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[@TheLonelyGoomba]

It's cos his mind isn't focused cos he misses Grogu. That's what I figured anyway based on the latest episode.

[@bkmarine1]

Cos is not used correctly in this context since cos refers to a type of lettuce, usually romaine lettuce... And yeah I'm being that guy, lol.

[@tripplordofinconvenience9953]

E

[@digitalbrentable]

10 minute video trumped by a 10 word sentence. Star wars has never been lore driven, and hopefully never will be - it's narrative driven, like a myth or a fairytale.

[@vicmccartin]

TheLonelyGoomba the Saber is ment for grogu ,now make a new video u smug bastard, Corey in the house was your best work

[@CamSiv996]

@ChissOmeegah still, it was crucial responsibility for the Mandalorian to raise a child who will outlive him. Even I thought it was relief that Grogu is in the hands of a fitting lifestyle of a Force-Wielder.

[@jthomas7377]

Maybe it’s because literally everyone else who has wielded it knew they would be ruler of Mandalore vs Din who doesn’t seem to want that or to unite the mandalorian people. It’s probably some conflict within himself that the saber senses and that’s why he has a hard time wielding it vs everyone else who laid claim to it.

[@EDone1863]

So moff Gideon knew he would be ruler of mandalore and was going to unite the mandalorian people? I find it highly unlikely

[@jthomas7377]

@@EDone1863 yes, he knew the legacy of the sword and he was going to conquer them. Unification by conquering them basically.

[@hardybryan]

But the Paz Vizla or however you spell it immediately had the same problem Din did when he picked it up during the fight and he seemed to understand and be willing to undertake the leadership it entailed.

[@madtitan0825]

@@hardybryan he wants it cuz it’s his family legacy so he thinks he deserves it which probably won’t really work that well for him, also it’s his first time handling this weapon

[@DarkKnight52365]

same thing happened with sabine when she first wielded as was explained its her personal baggage that she was fighting against

[@arbknight12]

There is conflict in Din. Every other wielder was certain of their path and purpose. I don’t think Din has completely accepted who he is and his path.

[@brokenmask333]

Doesn’t help that he’s been kicked out of the clan.

[@cephery8482]

I think that’s gonna be the main plot of S3. He fell out of the clan cause of his attachment to grogu, and wanted to use some of the beskar from the spear for grogu instead of normal foundlings, and the ultimate setup, does he try and find grogu again, or does he return to mandalore to find the mines.

[@harrilarson1725]

Sabine Wren wasn’t

[@alexmaurice4274]

@@borrago agreed

[@LeonardLuzon]

@@borrago Could be selfish desires

[@Sunstar808]

Whomsoever holds this Darksaber and be worthy shall possess the power of Tarre Vizsla.

[@valou-scaling]

I see what you did there

[@THESLICKNESSEDM]

😎

[@kaiyz4222]

King Arthur of Star Wars

[@temp6156]

@@kaiyz4222 it was more of a Thor reference but I like this too.

[@redterrorproductions1373]

@@temp6156 that movie is an insult.

[@OG-Morningspark]

The explanation is found in the trial of the darksaber with Sabine and Jarrus, it was said that holding the blade is to direct the flow of current, the wielders thoughts and energy flow into the blade, basically meaning that if the wielder is in conflict of purpose then so will the Blade. Notice Moff Gideon and Maul had no issues wielding it same with Sabine after she figured that out.

[@GuntherRommel]

Yes. Well put.

[@naufeel_abf]

simplest and the most logical theory so far

[@roger632]

And Pre Vizla didn't really have much conflict, he really only cared about taking over Mandalore lol.

[@stinkyfungus]

Absolutely this. Plus - there are subtle canon references to the unwieldy feel of an ignited light saber to the uninitiated. Han makes note of it when cutting open the tauntaun carcass to save luke, In ESP's novelization (based on original un edited screenplay) Its always been accepted that non force users have some issues wielding a lightsaber immediately - pretty much any light saber I seem to recall it being described as feeling very very blade heavy, but also carrying no momentum when moved, despite being heavy. Which violates physics as normal humans know it. I have some training in various martial arts weapons - if a pair of escrima sticks or a sword acted in that way... it would not only mindfuck me it would feel completely alien in my hand...

[@haydenlong3764]

@@stinkyfungus the idea of being heavy but also having no momentum is a mindfuck. But in the opening scene the blade very much has momentum as din slices through one guy and a piece of meat. I could be wrong but I think that it is implied that it has momentum. Good and interesting theory here none the less

[@jg1190]

I think it senses the conflict in Din. He feels like he betrayed his people as well as missing grogu. He’s having a difficult time with his loss of character

[@helygg8892]

Mean while Bobas face first in the sarlac pit like a fat guy at a pie eating contest

[@nathanaelbruhn9257]

Just like Sabine in rebels. He needs to connect with the blade and embrace its “personality” in order to be able to wield it in its full capacity

[@abneraranivar346]

Din is in deep conflict & barely understands what it means to carry or wield the blade. He doesnt want some grandiose purpose as the Mandalore. He sees himself as a common Mandalorian. He just wants to raise his son Grogu & make his way in the universe under the creed. Its his destiny to restore & unite the Mandalorian people. HE IS THE MANDALORE he just needs to see his son to reaffirm his purpose & resolve.

