Snoke's Force powers were surpassed only slightly, very slightly, by Sheev Palpatine, who was his creator, and was at least equal to Luke Skywalker at his peak.

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Sensing Ren's connection to the girl, Snoke made a serious error of judgment; aware of his student's connection to the girl his senses were misdirected and he believed that Ren was to strike down the girl, failing to sense that his apprentice's resolve and hate were directed towards him, not Rey