Why The Darksaber Is So HEAVY For Din Djarin(SABINE) - Book of Boba Fett Explained

[@notjaller]

It's heavy from him carrying the whole Star Wars franchise

[@baliyachtservices7505]

Hehe, nice one

[@eggynub1096]

Okay thats actually funny 🤣

[@brandenmarcum430]

Haha 😆

[@Speed-Of-Light-By-Meter]

Okay, that was good. And completely true.

[@khonsu9378]

that got me good, true tho.

[@jaycee2040]

Shows how focused Moff Gideon was to be able to wield it as quickly as he did

[@LeonardoDaVinciLulz]

True, but the way he got it was a curse from the start.

[@freetherapy-84]

Quickly? We have no clue how much he trained with it, especially with the resources he had at his disposal.

[@jaycee2040]

@@freetherapy-84 I meant moreso how he was swinging it quickly not the speed at which he mastered it to use it

[@Rockoblocko]

I wouldn’t doubt that Moff Gideon had a trainer. Perhaps an inquisitor.

[@jaycee2040]

@@Rockoblocko Now that would be cool!

[@FlymanMS]

It's also possible that the Darksaber uses the untrained/unfocused wielder's physical strength against them, hence Sabine says it's just somewhat heavy while a big guy like Paz Viszla can barely lift it.

[@sanstheelumbu]

Both felt easy to lift at start They felt heavy only when using it much Kanan gave her saber practice in sticks and taught her to connect with blade and it was only after she got the blade , she vented out her emotions and actually had the mind to use it

[@reklessbravo2129]

@@sanstheelumbu Paz Viszla seemed to find it even heavier than Mando when he picked it up so, so it seems more like mental state than building over time

[@sanstheelumbu]

@@reklessbravo2129 yeah but sabine thoughts are pure and she wasnt fighting against the blade check the video kanan gave a right explaination

[@sanstheelumbu]

@@reklessbravo2129 see the link

[@OllamhDrab]

I think that may be an element of it. Guys with more brute strength are more likely to push harder with a heavy blade, cause that probably usually works in their habits. A gal like me that's more about speed and precision's kind of got to feel what the weapon 'wants' to do more, even with mundane balance and momentum, cause there's less 'power' to try to 'steer' things (and your own balance) with, even if that was the best technique for anyone. I wouldn't be shocked if the big guys were finding it's their own reflexes and not just mental state working against them. If that makes sense.

[@weekly-weirdos48]

It is highly possible that Luke knows about Kanan, Sabine, and Ezra through Hera, because she was a high ranking Rebel leader and may help Din.

[@o.d.d.792]

Now that I think about it I wonder if her son is a padawan training in the temple since in rebels ending we see a child next to Hera

[@trev9168]

Yeah legends luke researched heavily about most Jedi. It would be almost a joke to even question if he would know about peopel taht recent

[@Darkwolf523]

@@o.d.d.792 rip jacen syndulla though

[@MenagerieOfMadness501]

Luke definitely knows about Kanan and Ezra, it would make sense for him to know about the rest of the crew as well

[@zombiesmith5735]

She was high ranking, but that doesn’t mean Luke, Han or Leia knew about her. The rebellion wasn’t exactly tiny. While it wasn’t anything near the size of the Empire, it was fairly sizable for a guerilla type millitary. It would be highly unlikely that Luke, Han or Leia knew all the high ranking members.

[@DestrierWillowWisp]

Along with his feelings for Grogu, I wonder if Din is also out-of-focus in his mind thanks to his encounter with Bo-Katan. His whole life under the care of the Death Watch Mandalorians, he was taught that there is only one Way. But now, he's met other Mandalorians that practice a different creed and interpretation of their philosophies. Not incorrect or wrong, but different. So he's now struggling with trying to come to terms with what he believes makes a Mandalorian a Mandalorian.

[@JnEricsonx]

Man without a country.

[@MorroTheGhostNinja]

That was definitely an aspect of the episode. Throughout the show, he's been having to strip away what he thought made him Mandalorian. He took off his helmet, he's had to give up his weapons, and now he was essentially cast out. It's like you said. He's met Boba Fett and Bo Katan, both very different Mandalorians and with different view points on what make them Mandalorian. I'm excited to see where his self discovery journey takes him

[@JnEricsonx]

@@MorroTheGhostNinja Also, they really needed to be more specific on the removing helmet thing. You wanna wash your face, clean your head, etc, etc?

[@kintsugikame]

@@JnEricsonx I think they explained it once in the first season, basically it means removing your helmet in the presence of other people. That’s why the robot convinced him to take it off - he said “I am not a person” or whatever. They pretty much have the helmet on at all times - even while sleeping. I guess cleaning, eating, and washing are the only exceptions. He did have it off when he was alone in his room during that village episode.

[@JnEricsonx]

@@kintsugikame Good point. HTF you'd sleep with one of those things on your head I have no clue.

[@Robinx1985]

Pas Vizla wouldn't be able to handle the dark saber because his own greed for power would keep him away to distracted and not what his ancestors want for those welding the Dark Saber under the House Vizla name. However, if Luke helps Din Jarin get his emotions straight as well as Train Din in blade combat with a lightsaber like weapon then the Mandolorian Din Jarin will ultimately beat Pas Vizla.

[@marvelstarwars__]

Don’t forget how beautifully synonymous this would be for Din to be the next Jedi-esk Mandalorian like Tarre.

[@baliyachtservices7505]

He already beat him. doesn't that mean Pas cannot contest again?

[@lombebwalya1265]

What about maul?

