Palpatine Reveals Why Anakin Skywaker REALLY Lost To Obi-Wan Kenobi | Star Wars Explained

the iconic Jewel of Mustafa is perhaps the most scrutinized event in the Skywalker Saga the transformation of Anakin into a formidable entity of the dark side was a crucial element of this Jewel his Newfound power derived from succumbing to the dark side was of such magnitude that even Darth cidus the newly established reigning Emperor was taken aback by Obi-Wan's Victory this unexpected outcome prompted cyas to reflect deeply on the reasons behind Anakin's defeat as documented in the dark lord the rise of Darth Vader these Reflections offer profound insights into the Jewel's Dynamics continuing to fuel discussions even in recent times in today's video we will briefly delve into some of the reasons why Anakin lost the jewel before exploring Cid's own interesting interpretation of this legendary fight to understand the outcome of the Mustafar Jewel we must consider various factors at first glance it would appear that Kenobi should have almost certainly lost the jewel in the eyes of many including Yoda Anakin was the superior fighter and should have emerged Victorious but Anakin's overconfidence became his Achilles heel effectively blinding him into the broader context of their Jewel cidus anticipated that Vader with his formidable strength and Mastery of the force would have overwhelmed Kenobi's defenses allowing for a final fatal blow this expectation was not without precedent even kukuku known as one of the most skilled Duelists of his time or perhaps of all time struggled against the overwhelming might of Skywalker the novelization of Revenge of the Sith reveals that Dooku despite his ability to alter the direction of Skywalker attacks using Masashi found himself draining his Force Reserves at an alarming rate the raw power that Anakin wielded was simply unprecedented but Kenobi did not suffer the same fate as Dooku of course The High Ground was the decisive factor that ultimately led to Anakin or Vader's defeat in a pivotal moment Kenobi positioned himself on a bank of black sand near the lava his stance not only a warning but also a tactical challenge Kenobi's actions were deliberate he even presented Anakin with the opportunity to opt for a less aggressive approach which Anakin blinded by his desire to dominate failed to recognize this miscalculation on Anakin's part led to the decisive moments of the jewel he sought to overpower Kenobi using a move reminiscent of the one that Kenobi himself had used to defeat Darth Mo believing himself to be the superior duelist Anakin perhaps believed that if Kenobi could defeat Mo in this manner then surely he could do the same of course though this did not go as Anakin had planned this though was not because The High Ground in of itself is Invincible here on Earth The High Ground has long been recognized as important but this is more to do with large military battles in sano's The Art of War military leaders are advised to take the higher ground and allow the enemy to attack from a lower position however this is not really the case during a sword or lightsaber Jewel as it doesn't really give you increased range like it would in an actual form full-fledged battle in fact some fences I've spoken to have said that sometimes it can actually be a disadvantage of course the Jedi fight better than any swordsman here on Earth their reflexes are better they can jump much higher and they have Mastery over the force despite this though a fundamental truth Still Remains The High Ground is by no means a conclusive Advantage furthermore Kenobi dispatched two of his greatest Rivals Darth Moore and general Grievous from the low ground The High Ground was only really an advantage because of the specific skills of Obi-Wan Kenobi had spent many years contemplating on the reasons why Mo had been defeated all those years ago on nabo in fact after the events of The Phantom Menace Kenobi had switched his lightsaber style to form three the most defensive lightsaber form this form served him exceptionally well earning him High Praise from mace Wu who lorded him not just as a master but as the greatest exponent of cesu in the Jedi order's history this Mastery of defense was so starkly contrasted by Anakin's preference for Gem so an aggressive form focused on offense the interplay of these two Styles was akin to a dance with each combatant's moves contemplating and cantering the others leading to a tense and balanced struggle the Jewel's outcome was also influenced by more than mere combat Style s the relationship between Obi-Wan and Anakin played a pivotal role Obi-Wan Anakin's former Master had an intimate understanding of his apprentices techniques and mindset this deep knowledge coupled with Anakin's arrogance provided Obi-Wan with the Strategic upper hand Obi-Wan was well aware of Anakin's overconfidence Kenobi with strategic Acumen manipulated the Jewel's environment to his Advantage he Drew Anakin onto a precarious walkway the same one they had just destabilized using every opportunity to turn the tide in his favor Obi-Wan also made it appear as though he was losing for most of the jewel constantly retreating and running away this not only served to Tire Anakin but also feed his overconfidence which would ultimately lead to his fatal mistake therefore Kenobi did not face the same predicament