Why Obi-Wan Threw Anakin a Second Lightsaber to Duel Dooku on Geonosis - Star Wars Explained 

Anakin using two lightsabers was so freaking cool

subconsciously Dooku didn’t want to kill Obi-Wan, I think he was stalling for time when attempting to execute Obi-Wan, knowing that Anakin would try to save him. Reason he only injured Kenobi in the first place. He never could bring himself to kill him. That’s also the reason why Palpatine told Anakin to kill him, because in their second duel Dooku was supposed to kill Kenobi but didn’t. Sidious saw that as a weakness and a direct sign of disobedience

Obi-Wan Kenobi had the characteristic knack of doing the right thing so naturally that it almost seemed accidental. This all put the pieces in place so that the elder Kenobi, when helping and training Luke Skywalker, seemed almost blissfully unconcerned about the terrible odds facing them. He had attained a Zen acceptance of his role without further anxiety about his decisions.

Sees the thumbnail Me: “Because two blades are better than one.”

one thing i like about the prequels is we got to see lightsaber types/fights we had never seen before episode 1 gave us mauls double blade episode 2 gave us duel wielding and dookus curved hilt episode 3 gave us 4 sabers used at the same time. even in the clone wars tv show we got to see pong krell use two double sided blades at once the sequels only really gave us one new thing and that was a lightsaber with a guard

As a martial artist, I can tell you there's no worse feeling in a match than knowing you're out classed.

i think it's interesting to note that after Dooku manages to win against Anakin, he breathes a sort of exhausted sigh as if the fight was more than Dooku expected. not necessarily more than Dooku was capable, but still a lot more than he thought he was gonna deal with. I think another reason why it was so effective on Dooku in this specific circumstance was more about him fighting a younger, more vigorous and aggressive opponent like Anakin, AND the fact that he was expecting to fight Anakin with 1 blade, and this instant development with little time to react "upset' his rhythm. Dooku is a very methodical and deliberate person. he likes to plan ahead, and doesn't like being surprised, and is always prepared for them. he would think that a young Anakin who just saw his Master get beaten, would fall back on fundamentals of fighting. sticking to standard strengths. but instead, exactly like you said, Anakin not only now has 2 lightsabers, but Anakin at this point already has his very aggressive mentality regarding combat, (which in other videos you've explained had put many jedi masters in awe, but also unease) and it was not something Dooku was expecting, least of all from a padawan.

This video is my weekly reminder that Dooku is really powerful and underrated.

I just love to see Anakin dual wielding. Wish we got to see more of it in Revenge of the sith.

I think its a more simple reason he used 2 instead of one. The directors wanted to please the crowds that asked for more lightsaber, just like when Christopher Walken wanted more cowbell.

I agree. Dooku wanted to test Obi-Wan. To see how Qui-Gon trained him. Obi-Wan gave Anakin to use Jar'Kai. Those moments helped gain time. Yoda to arrive. Dooku taught so much Obi-Wan and Anakin then. May the Force be with you too

Teaching Ahsoka dual sabers was Ani keeping her alive and not loosing her to a Sith he had faced.

Honestly Anakin using two lightsabers against Count Dooku. Was only an attempt to buy Anakin time until Yoda arrived. Also just in case Anakin’s lightsaber was destroyed by the Sith Lord.

Well in this case, Obi-Wan made the smart decision. In a traditional duel, Doomu would most certainly have won. So Obi-Wan trying to mix it up was the correct move. Granted, since Anakin was still only a Padawan, it didn't work, but in a battle, when you know that you don't stand a chance of winning, you need to change up your plan, even if it only increases your chances of winning slightly.

While it was a desperate & useless move against a master such as Dooku (Tyranus), I understand the logic behind trying to confuse him with having to face a dual lightsaber-wielding opponent. Changing style mid-fight is something that I do very well. Not as a Force wielder, of course. But as a martial artist. While it got me in trouble with many a master and in many a "pure class", having various fighting styles and being able to move into & out of each one has made me successful in fighting to this point.

