How Anakin Skywalker’s Lightsaber Style Changed After Becoming Darth Vader
Before his fall to the dark side, Anakin Skywalker was one of the most naturally gifted Jedi in galactic history. His lightsaber style was explosive and dynamic, shaped by his mastery of Form V: Djem So, a style built around powerful counterattacks and overwhelming force. With exceptional agility and unmatched reflexes, Anakin used his speed and strength to dominate his enemies in both one-on-one duels and large-scale battles.
But everything changed after his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar. Burned and broken, Anakin was reborn as Darth Vader, encased in black armor and fueled by rage. The cybernetic limbs that kept him alive also slowed him down. His athleticism was gone. His agility limited. And his entire approach to combat had to be rebuilt from the ground up.
Vader adapted. He remained rooted in Djem So, but his style evolved. His strikes became slower, yet more deliberate—backed by the strength of his mechanical frame and the dark side of the Force. Vader used his towering presence and brute power to crush opponents, advancing like a juggernaut through any resistance.
He no longer needed speed. He became an unrelenting force of destruction, his fighting style shaped by pain, loss, and power.
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