[@blackc1479]

That would be pretty awesome. Like they say, anyone who wants power probably isn't worthy of it. He would be like the legends Boba, no pretense etc. Which ultimately is classic mandalorian.

[@seyo8068]

He is the RIGHT LEADER bc he dont want to be the leader of mandalor.... THATS why he os tue perfect fit

[@afriendlycadian9857]

If he becomes mangalore that is rather boring

[@ChangelingDJ]

That Abner is one of the best theory I've seen.

[@th3bodark]

Now that you put it that way it's like Thor's Hammer

[@triden1172]

I think a common theme all throughout the Mandalorian, was that Din has always viewed himself as unworthy on some level. There were several occasions where the armorer attempted to give him his cygnet, but he was resistant to it for one reason or another, same thing with the jet pack. He seems to have trouble accepting the fact that he deserves honor and prestige, almost as if any type of symbolic award or privilege is uncomfortable to him. So to someone Who was uncomfortable just with having a family symbol, taking his “destined place as supreme ruler of all of Mandalore” must seem utterly ridiculous to him.

[@kshaur13]

Imposter Syndrome

[@Racko94]

Likely feels that he will always owe himself to the other mandalorians, as they originally saved him as a kid. Then, they also helped him escape Navarro and many of them died as a result.

[@kshaur13]

@@Racko94 That's an amazing insight into this character, that I never put together before! Thankyou so much for pointing it out

[@nulnoh219]

Some kind of imposter syndrome.

[@Darth_Supaku]

sems like din was bullied in mando school

[@ghostriders1806]

Overtime him and the blade should grow a connection allowing him to weld the blade (also making it so a fan favorite character can't use a fan favorite weapon would piss a lot of people off so I doubt they would do that) also when din goes to visit Grogu Luke will hopefully help him with the blade

[@Markis2bi4]

“Persistence without insight…” leads nowhere. Din Djarin needs the insight to wield the Dark Saber, and the insight to lead properly. That, and he must dispose of his hesitation for his new role, in order to continue. Unlike Bo Katan. The only ones who can do that for him are the Jedi themselves. And even before, or after that he must become Mandalorian once more. Maybe we will get a similar scene where instead of Luke meeting an illusion of Darth Vader, Din will meet and face an illusion of the Dark Saber’s creator himself, Tarr Vissla.

[@silascraven]

That sounds awesome, the idea of seeing that character in live action sounds amazing

[@qtindavis433]

Dude. Hell yea, want to see that in his series

[@nathanthom8176]

I think he will come to be and see himself as Mandalorian but not one from that pointless and shrinking cult spawned from the Death Watch. He is not going to return as a member of the cult as I don't see Pedro Pascal being near faceless for much longer in the the series.

[@isaiasvalladares4210]

That would soooo dope…maybe we’ll even get visions of the Taung and the Mandalores of old

[@JustAGamerInc]

I NEED a scene of Luke training or helping Djin wield the Darksaber, similar to rebels.

[@bloodyneptune]

Mando: It gets heavier with each move Armorer: that is because you are fighting against the blade. There, you feel it? You are too weak to fight the dark saber Its not fighting against him using it, _he's_ fighting against the saber. The same thing happened to Sabine when training with it at first, the answer from her instructor was "energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy. They flow through the crystal as well, and become a part of the blade." Basically: Mando has baggage

[@Hei_Darkfire]

Thank you. It feels like everyone has forgotten that.

[@qtindavis433]

He has bad baggage. Does he believe the mando people can be united with those that remove their helmats and those that do not. Can he change the code.

[@laughingowl7896]

I'm glad I found your post. "you are fighting against the blade" seems to have gotten lost somewhere. The whole premise of this video and many of the comments are off. I didn't watch it all the way through.

[@marclebret5590]

@@laughingowl7896 litteraly went straight to the comment. Guess i was right to.

[@laughingowl7896]

@@marclebret5590 Yup.

[@manga-monkey]

I feel it's less the will of the saber, but more it's reflecting Din's own sense of self worth. If he doesn't feel worthy of leading Mandalore then the saber won't obey him.

[@Captain_Insano_nomercy]

Paz couldn't wield it either tho

[@alexmaurice4274]

Yeah Paz not being able to use it easily makes me confused

[@jimmuratore]

I agree with this... Remember in Rebels... as Sebine let's go and allows the blade to influence her dueling, it becomes lighter and easier to swing. Din doesn't understand that the blade is an extension of himself (and the living force that flows through all beings). This is also something the Mandalorian's can't teach him. It's up to LUKE!

[@kotathetragic9738]

@@Captain_Insano_nomercy Paz was filled with greed.

[@jasperreyes5174]

Paz couldn't wield it because he hasn't won against Din yet at that point... He hasn't won the Blade yet...

