Star Wars has given us countless legendary lightsaber duelists—names like Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, and even Emperor Palpatine immediately come to mind.
But what if I told you there was one duelist whose skill and power surpassed them all? A lightsaber master so formidable that even these iconic figures wouldn’t stand a chance in a one-on-one fight.
Curious about who this ultimate duelist could be?
The answer is right below
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Exar Kun Is the Most Powerful, Dangerous Sith Lord and the Greatest Duelist in Star Wars History
Exar Kun’s story starts like many others we’ve seen in Star Wars—a Jedi who ultimately falls to the dark side, much like Revan or Anakin. Exar Kun fell to the dark side because he wanted more power and believed the Jedi were holding him back. He was fascinated by ancient Sith knowledge, convinced that he could learn from it without becoming corrupt.
His search for power led him to Onderon and Dxun, where he discovered the tomb of Freedon Nadd, a long-dead Sith Lord. Despite warnings from his Jedi Masters, he kept digging deeper into Sith teachings, believing he could control the dark side instead of being consumed by it.
But that was a mistake.
The deeper he went, the harder it became to turn back. When he finally embraced the dark side, there was no hesitation—he declared himself the Dark Lord of the Sith and turned against the Jedi.
During the Great Sith War, after fully embracing the dark side, Kun became obsessed with proving his power. He wanted to prove he was stronger than the Jedi. Defeating Baas wasn’t just about winning a duel; it was about showing that he had surpassed his former masters.
And he did it right in front of the entire Republic.
The duel took place in the Senate Chamber on Coruscant, where Exar Kun stormed in to challenge the Republic and the Jedi Order openly. Exar Kun stormed into the Galactic Senate to openly challenge the Republic and the Jedi Order. Master Baas, sensing Kun’s darkness and danger, bravely confronted him, determined to bring his former apprentice back to the light or stop him by force.
Their duel was fierce but brief. Master Baas fought courageously with his wooden quarterstaff, enhanced by the Force to withstand lightsabers. But Kun, now empowered fully by the dark side and wielding a double-bladed lightsaber—a weapon Baas had never faced before—overwhelmed his old master. In a dramatic final moment, Kun unleashed his strength and broke Baas’s staff, symbolizing the defeat of the Jedi way.
Kun’s Lightsaber Was a Deadly Weapon
Before wielding a double-bladed lightsaber, Exar Kun was already known for his exceptional skill with a single-bladed weapon. According to Star Wars fandom,
“Kun wielded the single-bladed version of his lightsaber during his time as a student of Jedi Master Vodo-Siosk Baas, and with it, he earned a reputation as one of the galaxy’s greatest lightsaber duelists.”
After embracing the dark side and discovering the power of the Sith, Kun modified his lightsaber, transforming it into the first known double-bladed lightsaber in history.
But here’s something even more impressive—Kun’s lightsaber was powerful enough to cut through Mandalorian iron or Beskar, a metal famously known for being resistant to lightsabers.
Kun’s lightsaber wasn’t just dangerous because of its unique double-bladed design—it also carried a dark presence. After he fully embraced the dark side, his weapon became infused with Sith energy, unsettling those who faced him in battle.
Kun’s Fighting Style Made Him Nearly Unstoppable
We’re not just talking about a Sith with a double-bladed lightsaber—Exar Kun knew exactly how to use it to overwhelm his enemies. His preferred combat style, Form VI: Niman, was already built for balance, combining offense and defense smoothly. But Kun took it far beyond what any Jedi or Sith had done before.
At a time when double-bladed lightsabers were almost unheard of, Kun used his to completely disorient his opponents. He wouldn’t just ignite both blades right away—he’d start with a single blade, letting his enemies think they were facing a normal duel. Then, just when they committed to their attacks, he’d ignite the second blade, throwing them off completely.
Kun had a fluid, unpredictable way of fighting. He could block with one blade, spin the hilt, and strike with the other before his enemy even realized what was happening. And if that wasn’t enough, he could adjust the length and intensity of either blade in the middle of combat, forcing his opponent to overreach—and giving him the perfect moment to strike.