[@IamCanadian3333]

@@baliyachtservices7505 Does it? If he survivies the duel (aka, yields), I don't think there's a rule stating that they can't re-challenge.

[@IamCanadian3333]

@@lombebwalya1265 Maul already has a lot of training in Lightsabers.

[@arbknight12]

I think Sabine had an edge because Kanan explained to her how the lightsaber works. More specifically: The connection between the crystal and the wielder. Having a Jedi teach you how the lightsaber works can really help.

[@Atourq]

There were many theories in the past, that are either retconned or disregarded, as to why only Jedi and Sith use lightsabers. But this establishes why only Jedi and Sith (active and/or former) are the only ones who use lightsabers. But it does it in a well thought out way that’s explained very well. That meditative training they constantly go through and the (recently canonized) idea that khyber crystals are possibly alive and force sensitive.

[@CmdrWinters]

@@Atourq Grievous used four of them, did he not have to learn to channel his emotions since he was already mostly a droid?

[@simonsaysdie3155]

@@CmdrWinters he had all the forms downloaded, that's why he was so terrifying to fight for any jeid.

[@andreeromero4970]

@@CmdrWinters dooku trained him off screen, hes not a droid but has strong droid limbs and body so the weight would arguably be lighter for him even if the training wasnt perfect

[@michaelnally2841]

Can be a matter of focus vs training as well as some people taking to things quicker then others.

[@sterasigma8734]

If wielding the Darksaber is about directing a current of power through discipline and acceptance of one's feelings, perhaps Din and Paz have some issues to work through. Din was distracted by his attachment to Grogu and feelings of lacking direction in life, which likely caused him to attempt returning to his comfort zone: his cult. Paz showed his animosity towards Din and obsession with Mandalorian former glory and grudges since he was first introduced, to the point of getting jealous of Din over the Darksaber. Either way, staying with the Children of the Watch wouldn't be a good idea, since a fanatically fundamentalist cult like that doesn't exactly encourage or help in personal change and growth. Considering what would happen later down the line, Mandalorians need to change if they want to rise from the ashes.

[@LeonardoDaVinciLulz]

Grogu could possibly help with easing Mando's mind. Just do a little mind trick kinda thing.

[@Jacob-xm9hf]

The Armorer though is kinda enigmatic in a yoda sort of way, it maybe that she's intentionally making Mando go on this quest to redeem himself and go to Mandalore or something, therefore actually making him grow, albeit in their own hardcore Mandalorian way lolz

[@dgray3771]

There is also the reason why wielding the Darksaber and not your lineage determines who rules Mandalore. A greedy person or someone conflicted emotionally is not capable of wielding it, thus unworthy to rule. And according to ancient law can be easily killed in combat and replaced with someone worthy. As barbaric as that might seem it does explain a lot. And also why Mandalore fell. When lesser people started to rule and make really bad choices.

[@sterasigma8734]

@@Jacob-xm9hf Perhaps, but the fact that she described finding the Living Water in the mines of Mandalore as Din's only way to atone for an arbitrary sin shows how limited and rigid the Children's teachings are. If Din didn't remove his helmet on Morak, he would more likely have been killed than to be able to locate Gideon's cruiser and thus, save Grogu. We may not know what her reaction would be if Din explained himself, but the fact that he briefly pondered lying about it should be indicative of how he expects her to react.

[@Jacob-xm9hf]

@@sterasigma8734 yep, well that's religion for ya. What maybe arbitrary to you, could be of sacred importance to others. Like imagine you're from another world and you see a random wooden cross and you decide to use it for firewood, if it's back in the witch hunting days the inquisitors will burn you alive for such heressy. That's why personally I don't care much about religion, but there are people out there who really needs to make this things up and believe in some religion just so they have something to do in their lives lol

[@robbiewood68]

Even though we don't see him "swinging it around," at then end of season 2, he was carrying it with the blade ignited, very casually. Because he was holding Grogu, he wasn't distracted.

[@mollyvin44]

Agreed. His main priority and focus was Grogu to the point he would sacrifice his creed for him. Now he an emotional mess because he is a sad dad because he had to give his kid away.

[@leonrussell9607]

Or the saber having weight is an asspull

[@astroapyr]

Thanks for the insight. When you mentioned Din has no discipline and that his emotions are all over the place I remembered how it is reflected on the rest on the episode when Motto asked him why he was always in a hurry.

[@Steve_P_B]

What you are saying about his mind and emotions was something that really struck me from the beginning of the episode. He's lost his home, the Razor Crest, Grogu has gone off with Luke, it's clear that while Din is repeating the same words from the first episode his heart isn't in it and he really seems lost and without direction.

[@thelegoguy7]

Thank you for this video. So many other KZbinrs are getting this wrong in my opinion. They're all saying the saber is rejecting din jarin, when that's not really the case, and what is going on is very nuanced. I think you did a great job explaining all of the nuances and I learned a few thing from your video too! Loved the video. Please keep making more!

[@lifeinjersey9846]

Agreed so many people kept saying oh the Dark Saber is rejecting him. Same with Vizla. But then people forget moff Gideon was able to wield the dark saber with ease. His mind was clear and he was focused. If the dark saber really rejected din then it would have rejected moff Gideon as well

[@therealmanman7576]

Same mate

[@ASummersetproduction]

Exactly, it's a metaphor for accepting duty and responsibility, something Din doesn't want and Sabine felt she didn't deserve it because she blamed herself for helping the empire conquer her people

[@Rengokusetyourheartablaze]

Same I've been watching people all this random stuff about it and i was hoping someone actually watched rebels and realized what Kanan said

[@mando149xd]

Same!!!! This goes to show how other people don't do their research!