[@martingibbs1179]

Din's Character started quite rigid following the creed and after his interactions with people in season 1 & 2 he started to be more flexible. Originally he was very anti droid but he is not as strong in his conviction as he once was. I took it to mean that when Din wields the sabre he thinks of the sabre as just a tool and doesn't truly appreciate its connection to the force, so he is just somewhat randomly moving the blade. The blade senses the force so Din needs to learn to "listen" to the sabre and follow the sabre's path of least resistance. Every other previous holder of the sabre has had a better understanding of the force and even Sabine had to be taught to listen to the sabre. I found the line about the creed and the Jedi way being completely opposite and contradictory to be very interesting and felt that it seemed important. Perhaps Din needs to find some balance between the creed and the Jedi way the same as grogu. Did anyone else feel that the ripped out droid area would be the perfect place for grogu to travel.

[@Vanerrad]

It fought wren. She had a hard time learning it too. It's a character growth mechanic, what we like about Dinn is he is always learning, he is often wrong in his assumptions and then goes through growth. This Saber is his next lesson.

[@LazyCCP]

The Darksaber isn’t fighting against him. Djarin is fighting against it.

[@leno4788]

It's fighting against him because he fights it

[@s15jason]

@@leno4788 It's fighting against him because he fights it, from it fighting against him

[@leno4788]

@@s15jason no

[@LazyCCP]

@@leno4788 yeah

[@eloy559]

@@leno4788 shrekler

[@Lanwarder]

I love Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett but,, the 5th episode only reminded me of how much more I liked The Mandalorian than The Book Of Boba Fett (so far). Obviously the 5th episode is part of TBOBF (There has to be a more convenient way to refer to it :p) so I'm obviously not saying that I don't like the series, but it's been really slow so far.....and the thing is, even if they end up with 2 majestic awesome last episodes, it will not make up for the first 4 episodes. I might end up saying that the series is great, but I can only see myself saying, in the best case scenario, "You have to go through the first 4 episodes, but then it's going to be so worth it!".

[@3mrwright]

It's easier to make a new character than bring back one that everyone grew up loving & showing him in a different situation. I'm hoping it pays off well in the end for the Book of Boba. Not perfect but I'm definitely enjoying the series.

[@actionvids35]

He is fighting against the blade and weight it carries as he feels not ready for the responsibility it weighs that comes with it. As well he does not feel ready not worthy of it in sense I feel like that is the case. His separation with Grogu also adds to this because part of him feels that he should not have parted with him since he felt attached to him.

[@ernestcanty6795]

Makes me realize why grevious was considered a threat in canon. The Jedi were probably concerned that a non force wielder was able to effortlessly use the lightsabers

[@patrykswierad3449]

Although not 100% im pretty certain other lightsabers dont have this unique characteristic like the darksaber. A normal lightsaber, although does help if the owner is force sensitive, the force is not needed and any one can use it unlike with the darksaber.

[@chrishowell7854]

@@patrykswierad3449 Finn is a great example of that. You could argue that Kylo’s saber was fighting against him more than the one Finn was using.

[@trappedinamerica7740]

@@chrishowell7854 I’m waiting for the day when the sequel trilogy is declared not canon

[@d3ltaohniner261]

@@trappedinamerica7740 This is the Way.

[@alexwarstler9000]

@@trappedinamerica7740 won't happen 😥

[@airforcemax]

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[@stevenle9960]

It is stated that the HE is fighting the saber, not the other way around. Inner conflict has always been a major theme of star wars. He is conflicted between wanting to be with Grogu and being a Mandalorian which is shown when he tries to pass off the responsibility of leadership the first chance he got. In order to master the darksaber he has to resolve his inner conflict

[@williamashton9800]

The saber is testing Din to ensure his true ability to lead. Moff Gideon and others never had this issue, as the saber simply acted as a basic weapon. When the saber deems an owner worthy, it will test the person's suitability. Perhaps it helps to unlock hidden abilities of the saber or powers of the wielder/owner. It will interesting see how Filoni/Favreau paint this picture.

[@MB-sj2yu]

Wrong just watch rebels the answer is there

[@SvensktTroll]

@@MB-sj2yu An answer is there but this theory could hold some water because it is part of the force and sabine didn't have any control before she opens up about past trauma.. The saber worked against her until she worked it out and might have worked for Bo-katan because the will of the force was that mandalore was going to fall to be able to be rebuilt by someone else (Din) later on.. The force don't like light vs dark because it creates unbalance and conflict so the only way to restore balance is by destroying the old and creating something new that is in balance with both light and dark (Bendu) The force works in mysterious ways

[@MB-sj2yu]

@@SvensktTroll thanks Im aware of how the force works, I’m just saying there is a example in rebels where Sabine said it was heavy then she said it got lighter. It did because she was able to concentrate on the force, and from what I seen in mando both seasons is that Din had no idea what the force even is, he just lets grogu do his thing and doesn’t question it. When he met Ashoka he literally had no questions about the force to her. Din needs to meditate on the force and it will be lighter. Bo katan and gidean both are aware of the force and how it works, Din is not

[@SvensktTroll]

@@MB-sj2yu I don't think Sabine concentrated on the force she just worked out her inner conflicts and that made her being able to work with the saber and i think the same would be true for Din.. I don't know if it was him missing Grogu and his childhood and maybe also the future path but once that is worked out it might open him up just like it did for Sabine and might even open him up to be a little force sensitive and being able to work that weapon like nobody else have in a long time..

