In the Star Wars universe, there is an endless war between the dark and light sides of the Force, and the main soldiers in this endless battle are force-sensitive and lightsaber-wielding Jedi and Sith. Even in the new canon, which, remember, includes eight films, four animated series and current comics and books, you can find many powerful users of the Force, however, the old expanded canon, now referred to as "legends", also offers its own look at several prominent personalities on both sides of the barricades.
It is difficult to say which of them is the strongest, because the Force has many ways, not always obvious and unambiguous. Few characters from this list managed to measure their strength in battle (if only because there is a time gap of several thousand years between some of them) and we can only roughly compare their potential. Therefore, this list will not be a top, but only a listing of the strongest personalities, in our opinion, who know the paths of the Force.
In almost all Star Wars works, Shaak-Ti was a minor character, except for the story arc in the animated series "Rebels", which is completely devoted to the red-skinned Twi'lek girl. But she occupied a seat on the Jedi Council for a reason, and during the Battle of Geonosis she was part of the strike force that arrived to rescue Anakin, Obi-Wan and Padme. In almost every frame of this battle, Shaak Ti can be seen in the background, skillfully cracking down on the droids.
Her composure helped uncover the fact that the clones were implanted with behavioral chips, and although Palpatine did everything to hide the truth, this information helped save Ahsoka and Captain Rex. Although she has never been a central character, Shaak Ti is powerful enough to deserve a spot on this list.
The main antagonist of Knight of the Old Republic II, Darth Nihilus is somewhat of a Force vampire. Calling himself "a tear in the Force", Nihilus was able to absorb the Force from her other users.
Thanks to this, his skills developed very quickly. He far surpassed his teacher, Darth Tria, a woman who telekinetically fought with three lightsabers.
Nihilus may not be the most intimidating Sith Lord in the Star Wars universe, but he comes perilously close to that title. He was able to destroy the entire Jedi Council simply by absorbing their Force energy and destroyed his former master's connection to the Force.
However, Nihilus has one weakness - if he does not “feed” on the Force for a long time, then he begins to weaken. In addition, he is easily fooled or deceived, which significantly levels his high skills in handling the Force.
Every Jedi should have a cool name, and Kit Fisto is no exception. But there's more to this Jedi Master than a cool name and design.
Fisto played a small role in Attack of the Clones, taking part in the Battle of Geonosis and helping rescue Obi-Wan, Anakin, and Padmé. However, we were able to fully appreciate Fisto's skills in the animated series The Clone Wars, where he had to fight General Grievous. In battle, Fisto easily cut off the android's hand and displayed impressive lightsaber skills while throwing wise bits of his Jedi wisdom at Grievous.
His calm demeanor, high discipline, and polished combat skills easily make Fisto one of the most trusted members of the Jedi Council. His skills were held in high esteem even by Windu, who was recruited by Kit Fisto to join the team that intended to arrest Emperor Palpatine. Although he was one of the first to die at the hands of a Sith Lord, Fisto's importance to the Council cannot be overestimated, and his dedication and ability to fight will forever remain in people's memory.
And so hidden behind a veil of mystery, the history of this Sith Lord was completely erased after the rebranding of the Star Wars universe by Disney. However, his mention in "Revenge of the Sith" suggests that one way or another, but he is still part of the canon. Based on the bits and pieces of information we've seen so far, Plagueis was Palpatine's mentor before the start of the prequel trilogy. Afraid of losing loved ones, Plagueis discovered the secret of eternal life and lived for many years. Other than that, all we know is that he was killed by his apprentice, as the Rule of Two dictates. After him, Palpatine became the Sith Lord, who also took on students.
Such an enigmatic figure with such a mysterious past couldn't help but become one of the most talked about topics among Star Wars fans, especially when it comes to the future development of the universe. Despite so little information about him, Palpatine's master remains a powerful and feared figure to earn his place on the list. And the fact that we do not know much about him only gives us reason to fear him even more.
A very welcome addition to the Star Wars canon, Ahsoka Tano quickly became one of the key figures in the Clone Wars and Rebels animated series. A capable but inexperienced Padawan who was given to Anakin to train, she became a Jedi rebel during the Clone Wars. Although the two were close, her decision to leave the Jedi Order was one of the factors that pushed Anakin to the dark side.
