Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is a game which you take on the role of Kyle Katarn who is forced to take up arms and make use of the power that almost destroyed him. Velocities involved two students practicing sequences of attacks and parries against each other, repeating the same patterns over and over, while constantly increasing the speed of the movements until one opponent got hit, or decided to yield by saying "Solah. The Clone Wars would bring about a multitude of changes in lightsaber combat, as the more moderate forms the Jedi had specialized in for the last millennia proved lacking on the battlefield, calling for specialist combat styles. [1], The sai cha was the decapitation of the opponent.

It had been said that only a Force-sensitive individual could completely master lightsaber combat, though there have been some great non-force sensitive duelists, such as Pre Vizsla, or General Grievous.

Terrain was heavily relied on for this purpose, and allowed for great speed and mobility, and also facilitated self-defense. This includes, Desann's, Tavion's, Dual-, and Staff saber fighting style with your single saber! Form II, also called "The Way of the Ysalamiri," developed when the Jedi began fighting Sith and other lightsaber wielders. Exercise 4:

Starkiller practiced Juyo and Soresu, while favoring a Shien-style reversed-grip, and bested skilled duelists as Kazdan Paratus, Rahm Kota, and even Darth Vader when he reached his prime as a lightsaber duelist. Such fighting forms have taken many shapes, from simple personalized variations of other styles, to advanced hybrid fighting forms. Lucas wanted the earliest lightsaber duels to feature a very oriental style of fencing, reminiscent of Japanese fighting styles, which involved a great deal of honor and spirituality. This broad generalization made Form VI well suited for diplomats, as they could spend their time training in the areas of politics and negotiation instead of combat training.[1]. [17] Along with its rarity, lightwhips also featured copious range, the long, flexible energy strand allowing the wielder to attack from a range of several meters. Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader facing off in one of the greatest lightsaber duels of their time. [43], Over the next century and a half, the various lightsaber fighting forms would experience few major changes, though many masterful duelists would rise to prominence over the years. The Fast style focused on speed and precision, and was especially good for blast-deflection. Also, by being more capable in lengthy battles, a Soresu user had the ability to gain control of a combat situation, creating multiple options for the Jedi employing the form. Also, deactivating one's lightsaber during combat offered greater control over the Force due to the removed distraction. As Lumiya noted, Luke's Jedi training only prepared him for a weapon that was either energy or solid, not one that was both. Despite the pull to kill, the style was designed for the purpose of disarming without seriously injuring.

2. As an answer to the weaknesses of Soresu, Ataru (form IV) and Shien (form V) were developed side by side. Also, the field that caused the energy to arc back into the hilt caused some gyroscopic effects. As the duelist proceeds through each of the cadences, the number of candles would be incrementally increased until the fifth, where the duelist will have achieved such a state of mastery that the candles are unnecessary, as the duelist will simply know when he has performed the sequence correctly.[35]. With a skilled practitioner, the results were deadly. If little force was applied to the swing, the repelling force of the blade arc would leave shallow cuts.

Makashi relied on precision swordplay to counter the sweeping movements demonstrated by Shii-Cho, and a heavy focus on protecting one's weapon to avoid being disarmed, the primary goal of Form I. The stronger the swing, the faster and easier the blade would cut. Then do attack 1. [17], Some believed that using sequences in combat was superior to using individual moves, because taking time to consider and use moves individually in combat was slow and inefficient, and using sequences instead of individualized moves was faster and more fluid, providing significant advantages.[17]. Kharys created the Trispzest fighting style, a combination of traditional S'kytri aerial dueling and Form VII lightsaber combat. © Valve Corporation. In The Empire Strikes Back, Mark Hamill was choreographed to show Luke Skywalker fighting as hard as he was able against the bitter enemy of Darth Vader, though the duel in Return of the Jedi was more centered on the emotional context of the fight.

[67] Most species were known to engage in this kind of combat, and a number of sentient species and cultures also developed it into different martial arts proper; just as the various lightsaber combat forms could be applied unarmed, so too could many of these unarmed combat styles be applied with the lightsaber. Click here to learn more about lightsaber styles. The practitioner of Vaapad would accept the fury of their opponent, transforming them into one half of a superconducting loop, with the other half being the power of darkness inherent in the opponent. Step the left foot to the left (to face that direction), Then do a parry 1 (handle should be on the left side). Luke Skywalker redeveloped the fighting forms of the Jedi Order with the aid of Corran Horn and Kam Solusar. 4. The various combat forms owed their unique focuses and methods to the eras in which they were created, as they were oftentimes developed to answer a new generation of weapons technology. Both of these practitioners of Form VI happen to use it as an alternative to their aggressive fighting style, which is common for Form VI users. [41][42], This simplicity was both a strength and weakness. [35][36] By 3 ABY, he was capable enough to hold his own against Darth Vader, outperforming many of the fully trained Jedi knights the Dark Lord had engaged in the past.

[18] In addition to the practical benefits of the weapon, it also possessed a great psychological impact.