[@FormerGovernmentHuman]

I thought he was just extremely conflicted because of grogu and had no focus on his place in the galaxy. Sabine had to clear her mind and give in to her goal and trials, then it became lighter and easier to wield.

[@Mateocabrera2389]

Me after this episode “Boba who? I don’t know her”

[@PinkLemnade]

dont forget that the vizla that we see in episode 5 also had trouble wielding the blade and so at 5:15 i dont think it has anything to do with removing his helmet... it might just think Din isnt worthy yet even though he won single combat for the blade twice.

[@Colonelmj]

i dont think this is accurate

[@darkpone3731]

The creation of the Darksaber has always been a mystery, only that it is essentially a Broadsaber an older and more archaic version of the lightsaber, and that the origin of the crystal used is unknown but we do know that every Force-wielder resonates with their Kyber-crystal. So, I guess we can say that the Darksaber follows the same rules as the Elder Wand from the Harry Potter series, but also acts like Excalibur from Arthurian Legends, it choses the wielder but also declares the leader, I am really loving that Lightsabers are being given some kind of sentience as the crystals resonate with the Force, but I wonder if this is a trait that only the Darksaber possesses due to how unique it is.

[@kasimjarkai7807]

Archaic? it's only a thousand years old. That's not archaic by their standards. Nor is the creation of the darksaber any more of a mystery than the creation of Yoda's original lightsaber. Nor is the origin of the crystal a mystery. It's a kyber crystal that gives off a black color. Just like the yellow and purple ones.

[@silviotavares771]

you are mistaken when you say there is no explanation for this in canon. It is actually fully explained in rebels when Kanan is training Sabine. It's about feeling, the state of mind of the wilder, who has to connect with the crystal somehow, whatever it means. It is a property of the crystal. Jedi and Sith seem to have no trouble with that since they are force sensitive. Others can do it too, since the force flows trough every living being, but is not as straight forward to them.

[@mn46842]

Something terrible has to happen to din to force him to become the mandalore. At this point he only cares about himself and groku. While he does care for mandalorians I think at this point he doesn’t think he’s worthy of the blade or really know what to do with it. He’s a bridge that could bring both mandalorian factions together once he goes to the mines he will be worthy or at least understand his destiny/responsibility

[@Corpse701]

well we don't see Grogu in the sequels which wouldn't make sense seeing as if he's a jedi he'd probably help the resistance take down the first order, so that terrible thing might be Grogu dying.

[@kshaur13]

Maybe he and Goku should visit Master Roshi for some sage advice

[@randomaccount6215]

Am I tripping or did anyone else noticed Paz vizsla had trouble wielding the dark saber? He had multiple times he could’ve delivered a clean blow but couldn’t move the sword to accurately strike

[@shiariryu]

Paz also was clearly having issues with the saber when he picked it up during that duel, more than Din was. Does make me wonder how it would react to the Armorer.

[@MrKWiley918]

Yeah I noticed that as well....

[@baconcheeseburgerwithaside6156]

seems like the armorer is wise and understands how the dark saber works in some way, she was also teaching din a lightsaber form i think? so perhaps she has experience with a saber and in turn can wield it well. don’t take my word for it though lol

[@jmanpolo5611]

I mean he hadn't won it yet..

[@mrpocock]

I expect the armourer would have no difficulty wielding it as a base blade. As a tool. But as the weapon of the chosen leader it is not merely a base blade. It is the sublimation of purpose enacted. He is conflicted in purpose within himself and in conflict against the blade's purpose. So it fights and tests him.

[@adammross1503]

Even the guy who challenges din for the dark saber struggles to wield it, you can see when he picks it up that he swings it as if it weighs 100 pounds

[@phishphood423]

IDK how people are missing the fact that we see what looks like Paz Vizsla struggling with the blade as well when he takes it from Mando. He clearly had difficulty swinging it with precision and literally gets it stuck in the pole for a sec.

[@MrSAMISSERIOUS2]

It’s fighting him cause his personality and ideals are actually against the previous owners ideals

[@bruceswayn9628]

I think it has to do with the Blade recognizing a truly worthy wielder and challenging him to become greater and one with the blade. As well as the Armorer and Kanan talk of the wielder being challenged, and what's one of the first things things Mando is presented with is a literal challenge. Along with a challenge from the blade itself to become better/ more/ greater.

[@evanflynn4680]

My theory: Mando feels guilty for not living up to his own expectations - it's also my theory that if he had no problem with removing his helmet, there wouldn't be an issue. It's his doubt in himself and his beliefs that causes the problem. My bet is that he will be forced to fight to protect Grogu at some point, maybe in book of Boba, maybe in season 3. And the Dark Saber will be light again. Because it only cares that he align himself with being a Mandalorian, and self doubt is poison to any warrior, but protecting your son is as Mandalorian as it's possible to get.