[@ArgonYouTube]

I mean is not heavy just for Mando, anyone who isn’t trained with a lightsaber would exclaim how heavy it is. Like Padmé when anakin gave her his.

[@HunhowsShadowStalker]

@PETER PAN He'd master it like a Bantha.

[@matthewp2794]

@@HunhowsShadowStalker *Like a Bantha!*

[@kronoscamron7412]

my mind is in the gutter.

[@ArgonYouTube]

@@kronoscamron7412 don’t worry man, when I was typing this I thought to myself, “kinda sounds dirty”.

[@karlthorsten9118]

I think Padme referred more to the physical weight. The weight brought on by the kyber crystal only get felt when the blade is active, hence why anyone can carry the HILT with no problems. Keep this in mind.

[@jamesmeaden9227]

All mando knew when giving the kid up was that he was going with his kind but doesn’t know how he is or if he is well . Seeing him again would probably put him at ease knowing he’s safe with Luke and training well

[@almanac520]

Lol, u think grogu is going to be ok? I think it’s going to be anakin all over again.

[@MrArbuzik]

I don't think it's only because of Grogu, but also that he took his helmet at season 2. You can see it, when armorer ask Visla and him about it, after duel.

[@aA-hq4km]

Yeah I think deep down he knows that there is nothing to be ashamed of or he did wrong because he did it to save Grogu

[@MrArbuzik]

@@aA-hq4km He didn't take off helmet to save Grogu 🤔. Situation in season one doesn't count as long as droid isn't "alive".

[@ajm0208]

@@MrArbuzik he took his helmet off when they were disguised as the imperials at the base

[@MrArbuzik]

@@ajm0208 Oh, yea. You're right, I forgot about situation in imperial base.

[@shiroegenshiken1371]

Not Grogu. Always Baby Yoda.

[@lombebwalya1265]

Paz and mando didn’t necessarily want to hurt each other so they weren’t “fighting their opponents” and in rebels when Sabine was enraged she wanted to hurt kanan out of emotions not of logic and she began swinging it more swiftly

[@maximumgas9448]

Didnt pay say he was going to kill in there fight. Not directly day that but saying like this is where yours ends

[@lombebwalya1265]

@@maximumgas9448 he was going to do it get the blade not because he actually wanted to hurt mando

[@eric24567]

There's also the fact that Din took off his helmet on several occasions, and he hasn't told the armorer or Pas about it. That alone probably causes him to have existential crisis. The kind of existential crisis that causes the Dark Saber to behave more like a sledge hammer than a light saber / laser sword.

[@its-zay3890]

How was he supposed to eat tho

[@tbducky4136]

He literally told both of them about it an got kicked out lol?

[@eric24567]

@@tbducky4136 and was that before it after Din won the duel?

[@tbducky4136]

@@eric24567 before or after means nothing because he didn’t lie about it. If you’d like I’ll gladly come back here after I watch the next episode when it will more than likely still be heavy to him(which I’m going to do)

[@eric24567]

@@tbducky4136 Please don't. I'm on KZbin to watch videos, not debate people. The platform's comment section is freaking terrible for any kind of discussion.

[@sharpshooterjames8891]

So basically, when din sees his son again, his mind will be at peace and he’ll be able to properly wield the darksaber?

[@mcstriker]

Probably even less so because he will still be thinking of Grogu, instead of the fight at hand

[@tomb_0258]

His mind is distracted cuz he misses grogu, he’ll probably be able to wield the darksaber after either knowing grogu is safe or has him in his possession - isn’t whole/at peace without him.

[@mksaber170]

There's still his unacceptance of what the darksaber represents that he has to deal with as well.

[@SigTheSauceMan]

@@mksaber170 I think Din will perfectly understand what the Darksaber means (or used to mean), and decide that it's crap and establish new meaning for it, re-unifying Mandalorians, as was always wished.

[@jonathanmora8208]

Nope because Din still lacks the correct form and muscles to use a darksaber.

[@ericperez917]

I love the dark saber it’s different not your ordinary saber.

[@seawind930]

It's quirky like that.

[@wolfgang6442]

True in that case tar must've been a real powerful Jedi of his time when first forged the weapon

[@CuddLife]

This episode was 50% mando episode 50% absolutely destroying bo katan

[@stealthynaxo]

I mean when your world gets glass while you wield a mystical blade with a curse that says that if you didn't earn it you are about to get fucked, people are bound to talk.

[@papafoundry5537]

Bo Katan deserved it.

[@saidbojoquerz7228]

@@papafoundry5537 exactly. And I dont know about you, but if Sabine would’ve been told about the curse, she wouldn’t have given it to Bo Katan. If anything the closest thing she would have done is kept the blade and just have Bo lead. Point is that it was not Sabine’s fault and most likely Bo because she mostly knew about it.

[@MyPrideFlag]

@@saidbojoquerz7228 Sabine didn't earn the blade either. And she knew that it should be won in combat but it's the first time they mentioned the curse.

[@saidbojoquerz7228]

@@MyPrideFlag , I mean at first Sabine didn’t because she retrieved it from Maul, yes. But I think technically she did eventually when she fought Gar Saxon. That’s my thought about it.

[@rainbowquartz9513]

I bet Luke might help din djarin on how to properly wield the dark saber in season 3

[@SigTheSauceMan]

I sure hope so. And despite the name, the Darksaber is NOT Dark Side at all, so Luke shouldn't have a problem with it, since it was the weapon of a legitimate Jedi.

