas had lost her sight and memory due to carbon sickness. 

But her story didn’t end there. With the support of her family, she regained both her vision and her memories, allowing her to reconnect with the people she thought she’d lost forever.

Top 1. Xasha 

Xasha’s story might not be as well-known, but it’s one of the most fascinating in the Star Wars galaxy. 

A talented bounty hunter, Xasha partnered with none other than Boba Fett around 1 BBY. The two operated out of Nar Shaddaa, a fitting base for their dangerous line of work. 

What made Xasha stand out was her distinctive armor—a blend of Mandalorian and clone trooper designs.

Their most notable mission took them to Cato Neimoidia, where they pursued a target on behalf of Darth Vader himself.

The goal is to apprehend a rogue clone of Galen Marek. The stakes were sky-high, and Xasha’s resourcefulness and combat expertise were on full display. 

But this mission wasn’t without its risks, and Xasha made a decision that set her apart—she chose to part ways with Fett, valuing her survival over the perilous nature of their work.

Her role is further explored in the graphic novel adaptation of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, where her partnership with Fett is brought to life in greater detail.