[@MB-sj2yu]

Wrong just watch rebels the answer is there

[@stlawrence86]

My theory would be it’s a mental block an Din’s wavering stance on what he really wants. When Sabine trained with it she did comment on it being ” heavy”. Din might be showing the respect to the blade as it deserves. So it is highly possible that lightsabers are sentient to an extant Also to help solidify my point Here is the training session of Sabine an Kanan with the darksaber kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpfQlauHZ5imZtU

[@claudius3359]

I think it's not the lightsaber,but the crystal inside.It's considered sentient,right?

[@HeroAndReporter]

I hope this isn’t a reason for them to take the Darksaber away from Din and give it to someone else.

[@Cristian-Akuma]

This is the way.

[@nismo3871]

Yeah I like how it looks with him

[@woohoo1849]

Nah they have released a bunch of merch and posts (including a poster) of Mando with the darksaber. They wouldn't release all of that stuff only for him to lose it lmao.

[@someone2746]

Din getting the saber despite the legend of it having no meaning or value to him is what gives him a greater relevance to the plot and where he goes; just as with Luke when he was initially being trained. Luke didn’t grow up knowing about Jedis believing himself to be destined for anything. The same thing goes for Din; he understands the relevance of it but it doesn’t guide his choices or decisions. He doesn’t want a throne or anything else like that. At the same time, for no reason other than circumstances around him, he has come into possession of things which his peers were unlikely to obtain in their entire lives and was reserved for certain people in years long ago. So it’s brought him into this world that he was never a part of, somewhat reluctantly but he accepts it all the same. If they just conveniently take it from him and give it to a different character then the darksaber becomes rather pointless as far as “The Mandalorian” storyline is concerned. Gideon having it served to introduce it into the series. It didn’t make Gideon any more interesting though. Same thing with Bo-Katan. When you watch the opening sequence of Din processing some serious grieving issues, you can tell that it doesn’t go with anyone else except for him. With anyone else it’s “oh that’s neat”. With Din being “completed” as far as Mandalorians go, it would seem out of place with anyone else even more so. I didn’t even like them deconstructing the spear. It was by no means redundant. Honestly, I wouldn’t want a Jedi training him with it either. He’s not a Jedi. He’s a bounty hunter who catches a lot of attention that he doesn’t care about who is trying to strike a balance between who he has always been and what he wants in life and who he wants to be. Like in the first season after taking down the AT-ST, Grogu, etc. I like that he doesn’t care about grand destiny. He shouldn’t. And that’s why the status he obtained without trying makes him such an interesting character. It sets him apart from other Mandalorians and even some of the other main characters from the previous movies. He’s sort of like an “anti-Luke” without being a bad guy either.

[@darthyoda8170]

Before watching i am pretty sure it is just because din jarin himself is ‘fighting’ it

[@emperorxander666]

i'm calling it Boba will be the true wielder of the darksaber

[@justinsimons4125]

My theory is directly related to rebels when Sabine was struggling from internal conflicts and Din is questioning if he did the right thing with Grogu and I feel he’ll unlock the capabilities of the darksaber when he goes to visit grogu and sees that everything is already

[@andrewgarrett1356]

Considering that the Darksaber was created by a Mandolorian who completely embraced his role and identity as a tenacious, honorable warrior who'd rather die than surrender, it only makes sense that the saber itself is just as stubborn and combative. I definitely agree with everyone saying that the Darksaber gives off Elder Wand vibes, and that the weapon feels disrespected by Din for trying to give it away. As for how he can align himself with the Darksaber, he'll probably have to sort through some emotional baggage until he sees Grogu again and commits himself to fighting for loyalty and solidarity, which is of course what he said Mandolorians practice and preach in the episode. Of course, it would probably be loyalty and solidarity to Grogu, as well as his other allies.

[@darth_unlimitedgaming629]

It could be with his mind being conflicted with the fear of grogu being harmed because you saw in rebels that supine had difficulty with the blade because of her own emotional conflict

[@Yup71719]

Dark saber is going going to end up with. Grogu LOL

[@lukeamparo6586]

Perhaps the Spirit of Vilzla is in the Dark Saber, and he learned to be more discerning of who wields it. Perhaps this new difficulty is Vizla guiding Din Djarin. Maybe in his search for atonement in the rivers of Mandalore he will tame a mythasaur and fulfill the prophecy. And this journey may attune Din to the Dark Saber.

[@muhammadsadiq-gb5tp]

maybe in season 3 the living waters might show the spirit of mandalore the great tarr vizila

[@lukeamparo6586]

@@muhammadsadiq-gb5tp a force ghost would be possible. Imagine if Revan showed up! That’d be sick!

[@muhammadsadiq-gb5tp]

@@lukeamparo6586revan will show up in KOTOR ps5 game and they are not reavling to much about mandalore the great even cancelled the novels maybe they want to reveal him in live action

[@kyero8724]

The Saber isn't Fighting him because he's Unworthy. It's Fighting him because Din doesn't believe in himself to have it.