[@lore7070]

@C Sorgini oh u right

[@arthurfrayn7619]

I've got legendary weapons that were meh at first so I feel for Din. They usually get better once you do some quests and level up so I think he'll be alright.

[@pzmkvg]

Lol. Great point.

[@Superbgamer-qv1cf]

He needs to level up cause the requirement to properly wield it is higher than his level right now.

[@baseballjustin5]

He's got to do those side quests so he gets enough experience to upgrade his stats to weird it better lol

[@baseballjustin5]

@Superbgamer5225 I'm thinking it needs higher intelligence to wield it correctly

[@Weirdracin]

From what i remember, the Kyber Crystals choose their jedi, so the darksaber is fighting to make the owner prove they are worthy of it since it is already in the saber, not to use it just as a weapon, but to use it properly. I'm guessing his lack or skill & focus is part of it, but after that fight where he just cut them to pieces & cut the guys head off using it, the Darksaber isn't having it. IT seemed easy to move for that, but after it started to get heavy. Next boba episode will be mostly Mando again, at least parts of it. We might see his initial contact with grogru & seeing how the one x-wing pilot was the body double for Luke, we will see him again. He will get some understanding of the dark saber & we will have cut backs to the boba saga as mando trains. Luke will decide Grogru is having issues with his jedi training also & maybe go with Mando & like alot of people are thinking, that astromech area will be where grogru will sit.

[@samfrancisco1564]

I was quite sad they decided to burn the spear, it was so cool and was definitely fitting with Din’s armor set.

[@jordanhenry6478]

I couldn't help but feel slightly annoyed with their rules. Just let the man have his spear for God's sake. I suppose once he learns to weird the Darksaber efficiently, the spear will become obsolete. It will be interesting to see what be had made for Grogu though.

[@Cosmicat01]

@@jordanhenry6478 it's kinda obvious tho

[@DVMK9]

@@jordanhenry6478 was the little ringmail shirt for Grogu not made from the beskar spear's metal?

[@baseballjustin5]

@@DVMK9 it was

[@jordanhenry6478]

@@DVMK9 I hadn't seen episode 6 when I wrote this.

[@marshalllatta2073]

Watch the dark saber In live action or animated is always entertaining

[@janinejohnstone468]

i believe, in addition to the point made here, Din may have had a perfectly ordinary wish not to maim or kill an ally when he fought the Armourer. if one uses a normal weapon this will not interfere with the training session because a normal weapon does not pick up your emotions and amplify them, The Darksabre does. This may be why when Paz Viszla challenged him, although still 'one of his own'. Din knew that this was a real fight; that Paz would have been happy to kill him. And Din performs a whole lot better in that fight because the Darksabre is lighter for him at that moment; rendering it usable again as a weapon. With the Armourer as an opponent, it got so heavy by the end of their training session that he could barely wield it.

[@puffydahlin5265]

I love the armorer, she looks so cool

[@Wally-pu2hh]

But .. she's small and beating the hell out of grown men , and although that's maybe cool , it is unrealistic. Her meaningless spin moves look corny also .. I think that's called movie kung fu

[@zwenkwiel816]

@@Wally-pu2hh lol you watch a show about space wizards that can magically break ever law of physics but a woman beating slightly larger men is where you take issue?! Like grogu lifting that giant rhino thing was fine with you but a woman beating a man?! Impossible!! XD Its just make believe my dude...

[@frankusyoung4198]

@@Wally-pu2hh size matters not or something said Master Yoda, smh

[@cutefidgety]

@@Wally-pu2hh the moves are literally based on eskrima. Please educate yourself

[@Wally-pu2hh]

@@cutefidgety there are weight classes and gender divisions for a reason , please educate yourself

[@MMDTrxsh]

From Ahsoka coming back to look for Grand Admiral Thrawn likely to find Ezra to the reference of the Darksaber's technicalities being shared between Dinn and Sabine, I really feel like we're going to be seeing at least one Rebels original character come back in this series.

[@idke7328]

Its either going to be hera or sabine right now im leaning on sabine since she's a mandalorian yknow

[@mwmsjuly19]

Side note: when will Din learn to carry a can of Bacta spray with him? 🙃

[@Lovettfourscore]

I personally think Din will train using a light saber with Luke

[@filmandfire]

That would be epic!

[@AhZorah]

He’s not a Jedi 😭

[@lorddemon8019]

@@AhZorah you don't need to be a jedi to use a lightsaber.🤦‍♂️

[@rabin5139]

Considering all the trouble and expense to make a de-aging Luke with a stunt double I wonder would it be much reasonable if Ahsoka be the one guiding Din about saber training?

[@AhZorah]

@@lorddemon8019 Sabine only used the dark saber

[@cowsgobroom9896]

I felt like the darksaber actually belongs to sabine. Mando said the darksaber was getting heavier, on the other hand sabine said the darksaber is getting lighter

[@MadCowsProductions1]

That would be such a dope context to bring Sabine back. I could see either of them uniting Mandalore tbh

[@beni2cc]

Sabine didn't win the saber in combat tho

[@cowsgobroom9896]

@@beni2cc yea ik. But she fought maul when possessed by nightsister, dont know if that counts tho. Thats why i said it might not make sense

[@cowsgobroom9896]

@Rushi makes sense too, many possibilities

[@Zeno_The_Zero]

It’s my belief that because Maul died without being challenged for the Saber that the force would guide it to its new master, could be Sabine or Din. Given Sabine beat Saxon and connected with the saber. Din beat the Moff and earned the saber. Idk coin toss for me

[@thesharpercoder]

The BoBF mini-series serves is an extended “interlude” for “The Mandalorian”. This is why it has been promoted as Season 2.5. So, what is an interlude? If you have read some of the recent novels, they include “interlude” chapters, which tell a story about concurrent events elsewhere in the galaxy. The events in the interludes seem disconnected from the main story arc of the novel. The interludes provide back story info, and also tend to establish a timeline between seemingly disconnected story arcs. Din Djarin has always been the main character, make no mistake. This recent chapter serves as an interlude within the BoBF extended interlude.

