All Lightsaber Duels In Star Wars [UPDATED 2022] 

This will continue to be updated each time there is a new live action duel in canon

The fact that you named Mace Windu's duel with Sidius: "The Council vs. the Senate" is wonderful.

It’s crazy how skilled yoda is. When he isn’t using the force he has to walk with a cane shit he probably can’t even walk without it. So all his movement in a fight is force enhanced. Dude uses it like it’s a third limb. He is truly one of the greatest Jedi in history.

The thing I like most about the prequel duels, other then the fact that they are quick as hell, is that they go all over the place. The Duel On Mustafar started on the Landing Pad and ended on the River. The Duel Of The Fates started in the Hangar and ended in that hole area. I love it when the duels do that. But the fact that Empire Strikes Back had this aswell despite being so long ago and with little tech, is impressive.

Top 3 in my opinion: 1) Duel of the Fates - best choreography imo 2) Anakin vs Obi-Wan - most emotional + good choreography 3) Luke vs Vader final fight - just a classic + emotional

Obi Wan is the only person to ever target Vader’s life support chest plate, keep that in mind.

You can always tell in the fifth movie, first fight of luke vs vader, that Anakin is trying so hard NOT to kill him, but once he gets the cut on the shoulder he gets angry.

Obi Wan & Darth Maul individually fighting each other has always been highly UNDERRATED

I remember when phantom menace first came out and Maul pulled out his double saber everyone in the theater was screaming. I loved the music that went with that fight…it matched it perfectly.

I just realized that in the duel between Obi-Wan and Darth Maul, there's no music playing until Kenobi is pushed into the pit. The fight is so intense, it needs no score underneath it

Can we just appreciate the fact that Revenge Of The Sith had 5 lightsaber duels?

In the prequels, people swing the light sabres around effortlessly, which makes sense. In the sequels, it's as if light sabres suddenly became very heavy, or like you need to put in a lot of force for it to do any damage.

I love it where Palpatine before he becomes the Senator he says "I AM the Senate" and windu says "not yet" then Palpatine rises, ignites his lightsaber and says calmly as ever "It is treason then" and then starts the fight, such a badass beginning to a fight 👍

I love how dooku saluts his sabre to Yoda. What a true gentleman duelist, could tell he was enjoying his duel with anakin before dismembering him

Man, that second Obi Wan vs Vader fight really feels like two epic titans going at each other. Love the creative use of force too.

The fact that all the attacks and strikes between Obi-Wan and Maul are that fast is just amazing. It's brilliant to watch.

Fun fact: in 29:06 behind the mask of FN-2199 is Liang Yang, a expert in Chinese martial arts. He is the fake John Lark in Mission Impossible Fallout toilet scene and worked as Emily Blunt stun double in the movie Edge of Tomorrow

Man it's so cool to see the Force being used for more than just a push or trying to get an item dropped on someone in a lightsaber duel. The Obi Wan and Vader fight is one of my favorites

"Anakin's gone. I am what remains ..." heart breaking af.

The fact that Darth Vader lost to obi Wan twice just shows how strong obi Wan really is

21:49, that “Oh” always gets me 😂😂😂

Third episode was a masterpiece of lightsaber fightings

Just a personal top three for me: 1) Anakin vs Obi-Wan (ROTS) 2) Luke vs Vader (ROTJ) 3) Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan vs Maul (TPM)

One thing that I noticed in TPM in the final duel is that Maul seems to be mainly going for Qui Gon, it seems like Obi Wan is an afterthought

I love that lucasfilm actually took time and care into these fights,and the choreography, like yoda vs sidious is kinda more skillful, slow, and masterful, while anakin vs obi-wan because of annakins anger it is more fast paced, while obi-wan also has to move fast to defend the attacks.

What’s funny to me is that while it’s much less flashy than pretty much every other duel, the battle between Obi-Wan and Vader on the Death Star is probably the most like an actual sword fight in the whole series.

Fun fact: At 2:45, the fighting sequence between Ewan and Ray had to be slowed down by the camera crew because of how fast both actors were moving with their strikes and parry’s

Vader and kenobi’s second duel from the show is probably one of my favorite duels in the entire franchise. I mean Vader looked so epic in this scene, props to the costume department for this show. The choreography for this scene was impressive, not as crazy as their revenge of the sith duel, but still powerful. To see Obi wan so determined to take Vader down was very enjoyable to watch. He then kicks Vaders ass and we get to see Hayden’s face under the mask as Anakin was chilling. Very well done

All of Anakin/Darth Vaders vs Obiwan Kenobis fights are by far my favorite out of the bunch. The ferocity there between them both is not because of two opposing sides, but of the bond they once shared as brothers not just in arms but in life, and the weight of it is very noticeable. 03:52 10:18 & 14:00

Just realised, in majority of Dooku's shown duels he had to fight 2 and 3 v1s

Obi-wan: “A Jedi’s goal is to defend life not take it.” Obi-wan 2 seconds ago:*tries to decapitate Anakin with a lightsaber

I know I shouldn’t judge the ‘a new hope’ lightsaber duel between Obiwan and Vader too harshly, but seeing it right after the last fight in the obiwan show is tough 😂

Gotta be honest, the Obi-Wan vs Darth Vader in the Obi-Wan series wasn’t half bad compared to Disney’s past battles. I actually did feel some emotion which is COMPLETELY different from what I felt in the sequel trilogy.