[@silver4831]

Lightsabers are hard to use by anyone, especially so when you don't have a strong force connection.

[@beatsbywoods8388]

Its fighting against him because he hasnt accepted the role of Mandalorian Leader, he is still very much a Foundling-Bounty Hunter. When he sees Grogu hopefully Luke can give him the same advice Kanan Jaris gave Sabine when he trautght her how to use the blade, She said the blade was heavy also and that it seemed to get lighter the more she used it.

[@royalecrafts6252]

That makes him more mandalorian in my view

[@Omar-cm5pb]

Why don't you review the episodes?

[@yzrider7774]

I dunno that him removing his helmet is the problem, the very first time in his life he did (at least that we see/know of unless he lied) was when he had to act like the storm trooper on that world with the convict so he could use the computer to find Moff (especially since finding Moff was to find Grogu) since it needed a facial scan and then the only other time was to say goodbye to Grogu and both of these things show HEAVY attachment which is HUGE for the Mandalorian code/culture. So if the Dark Saber is sentient and is all about serving the Mandalorians and there code i feel like it wouldn't mind him doing this (also as others have mentioned since other Mandalorians have removed there helmets and have had no issues using it and Din's clan rules of not removing there helmets is only 1 small clan). I feel like the conflicts he constantly faces especially since those conflicts run VERY deep as they are about his path in life and what is the best path for him to take in life (cant really get any deeper than that since pretty much that is the biggest un-answered question in probably both real life human history and Star Wars history ya know?.... Why are we here?) I hope im making some sense to someone/anyone out there LUL.

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[@blademe]

As the video and many comments state: Din is in conflict and the saber knows it. I think the saga of the Darksaber may be similar to that of excalibur (although used before by others) but this time guiding Din to be a balanced Mandalorian and ruler like it’s first wielder. Din will likely also learn force techniques from Grogu and Luke thus the saber will detect a slight force user in him and be more as one.

[@leandercarey]

Oh, good... more 'High Republic' rubbish being validated as if it has ANYTHING to do with ACTUAL Star Wars...

[@jmc655]

The fact the dark sabre is heavy makes no sense no matter how you look at it. They are basically saying it's sentient that's the ONLY way this makes sense, but even then how can it be heavy.

[@philipwrighton]

Its a lightsaber, its specifically said that it was made by a force user. And from what we know of lightsabers, they have form of sentinence

[@L3MONGamer]

its explaned in rebels when ezra and sabine learns the saber.

[@bloodyneptune]

Its explained way back when Sabine first trained with it and it did, in fact, get heavier. The explanation was "Energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy. They flow through the crystal as well, and become a part of the blade." It means if you've got emotional baggage youre not dealing with, that's being directed into the blade, and baggage makes things heavy

[@Hainero2001]

I struggle to understand how you refer to the darksaber as the most iconic weapon in a franchise that existed for 30 years before it even appeared. Anakin's/Luke's lightsaber, Luke's green lightsaber, and Obi-Wan's lightsaber are all more iconic to those of us who are old enough to have loved Star Wars before the Clone Wars cartoons. Not to mention the weapons of all weapons in Star Wars, the Death Stars. The darksaber? Really? SMFH.

[@jacksonwoodward332]

Loved this fight!

[@robertsmith4187]

For Game Of Thrones fans that are also Star Wars fans remember how Jon Snow wanted NOTHING to do with being king he was only forced in that direction by others and still did not want to. In the end (SPOILERRRRR) he never becomes king and he is left to the original life he wanted (granted he had a shit end for a shit reason and he wasn’t really put there willingly) A life beyond the wall with the people he viewed as GOOD people the free folk. I do not think Mando is our “guy” per say. I truly think it is Boba. Clan Fett has a strong lineage. I think that it truly does not matter if someone IS from mandalore but it is about their ability to lead. Everyone who wielded it was a good leader from a point of view. Being a leader is having that ability to inspire others to go to great lengths for you. Maul did it through fear, Gideon through status/rank, Pre vizsla through inspiration of “the old ways”. I’m not saying that they are the representation of a good leader but regardless they were leaders and for there time with the dark saber they led and in some ways had small gains. So clearly the curse or weight did not effect them. Sabine was not a leader and did not want to be, Din is not a leader and does not want to be….BOBA wants to lead. It would also call back to when Bo Katan told Boba he wasn’t mandalorian. It would be quite ironic if he ends up as the wielder. Obviously, this would call for a fight between Din and Boba. This however does not mean they have to kill one or anything. This fight would also be fan service in a sense to show that Boba is the most deadly man in the galaxy still. Plus boba HAS training wielding weapons that are extensions of his body (gaffe stick) not a light saber obviously but it has similar concepts. Boba does not need creed or a badge to have honor….he honors himself and the only family he had…his father who LED the true mandalorians.

[@ryateo1]

I've had my own thoughts about the episode and it's relation to sabine, and I've seen others... This is the least plausible theory in my opinion I've heard yet. And to say Sabine Ren didn't have any problems with it isn't true either. She's just was fortunate to have Canaan there with her to teach her, and she was much further in her character Arc and was definitely a more confident mandalorian... But she didn't win it either. Until Din won it in a fight, it's rightful owner was Maul.