Strong and deep in character, Ahsoka was a breath of fresh air in a galaxy far, far away that lacked serious female characters. Seeing her develop during the absence between The Clone Wars and Rebels, where she agreed to help the Resistance, we understand how independent she is. Her Jedi skills speak for themselves. While still a Padawan, she was able to fight on equal terms with General Grievous, and in the "Rebels" she had already successfully fought in a duel with a former teacher. Armed with two lightsabers (which is always nice to look at), Ahsoka has proven herself to be a strong (albeit former) Jedi.
A relative newcomer to the universe, Kylo Ren still proves to be a skilled Sith apprentice.
Born as Ben Solo, the only son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Ren faced the same problem as his grandfather - he was stuck in an eternal struggle between light and darkness inside him, only while he was pressed by the big name of the family. In the end, the dark side won and Ren joined the First Order. While we haven't seen his full power, we can already tell that he has a lot of potential, if only by the way he freezes a blaster shot in the air. After this, we understand that the leader of the Knights of Ren, whoever they are, has already reached unprecedented heights and continues to improve his skills.
Though he doesn't have Vader's habit of meditating regularly, he imitates his grandfather in everything else, wearing a similar helmet, though he ended up ditching it. He also wields an unstable energy crystal lightsaber with guard, making him one of the Force users who have eschewed the more traditional versions of this elegant weapon. Although formally his training is over, Kylo Ren has room to grow, so, without a doubt, in the ninth episode we will see him much stronger and more dangerous. In the meantime, we can only sit back in our chairs and wait for his meteoric rise ... or fall.
In every work there is necessarily a character who rebels against the established order and is a kind of rebel in relation to other positive characters. And although he never left the Order, Qui-Gon became such a character in the films.
Unlike traditionalists like Windu, Qui-Gon interpreted the Jedi Code far more freely than anyone else, not afraid to break it if he felt it was necessary. He played a major role in Anakin's becoming the "chosen one" who would bring balance back to the Force and was going to become his teacher despite the Jedi Council's refusal. In addition to his rebellious spirit, Qui-Gon also repeatedly showed his judgment and wisdom, which was reflected in his student Obi-Wan.
In addition, the cunning Jedi Knight became famous not only for actually making Anakin a Jedi, but also for being able to unravel the secret of, in fact, immortality. This goes way beyond the abilities of Force users before him. While the nature of his immortality is still a mystery, there is no doubt that Qui-Gon continues to live as an conscious part of the Force itself.
Of course, the prequel trilogy had its problems (okay, there were plenty of them), but there were a few positives as well. Perhaps one of the main ones is the Sith apprentice Darth Maul.
Palpatine raised and trained Maul from a young age, and he became the perfect student. Resolute and faithful, under the guidance of the future Emperor, he reached considerable heights. In the future, his role in the ongoing events will only grow, for example, he was sent to Naboo to kill Queen Amidala. There, he met Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan several times before going head-to-head. Later, in The Clone Wars, it will be revealed that he did not die on Naboo and will continue to delight fans with his appearances, including (spoiler alert) in a recent film about a young Han Solo. Unfortunately, the film did not do very well at the box office and we are unlikely to see a continuation of the history of the red-skinned Zabrak in the future.
Maul's training has made him the ultimate weapon, and he is incredibly agile and aggressive in combat. His double-bladed sword, more like a pole, is equally good for both defense and offense, and he learned to use his strength for especially high jumps and significant acceleration of movements. Maul is the undisputed leader in the fan debate over who is the best Sith apprentice (other than Vader, of course), and no one should ever underestimate him.
One of the most prominent Jedi on the Council, Mace Windu is renowned for his prowess in lightsaber combat. Usually a calm, reserved and courageous Jedi, he becomes a real demon on the battlefield. If Jedi like Yoda or Obi-Wan are known for their intelligence and wisdom beyond their fighting skills, Windu has proven himself to be the strongest lightsaber fighter and has proven his strength more than once during the Clone Wars. And his rare sword with a purple blade only emphasizes his coolness.
