Darth Vader FINALLY Reveals His Deep Fear of Luke (Before Return of the Jedi) - Star Wars Explained

[@W1ckedshort]

*I am a Jedi, like my father before me.* I truly believe it was those words and those words alone which broke the spell that Darth Vader held over Anakin Skywalker for all those years. Anakin Skywalker was finally free. And as a free man, he chose redemption, because he loved his son. The last moments of Anakin Skywalker are among the most beautiful in all fiction and I will die on that hill.

[@Christopher-qq4dl]

😂

[@rorywilson656]

Nah dude, you'll never die on that hill. After all, you have the high ground :)

[@DaG.O.A.T.]

Luke would never strike Vader down . Luke had too much love and compassion for his father ..Luke was vaders redemption and Luke throwing his lightsaber away and allowing vader to live and announcing himself as a Jedi like his father before him is what finally got through to Anakin and allowed him to sneak attack on Palpatine which threw him down the reactor shaft

[@DeathScepter]

Luke has plenty of love and compassion in general

[@VoldoronGaming]

Of course the return of palpatine in episode 9 cheapened Vader’s redemption and death since he was destined to bring balance to the force and destroy the sith.

[@paulniederstadt4891]

@@VoldoronGaming if we consider some of the old Legends material along with Ep-9 , Palpatine was not “ dead “ but just a disembodied soul/spirit until one of his many clones was ready and strong enough to accept his disembodied spirit . In a way , with Ben Solo/Kylo Ren assisting in Palp’s final destruction , through his grandson Vader still helped restore balance .

[@DaG.O.A.T.]

@@VoldoronGaming Anakin did ...but palpatine used essence transfer at the last min to live on

[@johnbrooks2122]

I think last 3 movies should been something totally different but just because I didn't like it doesn't mean any else didn't.

[@matthewrosenthal753]

It’s just another moment that shows how wrong Siddius, Yoda, Vader and even Obi-Wan were in two specific ways. They were all wrong in not seeing that Anakin was still there buried beneath the anger, hurt and pain. But most of all Vader, Siddius, and Yoda were completely wrong in the assumption that Luke was just like his father. He wasn’t Anakin, he wasn’t Padme either, he was Luke and he may well have been the best of Anakin and Padme.

[@FrostedSeagull]

Yoda wasn't wrong. He was testing Luke's resolve. Within a few minutes after telling the Obi-Wan force ghost he's too impetuous to train, Luke comes out with his one and only real gift: ' I am NOT afraid " His Father Anakin could not let go of fear. Again, Yoda knew this. That is why Yoda never wanted the 10 year old Anakin trained as a Jedi. Remember Yoda's fateful words that became a self fulfilling prophecy. Words to this effect: Clouded this boys future is. Much fear in him. Yoda got it right immediately. However, the arrogant Jedi Masters were ambivalent and sucked in by Sidious's distractions. As a Tibetan Master once said to me: The brightest light casts the darkest shadow. If you are standing out in the open on a cloudless day with a bright, sun filled day. Where does one cast the darkest shadow ?

[@InfiniteNaos]

Ever since Luke found out of Vader is his real father Luke knew he had to save him. Maybe not at the beginning when they had their discussions, but after he grew in the force and understood the really problems of the old Jedi Order he knew he could help him turn back to whom he truly was Anakin Skywalker.

[@JeffreyWilliams-qv5kp]

"from a certain point of view" Luke did strike down Vader. By showing mercy, that after everything his own son still loved him, saw all his failings and still chose mercy, love and compassion. And Anakin couldn't stand there as the very thing that padme died to bring into this galaxy was about to be destroyed.

[@InfiniteNaos]

@@JeffreyWilliams-qv5kp This is agreeable. Luke was the only person to show compassion to Vader. Now in disney canon Anakin heard Obiwan apologize, but Vader kept going wanting to destroy him. Even in moments of Rebels, Ashoka telling Anakin she won’t leave yet Vader once again taking over. Out of every Jedi Vader has battled Luke not only was the last thread to redemption but the only person who was still merciful to both Vader and Anakin despite everything the Sith Lord did through the 20 years of the Empire.