[@TriMarkC]

But interludes have a purpose to the main story. Having us learn about the DarkSabre now, at this point in Boba Fett’s life, means that all these Mandalorian chars AND the DarkSabre will be important, will come together. I believe the DarkSabre will be the catalyst, and that all the various possible lines of true ownership of the DarkSabre will be wiped clean - and one of these Mandalorians will earn it.

[@Hyper_Lethal_0313]

Wouldn’t it be something if Luke trains Mando and helps him learn that he too is force sensitive. Making him the second force sensitive Mandalorian to ever wield the dark saber. I’d eat that up

[@usonlyus7148]

Thats what im thinking considering din as an child was a part of some cult

[@nathanfirlik2001]

Please no I don’t want it to turn into another show about Jedi

[@Hyper_Lethal_0313]

@@nathanfirlik2001 fair, but it would still be a good story none the less.

[@usonlyus7148]

@@nathanfirlik2001 Thats the difference even if he's an force sensitive dosen't mean Din will be an Jedi he's not very fond of the jedi ways he has implied. But it backs up his reason even more to become the mand'alor

[@acgearsandarms1343]

Isn’t it kind of suspicious being Force sensitive at his age for so long without any signs? I mean even with older ones like Luke, Leia or Ezra, they had feelings or signs before ever finding out. The only potential explanation I can come up with is active mental suppression, which might be a stretch even if it were the case.

[@Nuklz1981]

Dinn Jarrin is a very well trsined and honed warrioi , so if he can get by his hangups he could be a duelist thst would be worth seeing. Mandolorians train growing up with all forms of weaponry from melee to blaster tech. Id love to see hi master his emotions.

[@osazeamor]

Kind of reminds me of avatar the last airbender when Zuko learns about redirecting lighting

[@dar6gh]

didnt expect an entire ep worth of mando, but im not mad

[@SigTheSauceMan]

How cool would it be it Grogu ends up earning the Darksaber, becoming the first Mandalorian Jedi since Tarre Viszla? But I honestly hope Din remains it's wielder. He deserves it. He may not know it, but he's far closer to what TRUE Mandalorians are supposed to be. Not the New Mandalorians like Bo-Katan, nor the extremist ones like The Armorer and Paz Piszla (Children of the Watch/Death Watch). Din is like the ancient "Martial Traditionalist" Mandalorians (known now as "Old Mandalorians").

[@badmoose01]

Ok, but that means that grogu would have to beat din djaren in combat to win the dark saber.

[@gfgf7367]

​@@badmoose01 since grogu is still a child maybe din gets killed by an enemy and grogu who is now older is able to take revenge and wield the weapon. or maybe as a final test din spars against grogu and they both dont hold back so it counts as grogu winning it through combat

[@ajax1475]

Bo Katan was Death Watch too and extremists should have it

[@sundager8735]

The best way to describe what’s going on it’s very simple, they’re evolving as characters, Boba and Mando, or not what they used to be anymore, they’re moving towards their own future and Destinys like we all do

[@Djarra]

The 'Rebles' scene actually calls back to when Obi-Wan was training Luke on the Falcon in the first film, if you watch when he is failing it looks like it is really heavy when he gets it right it he seems to handle this more easily. In 'Rebels' it said because of the age of the Darksaber this is magnified somehow.

[@saifwasim5807]

Finally, someone actually understands. Glad this vid came out cuz it always brought back that season 3 rebels scene when sabine was wielding it. Luv the vid!!❤🔥

[@rentristandelacruz]

Tor Vizsla: "Whosoever holds this saber, if they be worthy, shall possess the power of Mandalore!"

[@adye88]

Has anyone ever noticed that the mandalorian's armor looks exactly like Mandalores armor AKA Canderous from KOTOR & KOTOR2? I think it's too on the nose that this color/design scheme is the exact same and the Mandalorian is on a path to become Mandalore with the darksaber. Interesting take away and it makes sense seeing that the KOTOR series is like the holy grail for fans.

[@JnEricsonx]

Considering that is a design millenia old, I'm not suprised.

[@Xaleya]

Filoni is a Kotor nerd. He tried to introduce Revan in TCW

[@adye88]

@@Xaleya He's in good company 😁

[@jchoneandonly]

So basically the darksaber is linked to a certain specific mentality. It's probably harder to use than even a regular lightsaber that one puts together because unlike a Saber where you and the crystal are bonded, the darksaber is seeking specific traits and mental attributes that the user must maintain consistently. (edited for typos)

[@lm968]

Remember the original owner made that saber based on the old school jedi code of discipline which was strictly upheld and the ancient Mandalorian code of honor. I'm willing to bet the amount of people who can unleash the full potential of that saber can be counted on one hand.

[@wolfman7284]

I guess I'm in the minority here, but I don't like the idea of the saber being unwieldy because of your emotional state, etc. The thing I always seemed to read in "legends" books was that the lightsaber was hard to wield because its blade had no (ZERO) weight, so it was hard for even an experienced swordsman to use unless he trained with it extensively. I like that idea better and it makes more sense to me. You could hurt yourself with a blade like that because you lose track of where the actual blade is due to not being able to "feel" it.

