Star Killer strain guide
Star Killer, also written Starkiller, is an indica-leaning hybrid built from a Skywalker strain and a Rare Dankness plant. It smells earthy and pungent with a lemon-candy streak, and people mostly reach for it when they want to unwind, since its reputation is relaxed and sleepy.
Where does Star Killer come from?
Listings agree that Star Killer pairs a Skywalker strain with a plant from Rare Dankness, the Colorado seed bank. The details differ: one names Skywalker OG and Rare Dankness #1, while another names Skywalker Kush with Rare Dankness #2 (itself a Rugburn OG and Ghost OG hybrid) as the male. Even within one listing the cross is given two different ways, so the exact parents are not settled.
That second account credits Scott "Moonshine" Reach, the founder of Rare Dankness, with making it in 2012. The Star Wars name fits the Skywalker side of the family. It's usually listed as about 70% indica.
What does Star Killer smell and taste like?
The smell is earthy and pungent, with a clear lemon note and some sweetness. Reviewers also pick up fruit, cream, sage and a little gas or skunk, so batches clearly vary.
Where terpene results are published, caryophyllene leads, followed by limonene and myrcene. Caryophyllene adds the peppery, earthy depth, limonene the lemon, and myrcene a soft, musky base. The flavour is often described as lemon candy with a diesel edge.
Star Killer effects: what people report
People most often call Star Killer relaxed and sleepy, with a tingly body feel. Some reviewers also describe euphoria and a happy, giggly lift before it settles. Most save it for later in the day.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the batch, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth, dry eyes and dizziness are the common complaints, and one reviewer mentions feeling paranoid.
How strong is Star Killer?
Star Killer is a high-THC strain. Published listings start around 21%, the breeder has said it averages above 23%, and reviewers report batches in the mid to high 20s. CBD is minimal.
Start small and wait before having more, especially if you don't use often. The numbers on your label matter more than the name, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains them.
Buying Star Killer in Canada
Look for both spellings, Star Killer and Starkiller, and sometimes Starkiller OG. Since the parent cuts differ between accounts, check the producer and the THC and CBD numbers rather than assuming two products are the same.
Star Killer vs Skywalker OG
Skywalker OG is named as a parent in at least one account of Star Killer, and the two share an earthy, OG-style backbone and a relaxed reputation. Skywalker OG leans more spicy, herbal and fuel, while Star Killer brings a brighter lemon-candy note from its Rare Dankness side. Both get called heavy and sleepy. If you want the better-known original, start with Skywalker OG. If a lemony twist sounds good, try Star Killer.
Strains like Star Killer
If you like Star Killer, these are close in family or feel:
- Skywalker OG: a likely parent with the same earthy, relaxed character.
- Skywalker: the older strain behind the Skywalker family.
- Ghost OG: part of the Rare Dankness #2 background in one account.
- Lemon OG: an OG with the same lemon streak.