Strictly adhering to the traditions of his path as a Jedi, Windu was the only one who managed to defeat Emperor Palpatine in a one-on-one battle, although he killed the other three masters in this battle. Had it not been for the intervention of Anakin Skywalker, Windu would have succeeded in what no one before him had succeeded in - defeating Palpatine in battle. An aggressive and unpredictable warrior who knows the very essence of power, on the battlefield, Windu is a role model for so many Jedi.
One of the key figures in the Clone Wars, Dooku is yet another noble warrior who left the Jedi Order after questioning their motives and goals. A former teacher of Qui-Gon and Yoda's last student long before Luke, Dooku replaced Maul after the latter's defeat at the hands of Obi-Wan. After becoming the face of the Galactic Empire during the Clone Wars, he continued to explore the ways of the Sith, repeatedly clashing with former fellow Jedi.
In terms of lightsaber wielding, Dooku was without a doubt one of the best duelists out there, easily defeating Obi-Wan in two separate battles. Apparently, only Yoda and Mace Windu could compare with him in battle. In addition, he is the only Sith besides Palpatine to use Force lightning, giving him a significant advantage in combat. Dooku's attitude towards the Force was very similar to that of his former teacher. Despite the fact that his death at the hands of Anakin was planned by Palpatine a long time ago and he could not prevent it, Dooku remains a very strong and dangerous Sith Lord.
In The Last Jedi, we clearly saw that Rey and Kylo were roughly evenly matched when they fought for Skywalker's sword. Of course, this may seem strange, but canon is canon.
Rey has trained a lot less, but has already reached the level of skill to fight Kylo Ren. And while it is possible that she is controlled by the Force within her, the young Jedi is not to be underestimated.
Rey has mastered so many skills in a very short amount of time, on top of all this she is very smart and she already had combat experience gained from a difficult childhood on Jakku. It was because of this that she was able to become such a capable and strong student of Luke.
By the end of her story arc, Rey may very well become one of the strongest Force users of her era (and maybe all time), but she is still a long way from that.
Snoke doesn't look like a typical Star Wars villain, he doesn't seem to be interested in the eternal struggle between the Jedi and the Sith. And although he was not, in fact, a Sith, Snoke is undoubtedly a true master of the dark side of the Force.
Although his identity and past is still a mystery to us, he has shown incredible command of the Force, especially in The Last Jedi. He could toss Rey like a rag doll with a flick of his finger, and entered her mind without any difficulty to find out Luke's location.
Snoke was also able to mentally connect Rey and Kylo with the Force while being present next to only one of them. Later, Snoke pinned Hux to the floor from somewhere on the other side of the galaxy.
Like Plagueis, Darth Bane is a very mysterious figure and was not even considered a canon character until he was mentioned in The Clone Wars. Although he is not the founder of the Sith, it was he who saved them from total destruction. Anticipating that the growing number of Sith would lead to eternal internal struggle, he came up with the so-called "Rule of Two", according to which only a Sith master and his student should exist. Since then, the Sith have strictly observed this rule. On the path of the dark side, this is by far the most important law.
You don't even need to know about his command of strength and power, just the fact that his appearance determined the future of the Sith and his shadow - canonically or not - continues to lurk in the darkest corners of the Star Wars universe. His strength is already said by the fact that the Sith draw power from the rule he invented, which even Yoda knows about. He can be considered the "godfather" of the Sith and his knowledge is still passed from teacher to student. And that already says something.
Marvel comics about Darth Vader are very good. Seriously, if you haven't read them, be sure to check them out, there is a Jedi who uses a sniper rifle. And in this series, one of the most important and strongest Jedi is Kirak Infil'a.
This Jedi Knight served as one of the Order's foremost fighters and was considered the finest warrior of all. He ended up taking an ancient oath called the Oath of Barash, which, as a punishment, forbade him from interacting with other members of the Order. During the Clone Wars, he meditated and strengthened his connection to the Force, and when Vader tracked down Kirak, he cut off the Sith's legs and threw him off a cliff, vowing to find the Sith master.
Vader ended up destroying an entire village to lure out Kirak, and in trying to save its inhabitants, Vader was unable to protect himself.
Torn between the light and the dark side, Anakin eventually became the most ruthless man in the Galactic Empire and it is unlikely that you will survive an encounter with Darth Vader (unless, of course, you are his long-lost son). Proclaimed once the Chosen One, the future savior of the galaxy from the Sith, Vader (in the past life of Anakin Skywalker) was noticed by Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan. Born a slave and successful, Anakin was a talented pilot and lightsaber fighter, with skills that rivaled even the Jedi Masters of the Council.
