I will not need my eyes to see you, Jedi!
It's an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.
I've been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again at last.
Welcome to WatchMojo.com -
- and today we're counting down our picks for the Top 10 'Star Wars' lightsaber battles.
For this list we're looking at the most memorable and awesome battles featuring lightsabers -
- in 'Star Wars' franchise history.
We'll be looking at live action and animation, as well as movies and TV.
Battles from the novels and comic books are not up for consideration.
No!
Also, there may be a few spoilers ahead, so: SPOILER ALERT.
You have found a promising deciple, my apprentice.
She shall serve us well.
I am honored.
Asajj Ventress was initially designed by the art department for 'Episode II' -
- but she didn't actually make her debut until the first animated 'Clone Wars' series.
Come, Padawan. Your fall will be my ascention to the Sith.
After she receives instructions from Darth Sidious to attack and kill Anakin, -
- it is revealed, that he believes he has sent her to die as a test of Anakin's skills.
She will be more than a match for young Skywalker.
It matters not. She is merely an instrument to bring forth the eradication of the Jedi.
With sequences where the two combatants fight mid-air during a series of leaps, -
- as well as more deliberate face-to-face moments, -
- this altercation seems to have it all.
Including a dramatic ending.
What do you get when you add two Sith Lords and two Jedi Masters?
One dead Jedi, apparently.
Oh, how the "mighty Sith" have fallen.
When this bout begins, -
- things seem relatively evenly matched.
But before long, it becomes clear that is not at all the case.
When Maul's older brother and Adi Gallia seperated face-off, -
- it's one of the quickest and most one-sided affairs in lightsaber history.
Managing to hold her own with him for mere moments after an ineffective kick, -
- she meets her end when she is literally stabbed in the back.
Hello there!
We know what you're thinking:
How could a duel featuring a four-armed creature with a lightsaber in each hand be so low on the list?
You must realize, you are doomed.
That just goes to show how many kick-ass saber contests there have been!
You are a bold one!
Kill him!
Each weapon the general possesses signifies a Jedi he defeated.
So the deck is definitely stacked against our hero, Obi-Wan.
Especially with Grievous' propellar-like blade-action keeping him at bay.
But once he begins to "disarm" the general of his weapons, and well, literally, -
- things even out.
And everything ends quickly.
Oh, I don't think so.
I sense a presence...
... a presence I haven't felt since ...
Master!
Of any clash on this list, this one reveals the most about how the Sith Lords work.
These two brothers yet again make our list, this time going up against Darth Sidious, -
The once and future Emperor who happens to be Maul's master.
You have become A RIVAL!
Despite their superiority in number, -
- the two men never appear to oppose a true threat to the much older Sidious.
Who ultimately kills his former apprentices brother, -
- and then laughs.
Brother...!
Master Yoda.
Count Dooku.
For years, fans had salivated at the idea of finally seeing the great Jedi Master Yoda in battle.
But we didn't think we'd ever get to see it until this epic match-up.
Much to learn you still have.
Few fans predicted the awesome acrobatics Master Yoda would employ -
- to gain an advantage over his much larger opponent.
Struggeling in with a walking stick and looking small and weak, he instead shows great strenght -
- and his adversary ultimately flees once he realizes he is outmatched.
Fought well you have, my old Padawan.
This is just the beginning!
The fastest paced exchange from the Original Trilogy -
- this fight was punctuated by the calm conversation, that takes place between the combatants -
- and their lone spectator.
Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate flow through you!
However, this scene was never about the action -
- though there are some great examples of it.
No, what we love most about this battle is the palpable tension and emotion -
- that's been building over the course of three movies finally coming to a head.
I will not fight you, father.
The reveal that Vader's hand is also cybernetic -
- is perhaps the simplest, yet most compelling and symbolic part of the entire sequence.
Master Yoda. You survived.
When the Empire struck back in 1980 and we met Yoda for the first time -
- it became clear to fans everywhere that the leaders of the two sides of the Force -
- where the little green guy -
- and the Emperor.
You will not stop me.
However, the idea of seeing the two come to blows never seemed possible.
Surprised?
But when 'Episode III' came out 25 years later -
- we finally got the fight we never knew we wanted.
And it was awesome.
You have learned much, young one.
You'll find that I'm full of surprises!
For many people all over the world, Vader was the personification of evil -
- and Luke was the hero we all loved when this film came out.
Impressive.
Most impressive.
The visual of two shrouded in darkness, surrounded by smoke and shadow -
- with the glow of their lightsabers swinging back and forth -
- was exhilarating and frightening all at once.
You are beaten! It is useless to resist.
Slow-paced and mythotical, -
- with Vader seemingly toying with his much younger and less trained foe, this fight did not end quickly.
But we wouldn't change a single thing about this scene -
- and nobody else should either.
When 'Episode I' was released -
- there was a great deal of disappointment and dissatisfaction among the Star Wars-fanbase.
But there was one new edition that most loved:
Darth Maul.
Athletic, cool-looking and agile -
- Maul was a Sith Lord unlike any we had ever seen before.
And we haven't even gotten to his double-bladed saber yet!
When we finally get the chance to see him in battle -
- it's awesome.
Taking on two Jedi Knights simultaneously -
- the action moves faster than Star Wars had ever moved before.
And we loved it.
Before we unsheathe our top pick -
- here are a few honorable mentions.
You can't win, Darth.
If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.
I will do what I must.
You will try.
It doesn't get better than this.
Lenghty and expansive -
- this contest between a teacher and his pupil -
- is by far the largest in scope of the entire series.
The two former friends attack each other viciously -
- while Obi-Wan pleads for Anakin to see the error of his ways.
Despite his knowledge that it is far too late for that.
From my point of view the Jedi are evil!
Well, then you are lost!
In the end -
- it's Anakin's hubris that is his ultimate undoing.
It's over, Anakin!
I have the high-ground!
When he can't over-come Kenobi -
- and ultimately has his legs severed and his body badly burned as a result.
The making of an epic villian.
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