Uh, there are spoilers in this video, duh.
Okay, now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk JEDI POWERS.
One of the coolest things in Star Wars The Force Awakens, or most annoying to some, is
how powerful Daisy Ridley’s Rey is with The Force - right off the bat!
This has led many of us to wonder just how powerful she’ll be able to get ON SCREEN,
because let’s face it, while we hear about a lot of Jedi Masters we’ve never really
gotten to see them in action.
From Qui-Gon Jinn to Obi-Wan Kenobi to Yoda to I’m guessing Luke - sorry Mark Hamill
- Jedi Masters are always holding back as we’re stuck watching young padawans go through
Jedi Pre-K.
But maybe Rey will change all that, one of the BENEFITS of being a Mary Sue!
See?
There is a silver lining!
So today I’m going to breakdown the different levels of Jedi Powers and what’s capable
at each stage.
NOT Sith, that will be a separate video.
And seriously, I can’t believe we’re seven movies into this franchise and I had to look
this all up instead of SEEING these powers on screen.
Anyway, here’s hoping that changes with Rey and maybe even Luke too.
First up, Level One - Jedi Padawan.
Now, the easiest way to understand The Force is to think of it as a space version of telekinesis
and telepathy, but instead of these powers coming from your own mind they come from tapping
into The Force.
Aaand that's the end of the easy part, as this is a ridiculously complicated list of
powers and I imagine every Jedi needs to carry a cheat sheet - when this video is over you'll
appreciate the simplicity of the X-Men's powers.
So a Jedi Padawan must practice lots of meditation to strengthen their connection to The Force,
which allows them to sense not just the emotions of friends and allies - regular folk included
- but also if those friends and allies are in danger.
Jedis can also talk to each other via The Force telepathically, as well as use The Force
to see - either an enhanced version of their surroundings or to see The Force at work itself,
like an additional layer of energies.
Padawans also learn to hide themselves from The Force radar, and can also use telekinesis
to levitate and move objects.
They can also increase their speed, not like Quicksilver, but enhanced none the less.
Now, we’ve seen Rey exhibit a few of these powers already and even some more advanced
powers as you’re about to learn, but the big question is HOW can she with no training?
Well one theory is that she was in fact Luke Skywalker’s youngest student and either
escaped or was spared the wrath of Kylo Ren and his fellow Knights.
That’s why he is so anxious when he hears about the presence of girl on Jakku, as he
already knows that a young female Jedi still lives...
Okay, Level Two - Jedi Apprentice.
Apprentices must continue with their meditation, but they must also now learn to levitate while
meditating if they want to eventually levitate themselves outside of meditation.
I know, it’s starting to get pretty cool.
Also, while a Padawan can hide themselves from someone using The Force vision, an apprentice
can make themselves appear PHYSICALLY invisible to anyone!
Apprentices can also deflect blaster bolts, but note that I said deflect, not freeze in
midair Kylo Ren style.
If deflection doesn’t work, Apprentices can briefly stun someone to allow for a quick
retreat, plus accelerate their healing.
And, surely handy in space, Apprentices can keep themselves warm and function without
oxygen.
Then, here are two powers we’ve already seen Rey use.
Psychometry, which is learning the history of an item through physical contact - like
with Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, although some argue she saw the future as well - and
of course, the legendary Jedi Mind Trick!
Oh, and Apprentices can rid themselves of memories they find too painful or distracting,
and perhaps that’s why Rey doesn’t remember who left her on Jakku...?Alright now onto
Level Three - a Jedi Knight.
Oh, and Apprentices can rid themselves of memories they find too painful or distracting,
and perhaps that’s why Rey doesn’t remember who left her on Jakku...?
Alright now onto Level Three - a Jedi Knight.
It starts to get a little crazy here, and perhaps we haven't seen this level of Jedi
in the movies yet because the VFX have only now caught up.
A Jedi Knight can engage Battle Mind, boosting their own morale and spirit.
They can also predict their opponent's moves, as well as level up, which means increasing
their own stamina, accuracy, power and more.
Kind of like a Jedi Super Soldier Serum.
Jedi Knights can also maintain their connection to The Force for longer, although sometimes
this can take quite the toll...
A spherical shield can also be projected but this requires such concentration the Jedi
Knight must stand still.
A full on wave of Force energy can also be projected while now opponents can be temporarily
frozen.
Jedi Knights can also shatter objects, fry a droids electrical circuits, phase through
solid objects AND use the force the shake an opponent so violently they feel barfy.
I told you it was getting crazy up in here.
Next Level 4, a Jedi Guardian, can finally levitate!
Also they have the good version of Sith Lightning called emerald lightning - this doesn't kill
but drains an opponent's energy and willpower.
Jedi Guardians have also achieved enlightenment having fully embraced the light side of The
Force, and in full monk fashion they can enter a trance which allows them to stay in stasis
for up to a week with no water.
Also, they can project the illusion of a double, or alter how they look to others.
Now they're just showing off...
Jedi Guardians can also bring back people from the brink of death, so get ready for
a huge guilt trip, Rey!
Why didn't you mysteriously know about that power, huh?!
Less impressive, Jedi Guardians can become temporary invincible, break through obstacles
or make them explode if they don't feel like phasing through them, freeze a number of opponents
at once, create a force barrier to repel attacks, and even cause storms!
Hmm, I don't know about you but I'm starting to think Lucasfilm was a little to loose in
letting different divisions decide what Jedis can do...
Sure it might be cool for this game or this TV show, but think of continuity!
Then finally a Jedi Master can power up an entire army while draining the opposing side
using something called Battle Meditation.
They can also block their opponent from accessing the force - something Luke clearly hadn't
mastered yet considering, y'know, all his dead students.
So, which of these powers are you the most excited to see Rey use?!
How far into Epsiode 8 will she have all of them?!
And do you see a method to this mad list of powers?
Write your thoughts down below and you can find out what Kylo Ren can do right now!