Darth Vader is one of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars franchise; he is also one of the strongest characters. But is he the strongest ever? And how strong is he? A quick search around the internet will net you many opinions on how strong Vader is. Quantifying the strength of a fictional …
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When you think of Darth Vader, you most likely conjure up an image of his menacing presence along with his famous red lightsaber in his hand. He always seemed poised and ready for battle. Yet, Vader is not always holding his lightsaber. So, how does he carry it? Not many scenes in the Star Wars …
During the early stages of their careers, before one became the lord of all things dark side, Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu seemed to be at odds with each other. It is said that Mace believed that Anakin was reckless, rebellious, and had an untameable darkness within him. In hindsight, Mace was correct. However, it …
When Darth Vader is finally unmasked at the end of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, he appears to be a very old man–perhaps near the age of 80. But, thanks to the Prequel Trilogy, we know that he was only 45 years old at the time of his unmasking. This has led …
In Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader asks his son, Luke Skywalker, to remove his mask. Luke replies, “But you’ll die.” Darth Vader wants him to do it anyway. Vader wants to see his son “through his own eyes.” Darth Vader does die soon afterwards, but was it from removing his …
You know, I always assumed Vader just kind of did whatever he wanted in the Empire because, well, he’s Vader. But this article breaks down his official rank and responsibilities, and it turns out there’s actually some structure to it. Turns out, Tarkin technically outranked him in certain situations—but Vader’s connection to Palpatine makes that …
The exact number of Jedi Darth Vader killed is unknown, but it has been speculated the numbers are anywhere from nine to around thirty-five. This is based on whether you consider Star Wars Canon or Legends. Out of all the videos and websites I looked at, the following one is the most thorough. It doesn’t …
Darth Vader is considered one of the most powerful and cruel Sith in Star Wars history, and for good reason. When Anakin Skywalker became Darth Vader, his power became wild and unhinged. He ruled the galaxy with an iron fist under Palpatine’s orders until rising up and destroying Palpatine to save his son. He finally …
It’s hard to picture Darth Vader, one of the most terrifying Sith to ever take power, laying down to sleep anywhere. He seems too violent and busy to have a dedicated place to lay his head. However, Vader is no stranger to living in different homes. When he was still Anakin Skywalker he lived on …
Yoda and Darth Vader were two of the strongest Force-sensitives in the galaxy both shortly before the fall of the Republic and after the rise of the Galactic Empire. Yoda defeated Count Dooku and forced Darth Sidious to abandon his lightsaber. But did he get around to beating Vader? Yoda and Darth Vader never fought, …