Star Wars for Newbies Pt.3.2- Jedi vs Sith, Lightsaber types and best duelists. (2 Viewers)

[Ashla_K]

This belongs to a series of informative threads about SW. If you haven't seen the previous ones, here they are: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

In my last thread I talked about The Jedi, The Sith and their combat styles. Since this is a big part of the SW fan culture I want to take a deeper look into lightsabers and battles. However, since this threads are meant to simplify things for newbies, I won't get too deep into fighting styles but I'll leave a video down below if you want to get more info about that topic.

Let start with the most important question, What's a lightsaber?
A lightsaber is basically a sword made of plasma, created by The Jedi using a Kyber crystal as source of power. The crystals are able to react to the force within one individual and once it's inside the hilt, it emits colored plasma that reflects the personality of the owner. In the case of the Sith, their crystals are turned red by bleeding them. This means that a sith must infuse the crystal with dark emotions to turn it red.


Just like the color of the crystal reflects the atributes of the lightsaber owner, the hilt is also an important part as it reflects the preferences of the user. Most users create their own hilt to suit their fighting style.

Now that I've explained what it's lightsaber let's talk about the best duelists among Sith and Jedi. Of course this is my personal opinion but you can drop your favorite in the comments.

For the Jedi; Obi Wan Kenobi and Master Windu are probably the most talented duelists after Yoda. The first one, was defeated once in the movies as far as I know (vs Dooku). It won against Darth Maul, General Grievous and Anakin Skywalker.
On the other hand, Master Windu is famous for his knowledge of the 7th lightersaber fighting style, which is regarded as the most difficult and intense, so much that it's the closest to the style of the Sith. This may explain why he was the only character capable of standing his ground against Darth Sidious and disarm him.





For the Sith; Dooku (Darth Tyrannus) and his apprentice Asajj Ventress. Dooku is probably one of the finest duelist among both Jedi and Sith, since he learned the best moves from Master Yoda himself but once turned to the dark side of the force, he adjusted his fighting style to one more suitable of a Lord of the Sith.
Curiously, his apprentice Asajj Ventress was also introduced to lightsaber combats while being a padawan before turning to the dark side as well. Something interesting about Master and apprentice it's that they used a very similar type of lightsaber (with a curved hilt) but Ventress' was a little bit more stylized and could be combined with other to form a double bladed lightsaber, just like her relative Darth Maul.

Spoiler: All lightsaber fighting styles

Thank you very much for making it this far, I hope you have enjoyed it.


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[Michael]

At this rate; the event will be an easy win for you. It's flopping.

 

[lexus]

Idk but I want that purple lightsaber

 

[Ashla_K]

At this rate; the event will be an easy win for you. It's flopping.

It happens as always on here, everyone goes to the latest topic or trend. I guess I'm more competitive that I'd like to admit.
:wonugl:

 

[Ashla_K]

Idk but I want that purple lightsaber

One of the prizes for the winners of the event is a lightsaber badge, I guess you could ask for a purple one. It'll match your aesthetic. If I win I may ask for purple as well, it's my favorite color.

 

[Michael]

One of the prizes for the winners of the event is a lightsaber badge, I guess you could ask for a purple one. It'll match your aesthetic. If I win I may ask for purple as well, it's my favorite color.

I'm getting the impression that I'm the biggest Star Wars geek around and yet, I didn't sign up believing I'd cause my team to lose. I'm thinking I'd be quite active if I were a participant.

 

[Ahsoka]

And because I need to insert Ahsoka everywhere I just want to mention that she had a very unique style. She uses form 4, but she uses dual blades sometimes and uses a reverse grip, and she became very proficient at it. One of the few in the star wars universe that uses this type of grip

 

[Ashla_K]

I'm getting the impression that I'm the biggest Star Wars geek around and yet, I didn't sign up believing I'd cause my team to lose. I'm thinking I'd be quite active if I were a participant.

I'm not that active either but since I don't have anything else to do, due to the pandemic and I'm big SW fan, I decided to get in.
I really want more badges and points...

 

[Ashla_K]

And because I need to insert Ahsoka everywhere I just want to mention that she had a very unique style. She uses form 4, but she uses dual blades sometimes and uses a reverse grip, and she became very proficient at it. One of the few in the star wars universe that uses this type of grip

I was thinking about including her as well but I decided to go with more classic examples for the Jedi and leave Ashoka for a future thread about the Grey Jedi.

 

[yeji]

oof you really are popping off girly. well done.

 

[Ashla_K]

oof you really are popping off girly. well done.

You're so sweet, thank you!

 

[Administrator2]

Yoda lightsaber so smol

 

[Ashla_K]

Yoda lightsaber so smol

Perfect for his smol size.

 

[Tickita]

Bad guys always have red lightsabers?

 

[Ashla_K]

Bad guys always have red lightsabers?

Yes, that was the color of the sith.

 

[perhapz]

I think the biggest winner of this event will be Disney with all the free Star Wars promo here