Jedi Master Mace Windu is one of them Star Wars The best warrior of the prequel trilogy, not only mastered his unique form of lightsaber combat, but also created it. This form known as “Vaapad” is not just a fighting style, it is a mental state that requires as much mental training as physical training. Mace Windu is the only Vaapad master in the canon, but in the original timeline, the Expanded Universe (now known as Legendary), he was one of only four Jedi to regularly use it, and the only one to do so. mastery of it. Windu’s expertise and the creation of Vaapad prove that he is a true Jedi of integrity.
Jedi and Sith are arch-enemies with fundamentally different philosophies, but the founders of the Sith Order in both worlds are former Jedi, so there are some common practices between the two religions. One of the similarities: the use of the lightsaber and the seven forms of fighting with the lightsaber. Form VII, also known as Juyo, is unique in that its use is deprecated and sometimes prohibited by the Jedi Order. Juyo is belligerent, belligerent, and enhances one’s physical abilities through the emotional use of the Force. Not surprisingly, Juyo is the preferred fighting style of many Sith Lords, including Darth Sidious and Darth Maul. Mace Windu created Vaapad, a variation of Juyo that aims to address trends on the dark side of form instead of succumbing to them.
The Clone Wars document from Age of Legends details Mace Windu’s creation of Vaapad, for which Jedi Master Sora Bulq assisted him. as the picture shows Star Wars: Republic In the comics, Bulq’s inability to control his emotions while using Vaapad leaves him vulnerable to the addictive effects of the dark side of the Force. Shortly after the start of the Clone War, Burke fell to the dark side and became one of Dooku’s Sith disciples. As Mace Windu said, it was not Bulq who mastered Vaapad, it was Vaapad who mastered him. Comics and novels of the Republic failure point The only other cadets who could prove Vaapad, Quinlan Vos and Mace’s former apprentice Depa Billaba, also fell to the dark side, and although their respective depraved acts were not caused by Vaapad, but the use of forms can be a contributing factor.
Mace Windu’s Mastery of Vaapad in Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Cloneswhere he defeats the Mandalorian bounty hunter Jango Fett and survives the battle against the separatist fighting droids. Windu also fights on par with Darth Sidious Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. in spite of Star Wars: Clone Wars Continuously demonstrating Windu’s skills against battle droids (and at one point, Nightsister Mother Talzin) in Vaapad, Windu’s most astonishing feats in combat have been featured in the animated series. Age of Legends The Clone Wars: Star Wars: Clone Wars “Chapter 12” And”Chapter 13During the Battle of Dantooine, Mace Windu wiped out most of the CIS super combat droids and single-handedly destroyed their massive Quake Tanks. During part of the battle, Windu doesn’t use a lightsaber. Instead of fighting, use Vaapad for hand-to-hand combat and destroy robots with bare hands.
The fact that Mace Windu created a form of lightsaber combat and a mental discipline that brought him closer to the dark side and kept him from being corrupted by it proves that he is a truly determined Jedi. heart. Although Windu strictly adheres to the restrictive lifestyle of the old Jedi Council, his notion of using his personal emotions to fight the dark side makes him an ideal member of the New Jedi Council in his era. legends who seek to control their emotions rather than be controlled by them Like the Sith, or crush them like the old Jedi Council. Unfortunately, while Windu didn’t live to see it, Luke’s students used his record of lightsaber combat, ensuring his legacy is one Heroes and Integrity Jedi Star Wars legendary.