[@jon....]

Dark Saber =/= Normal Lightsaber They could really make anything up to apply to the Dark Saber and not to Lightsabers as they are already so different in look and history.

[@sequoia1171]

It being heavy and unwieldy is a specific characteristic of the dark saber itself not of all lightsabers

[@wolfman7284]

I understand that they're making it different than all other sabers... but that's my point. Making it like a regular saber would be a good opportunity to show how hard it is for a non-Force wielder to use one. Again, to each their own, I just would rather have seen it be like any other saber due to what I wrote above.

[@0doublezero0]

Grogu's path and the dark saber meshes pretty well with Grogu being the heir to the saber. You have to be in touch with your thoughts and feelings, which is kind of the opposite of the Jedi but very in tune with Mandalorians. It would make sense why only Tarre Vizsla could truly wield it. This could definitely lead to Grogu becoming the next Mandalorian Jedi.

[@bushmonger950]

imagine how focused and controlled maul had to be when he fought sideous on mandalore. maul was petrified of sideous so for him to use the dark saber with such ease and for him to use it so quickly is impressive.

[@wheattoast1971]

I want to see Luke Examine and ignite the darksaber at this time so bad. He is technically the true Heir. Sidious beat Maul, Vader beat Sidious, and Luke beat Vader. Also if the Holder of the darksaber dies, it is passed down to their child (normally son) like a kings crown. I want Grogu to get it. Considering Grogu is a Mandalorian Jedi.

[@SharkJaw]

Seems like a version of the Elder wand 😂

[@nickmhc]

I don’t think Luke is the heir. But Grogu ending up with the Darksaber seems very logical.

[@Viltzu-hk5wh]

@@nickmhc Very logical but what about the galaxy? all those innocent lives, those planets, the destruction this could cause, very bad very bad

[@LeonardoDaVinciLulz]

Vader technically never defeated Sidious. Rey and Kylo defeated him.

[@madmando6425]

@@LeonardoDaVinciLulz I try not to think about those vomit trash movies

[@mizu4305]

I love how although he looks calm and sounds calm, he’s not supposed to be calm Yet other elements in the episode tells you his mental state is fucked up

[@evilsimeon]

Din is very conflicted, confused and feels guilty. All he has been taught has been into question, a crisis of faith.

[@Guitardanny1994]

Ashoka will train Din! Luke will play the part of a catalyst again for it! Maybe he finds her trying to find Grogu, maybe Luke asks her ( be cool to see them together, Anakin's son and apprentice) to show him the way being that he is caught up training with force sensitives following the path of a Jedi whereas Ashoka has stepped away from any cause and also has history with Mandalore

[@lilpapi4399]

Mando meeting with Luke and baby Yoda would save Star Wars. We are ok not seeing Boba Fett’s face again.

[@EnriqueEJLM]

DUDE I LOVE UR VIDEOS, thanks for posting content all this time keep at it

[@EthanFrowen]

Yea agreed

[@42DangerVision]

Yup. Emotional baggage weighs down the blade, literally. I don't think the metaphor is any more complicated than that.

[@TroyNaumu808]

I think it goes further than that. I believe that the saber must also accept the wielder of the saber also.

[@sonicguyver7445]

I freaked out in episode three of The Mandalorian when I heard Pazz Visla speak. I instantly recognized the voice and knew he had to be a Visla. And seeing "Pazz Visla" in the credits confirmed he was indeed decended from Pre Visla. I wonder if we will ever see the Dark Saber attached to Din's jetpack? I remember see Pre do that multiple times so all he had to do was reach over his shoulder to grab the Dark Saber. It made sense that is was made by a Mandalorian jedi since it was designed to stick to a beskar jetpack. And it was good to have confirmation that the Dark Saber hilt is in fact made of beskar as well. I do also think the Dark Saber is a better sign of rulership as "The Mandalore" then an old helmet. With a culture that includes foundings of other races a helmet never worked as a sign of rulership.

[@Junglehunter677]

There's also something most people forget. Lightsabers, dark saber included, are a natural gyroscope, hence why majority of lightsaber forms focus on spinning and continuous motions

[@TriMarkC]

You’re gonna have to explain that one. Having had a little training is sword combat, most real saber/swords have a weight that you have to work with. Training gets you to understand that and then how to use it. A lightsaber’s weight is strictly in its hilt - the blade is weightless since made of light. And there are no spinning parts in a lightsaber. So I’m struggling with how a lightsaber is itself or is acting like a gyroscope.

[@d3AdLyf3]

Fun fact lightsabers we're meant to be very heavy, a two handed weapon that a force user would exert some force to wield. It's blade was meant to be thinner than depicted in film, the special effects at the time along with the practicals just couldn't nail a thinner blade. Things changed and lore has changed over time to try and reconcile some of these facts.

[@yseson_]

The Armorer actually said that he “needed to focus his mind the Dark Saber can’t be wielded by strength” Sabine was lucky to have someone trained in the force to guide her

[@Zzues]

Great video! I forgot a lot of that part with Kanan and Sabine. I loved how Visla had more trouble weilding it! Maybe his emotions got the better of him, seeing that blade.