[@piotrkijak1774]

@@InfiniteNaos Ashoka was actually Anakin in full control. He controlled his dark side and knew not to hurt her, that was part of lesson to fight and to forget her fears because it is what makes her weaker as a Jedi but also brings closer to dark side and also makes her acknowledge everyone makes mistakes and Anakin made that mistake secondhand. Just that he now has all the knowledge as force ghost and especially the power as he became like all the Jedi's part of the Force forever.

[@InfiniteNaos]

@@piotrkijak1774 Oh you’re speaking on the Ahsoka season. Oh that’s true. Anakin wasn’t going to kill Ahsoka, but he was pushing her to be something more as she kept her mind in the past of what the Jedi of old did to her by almost ousting after their court affairs then was taken to the Senate to be executed. She kept dwelling on that despite still helping people the best that she could during Rebels, during the New Republic, and into the Mandalorian era. When Ahsoka was defeated by Baylan Skoll and nearly drowned on that planet Anakin saved her. They reconvened, he looked into her past about he literally being a child of war similar to Anakin as both were thrusted into combat that they didn’t have a voice in, both had to grow up very fast, but after that incident with Bariss being the traitor she kept that feeling of abandonment. Up until Rebels when she told Anakin, while Vader, “I won’t leave you…..not this time!” “Then you will die!” Vader still under orders to kill Ahsoka had she not complied, but back to her personal fight with Anakin his way of teaching is through brute force just like Obiwan’s way of teaching is more delicate and reserved or even how both Count Dooku and Qui Gon Jinm’s methods of teaching are more about discipline and correction. That’s why Anakin took his time pushing Ahsoka in a direction of either continuing to loath about the past or move on be something greater! That’s when we saw those white robes and how her demeanor changed after that clash with Anakin in the World between Worlds. She became a better Jedi through reevaluation while in Legends Luke became a better Jedi through real trials and heavy hardship almost like his father did during the Clone Wars.

[@piotrkijak1774]

@@InfiniteNaos Anakin as every other jedi became more wise and i feel like at peak of his power because he is within the force. Became one with the force that revitalizes essentially your peak potential regardless of age you passed in, kind of my personal theory

[@cheesydanishgaming3333]

I think in a bit of symbology What Vader saw did come to pass Luke did kill Vader and in doing so resurrected Anakin Skywalker by rejecting the emperor

[@aodhhanswtor7252]

I've only followed a few of the comic series, but as soon as I started on Vader's series a couple of years ago I was unable to stop. Eagerly waiting for the next month's release. It is a fantastic series. Although there are a few ho-hum spots, overall it's a fantastic addition to the lore; providing so much insight into Vader's true relationship with Palpatine, his struggle with life and obsessions. If you don't normally subscribe to any Star Wars comics, this is one series you may wish to consider.

[@trence5]

Then Vader must have been shocked that Luke chose not to strike him down.

[@edstockton3685]

Of all the original series entries that required more context it was definitely RotJ and this is a masterstroke. Great video mate 👍

[@2kx62]

Best line in sw “I will not fight you father” *proceeds to throw his lightsaber away*

[@RumRunneerFilms]

One other item to point out. Tatooine raised Luke was unprepared as Bespin but far more powerful on the second Death Star, powerful enough to impose fear on Vader. That would also mean that young Anakin could have stayed with his mother on Tatooine and protected her and still achieve great powers in the Force. That could have added to Vader's regret.

[@piotrkijak1774]

Vader feared losing him and his power getting to him. Not him as a person, deep down persona of Anakin breaking to him. He saw shades of his wife (Padme) and he couldn't think of his son following the same path but he also felt that it was inevitable. The view would change after Luke refused to strike him down

[@The_Lucent_Archangel]

A Dark Luke was something even Palpatine was afraid of, and with good reason.