Of course, the influence of Emperor Palpatine corrupted him, and from the depths of Anakin's consciousness, the dark side awakened Lord Vader. Under this persona, he became a cyborg and failed no one, not even himself. While he didn't fire lightning from his fingers, his looks, skills, and connection to power—not to mention his impact on pop culture—make him one of the greatest Sith of all time, and certainly the most popular.
An old-fashioned Jedi who trained in all the traditions of the path of the Force at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, Obi-Wan Kenobi learned much from his master Qui-Gon, especially his ideas of Jedi restraint. Although his past is mostly unknown and we meet him already as a Jedi, Kenobi quickly and well-deservedly earned the rank of general. A battle-hardened veteran, Kenobi took on very tough opponents, including Darth Maul, General Grievous, and even his former apprentice, Darth Vader. It was after this battle that Vader was forced to use all available technology to keep himself alive.
An excellent lightsaber duelist and skilled Force user, Kenobi, however, sometimes gets lost in the shadows of other famous figures such as Vader or Luke Skywalker. He may be inferior to the Skywalker couple in some ways, but his intelligence and ability to make quick decisions in battle compensate for any shortcomings and make him one of the greatest Jedi in the galaxy.
The Sith Lord we all know and hate, Emperor Palpatine ruled the Galactic Empire for a long and successful time. Sheev Palpatine was born on Naboo and had a brilliant political career, quickly becoming Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. In addition, he managed to rebuild a huge Empire right under the noses of the Jedi and win over the Senate to his side, forcing them to distrust the Jedi Order. All this resulted in the mass extermination of the Jedi and the rise of the Galactic Empire. Palpatine wouldn't settle for anything less.
His calculating political mind already inspires fear, but beyond that, Palpatine was a powerful Sith Lord, even though he had to change many students. An ardent adherent of the Rule of Two, the Emperor was especially proficient with Force lightning, one of the most difficult arts of the dark side. His mastery of the force came to the fore during his fight with Yoda, when Palpatine hurled multiple huge platforms at him at once. An excellent combination of advance planning and command of the Force makes him the greatest Sith Lord of the moment.
The son of Darth Vader, born after the Empire's extermination of the Jedi and the takeover of the galaxy, Luke Skywalker quickly grew tired of being a simple farmer on Tatooine and managed to become a Jedi Knight equaling the all-powerful Darth Vader in battle.
Luke is not only one of the strongest and most fan-favorite Jedi in the Star Wars universe, he is also a skilled pilot and marksman who managed to blow up the Death Star with a single shot. Before becoming Yoda's student, Luke, after Kenobi's death, learned the Force himself and proved to be a good student, despite the lack of proper instructions. In just a year, he was able to master Force jumping and telekinesis.
His versatility in the use of the Force goes far beyond acrobatics and lightsaber wielding. Thanks to this, the young Skywalker managed to become one of the strongest Jedi of his time (although he, in fact, was the only one at that time). His natural kindness and patience made him the best candidate for the resurrection of the Jedi Order, though he ultimately failed.
Revan was arguably the greatest Sith of his time, but was captured by the Jedi, who erased his memory and forced him to join them. He was also known as the Protector of the Jedi and had ridiculously more influence in the Order.
To be honest, it is difficult to unambiguously attribute Revan to both the Sith and the Jedi, he often acted as he himself considered right. It was he who killed Darth Malak, who captured many Jedi and used the Star Forge to take and appropriate their power.
When he felt the call of the dark side, he disappeared and was never seen again. But even in the time of Anakin Skywalker, Revan is considered one of the strongest Jedi of all time, and his uniqueness is that he successfully traveled to both sides of the Force.
When you are 900 years old, you can say that you have seen a lot, and this little green alien has seen even more than some, having reached the peak of Jedi capabilities. Enough has already been said about his antiquity and wisdom. He has trained virtually all of the Council's Masters, including Windu and Obi-Wan, and has made the Council prosperous for many centuries since he attained the rank of Master.