as Dooku had during the battle of corus his unique Advantage lay in his profound understanding of Anakin's techniques and arrogance honed through years of comaraderie and combat during the Clone Wars this intimate knowledge of Anakin's tactics and mindset was Kenobi's secret weapon allowing him to ultimately seal Vader's fate as the loser of this Jewel yet the explanation for Anakin's defeat at Mustafar as put forth by cidus delves deeper than the mere familiarity of the pair or even the specific jeweling Styles they used in his contemplated review of the Mustafar Jewel as chronicled in the rise of Darth Vader Darth cidus grapples with the perplexing outcome of this Jewel Anakin as already noted cidus initially surmised that Anakin's Superior skills should have guaranteed his victory however a deeper analysis revealed a more complex reality cidus acknowledges a crucial point at the time of the jewel Anakin was in a state of profound inner conflict torn between Divergent paths cyas a master of the dark side understood that Anakin was trapped in a transient space struggling between the light and dark sides of the force on one hand Anakin was anchored by his connections to the light his friendships his profound love for Padme his unborn child and his innate desire to do good for the Galaxy citizens on the other the dark side beckoned with its Promises of power the desperate need to save Padme and a growing urge to shape his Destiny and that of the Galaxy this internal tug of war rendered Anakin vulnerable as he transitioned between these two powerful forces he was unable to harness the full potential of either when Anakin transformed into Darth Vader and embraced the dark side it was a rapid uncontrolled change change this sudden shift left him with little understanding or Mastery over his new found abilities such a transition required time and reflection to achieve true control and Mastery yet Anakin had plunged headlong into this new identity he had just betrayed mace Wu orchestrated an assault on the Jedi Temple exterminated the separatists and then faced Kenobi all this occurred without a moment's respite to assimilate his transformation fully and at the same time Anakin did not have the clarity of a Jedi that allowed them to tap into the light side in an unusual gesture of recognition he acknowledges the power of a true Jedi such as Kenobi cidus notes that Kenobi's apparent weakness was deceptive and his success lay in his ability to harness his skills and focus resolutely on the task at hand this according to cyas was a stark contrast to Vader who despite his raw power was hamstrung by his emotional turmoil and lack of complete commitment to either the light or the dark side at the time of their confrontation this acknowledgement by Palpatine who rarely praised any Jedi comes forth in a significant dialogue in the novel where cidus confronts Vader this conversation unfolds as Vader undergoes repairs on his newly transformed body mere weeks after the climactic events at Mustafa Vader engulfed in Rage from the recent turn of events grapples with immense physical pain and profound identity crisis in these moments Palpatine still maintaining the guise of a mentor and Ally attempts to steer Vader towards embracing his new reality of power and Dominion he assures Vader of their invincibility as a Duo but Vader consumed by self-doubt fixates on his inability to overpower Kenobi eventually sidious's patience wears thin in a burst of anger he confronts Vader with a harsh truth no you were not strong enough I'm not going to attempt The Voice imagine then what Yoda might have done to you Obi-Wan's Victory stemmed from a singular unwavering intent to eliminate Darth Vader had the Jedi Order possessed such Resolute determination focusing solely on what needed to be done rather than the fears of the dark side our plan to overthrow them might have failed do you grasp the gravity of this Vader this Revelation provides a penetrating insight into Cy's perception of the Jedi Order and particularly Obi-Wan Kenobi he observes that the Jedi paranoia was their downfall yet had they remained focused they might have been Invincible the core of our discussion I however remains centered on Kenobi in that decisive duel Kenobi embodied the true essence of a Jedi resolved unwavering and deeply rooted in the force qualities that Quon Jinn had instilled in him with the Jedi Order decimated Kenobi cast aside all personal attachments and emotions towards Anakin during the jewel he was the epitome of focus and precision a stark contrast to Anakin's turbulent emotions particularly following his confrontation with Padme cidus in a rare admission acknowledges Kenobi's Advantage his Readiness to do whatever it takes to stop Anakin at the same time Palpatine in a moment of reflection recognizes the qualities that led to Anakin's downfall arrogance inexperience and being torn between the light and dark sides which ultimately led to his defeat not a lack of strength cidus had mistakenly believed Kenobi would hesitate due to his past with Anakin but Kenobi's preparedness to stop his old friend Anakin who was oblivious to this reality underscores the depth of Kenobi's commitment to the Jedi cause and the [Music] [Music] force

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Length: 12min 28sec (748 seconds)

Published: Fri Feb 02 2024