The Ultimate Lightsaber Duelist: Examining the Greatest Fighters in the Star Wars Universe

Lightsaber dueling is one of the most iconic aspects of the Star Wars universe, and fans of all ages have their favorite Jedi or Sith when it comes to wielding this powerful weapon. In this blog post, the author discusses who they believe is the best lightsaber duelist in the Star Wars universe.

Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, and Ashoka Tano are the three Jedi highlighted in this post as the most skilled lightsaber duelists. Anakin Skywalker, despite his eventual fall to the dark side, shows great skill in all areas of being a Jedi. Yoda, the grand master of the Jedi order, is known for his incredible strength with the force and his maneuverability despite his small size. Ashoka Tano, a newer character in the Star Wars universe, has quickly become a fan favorite for her skill with not one, but two lightsabers and her bravery in leaving the Jedi order when she saw flaws in the council.

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Anakin Skywalker

Anakin is a great duelist and shows great skill in mental and physical strength, resourcefulness, and adaptability. However, his attachment to Padme makes him vulnerable to the dark side, which ultimately leads to his downfall. While he becomes Darth Vader and remains a renowned villain throughout the original trilogy, his skills as a lightsaber duelist are overshadowed by other characters.

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Yoda

Yoda is a fan favorite and is often considered one of the best lightsaber duelists in the galaxy due to his incredible strength with the Force, his maneuverability despite his small size, and his countless victories. As the grand master of the Jedi order, Yoda is incredibly skilled and powerful. However, some fans argue that he is not the best lightsaber duelist and that other characters surpass him.

Ashoka Tano

Ashoka is a newer character in the Star Wars universe but has quickly become a fan favorite. She is one of the only Jedi who survived Order 66 and left the Jedi order due to the faults she saw in the council. In Star Wars Rebels, she beats Darth Vader in a duel, proving her skills as a lightsaber duelist. Ashoka is also unique in that she wields two lightsabers, which adds to her fighting style and skill.

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Honorable mentions:

Darth Sidious is a powerful Sith lord and skilled lightsaber duelist. He is known for his manipulation and cunning as well as his combat abilities. In the prequel trilogy, he defeats Jedi Masters Mace Windu and Kit Fisto with ease, proving his strength as a duelist.

Luke Skywalker is a skilled lightsaber duelist who defeats Darth Vader in their final duel in Return of the Jedi. He is also known for his resourcefulness and adaptability, which allow him to face many challenges throughout the original trilogy.

Darth Maul is a Sith lord who wields a double-bladed lightsaber, making him a formidable opponent. He is skilled in acrobatics and combat and is known for his intense and aggressive fighting style. While he ultimately meets his end in The Phantom Menace, he remains a fan favorite due to his unique fighting style and design.

Obi Wan Kenobi is a skilled lightsaber duelist who has trained under some of the best Jedi masters, including Qui-Gon Jinn and Yoda. He defeats Darth Maul and General Grievous in combat and has a close relationship with Anakin Skywalker before his turn to the dark side. Obi Wan is also known for his wisdom and resourcefulness, which help him in combat.

Count Dooku is a Sith lord and former Jedi master who is skilled in lightsaber combat. He has defeated Obi Wan and Anakin in combat and is known for his unique fighting style, which incorporates elements of fencing. While he ultimately meets his end in Revenge of the Sith, he remains a formidable opponent and an interesting character in the Star Wars universe.

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