There is no doubt that at the time of the execution of Order 66, Yoda was the strongest Jedi Master. His connection to the force is so great that he felt the death of every Jedi the clones killed. He also showed the ability to absorb Sith lightning, something no one else had done.
But the main difference between Yoda and other Jedi is his immense wisdom and patience (it’s hard not to learn this in 900 years), and any Jedi has something to learn from him, be it a Padawan or an already battered Jedi veteran. In every possible sense of the word, Yoda is the ultimate Jedi Master.
The Jedi are one of the main characters in the Star Wars universe, a kind of knightly order that performs mainly a peacekeeping function during armed conflicts. The main task of the Jedi Order is the protection of the Republic and democracy. Any humanoid capable of controlling the Force could join their ranks. The ability to handle the Force gives the Jedi some superpowers.
The Jedi have never sought power per se, supporting the Republic only to the extent that its policies were consistent with the Code. In the new franchise trilogy, the Order was subordinate to the government, but after the revival of the Republic, it took the form of an organization independent of the state. Nevertheless, when making decisions, the Jedi always took into account the opinion of the authorities.
origin of name
The word "Jedi" itself was coined by franchise creator George Lucas. He claims that he took the name of the Japanese cinematic genre "jidaigeki" as a basis. This genre refers to historical drama, the leitmotif of which is the life path of a samurai. Since George Lucas is a big fan of Japanese culture, most likely the image of the samurai was taken by him as the basis of the Jedi as a character.
So who is the Force with?
According to the plot, the Force exists because all life in the universe is interconnected through symbiotic creatures - midi-chlorians. The greater their content in the cells of the body, the stronger the contact with the Force. However, the presence of midi-chlorians does not guarantee proper control over the Force, this art requires long and hard work.
Children with a high content of midi-chlorians were specially found and, with the permission of their parents, were given to the education and training of the Order. Those who completed the training to the end and coped with the five tests received a knighthood. Occasionally, one could become a knight without any trials - in the case of an exceptional feat.
The most famous weapon of the Jedi is considered to be a lightsaber, consisting of plasma released by the hilt. According to tradition, the newly-born knight must make a light "blade" with his own hands. The ability to wield this weapon well, as a rule, is combined with high concentration and harmony with the Force. In addition, thanks to the Force, the Jedi are characterized by increased dexterity, possession of telekinesis, hypnosis, as well as the gift of foresight.
Of course, the Jedi have sworn and strong opponents - the Sith. Unlike most Jedi, they have a rather unpleasant appearance, since the appearance of a person who has chosen the dark side changes under its harmful influence. The most striking distinguishing feature of the Sith are the "cat" eyes.
The Sith themselves were once Jedi, however, carried away by the dark side of the Force, they chose the path of separation and moved to the desert planet Korriban. The planet was inhabited by a race of red-skinned humanoids who also had Force abilities. After a couple of millennia, the settlers enslaved them and became known as the Sith Order.
The Jedi Code
Many books in the Star Wars universe contain the Jedi Code, which includes the following truths:
- There is no excitement - there is peace.
- There is no ignorance - there is knowledge.
- There is no passion - there is serenity.
- There is no chaos - there is harmony.
- There is no death - there is Power.
Hierarchy of the Order
As in any professional environment, the Jedi have a hierarchy based on their level of proficiency in the Force:
- Yongling. So called children with the ability to the Force, selected by the Order and raised by the Jedi as younglings.
- Padawan. The knight could take one of the younglings as an apprentice. The Padawan followed his mentor everywhere and received invaluable first-hand knowledge. When the teacher saw fit, the Padawan could take tests to determine the strength of the spirit.
- Knight. After successfully passing the tests, the padawan was recognized as a knight and could take his own student. Knights were full members of the Jedi Order and were subject to the Council.
- master. The most honored and respected knights were elected to the Council and appointed masters.
Jedi among us
Due to the huge popularity of the stellar saga, a peculiar teaching of Jediism was born. Of course, it is more of a subculture than a religion, however, in the UK, Jediism is an officially registered religious movement. Only in this country the subculture has about half a million participants and is popular in many European countries, Australia, New Zealand. Modern "Jedi" consider themselves the same noble knights, following the path of Light and trying to live up to this title. Whether real followers of Jedi have the Force is a mystery.