[@Shorkshire]

it doesnt make ANY SENSE AT ALL that a fucking piece of technology can "fight" against someone. thatd be like saying your iphone is somehow sentient and not letting you send text messages or something lmfao

[@alexstoyo7850]

I think Boba Fett will end up with the Dark Saber in the long run, he has more drive and it would be quite the fit for him.

[@potatogeneral4072]

I doubt it.

[@alexstoyo7850]

@@potatogeneral4072 Right, maybe Boba teaches Din Djarin to wield it better and use it to rally more Mando's to him.

[@loganronin5383]

And Boba actually did become Mandalore

[@mattwalsh2901]

Wait.... is Grogu supposed to have it? Did he secretly help mando with his little shackles on while fighting Gideon?

[@StefanWinchester]

I think the idea of the darksaber as some kind of holy weapon that needs to be worthy of to weird properly is contrived as hell maul was a sith and evil yet the darksaber didn't resist him at all it didn't resist pre vizla it didn't resist the moff. If it worked for people such as this I see no reason it would resist the mandolorian. It's just a lightsaber an old one sure but still only that. This is an unessesary plot detour that not only is pointless but also goes against already established lore we've seen. I love the mandolorian and the boba fett show but I gotta say this whole issue with the darksaber is completely unnecessary

[@jh4129]

@@bloodyneptune Yeah, if i rememver correctly in rebels Kannan said that lightsabers had a pull to them and that they pulled themselves towards other weapons and it took Sabine some time to get used to using it

[@Cristian-Akuma]

It would make sense if it is to explain the lack of success of mandalorians after Sabine gifted it to bo katan

[@bloodyneptune]

Its not new and it isn't against established lore, as the Armorer actually says (multiple times) that its _Mando_ fighting against the saber, not the saber fighting against someone unworthy using it. If Moff and Maul didn't do that, no issue Sabine herself when first started training with it commented that it felt heavier than she thought, and Jarrus explained that basically her emotional baggage was being channeled through the blade and weighing it down. So its established as far back as that

[@StefanWinchester]

@@Cristian-Akuma maybe but they could represent that In a more subtle way instead of making the blade weigh a ton. Because I am right that was never established no one else struggled simply to lift it not even moff gideon who by all accounts shouldn't have been worthy. No matter how you slice it still makes no sense

[@StefanWinchester]

@@bloodyneptune so it's all in his mind him " resisting the blade" makes it weigh a ton. Well what about pax Visla was he resisting it too? It's yet again another retcon

[@darthfossil7072]

1:05 little evidence the Darksaber fought against its wielders before? Um? Kanan in Rebels training Sabine with it? Kanan clearly states you have to connect with the blade to use it properly and throughout the entire training session Sabine struggled with the blade so now I’m struggling to see how that’s considered little evidence but alrighty.

[@Agent_Coulson]

I know this theory is out of nowhere but... I think that Mando gained a connection to the force at Tython. I know it sounds crazy but hear me out. In legends the first time someone used the force was after being exposed to cosmic energies at Tython. When Grogu was on the seeing stone Mando tried repeatedly to get him out but was thrown back by a mystical energy. Bing Bang Boom. Another Mandalorian Jedi

[@muhammadsadiq-gb5tp]

i think luke and grogu are in yavin 4 and living waters of mandalore will be expored in season 3 and will show the spirit of mandalore the great tarr vizala

[@qtindavis433]

Hes going to raise the new one

[@MuslimanDardania]

I agree that he has the force tbh

[@RobinMelons]

Honour must be reclaimed, Mandalore must be reclaimed. This is the way.

[@PunkSolar22x]

I hate to say it but the contrast between the mandalorian series and the book of boba Fett series are very far apart this episode with the mandalorian back was the best episode. If they wanted us to miss the mandalorian series they did a good job.

[@johnfox1596]

I personally think that Din Djarin missing Grogu is the force calling out to him to get the proper training on how to wield the darksaber thus drawing him to luke skywalker for said training.

[@bn-tc2tk]

You’re overlooking a mistake you made. The blade isn’t fighting him, it’s the other way around. The Armor told him exactly that.

[@Raul_Menendez]

Grogu will be the one to wield the blade. Remember, Grogu ages very very slow. So when Din Djarin gets very old and going to die. Grogu will have to fight Din Djarin all be it Din forcing it onto Grogu because he wants a warrior's death.

[@ericbolton9512]

I remember reading an older, now considered Legends book, "The Crystal Star", a long time ago, in Middle School. Anikin Solo, the youngest of the three Solo children, was kidnapped because he was thought to be Force sensitive. I don't remember all of the story, but I am fairly certain his kidnapper had the intention of turning him to the Dark Side. I remember a scene where the kidnapper had Anikin test his sensitivity by having him try to ignite a Lightsaber, as only a Force sensitive could wield a Lightsaber. It flickered but didn't fully ignite. Your Theory is plausible to me. I never thought about it the way you describe it, but it makes total sense. Chewbacca died saving young Anikin Solo and Han, in all his, understandable, grief, immediately, turned into an alcoholic. It was a great book.