Let's not forget Anakin used both his own Lightsaber & Dooku's to deliver the killing blow to Darth Tyrannous! Personally, I like to think in addition to cutting off both Dooku's hands, killing him with two Lightsabers was also basically Anakin/Proto-Vader's way of mocking Dooku by killing him with two blades, his own & Dooku's, which is poetic in a way considering what Dooku thought about wielding two lightsabers & the fact Anakin previously lost to Dooku while wielding two blades!

I always thought it was to give Anakin an edge and fact that he had the tendency to lose or accidently destroy his lightsaber. He even said early in the movie "not again" moments after his lightsaber was destroyed in the droid factory. I think anakin lost it at the beginning of the movie, too, during the speeder chase.

A disturbance in the Force told him it was important to the plot.. On more, in verse thoughts, one weapon PROBABLY was seen as better then just one. Seeing the situation here was a Padawan vs a VERY good Master. An unable to assist him anymore Kenobi knew Anakin wasn't able to yet take him much in one v one combat an so was gonna need everything he could get to both attack and defend with. Dooku was being a bit overly critical as he seemed to in truth perform VERY well given the mismatch. An was a wonder either lasted long as they did. Even with Dooku holding back. Was just that he underestimated Anakin's abilities in adapting an learning on top of not being ready for his growing power an abilities as the war went on

Except when Anakin was using Jar Kai, it was actually form 4, not 6,which Ahsoka also used.

Realizing now, I think one of the reasons anakin and kenobi focused on saber to saber combat was simply because they had to utilize it more than any other jedi. That isn’t to say others didn’t practice it, just that they had the most frequent encounters with sith and other saber wielders (grievous and the dark saber) so it makes sense that they’d be more prepared and experienced to use it.

The real question is how come obi wan got his ass handed to him but 10 years prior he was a force to be reckoned with when he fought maul

dooku trained greviois & ventrus (or whatever her name is) ... both used 2 or more lightsabers. I would say dooku was also used to this style

From Wookieepedia: "The Jar'Kai style developed by the Yovshin Swordsmen was named for a city on Atrisia. The city of Jar'Kai was also the site where the original Jar'Kai dueling sabers were crafted. These weapons were utilized by the Yovshin and were designed for the express purpose of being dual-wielded. Niman, the dual-blade style developed by the Royale Macheteros of the Kashi Mer, was named for the dual triumvirate of the Kashi deities. The style was adopted by the Legions of Lettow, a group of Dark Siders responsible for the First Great Schism of the Jedi Order. After the defeat of the Legion at the hands of the Jedi, Niman was adopted by the Jedi order, eventually being refined into the sixth form of lightsaber combat, referred to by the same name.[2] It should be noted that there were Jedi who engaged in dual-blade combat prior to the adoption of Niman by the Order, an example being Awdrysta Pina, who wielded a pair of Jedi katanas in battle. Many Jedi Knights and Sith Lords trained to use Form VI in the hopes of gaining a basic knowledge of the dual-bladed combat, but very few ever achieved complete mastery of Niman. Both styles predated the invention and usage of lightsabers, but being designed to be practiced with swords, they were easily adapted."

Something that's interesting is this: Anakin uses both lightsabers to attack, rather than one to defend and one to attack. Had he continued to use one to defend and the other to attack he probably would have tired out Dooku, or maybe even been able to hold out for Yoda's arrival.

Do you think Mustafar Obi-Wan could have beaten Dooku?

I wonder if Anakin would've Kept the Green lightsaber if Dooku Destroyed the Blue lightsaber

Dooku is a boss 🙌🏿

Once you master that curved hilt you don't necessarily become some undefeatable juggernaut but rather are able to take advantage of your opponents ignorance of the physics of the curved hilt. Power strikes are more fluid but very close defense is somewhat compromised, it is definitely a weapon to control the pace of the combat.

Obi: "Sick two lightsaber fight."

I was never much a of Star Wars fan growing up because I was more of a Trekkie, but I always felt bad for Dooku. I feel like he deserved a redemption arc. He was right in that the council had grown too arrogant. I loved his story in Tales of the Jedi. I’ve always loved his fighting style

I think obi wan was correct where dooku saw failure kenobi saw a success

Could you maybe make one about ri Lee master Jedi ? He was fan who passed in real life saving his classmates and Lucas Gate made him a part of the star wars universe

I learned about different lights lightsabers styles today, so thanks!