Over the millennia, the Jedi Order has undergone many changes, and from a loosely organized group of "sorcerers" as it was in ancient times, during the days of the Old Republic, it turned into an organization consisting of disciplined warriors, defenders of peace and justice. Some of the changes were gradual and implemented only after careful consideration by the Jedi; others arose as a quick response to unforeseen events and political upheavals.
Despite all these transformations, the most significant aspect in the history of the Jedi is the fact that beings endowed with strength and power did not just band together, but began to use their abilities for the benefit of others. The Jedi may share their skills in the use of the Force, but the real unifying factor for them was the Jedi Order.
Strength and its mythical origins
Force is the energy that permeates and unites time, space and living beings. Although the predecessors of the earliest Jedi are often cited as the discoverers of this phenomenon, in fact the Force has always existed, and the Jedi were by no means the first to use it as a source of energy. Ancient history knows many beings who discovered (and manifested) special abilities in themselves. This indicates that they were force users and understood the nature of the Force.
Although such individuals have always been in the minority, there are suggestions that in reality there are many more such beings - at least those who can be classified as susceptible to the Force. It is understood that they are endowed with the potential to some extent, allowing them to become forceusers over time.
Approximately thirty thousand years ago, there was such a biological species as a rakat. They used the Force as a source of power for most of their technology - including spacecraft engines that allowed them to travel in hyperspace and visit distant worlds. Despite the existence of many ancient reliefs illustrating the scientific achievements of the Rakata and their dominant position in the galaxy, some historians believe that the Rakata may have borrowed technology from the mysterious Creators of the Corellian system, who existed many millennia before the Rakata.
Based on fragmentary information preserved on dilapidated data disks, researchers have tried to trace the history of the Jedi, from the current era to the times of the existence of several organizations that have long disappeared - including the mystical Order of Dai Bendu, the Disciples of Palaua in the legendary Chatos Academy, or the worshipers of Ashla on Tython.
The Great Holocron sheds little light on the Tython-based organization; as for the rest of the bands, it seems that all that is left of them is the name.
First Jedi
Approximately twenty-five thousand years ago, the development of hyperspace travel technology led most of the planets of the Core to form into a democratic alliance known as the Galactic Republic. According to the Great Holocron, the first community of Force-sensitive beings was formed on a young planet called Tython, where force users manipulated a positive energy they called "Ashla". This energy allowed them to communicate through telepathy over great distances. She also helped them sharpen their senses, heal themselves, and see the future through the veil of time. Eventually, they learned that this energy was not limited to Tython alone, but permeated the entire galaxy. Apparently, it was these force users or their descendants that eventually became known as the Jedi - warriors who professed a religion of harmony, knowledge, tranquility and peacefulness.
The Jedi of Tython came to understand that the Force has two fundamental aspects: the light side, or Ashla, and the dark side, or Bogan. The light side was regarded by them as the quintessence of creation, balance and development. They believed that it was originally naturally inherent in the entire galaxy. The Dark Side, in their opinion, was selfish in nature and consisted of negative energy, which made it both more isolated and more destructive.
It took generations for the Jedi to master the Force and transform it from what was once considered sorcery to what was now considered science. When they learned that the Force permeated all space, they went to other planets to select and train beings similar to them susceptible to the Force. Some Jedi chose the path of diplomacy, while others became experts in martial arts. They began to refer to themselves as Jedi Consulars and Jedi Protectors, respectively. The Jedi who, on duty, watch over individual sectors of the galaxy became known as "Jedi Watchmen". The Great Holocron records the words of Sarah Agorn, Jedi Consul of the early days of the Republic:
“The ability to manipulate the Force may seem unusual, but it is not a unique phenomenon. With enough time and the right ingredients, almost anyone can learn how to use the power of the Force to move small objects or affect weak minds. But this is not the way of the Jedi. The desire to use such skills for the benefit of others, and not for the sake of their own selfish thoughts, distinguishes the Jedi from everyone else.
Through meditation and spiritual practices, the Jedi discovered that by avoiding emotions such as hatred, anger, and desire, they became more powerful in using the Light Side of the Force. Ancient Jedi were not prohibited by the Order from having close relationships or marrying. However, it was believed that the strong emotions associated with such relationships could influence the actions and behavior of most Jedi. Most members of the Order led a monastic lifestyle. According to some legends, the first of the Jedi Knights visited the planet Caamas in order to study the moral principles of the local inhabitants. The Jedi struggled to figure out how to balance their abilities with ethical standards.