[@damonaprile-turnbull1180]

I loved watching season 3 Episode 0 of the bobalorian

[@vuelle9816]

a little fan canon I have is that the dark saber isn't actually getting physically heavier, but rather the wielders mind get tricked into thinking the blade is heavy, which is why more focused wielders would be able to basically just go "this isn't heavy" and it isn't heavy anymore (exaggeration)

[@thedoruk6324]

Is it Because it differentiates significantly compared to normalized variants of Lightsabers

[@Sauce05SRT]

My biggest take away and "ah.....that's crazy/interesting" was this..."wielding the Darksaber is about directing a current of power through discipline and acceptance of one's feelings"(taken from another person's comment here)". You have to have discipline and control of your emotions to wield the Darksaber effectively. This is why whoever can wield the Darksaber will rule/lead Mandalore. In order to be a good/great leader, you must have discipline and control of your emotions. Lacking in either can lead to a person making poor decisions that don't align with the best interests of the greater good i.e. a lust for power causing you to plunge the clan in to a war resulting in the ultimate demise of all Mandalorians, lashing out in anger or fear of loss leading to bad decisions/actions like Anakin being afraid of losing Padme and stopping Mace Windu from killing Palpatine and turning to the dark side. Having control of your emotions means you won't act without thinking first about the bigger picture (all of Mandalore/all Mandalorians), discpline means you stand by your decision at all costs because the greater good means more than your own selfish wants or desires. At least that's what I took away from it. I think it's pretty awesome. "This is the way..."

[@LMK-Gaming]

Just a thought but... Would this explain why Darth Vader's lightsabre duels in the original trilogy was so clunky... Because he was conflicted with his thoughts and feelings when fighting Obi-Wan and Luke to a point were his own lightsabre is working against him and making it more difficult to fight his opponents?

[@johnmarek6625]

Maybe only his duel with Obi-Wan. Much conflict in both of them. But Vader never really wants to hurt Luke, except for maybe right before he cuts his hand off.

[@_kendo_8772]

This guy is extremely talented in saying a lot without actually saying anything.

[@NickoGBG]

In the RPG Star Wars, if a player or None player picked-up a Saber without any training (or with out any force) would have a hard time using it. He would even have a chance of hurting him self exactly like we saw in the episode.

[@wedgejaeger]

That's why I only used it as a door opener. DM: "the door is locked" Me: "No it's not"

[@jachariah4694]

You know, I couldn’t remember which Star Wars channel I stopped watching because they made videos like they were trying to reach an essay word count. Thanks for reminding me

[@villerousu3042]

what if grogu becomes the next mandalorian Jedi and later wields the dark saber

[@Chris-ni2pc]

this is actually a really good explanation, thank you for making this

[@offthewall7371]

I feel like the end story of Din Jarin will be that he gets betrayed and beaten by the Villain of the story. He will immediately lose the Dark Saber and whoever that is will become the Mandolorian leader (Evil Baddy). By this point Grogu will be trained to wield a lightsaber by Luke. He will revenge Din Jarins loss in front of all the Mandolorians and earn the Dark Saber rightfully making him the New Leader. This signifies his loyalty to Din which represents Mandolorian values. Throughout this process he will be battling the two belief systems of being Loyal and having attachments (Mandolorian) & detaching emotions from everyone (Jedi). This will prove he is more Mandolorian than Jedi and ultimately be the Star Wars GOAT 😂

[@MrGA555]

Grogu won’t be a grown up until like 200 years…

[@LairdErnst]

Thank you for this. I was trying to remember what the deal was with using the Darksaber. This was a good summary.

[@jbktiger]

Any thoughts on the Dark Saber leading towards Boba eventually and this episodes sets the stage for that? Bobas armor Mythosaur matches the same one that was on the Armorers case to her tolls. Perhaps her telling the story of Legend, will refer to Boba being the Mythosaur rising up to lead with the Dark Saber? I also have a strong feeling that Armorer goes back to Darth Maul with her helmet as it is. Anyway, love the content and have a great weekend.

[@mikejaafar1455]

That is an interesting interpretation

[@david3077]

Pre Vizla getting mad respect over this episode for sure.. he was a beast with the dark saber.

[@roger632]

I feel like the Dark Saber has gotten heavier after the fall of Mandalore. It just doesn't make much sense that Din and Paz Vizla struggled so much to wield it, Paz doesn't seem to have any internal struggles clouding his mind, Maul had a lot going on in his mind I'm sure, but it didn't reject him at all, nor did it reject Pre Vizla (that we know of). Din's reasoning makes sense, and you'd think it would've been heavier for Sabine because of all the weight she was carrying, because her family rejected her. I see some discrepancies here. The Dark Saber must have (somehow) gotten heavier after the destruction of Mandalore, that's the only explanation I could think of. 🤔

[@lalxl]

It's not only about internal struggles. It's about being focused, clear of questions and irrelevant thoughts. Paz Vizla was so distracted by his imagination of his ancestry and leading Mandalore just because he picked up the blade while the fight was still going on. Maul is a force wielder and has his mind focused while fighting.

[@LeonardoDaVinciLulz]

Paz obviously has internal struggles over the rule of Mandalore, so I'm not sure what you're talking about there. The saber reacts to your thoughts, so you obviously have to be focused on what you want. And even then, the saber could just do what it wants. I'd think of the saber as a sentiant type of thing.

[@centurionboards]

I can't wait to see Mando! Accept he will become a leader and use the Darksaber to rebuild Mandalor.

[@ajayrulezzz]

The crystal in the dark saber is force-sensitive. It won't connect with the user unless they let go of their emotions

[@evilsimeon]

That is why Sabine had such a hard time. Her emotions kept her closed off. Once she unloaded some emotional baggage with Kanan she was better able to focus. To din, the dark saber is just like any other weapon.

[@Pepe_Lotudo]

Kinda sucks that the best episode of the book of bobba fett is about the mandalorian. I got so pumped when i saw that it was mando walking out those curtains.