[@Edward-nf4nc]

Yes, Luke had the Force as a Grandfather. He had the Force running in his veins. Luke at full potential would be more powerful than even Sidious, something that Sidious had foreseen, as he told Vader. Also, Luke was his mother's son, someone that even Sidious was afraid of in the political sphere. Luke had been raised with love, but he did not react with anger when he lost them. Also, Padme chose death instead of joining the Separatists, as she considered them traitors, and Luke chose death over power and joining Vader. Also, Luke's lack of training and knowledge of the Jedi ways and his father's history is part of what saved both of them in the end. Betraying and driving the last of the Jedi into hiding, and not being raised by the Jedi allowed Luke to see through the hypocrisy of the Jedi and their mistakes and choose to act how one believes and feels. All things Yoda's Jedi Order forbid. Destroying the Jedi was the only way it could rise again with more honest believes, destroy the Sith and redeem Anakin. In the end Sideous destroyed the Sith twice! His attempts to get utter power, finally led to his death! First by his 'best friend' and second by his own granddaughter! All in the master plan for power!

[@piotrkijak1774]

@@Edward-nf4nc Luke had like 80% of what Anakin was. Vader after his injures lacked 20% despite being completelye dismantled to 100% of Sidious.

[@theguybehindyou4762]

In the SW universe, mercy is a luxury few can afford. Luke being able to bring down Vader without becoming like him is something that sets him apart from everyone else and makes him the galaxy’s true savior. That’s why I believe the mantle of chosen one was passed on to him in the end (despite Disney’s attempts to retcon him).

[@harmonicshredder3694]

You lost me at Exogol.

[@harrambou9468]

Yea-same here but he’s just following along 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Gor85]

I think Vader was scared. It was also everything combined. Age,conflict,which is most important but also fear. He knew Luke's power,what he can achieve. And possibly will. He also knew Luke loves him. And Vader truly loves him. We feel this when he's standing on the bridge on Endor. Or when he's speaking to his son earlier. Luke deeply and truly loved his father. He gave Vader love and compassion. Just like Padme. That's the only thing he had of her-their child. Leia is there too,but it's not about her. When Luke threw away his lightsaber and announced himself as Jedi,and his father is what returned Anakiin. He felt great pride and I'm sure joy for Luke. He reminded himself why he loved it. That was crucial moment. That gave Anakin strength and will to attack Palpatine and throw him down to the reactor core. Great analysis. May the Force be with you too😊

[@matthewgraybeal3241]

Vader, in his conflict, knew he had to succeed to Corrupt Luke, and yet was too humbled at Luke's Way with the force, to resist re-conversion back to the light. Vader says " THAT'S MY BOY!" Chosen one power level, in both Children...

[@e.g.9823]

This needs to be the blueprint for a Vader movie or series!!!

[@michaelverdon7252]

I never knew or thought of this until watching the video and it makes perfect sense I’m still learning more and more about Star Wars

[@michaelverdon7252]

On a side note there are some things I don’t like about Star Wars and some things I do like about it I thought I’d just say that

[@michaelverdon7252]

I always felt like Vader cared about Luke which explains why he could never kill him but instead wanted Luke to join him and imo it explains why he could destroy Luke before Luke destroyed the first Death Star in ANH

[@AlwaysLoaded]

I shedded tears when Luke threw his saber away and refused to kill vader and claimed himself a Jedi and his father 😢

[@anthonyp6896]

I've been a fan of suspended wave since the beginning of his KZbin career and I have to say greatest KZbinrs ever

[@anthonyp6896]

Yes I really mean it he's he's amazing he does do great work and great videos he has my support I love his content

[@chadflanaganCFC]

I had to rewind back, but it's not a perfect recreation of the scene on the Death Star, as the lightsaber is Anakin's Blue saber not the Green saber Luke would go onto create. While this can be chalked up to Vader simply not knowing of Luke's lightsaber, I think this is significant as it shows Vader the vision itself is not 100% accurate and goes onto explain why Vader was so intrigued by Luke's tool.

[@damekh7425]

This video is a perfect masterpiece, I couldnt agree more and think you did a beautiful job.