Force studies were continued in the Ossus-based school of Jedi philosophy after the Great Hyperspace War. Jedi students trained in the art of combat while learning that patience, humility, and self-sacrifice are the path to enlightenment. Here is what Master Odan-Urr said:
"A Jedi Master always says this to his apprentices before their first class: 'Try to cross an unfamiliar river without checking its depth and without scouting the shallows, and you will drown in the current without reaching your intended destination.' The same goes for becoming a Jedi. You must be able to recognize the traps and choose the right path - otherwise you will only let the Order down and sacrifice yourself aimlessly.
As the Jedi gained fame and notoriety throughout the Republic through their actions and deeds, the Jedi Masters never forgot the essence of the Dark Side. Here is what Master Bodo Baas said:
“A Jedi is not attracted to power. A Jedi is not a dominator or an oppressor. Striving for power means abandoning the path of the Force. Such an individual ceases to understand the Force - except for its Dark Side. To crave power is to embark on a path that leads to destruction. The Dominator is the enemy, that's right. But a Jedi does not use the Dominator's dark tricks against himself."
On Ossus, the Jedi began to come to understand that the Light and Dark Sides reflected the real aspects of the living Force, the momentary manifestation of life energy, and the one Force - the planetary embodiment of prophecy and destinies. More precisely, they realized that both sides are closely intertwined and necessary to each other, as they provide universal balance. Jedi may avoid dealing with the Dark Side, but they cannot ignore its power. Millennia later, the understanding of a single Force was lost by the Jedi, but was rediscovered during the New Republic's war with the Yuuzhan Vong.
Cal Kestis wields a traditionally colored lightsaber, but draws power from non-conventional sources.
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Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order tells the story - spoiler - of a failed attempt to revive the Jedi Order. The Padawan finds a conflicting mentor, fights evil, follows the light side of the Force, and transforms into a true Jedi.
In any case, this is how it looks at first glance. But if you think about it, says Kotaku columnist Zack Zwiesen, Jedi Fallen Order is not so much a game about a Jedi as about a Sith. Or, at least, about the transition to the use of the dark side of the Force.
The Star Wars universe in general, and the Jedi in particular, Zach recalls, were George Lucas's response to the Vietnam War. Lucas came up with a very peaceful concept of the Force as the energy that binds all life in the universe.
His Jedi are somewhat like hippies: they do not seek to unleash aggressive wars and develop through self-knowledge, self-improvement, the study of spiritual practices and training. Cal Kestis is different.
In Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, the game immediately says: kill opponents, earn experience and become stronger. By killing and leveling, Cal unlocks new Force-related abilities; in addition, kills restore the amount of Strength that is available for use.
In the Star Wars universe, Zach points out, that's not how the Force works - at least not with the Jedi. The Sith and perhaps the Nightsisters can draw power from killing, but for a Jedi, connecting with the Force through violence and death is unthinkable.
Strength is not a power that you possess. Not something that can be earned. All beings in the Star Wars universe are connected to the Force - even those who have lost all their light and gone to the dark side.The idea that by killing various creatures or people, Kal replenishes his level of the Force, completely contradicts the original intent of the Force. Zack Zwiesen
At the same time, Zach adds, from a gameplay standpoint, this use of the Force makes sense. After all, Jedi Fallen Order is an action role-playing game and the character needs to level up and become stronger in some way.Theoretically, the protagonist could replenish the level of the Force or gain experience by blocking attacks or dodging them: this way the Force would not be passed off as overt violence. Or perhaps the Strength stat should have been increased when the player is avoiding battles with obviously weak opponents.
It is interesting that, according to the journalist, the developers of Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order tried, if not all, then almost all of the mechanics described, which allowed replenishing the Force not through killings. During playtests, it turned out that these mechanics do not work.
I'm sure something better could have been done with the Force. But, on the other hand, I really like to cut opponents with my lightsaber. Maybe I'm just a Sith at heart and need to be less reflective. Zack Zwiesen
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Star Wars has gained millions of fans around the world, few people who do not know Luke Skywalker. With the growing popularity of this fantastic universe, the question arose - Who is the most powerful Jedi in existence.