[@e.m.p.3394]

I was wondering everybody's opinions on Din maybe being force sensitive? I'm not totally against or for it. I'm not arguing for it though. Just want opinions and thoughts!

[@spawn9129]

I hope not

[@gouryg4774]

I suspect that he may be.

[@Just_Some_Guy_with_a_Mustache]

It’s heavy for Din because, as a Space Cowboy, naturally he’s gonna carry that weight.

[@sarahpoisel6734]

Don’t forget he also broke his oath in season 1 He knows he is no longer a Mandalorian, lost on his path. I believe the ground is being laid for mando to become a Jedi himself

[@xavierv59]

How 🤔 ❓ he doesn't have force.

[@betrisdale21]

@@xavierv59 Technically, we don't know that. I would venture to say that as a foundling, he could be a force sensitive person and just not know it. He's lived the life of a mandalorian which are much more grounded in the physical. But I don't think they will go this route, especially since mandalorian culture was so important to the story of rebels. I believe Din is being set up to be Mandalore. Just a thought though.

[@White_Fang2102]

@@xavierv59 Sabine Wren isn't force sensitive , but strong Force is around her. I think strong force is around Din Djarin too and he may can use it when he training with Luke and baby yoda

[@gioviocorleone6577]

The scene that Mando flying N1 starfighter could be a foreshadow of what he will become. I doubt he will be a full Jedi but he could learn a lot from the Force.

[@SGTcz90cz]

Quite to the contrary. He is a Mandalorian. What fringe cultists say has no weight, they may as well be dar'manda.

[@camwheat]

Makes perfect sense. Thanks for clearing this up for us!

[@realtalk4real243]

I thought it was goofy and unrealistic how heavy the darksaber is for mandalorians and the explanation given is nonsense. Even Sabine looks like she handles it better than these full grown men

[@cowsgobroom9896]

Somehow sabine said the blade is getting lighter, but din said the blade is getting heavier

[@beni2cc]

Keep in mind Sabine was been trained by a Jedi

[@Rengokusetyourheartablaze]

And when it was getting lighter for her Kanan was basically egging her on to let go of what has been burdening her whatcha the clips for those scenes again in rebel

[@Saitama-uj4mo]

I believe its supposed to be a physical representation of inner turmoil, self doubt and internal issues that if left unchecked can be detrimental to yourself and others around you especially if you're supposed to be a leader, but facing them, taming them and learning from and using them to forge and wield your perseverance like a sword you could cut down any obstacle in your path. I also think the explanation also gives more meaning to he blade and it's wielder, as in to use it you literally need to be worthy of being a leader, otherwise its just a black lightsaber which wouldn't really be worthy of the significance the mandalorians place on it.

[@Dudeman9339]

All sabers have weight like this. The reason the Jedi can use them as though they are weightless is because the kyber crystals respond to the force aura of the user and will begin to attune over time, seemingly lightening the blade.

[@rollaflip]

I wonder if Din will ask Luke how to wield the Dark Saber when he meets him. I’m sure Din knows already that Luke is skillful with the light saber.

[@Michaelkayslay]

He did see Luke destroy the droids

[@kwekkeboom9020]

There is i believe also a scene in the clonewars where padme holds anakins lightsaber, she tells him that it heavier then expected and he tells her thats because shes not force sensitive.

[@PhilipMReeder]

Gonna make a prediction. Djin will attempt to atone for the sin of removing his helmet for another to see his face by going to Mandalore as directed by the Armourer. And he'll fail. The Armourer will reveal herself to be none other than *SABINE WREN* .

[@Caron-dc3hs]

If ya think about it, the real wielder of the darksaber is Palpatine, when he defeated Maul.

[@riosjostrom530]

Ok

[@phantomwraith1984]

So its a blade so heavily attuned to the force that in a way its sentient. It's not an extension of you, it's a being you need to fight alongside

[@EvanYoungMusic]

All these deep cuts and you needing to know everything to understand a scene is why I love Star Wars.

[@ZoeyAlexandria]

I’d never be able to swing that sword lmfao 🤣

[@aquafinax5006]

I think when Sabine just gave it to Bo Katan that is what cursed mandalore and got the empire to blow it up

[@PinkLasers]

I think you explained this very well, I now have a much greater understanding of this, thanks!

[@mattiamartinelli2002]

Now I'm in hype thinking that Mando is going to ask Luke to teach him how to control the darksaber

[@BThack]

I hope this leads to Mando getting some sabre lessons from Luke... Also, I've been wondering ever since the emergence of the dark sabre in the mandalorian if Moff Gideon defeated Sabine hence his possession of the Dark Sabre.

[@late2theshow366]

That's really cool! big SW fan and I totally missed the explanation in Rebels. Thanks for this.

[@KnowYourMarvelNews]

Imagine Luke and Sabine teaming up to train Din in use of the darksaber

[@ryankaiser2702]

Some kind of force curse is going on for a plasma blade to get heavy when it’s literally just a handle and magnetically contained plasma. Something else is going on because scientifically there’s no reason for it to magically get heavier. Maybe because it’s such a iconic weapon that’s been around for such a long time (and the only way it can be inherited is by trial by combat) it might’ve build up some kind of force signature because as they say in Star Wars the Force, is a living Force it is alive. Maybe the original creator of the blade the Mandalorian force-user might have embedded some kind of curse.

[@w0lffe09]

Everyone: Alright, need to keep my emotions in check to properly wield a lightsaber. General Grievous: Robot hands go brrrr.

[@shilohpayer5001]

Clear your mind, direct the power, extension of oneself, may the Force be with you!