Mace Windu, one of the greatest duelists in the Jedi Order, considered second only to Yoda, was dead.[29].

The other Forms are for Padawans and above to learn and use only, that is why they are not here. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat.

Blade should be vertical. Swordsmanship is one of the most liked and well known activities of the Jedi Knights. Parry 4: Blocking the back of your body. The form was said to necessitate greater energy than Form V, due to a broader wielding of a user's focus and a deeper emotional link. It was difficult to master for a number of reasons, one of them being that all of the weight a lightsaber had was in its hilt. Defense was limited to the user swinging their blade to intercept and overpower their opponent's strike, or blocking and then disarming the opponent, usually with a sharp spin of the blade. Remove this message when finished. The Desann style does high damage, has a high knock-back, it's unblockable, can be chained more than the medium stance and has the speed of the medium stance. Satele Shan and Darth Malgus dueling during the Great Galactic War. In keeping with these romanticized depictions of fighting, the lightsabers were intended to represent the honor and chivalry inherent in the Jedi.

He said that Jedi fighting is a mix of many styles; Epee, Kendo, Samurai Combat, Rapier, and even Tennis. [70], The original lightsaber duel in Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope was choreographed by Peter Diamond. Then do a parry 2. [45], The Shun was a 360 degree spin, during which the lightsaber was held one-handed. The prime advantage of this type of fighting is the high vantage-point and the speed offered by the mount, though conversely the duelist had to devote effort towards protecting and controlling the mount. 1.Attack 2 (Step R forward)Parry 2 (Step L back), 2.Attack 6 (Step L forward)Parry 6 (Step R back), 3.Left forearm low block (Step L back)Right front snap kick (land R forward), 7.Left midsection punch (Step L forward)Right inner forearm block (Step R back), 10.Attack 6 (Step R forward)Parry 6 (Step L back), 11.Attack 3 (Step L counter-clockwise 360)Parry 4 (Step R back), 14.Parry 3 (Step L back)Attack 3 (Step R forward), 15.Parry 2 (Step R back)Stab (Step L forward), Dulon II (by Mi-Zhe Fu) *sword & martial arts. Then do a parry 3. Many fully trained duelists would take to frequent sparring sessions with contemporaries to ensure that their skills didn't atrophy, sometimes opting for training droids in the absence of live sparring partners. The practice of Form III is an important reflection of Jedi philosophy because it emphasizes the Jedi believe in calmness and nonaggression. It was an excellent style to fall back onto when nothing else worked, and could provide a respectable offense and defense. One of the discussions focuses on the fighting: Why are the lightsaber duels in the original trilogy so different from those in the prequels? I've tried L, Mouse 3, and even tried rebinding the key. [56], The original purpose of the Soresu form was to counter blaster-wielding opponents, as the previous combat styles focused on lightsaber dueling. As Makashi was Tyranus's favored form, Jedi Master Luminara Unduli was able to recognize his training techniques in Asajj's fighting abilities, stating as much. Star Wars: Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast is a sci-fi fantasy multi-perspective action-adventure game developed by Raven and published by LucasArts (in conjunction with Activision) for the PC on March 26, 2002.. Jedi Jaden Korr applying Mounted lightsaber combat from the back of a Tauntaun. Cheats need to be enabled to use them without being in some sort of mod like Lugormod for instance used to allow them if you leveled up your saber skills to level 4 or 5 but disabled them because it ruined the balance of the game. The lightwhip blade was difficult to control, able to just as easily maim an untrained wielder as an opponent, and was weaker than the standard lightsaber blade. No step. The Lightsaber "styles" in the Jedi Knight series (EU Games) were never clear on what actual form of Lightsaber combat they were, ranging from I-VII. [1] Proper execution of Dun Möch called for great patience and control, a rare trait among the Sith, especially those of the earlier eras. Form I training provided the basic knowledge of the sword-fighting principles and blast-deflection skill that was required for practice of all the other forms.

Then do a parry 5. Sunset Boulevard / Corbis via Getty Images. Power attacks from a Djem So user could even knock an opponent back just through sheer kinetic force, throwing them off balance and leaving them vulnerable to further brute force strikes and power blows that sought not just to penetrate an opponent's defense, but drive them back and leave them unable to counter.[17]. [4] The form was also mentioned with a cautionary warning by the Jedi that use of Vaapad led the user perilously close to the dark side due to its focus on physical combat.

Each Form is a different style of fighting. In this type of combat, the duelist was limited to fighting one-handed, as the other hand was needed for steering the mount. Darth Vader using Dun Möch against his son. The primary advantages of such a fighting form were obvious; range ceased to be an issue, and the option of wielding numerous lightsabers simultaneously became viable. Later, a new, more advanced Form V variant known as Djem So was developed, focused on aggressive lightsaber dueling.[4][6]. The strong style of lightsaber combat was a style used by both Jedi and Dark Jedi during the New Republic era, including Kyle Katarn, Desann, and possibly Jaden Korr.