TOP 10 strongest Jedi
10. (Legends*)
Zane got to the Jedi with difficulty, as he had a weak connection with the Force. Of Kerrick's special abilities was the ability to easily converge with any creatures, which meant that he had a huge connection with the Living Force. Also, Zane could predict the future. Yes, he was very bad at swordsmanship, but he was strong in spirit, since during the Mandalorian Wars he was the only one who managed not to turn to the dark side on Malachor V. Kerrick played a significant role in both the First Jedi Purge and in the victory over Darth Nihilus.
9. (Canon*)
The Jedi Master raised a hero like Obi-Wan Kenobi. His deep sense of the Force led the Genie to help the downtrodden in different parts of the galaxy. Qui-Gon was very wise and promoted the Living Force, believing that even plants and other forms are imbued with the Force. The hero was an excellent engineer, philosopher, warrior. It was he who discovered the secret of immortality, subsequently teaching this to Yoda and Kenobi.
8. (Legends)
Mithra was known as the Exile. Revan himself was her mentor at one time. Of the special abilities of Surik were: the ability to copy the technique of the masters simply by watching them, subdue animals, control breathing, read thoughts. Mitra could also feed her powers on the death of an enemy. She was a top swordsman and proved to be a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. Many masters feared her, which allowed her to become the greatest of the Jedi.
The consequences of Mitra's actions were felt in the Galaxy for 4,000 years.
7. (Legends)
Satele is a descendant of the great Shan Jedi family. Her ancestors were such heroes as Bastila and Revan. The girl had a very strong connection with the Force, could absorb energy (once she stopped the sword with her bare hands), possessed powerful telekinesis (crushed trees and stones), was distinguished by wisdom and a gentle nature. Despite her gentleness, she played a key role in the very beginning of the Great Galactic War and kept the fragile peace during the Cold War. The Imperials placed a bounty of 100 million credits on Shang's head.
6. (Canon)
Eni was a very Force-sensitive person. His midi-chlorian levels were higher than Yoda's. It was believed that Skywalker was the Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force. Anakin had the powers of foresight, hypnosis, telekinesis. He should have been the most legendary Jedi if he hadn't gone over to the side of darkness. By defeating his master Kenobi, Anakin could reach the peak of power.
5. (Canon)
The Jedi Master possessed fantastic speed and was renowned as the Order's finest swordsman. He even developed his own style of swordsmanship. Mace could resist the dark side with ease, being able to use dark side techniques without harm. Windu made up for his inability to lift large objects with great strength.
4. (Canon)
Legendary person. Kenobi was the first in 1,000 years to defeat the Sith, defeating Darth Maul who killed his master. Also, the Jedi Master defeated such characters as General Grievous and Anakin Skywalker. Ben was the second to survive Order 66. Kenobi was an excellent strategist, a duellist, but his knowledge of the Force was weak, but luck came to the rescue. Having gone into exile, Ben mastered the secret of immortality, thus, even after death, continuing to teach his student Luke.
3. (Canon)
The Master was famous as the strongest and wisest of the Jedi, despite his small stature. The hero possessed seven forms of sword attacks, he was insanely agile and fast, he could lift huge objects into the air and instill hope in the hearts.
2. (Canon-Legend)
Legendary person. Son of Darth Vader. Student of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Although he started training very late, he achieved significant results, influencing the fate of the galaxy. Luke learned all the techniques of combat, could use lightning in battle, possessed telekinesis, foresight, deception of the mind. According to the Legends, Skywalker has fought in many wars, always bringing peace to the galaxy. He trained many Jedi and built more than one Temple.
1. (Legend)
Another legend from the days of the Old Republic. Revan was the most gifted in those days, which allowed him to become the greatest Jedi. Many masters claimed that they had never seen a person who wielded the Force so well. Having been on the dark side of the force, becoming a master, Revan could easily use both sides of the Force. The hero was an excellent leader, a genius of military tactics, a master of espionage, a technician, a racer. Possessing great power, even being captured by the Sith, Revan was able to subdue their will to himself, allowing the Galaxy to live in peace for as long as 300 years.
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