I have a video request Who is more powerful Darth Revan vs Darth Vader also did Exar Kun take the title of Darth

3 reasons Anakins was his padawan- he knew his strengths and his weaknesses. 2. He definitely knew dookus strengths and weakness 3. Obi wan if you remember had a habit of being mindful of the future; he may have sensed the need for it

Dooku was so skilled he didn't slice off Obi-Wans limbs even though he clearly could when fighting Anakin if he wanted to, but he made pin point jabs and slices that were probably on millimeters of contact to temporarily disable him and take him out of the fight

Anakin being the best padawan, starfighter and duelist ever

I love how the prequels took many ideas and events from the Dark Horse Tales of the Jedi series from the 90s. This scene was from the Exar Kun character fighting his master before falling to the dark side.

You are not just taught by one's own teacher but by your enemies as well.

Anakin with two lightsabers was pretty cool. It was also cool that he was able to *slightly* throw dooku backwards with jar'kai. This is probably one of my favorite moments along with their fight on rots.

I love green lightsabers. Anakin is one of my favourite characters in Star Wars. Anakin with a green lightsaber even briefly made me incredibly happy

Each fighting style has its uses. Who else is excited about jedi survivor where we can utilize multiple combat forms?

It's dooku that let them live. He stacked their wounded bodies together. He wanted a more old republic style sith. He never was about the rule of two. He wanted allies in the dark ways

Amazing and what if obi wan use qui gon Jin light saber form to fight dooku in episodes 2 and 3 like he did in obi wan kenobi series against darth Vader.

When Revenge of the Sith came out a friend of mine that read a ton of Star Wars novels explained to me that Obi-Wan defeated Greivous because Obi-Wan was one of the greatest defensive light saber wielders around. He could parry attack after attack then make use of an opening to score a minor hit, then return to parrying. More recently, I listened to Master and Apprentice, and I remember the part about Obi-Wan's frustration that he wasn't being trained in more than the most basic movements and patterns. IIRC, it was explained to him that was because Qui Gon was trying to get Obi-Wan to master those basics more than anyone so he'd have a nearly perfect defensive ability. While I know that Dooku was nearly unbeatable in a one on one duel, when I consider all the points I do know, it seems weird that Obi-Wan lost so quickly. Even more so when I assume that Obi-Wan would have definitely spent more time training to fight other light saber wielders after his fight with Maul than he probably did when he was a Padawan and the Sith were presumed extinct.

Very Nice Vid TSW. I generally tend to nit pick your vids. lol. But you hit the nail on the head, and spared no detail. I love the novelization. Obi-Wan knew Jar kai would not win against Dooku, but it would give Anakin a momentary advantage, and it did as in the fight as Anakin slipped into Jar Kai, the ever master of Makashi realized he had lost the momentum and fell back till he could regain the momentum of the fight. Anakin i'm sure learned from Sindrallic, Yoda, Mace windu, and probably Plo Koon as well in lightsaber combat when they had the spare time. Anakin even learned from THE master of Soresu. In a what if scenario, I think Anakin though he favored Form V, if he had had patience, and become the pinnacle of the lightside, would of been a Lightsaber Master to the point that he would of revolutionized in many ways. In this scenario, the Jedi he would of taught would go on to become some of the most fierce, determined, and level headed Lightsaber Duelists the Order had even scene. Like the legends story of Mace Windu, who made a gank squad surrender by simply touching his hilt. I think Anakin, and those he taught would of never even needed to touch the hilt.

it's my headcanon now that Kellaren Beq is the one who instructed Anakin on the technique

So basically, he was relying on anakin’s chaotic, impulsive, risky (some might say) ways of thinking, and/or fighting, to confuse (and thus, have an edge against) dooku, and that’s the one time anakin was trying to be focused, and precise! Wow! 🤣🤣 that is INCREDIBLY INCONVENIENT! 🤣🤣

definitely the right call, i completely agree with you on those points, giving Anakin the second lightsaber wouldnt have won the fight in any scenario but it 100% bought them the seconds the needed for Yoda to arrive and save the day

Its cause he knew Dukie butt hated people that used two sabers instead of dueling with 1.