[@PaulChambers-s7c]

Vader would only be afraid in a Disney show

[@newhybrid101]

You will probably cry if you learn he was afraid Luke would best him in the original novel that was Lucas canon. And even Lucas script said Luke was a match for Vader Yes,Vader was also stronger by Lucas and slightly stronger by another important writer but Luke was still close and in the same overall tier.

[@sorrenblitz805]

Vader's whole turn to dark side was out of fear of losing Padme and his children. Vader isn't afraid of battle, he's definitely afraid of what might happen to his loved ones.

[@ThatGuy-y2c]

Vader was terrified of loss, disorder and powerlessness. That’s why he turned to the dark side in the first place. His fear created the need for control, which led him to chase power, and his power gave him an outlet for his rage and self-hatred.

[@brokenbridge6316]

Nice look into the in between of Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

[@fabledkitty214]

maybe Vader was afraid that Luke would become a broken monster like him

[@TheScoobysteve]

'Took Lukes hand' is one way of putting it.

[@Mercielgo_Music]

This shows he can still touch the force as he once did seeing the future but like before it’s miss leading.

[@squirrel6687]

Ah yes, when Jedi and Sith have been striking each other down for millinea, why does striking down his father so called out of hate instead of duty and punishment bring about a fall? Is this an implication of the Rule of Two? If so, the transformation would not be complete until all ties were severed including the lives of Leia...

[@Rangnathebloodedge]

Vader knows what to do when it comes to turning a jedi to the dark side

[@allen100k]

I like all you vids but this one is particularly good. Who ever wrote the script chefs kiss. Also u executing it

[@JasonGuinn-ij7zj]

Considering he had visions of his mother and padme dying and both of them visions have come to pass so yes I could believe that Darth Vader thought that he would die also having seen it in a vision of death for himself

[@kalikels]

He also had visions of freeing the slaves on tatooine but that didn't happen

[@Tataddove-gd7or]

All thrown away the moment he tries to kill his nephew while he was sleeping.

[@jeremyshepherd7286]

Now i cant unsee the fact that luke has the Lloyd Christmas haircut

[@larrymansfield9393]

I’ve always wished Vader to live

[@ericwisniewski5651]

I feel what broke Vader too was finding out he had daughter and realized that princess looks like her mother made him calmer I actually felt that he didn’t want his son to go down his road I felt Vader was testing him whole time in return of Jedi I felt Vader wanted him to remain a Jedi He said it’s to late for me my son He’s telling luke you got a chance I didn’t have I felt he knew he couldn’t beat luke after first fight Untrained apprentice gilets a few shots on him and leaps out of freeze pit Once he felt Luke’s compassion and love for him the dark was stripping itself from him He didn’t fear emperor any more so he kills him to save his son The light was calling to him

[@alexryan5313]

Vader wondered why Luke hadn't been trained as a Jedi? ... because 'someone' killed almost all of them.. :D

[@VoldoronGaming]

Well at that point in the lord Master Yoda had not died and he was unaware if Ben had taught him as a Jedi. Remember when he said Obi-wan had taught you well was on cloud city but Ben gave very very rudimentary training in Jedi way of combat. The only scene we get of this is on the millenium falcon on the way to alderan.

[@SkinnyEatWorld95]

Luke is the reason the prophecy came true. He redeemed Vader and caused him to kill Palpatine, bringing balance for the time being

[@TheMelnTeam]

You could also argue the order Anakin destroyed was not in balance. That both Jedi and Sith were out of whack, and while the prophecy was correct, nobody's interpretation of what it would take to realize it was accurate. It also wasn't a good way to solve the problems, but it ultimately came to pass anyway.

[@SkinnyEatWorld95]

@@TheMelnTeam Bro this was a month ago and yet I'm still thinking about it. I didn't even have to read my comment to know what we're talking about 😂 but yes that's basically what I believe. The Jedi has grown too complacent and the dogmatic ideals they had caused them to lose sight of things. Santayama says "A fanatic is one who redoubles his efforts, but loses sight of his goals." That's exactly what the Jedi did.