The training battle actually was more intense than the first time of Obiwan fighting Vader in Series.

I love how they don’t consider Reva and Vader a lightsaber duel until he gives her a lightsaber but consider Luke vs Kylo a duel

Yoda’s yell before he goes into battle is always amazing

8:24 omg so beautiful. There is a reason he is the master of form 3.

I think we finally got to see a live action fight where Vader had to put in maximum effort in Kenobi. His first fight with Luke, he was toying with him, and in Return of the Jedi he was essentially past his prime and in a state of decay. With the scene 38 Reimagined video we sort of get something we'd expect to be a bit more realistic to the characters, but it is always possible that age and living on a desert planet really had caught up to Obi-Wan in the following 10 years, either way, as awesome of an edit it is, it isn't official. Then of course we have the fights between Vader and Ahsoka in Rebels, or with Starkiller in Force Unleashed back when that was a thing, but that last fight in Kenobi, THAT was Vader at his best! And we finally got to see it not in CGI!

I can't believe you named "Jedi Masters vs Darth Sidious" to "The Council vs The Senate"... Edit: people don't know what a joke is Jeez...

I love how in the first Vader fight from obi-wan kenobi Vader is fighting with one hand, showing his confidence in and how he doesnt see his old master as threat, but in the second fight he switches to a two handed grip showing him realizing obi-wan is a threat

9:44 i love Yoda vs Sidious fight it’s one of the underrated fights the setting the symbolism is too great

Jesus that scream is still absolutely terrifying. 8:52

19:04 I love how the Troopers all head over to watch like it’s a school fight lol

No duel in Star Wars history has still come close to topping Obi Wan and Qui Gon vs Maul. One of the things that makes it especially intense is Obi Wan vs Maul. You see the intensity not just in Obi Wan's face, but his combat. He's emotional, he's angry. He jumps into the fight throwing away caution entirely; all he wants to do is take this guy's head off. I rarely ever see that in duels these days. Most of the time it's just a nostalgia trip. Everyone's cool and collected, and I think it ruins that human element that brings you into the scene. I miss the intensity of emotions expressed in the combat that you see in the Obi Wan vs Maul fight.

Notice in the training fight between Anakin and Obi Wan, Anakin uses the same method at pushing Obi Wan down as Luke does when he fights Vader on the second Death Star.

My personal top 5 lightsabers duels: ( based on the choregraphy, environnement, emotions...) 1- Darth Vader Vs Obi-wan on mustafar 2- Darth Vader Vs Obi-wan ( kenobi final episode) 3- Luke skywalker Vs Darth Vader ROTJ 4- Luke Skywalker Vs Darth Vader ESB 5- Darth maul Vs Obi-wan / qui gon on Naboo

Man watching the original trilogy’s fights was so nostalgic and it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come since then. The Obi-Wan Kenobi vs Darth Vader especially as the first to the modern eras last

still can't believe my boy Kit Fisto pulled an "AUUGHHH" while fighting Palpatine..

30:59 how the guard literally stood there and let him get yeeted🤦🏽‍♂️😂

24:13 he wasnt gonna fall for that twice

something about that opening clash at 20:05 - 20:10 is just so good for me. it's not flashy, cool or epic like the prequels.. it's just... beautiful

I love how Dooku grins right before he wounds Obi Wan past 5:33

3:08 - That kick is a nasty kick!

Now we know why Vader vs. Obi-wan in A New Hope was so conservative. Obi-wan was genuinely old and Vader was genuinely cautious (because of his beating in the Kenobi show).

I just realized the importance of the high ground. Darth Maul had the high ground and lost and im sure Obi-Wan told Anakin this so in ROTS Anakin tried to show is power despite Obi-Wan having the high ground. Trying to show he can overcome not having it just like Obi-Wan did vs maul. Interesting

10:57 two of them are just flexing their lightsaber skills lol.

I've just realised how much Obi vs Vader ustilies the force and I love it. It makes so much sense to use it in battle to give an advantage. Also I loved how Vader just touched the ground and it crumbled.

The duel between obi wan and vader is one of the best it uses the choreograph of the prequels while also utilizing the story tension and force capability of the original trilogy.

The 1st fight with Qui Gon and Maul is underrated.