One of the interesting things about a circle and Anakin is it the only two Jedi and Canon that would go from a green blade to a blue blade? This is usually the other way around going from a blue blade to a green blade as the force powers strengthen and they become more connected to the force. This could be a sign of both how Obi-Wan f***** up with Anakin and how Anakin prioritised more combat orientated training. Due to the night age of the war, they were in requiring more combat focused and less spiritual and mystical focused

I think while Obi-wan was lying on the ground defeated he knew Anakin was no match for Dooku. So he threw Anakin another lightsaber giving Anakin another style that might have more succes on Dooku. You can see Dooku was surprised and backed away for a bit but quickly gained control afterwards. Anakin lasted longer in his duel against Dooku because he was a bit more skilled then Obi-wan but eventually faced the same inevitable defeat.

Anakin used 2 sabers vs Barris Offie during the aftermath of the Jedi Temple bombing, but he only did so for the middle third of the fight. Still, that's enough to see that this wasn't a one-time use of a specific lightsaber form in Anakin's fighting style overall, and makes it make even more sense how Ahsoka ended up using 2 sabers.

I think the real answer is that George said "you know what would look cool? Two lightsabers. Make it happen."

Ironic that both Anakin's apprentice and those Dooku trained favoured using more than one blade.

I'm sure it's been done but please do a video on how Obiwan changed forms and why he changed forms in his various deuls with Darth Maul , how seeing Quigon defeated by Maul influenced Obiwans development with the lightsaber

Even without the specifics, the reasons was obvious. Although, knowing more details is extremely beneficial as well.

I think its because the dual fencing style throws off the balance of Dooku's Makashi form 2 fencing style and Anakin does force Dooku on his heel for quite a period like this. It's also not true that Anakin was only trained in a single blade he had been practicing Jar' kai for a while according to any novelizations. Following his mutilation, he would go on to master form 5 under the tutelage of Cin Drallig his missing arm and Vader's further mutilation would have him remember this form with disdain and regret but he had only used it against a far better duelist. Anakin also trained Ahsoka in the use of Jar' Kai so clearly there was a period where he did not feel this way.

this was a great video, exactly what I hoped it to be. thank you

It’s tuff call. How hit that home run if you don’t practice it often. A lot if ankin spent more time on learning forms 1-5 . If keep someone alive you best know how to use all the form and know it’s weaknes.

Y’all forget anikan was a master of like 4 lightsaber stances he only use his favorite form when he was a Jedi switch forms when he became Vader

I thought ashoka used shien because that is also accosiated with a second blade called the shoto which Ashoka has. Shien was also created to be effective against blaster fire which is the entire reason she survived order 66

Thank you. You have a nice day too.

In video you stated that Ashoka primarily used Ataru ( form IV) that is wrong she primarily used Shien ( form V ) with reversed grip... Just small detail.. I like your videos.

Dooku fought Obi-wan, Anakin and then YODA. Shows how truly skilled Dooku is at dueling.

Later, when Anakin fights Count Dooku again, Anakin uses two lightsabers to get ahead.

hahaha so basically Kenobi threw Anakin a second saber because he always breaks them? well that sounds canon to me, I mean they even banther about how many lightsabers he lost so far in the prequels. I don't know how I should perceive that lol, if Obi simply knew his padawan that well, or if he had so much lack of faith in Anakin. (probably a bit of both, mostly the breaking every damned saber he gets one I'm guessing)

Curious. If anakin doesn’t like dual wielding why was he ok with Ashoka and Galen doing this? Helpful crutches for a learning padowan

Please do a holocron on anakin with two lightsabers form 2 in left hand and form 5 in right making a new form 7 with Mace! Of course after defeating Douko and using his form 2 with his saber shape!!!

Has anyone else realized that the extra lightsaber obi-wan got and threw to Anakin at 0:57 looks similar to Revan's Jedi lightsaber🤔

Maybe he should have pocketed the 2nd blade. Just incase he lost his. Good analysis brotha !