[@jsmitty2047]

What is the point of all of this? Luke turns to nothing..so Disney is building up Vader who never won a big duel ever. Now they are making Luke seem powerful to only become a quitter...Disney is so dumb.

[@haroldchase4120]

A fathers love for his son is something no one other than a father can understand. A man walks a tough path in life . Only a father and son can love one another unconditionally. The rest of the world 🌍 is against them . They know this

[@jeffreyconner2937]

In the Revenge of the Sith novel Anakin has a vision of two blades over Dooku's throat.

[@ANI_Editz612]

ANAKIN SKYWALKER is indeed the CHOSEN ONE who brought the BALANCE in the Force but what most people forget is that the BALANCE is none other than his son: LUKE SKYWALKER.

[@oatlord]

I like how Anakin was the chosen one. Trained for decades in sword play. To be beaten by a kid who practiced a few times with a blind fold while holding a frog.

[@nezarecdiscipleofthewitnes3823]

He trained for a whole year with Yoda bru

[@oatlord]

@nezarecdiscipleofthewitnes3823 versus a dude who is the literal "chosen one", whatever the f that means, who trained with a lightsaber since he was essentially an egg.

[@PathsUnwritten]

*SW: A New Hope opens* Vader: Hey, that's Tatooine. My brother lives there, we should stop in and say hi. *Written and directed by George Lucas*

[@scottwallace1]

If fans could just get that the only things that are truly canon are the films. And you can make a case that anything after Lucas sold to Disney is fan fiction. I personally really like the sequel trilogy and Rogue One. But as Star Wars is George Lucas’s creation, anything after? Accept if you enjoy it. And if you don’t? Well, all I’ll say is that as a 55 year old who’s been hooked since that Star Destroyer flew overhead for what seemed like forever back when I was 9 years old, I am thrilled that there are stories from that world still being told. Do I wish they could all be as good as Rogue One or Andor? Of course. But it’s still fun to have new material. But thinking that lightning will truly strike again and we’ll get a culture defining effect from new Star Wars? No, that’s not in the cards. The next thing to cement itself in culture for all time is still a mystery to come…

[@orioneverett128]

Well said. I feel like this applies to any film or book series that made a cultural impact of some kind.

[@erenyeager3407]

sequels are shit

[@TerribleGamer9]

well technically luke did kill vader he is the one who was that took vaders helmet off which killed him but obi one also contributed by cutting off anikans (at the time he was anikan) limbs which is what made him need the suite so in theory yes vader should have feared luke because in the end luke technically did kill vader

[@Sci-Fi-Mike]

This idea of Vader's visions is pretty good, but I didn't note fear from Vader in the scene before and during his discovery of the existence of Luke's twin sister. Aside from that, I think it's perfectly sound.

[@westfold-c8m]

@stupendouswave what is epic song at the beginning of the video called ?

[@stevenbari5568]

It was supposed to be Vader is conflict of not wanting to take down his own son. Disney convoluted story to make it sound like it was all about power for Vader.

[@tallonmetroids271]

Vader had EVERY reason to fear Luke. Anakin didn't.

[@tallras1]

So then in Cannon where does that leave Luke as Anakin is a Force God now seemingly replacing The Father( until we hear otherwise). Knowing that Luke has that balance prior to death, we know he won’t be The Son after life…🤔🤔

[@YadrielHernandez-w5x]

Hi mr stupendez wave what type of jeci you personally want to be and what is your favorite Lightsaber form????

[@tootriv211]

What did Vader think of Luke Saber skills in ROTJ?

