The 11th character for the Official Sith Pacify Power Rankings is…Mace Windu!
Mace Windu Overall = 94
The Korun we know as Mace Windu exemplified the true nature of the Jedi.
As a member of the High Council and second in command to only Yoda, Mace Windu was about as epic as epic can be.
His understanding of the times were revolutionary as he saw to engage and bring peace by force, if the situation called for that.
Not only did he personally create one of if not the most complicated, diabolical and dangerous lightsaber combat styles in Vaapad (Form VII) but he is universally known as the strongest duelist within the Jedi during his time.
Although he was spectacularly scintillating with a lightsaber, he was almost just as powerful with the Force.
Born with the innate ability to recognize shatterpoints within individuals as well as inanimate objects, he was able to perceive the fault lines and directly influence them.
It was at the Battle of Genosis in which Windu was forever changed.
In witnessing the vanquishing of hundreds of Jedi Knights, he returned from the Outer Rim as a broken man.
Never again to be the same, Mace Windu fully embraced the attitude of warrior in which he selflessly went out and explicitly performed his duty all in the name of the Republic.
Three years after the Battle of Geonosis, Mace Windu would be infamously struck down by a ironic combination of Darth Sidious and Anakin Skywalker.
Characteristics
- Swordsman (Strength, 98/100)- There have been some pretty damn good Force-users with a lightsaber but Mace Windu is right up there with the best. Not only was he able to create a new style of lightsaber combat, but he mastered it! So many tried to follow him in this path of perfecting Form VII yet some turned to the Dark Side as others perished. Not only was he an amazing duelist, he had an awesome saber with a unique amethyst crystal!
- Ways of the Force (Strength, 94/100)- Mace Windu is a warrior, make no mistake about it. It’s no coincidence that his abilities portrayed in the Force benefit his combatant-like status. His usage of the Force during combat was the perfect compliment to his style. It truly accentuated his prowess with a lightsaber as well as his experience of the martial arts. But what sets him apart from other strong Force-users is his shatterpoint capabilities. This skill allowed Windu to save lives, win battles and topple oppressive regimes.
- No Nonsense Attitude (Strength, 90/100)- It’s worth noting that Mace Windu didn’t care what people thought of him. He was about his business and with such temperament came the indispensable ability to read people. I think he is viewed as a stone-faced, cold man when in reality that may be true yet he is so much more and deserves such recognition. His repertoire includes discipline, intelligence, experience and trust. All these traits played a major role in the outing of the Dark Lord, Darth Sidious. Of course Anakin’s confirmation was the final straw but many other top ranking Jedi began to suspect the Supreme Chancellor’s office in having ulterior motives. Windu was staunch in his criticism of the Chancellor as the Clone Wars dragged on. I think it’s remarkable how he never really trusted Anakin with all his being throughout their time in the Jedi Order and yet in the end, it was Skywalker himself who directly had a hand in his death. His suspicions of Palpatine were unduly confirmed with Mace’s loss of life to the man himself.
- Loyalty (Strength, 92/100)- As a Jedi of superior status, Mace Windu boasted the strongest and most intense dedication out of any Jedi within the Order. He was all about service and understood that his life was just a small cog in the mighty machine that is the Republic. He regarded the Republic as his number one love and ended up being martyred in his attempt to protect it.
- Trust (Weakness, 67/100)- It’s ironic and rare for a strength to be a weakness as well. Mace Windu was a prolific judge of character in people but he went too far with Anakin Skywalker. It is my opinion that so much conflict and tumultuous terror could have possibly been avoided. Of course it’s impossible to know for sure but if he just gave Anakin the assurance and faith that he so desperately desired, who knows what could have happened.
Intangibles
- Vaapad (Strength, 99/100)- Mace Windu’s most deadliest weapon was his invaluable and dynamite-like usage of Vaapad. Very few Jedi are able to take advantage of their emotions and manipulate them to their advantage. Mace Windu was one of these individuals. His usage of the fighting style gave him a dominance over practically any opponent he ever faced. This skill was truly the difference maker in Mace Windu’s nature of engagement.
Final Word
This one was very tough for me. When I originally started to compile this list, I had Mace Windu in the 5-7 range. Unfortunately, I had to bump Windu up but his accomplishments still will receive the recognition they rightfully deserve. I don’t know how many people have realized that Mace Windu was a slash of his lightsaber away from being one of the most influential and important Jedi of all time. If he did kill Sidious in their duel, he’d be vaulted to incredible heights. Sadly he lost and the Galaxy fell into darkness. Nonetheless, the legend that is Mace Windu will never be forgotten. From his iconic stare, to his artistic skill with a lightsaber, Windu is a pillar of light through and through.
-Sith Pacify out
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