2:47 that block was amazing

I just love how Vader always fight one handed!

10:18 this is the best duel ever

Who else clicked off when it came to the sequels?

They need an all Lightsaber Duels updated 2023 now that Ahsoka is out

I can believe the fight of Episode 1 with Darth Maul was amazing like that. Their movement are sonatural and impressive

I love yodas aggression it’s hilarious to hear him like he’s playing a back and forth volley

0:40 I especially love this fight. It was the first time we saw an activated double ended lightsaber on screen. 3:37 Obi-Wan actually tapped into the dark side to do this move, which I was surprised to hear. 4:21 and 15:35 Anakin is a great fighter as himself or Vader. Much like Revan before him, Anakin is a fine leader and an honorable opponent on the light and dark sides.

Vader's first duel with Luke went in three phases, almost like he was putting Luke through the Trials. First phase: Skills with a Lightsaber. Second Phase: Knowledge of the Force. Third Phase: Will, Strength, and Resolve against the Dark Side.

I know dooku and sidious aren't usually touted for their lightsaber defense but I think it's underrated how they both can fight yoda to proficiency because his style is so different. You have to have absolute focus to be able to see that shit coming

Gotta admit I really loved how Finn still fought Ren knowing he didn’t stand a chance.

16:24 GOD MODE OBI WAN

These 36 hours and 42 minutes are 98.6 repeating the reason I love star wars. MORE LIGHT SABER BATTLES!

The prequels showed much of the lightsaber duels be more quicker and badass with the style of sword styles of samurai and kendo. 5:44- 8:02 Badass moments of Anakin using double lightsabers in episode 2 and 3 6:27 Yoda Giving the most badass way to start a lightsaber duel 6:35-9:52 Prequels given the best things of Yoda kicking more ass with his lightsaber 10:20-12:02 A big fact that Hayden and Ewan Prepped for this duel has made this sequence even the most best one

You know what I've realized after watching this? Lightsabers from the Prequels and Original Trilogy don't glow like they do now. I mean, sure, they have color, and are described as the bright swords that can cut through anything, but they didn't quite glow like they with the Sequels and more modern shows. They didn't bloom out onto the environment and actors, and they didn't light up a whole room. Working with LED and maybe even NEO sabers really do change up how the lightsaber works, it seems.

It wasn't Darth Vaders life support that stopped him from dying, it was his determination to protect his family that kept him alive

I like how the third time Obi-Wan fights Vader, there are rougher versions of the same combos they once trained together with, only with more aggression and less formality, showing the effects of years away from the Order, simultaneous with the "like it was yesterday" feelings of disappointment they both have in each other as "failed master" and "failed apprentice".

6:31 The scream, I came for.

what I love about the scene in 6:19, Anakins choreography looks like he opens up just to be cut like that. even before the counts hits him. he just opens up before by a lot like Jesus on the cross lol

Also the final dual in the Obi wan tv show if u notice there are some similar moves that they use in their training session. Amazing attention to detail

I like the Anakin vs Obi Wan fight. It's my favorite duel!

Nothing tops obi wan vs anakin on mustafar. Just imagine what Lucas could do in 2022 with Star Wars😶 revenge of the sith came out in 2005!!

16:30 KENOBI GOING GODMODE

Obi wan and vaders 2nd fight just hits different 14:00

15:39 "that is why you will always LOSE!" Pretty sure this was Kenobi's second win over Skywalker, and then in their third fight Skywalker gets his only win because Kenobi LETS HIM.

I love how the Anakin vs Obiwan Training fight (3:52) Anakin says "You are Beaten" Just like how he says it to luke in Empire Strikes Back

Obi-Wan going god mode and pelting Vader with rocks before going Ashoka on him and cutting his mask open was the highlight of their final fight in my opinion

Obi wan vs Darth Vader in the TV series was better then any other fight scenes in the actual movies

29 minutes and 2 seconds of absolute masterpiece!

The visuals in the sequels look stunning.

It's so weird seeing Obi-Wan versus Darth Vader the second fight where they're throwing rocks jumping and then watching and then watching the Obi-Wan versus Darth Vader on the death Star and they're like man Star wars has came a long way since then

RIP STAR WARS

You can literally see the quality of the saber fighting go down with each and every movie.

i love how obi wan fights maul in episode one just shows how energetic and young he is compared to his other duels

I just cannot get over how big the step down in quality was when Disney took over

24:32 chills

I can't believe how Anakin basically lost every of his major Lightsaber duels except for one. Vader also lost a lot or times. In total 5 losses and 4 wins.

8:49 Should've been The Council vs The Senate 😂

Qui gonn risked his life fighting a sith just for another 1 to rise💀☠️☠️💀

Prequels are hands down the best

17:19 Vader had never shouted like that… full of suffering