[@newhybrid101]

He thought he was very impressive and a master in his own right,in the novel he was actually worried he MIGHT be bested by his son and he said that Luke was perhaps more powerful than Anakin. Luke was slightly weaker than Vader but he was also on the same overall tier and a legit threat Vader was legitimately scared for his ego against Luke,both werent trying to kill each other and both were tempted by their opposites in the Force. Luke legit far surpassed him by tapping into the darkside

[@harrambou9468]

“You could use better choreography…I can give that to you, my son”

[@calebmarte5102]

@@newhybrid101 u need mental help. luke in his prime isnt better than anakin at 9 lil bro. legends luke and rotj luke = fodder. any version of anakin no diffs fodder luke lmaoooooooooo gtfo w all that cap

[@harrambou9468]

@@calebmarte5102 you really don’t know how broken Legends Luke is, do you

[@VoldoronGaming]

Vader is a master of Form V. Luke was not a master of any lightsaber form since he was never taught any though he was naturally gifted…not as much as Vader though. The vision explains why Vader was defeated by Luke because he held back out of fear of his and Luke’s destiny.

[@stepheneddington1667]

I do like this extra story bit, but as neat as this is, I've gotten to the point I kinda hate these side story explanations. They make them to 'fix' so called plot holes or unanswered questions and most of the time they just lead to more. One cannon event gets ruined or erased to fit a new one. In the end it all just falls apart.

[@dynastyentertainment82dyna20]

The fact is that vador was redeemed the mommment he killed sidious and luck became a master just not a very strong r good one cuz he started the training so later in his life

[@michaelatlas5745]

"comicron" lol

[@Rangnathebloodedge]

Luck was not meant to join the dark side

[@squirrel6687]

Luke should have low key become Darth Vader's apprentice. The two would topple the Emperor. Then Luke would take his rightful place as Sith Lord given he found a suitable apprentice. Not sure in the timeline where Starkiller is situated. That would have been an intersting plot twist or what if.

[@kingshadow8782]

Cool!

[@dsgdsg9764]

Spider cannot wonder why Luke wasn't trained as a Jedi because he killed them all who is supposed to train him Obi-Wan Kenobi who barely got the victory over Anakin

[@sethputnamsghost]

This is SW.🤘❤

[@kevinzhang6623]

Hes a Sith. Isnt he supposed to feel fear 24/7 times 66, in order to have a steady source of hate to remain powerful?

[@gwenwalravens8030]

*Weak?* For 18 years Luke was farming water in a hot desert, filled with sand, and other dangers like Jawa, Krayt Dragons, Sarlacc, Jabba's merry club of gansters, all kinds of giant wurms, blue milk, ...

[@EdiKovacic]

Tehnicly Vader vision is correct. Luke kill Darth Vader and this is his end. But also Luke kill Sith lord. The moment when Vader catch Palpatine and throw him is a moment where Vader is not Sith, he is a light. So yes. Luke kill Dath Vader.

[@dracorosso7129]

Of course Vader is correct in fearing Luke. We should all fear Luke Skywalker.

[@Rangnathebloodedge]

The vision vader had of Luke was not meant to be

[@DrownedInExile]

Vader took Luke's hand. He only became more powerful.

[@newhybrid101]

Not really. Luke became more powerful cause he trained and studied His hand didnt make him weaker but based on statements it would cost him a VERY small bit of his potential

[@samuelrobles3737]

Day 283 of asking for a part 3 of what if anakin was trained by qui gon

[@rmcl7583]

30 Years after.... My nephew is having a bad dream might as well strike him down.😅

[@Sageofwhat]

Vader: I just want a family! His family: yeah fuck you

[@kingshadow8782]

😮

[@darthqui-gon5986]

The only thing that is canon in Star Wars is if it comes from George Lucas show episodes 1 through 6 in the Clone Wars. That's everything that is canon. Everything else is just fanfic. The EU Legends especially Disney Disney is extremely bad fanfic not only do they constantly contradict Lucas's story they even contradict their own stories. Kennedy sucks Disney Star Wars sucks

[@beardeddogs6233]

This is what pisses me off about th e last jedi so much wasted potential. Ruan johnson sucks

[@lordofpain3476]

Heresy and sacrilege !!!!! Lord Vader was known as the Hero WITHOUT Fear !!!!! I find your jedi propaganda disturbing !!!!!

[@LSD-420]

I dislike all this retroactive storytelling. It all seems so phoney.

[@westfold-c8m]

@TheStupendousWave