I think in one of the novels Dooku mused on Anakain's "sad attempt" to duel wield lightsabers.

I'm kinda surprised more didn't duel wield or have something else in their empty hand. Throughout history the other hand usually had a shield or some other weapon in it, when it wasn't occupied by a big weapon that required the use of 2 hands, such has a pike or great sword. It increases survivability, and that's why it was a common tactic, to arm them as such, before firearms became more prevalent, and advanced.

Anakin grabs blue lightsaber with left hand. Next scene, he has it on the right hand.

Was the red kyber crystal Dooku had the bled kyber crystal from Yaddle’s lightsaber?

obi-wan knew that Dooku would look at this move as pathetic and dissrespectful, thus leading the very much cocky and confident Dooku to basically teach Anakin a lesson, by toying with him, and proving to him that one blade is all you need. this tactic was what saved them, and gave Yoda enough time to come and save them.

It's because of his talent with multiple saber forms that Anakin was compared to Master Windu with his lightsaber skills. Windu was (to my knowledge) the only living Jedi who'd truly mastered all of the forms making him an unrivaled force in duels. Virtually no other Jedi could compare, though Anakin came close.

If Dooku considered this "disrespectful," that may be why he decided to take Anakin's hand, something he considered to be a disgrace for a Jedi

"Hey, master, he has a curved lightsaber!" "That's cheating! You should have a second lightsaber!" "Genious, master! Form 2 is weak to multiple opponents, with two lightsabers I'm basically two people!"

Two hands on a handle is vastly superior to one hand on two. Your range of motion and speed of action is substantially affected. Dooku, however, was poking like a fencer- so he had a greater range. Had anakin used the second blade simply to parry (as an epee fencer might), he would have the same reach advantage with a new mechanical advantage. Of course, thats in real swordfights.

Number one what choice did they have playing defense would only be a jester of surrender! So a block with one hand can allow Anakin to attack with the other! Maybe that will force Doku to focus more on defense and less on parry into disarming.

I hate that in this fight and more so in the episode 3 duel, they introduce great concepts that they only use for a few seconds. Like when they jump on the pipes in episode 3. Seems like a great set piece and it only lasts like 4 seconds

Before watching: is it becuase dooku isn’t a threat to strike hard so he doesn’t need both hands to block dooku’s blows rather he’s better of being able to block in two places at once to have better defense?

"bro you are gonna look so cool, take this"

I think this ties into your theory; Anakin cuts the light as well, trying to use everything to shake dooku up.

Obi-wan throwing Ani the Sabre was done during reshoots. It was not the original choreo we had. What we had was way cooler. But you’ll never get to see that.

What about general grievous? Is he skilled in jarkai?

yeah, I think throwing anakin a second lightsaber was an attempt to shake dooku. but anakin never used 2 blades, so it was not as efficient. it was for naught anyway, because dooku spotted the scare tactic right away. but he's wrong in it being pitiful because double weilding is a genuine form.

I'm pretty sure that Ahsoka's main lightsaber form was Shien, and Anakin's use of Jar'kai was based on Ataru's variant of Jar'kai.

Vader said a real sith lord would only use one blade, meanwhile Palpatine is over here dual wielding, beating TF out of the Dathomir bros like they're children

Meta theory: stupendous wave is a sith. And we (the audience) are the apprentice.

1:43 - Are my eyes deceiving me, or is Anakin holding Qui-Gon Jinn's old lightsaber?

Cause cooool and marketing that’s why lol I was hella pissed when he only had the 2 sabers for 5 seconds as a kid😂🤣

Anakin didn't beat Dooku with Ataru! He beat him with Djem So!

this is the reason I want to learn Jar'kai

Because dual wielding is awesome. That is why Kirito does it..

It worked... and might not have been desperation on Kenobi's part. Buying time to come up with another plan is still a plan in the moment. If Anakin had stayed with a single saber, it's still possible Duku would have toyed with him as well, as punishment to Kenobi (or bragging/gloating/toying with his prey, etc...) and Yoda would have arrived all the same...

Long answer: this video Short answer: it was cool

A true Jedi learns with one lightsaber and progress thought-out your training

Love this explanation