[@lukejones4245]

Well. The Mandalorian who fought Din in this episode didn't seem to be able to weild it either...

[@ducklinsenmayer7681]

My theory: Unlike other light sabers, the blade is capable of being attuned to either the dark side or the light side- it was designed to be, as most Manadalorians are close to the dark (honor, glory, combat). The problem is Din is confused, he doesn't know where he is. he fights, but not for his own honor or glory, but rather to serve others. He knows pain, and anger, but what he wants most is peace and acceptance. he just thinks he is not worthy of it. IMO, he'll be able to wield the blade when he better understands who he is. I'll even make a prediction- In a future episode, some idiot bad guys will try and kill some kids. And Din will go full Vader on their butt :)

[@heavyarms951]

Calling it now. Din Djarin is force sensitive and will pull the blade into his hand as the season 3 cliffhanger.

[@Dreamybloo101]

Woah man

[@darthshadow3008]

I see you everywhere.

[@Dreamybloo101]

@@darthshadow3008 Me too

[@lombebwalya1265]

9:20 “the most iconic weapon in all of Star Wars” The Death Star:😐

[@VampsTheFallen]

Have we forgotten everyone who wields it had to do light saber Training In one way or another. Jedi spend there whole life to train to wield it, Sabin trained for months with a Jedi to use it properly

[@martinmcgowan8592]

i suggest that people watch star wars rebels season 3 epsode 15 when sabine finds the dark saber and sabine trains with kanan and ezra. they explain why the darksaber is fighting against sabine

[@Hotzilla666]

Unpopular Opinion: Boba seems to be a leader that can handle the Dark Saber.

[@sdkingz84]

Will Din be trained by Luke offscreen to master the Darksaber?

[@sjwilson1079]

It was fighting him because he was not confident in himself without Grogu with him

[@orckingi1208]

If Din Djarin can learn about the darksaber, he needs to learn from Sabine Wren.

[@MinecraftTransformers]

Technically Ezra Bridger is the true owner of the Dark Saber. When Maul and Ezra was on Dothomere, The ghosts took control of Sabine's body and took the Dark Saber. Ezra beat(controlled) Sabine in combat. Sabine never earned the Dark Saber in combat she just picked it up off the ground. As for the true owner Maul is dead at this point. Which leaves Ezra Bridger master of the Dark Saber.

[@ParticularSky413]

Geez i watched the episode but i feel bad for the people that didn’t you just gave away the whole episode with this title.

[@seanp.6872]

I liked the episode a lot but it felt like an episode of the Mandalorian more than an episode of The Book of Boba Fett

[@kathleenjewby5437]

There is clearly something more going on than the darksaber against Din Djarin because Paz Vizsla struggles with even more than Din Djarin. He can barely lift it.

[@portermyboy]

Paz Vizsla was clearly having issues holding the dark sabre too, can't be a coincidence imo, i think the sabre knows its meant to be wielded by someone else

[@optio256]

It's because has sorrow and hate in his heart for his parent's death. 🥀

[@silver4831]

It's literally just hard to use like a lightsaber is. xD

[@williammulcare880]

I’m sure when mando visits grogu that Luke will explain the relationship with the sword and will show mando how to bond with it. He will have to undergo a trial of his will in the lakes under mandalore where he will rise up and restore all the clans.

[@Haroldp72]

the dark saber is like the all powerful wand in harry potter, it must be won

[@gamingnation2054]

Whomever holds this saber if he be worthy shall possess the power of Tarre

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Because this is the Boba Fett series

[@Juice-chan]

Maybe the weapon refusing Din is foreshadowing something else. Maybe this weapon was never meant for him but the future ruler of Mandalore. There is another interesting theory out there that in fact, Boba Fett will be the true wielder of this blade and that his series will ultimately lead him not to build a crime syndicate but to claim the throne. Din doesn't want that throne and he is more of a lone wolf character. But Boba has learned what it means to be part of a tribe and he learned something new about himself during that time with the Tusken Raiders. Maybe that time is a preparation for his true mission to reunite the Mandalorians. Of course, the condition for that to happen is that he gains a similar bond to the tribe of Mandalorians. In the end, I feel Boba is searching for something. A place where he belongs to. The crime syndicate is something temporary. He is a man who wants a purpose in life. And he set that up as a goal but I don't believe that this is the final answer.

[@matthewperry9719]

What if the crystal in the dark saber was a black krayte dragon pearl. It makes sense with a warrior clan culture of the mandalorians just an idea to play with. Sense Krayte pearls are so rare in lightsabers that it might also explain the unique shape as well

[@indigdoc]

read the Tarre Vizsla pages in Legend. In fact most of you read those pages... It will stop the incessant, banal, guess-theories.

[@Currumpaw]

I think it's the kyber crystal itself, not specifically the blade, that is fighting Din. And through the Force, the kyber crystal influences its various wielders subtly, explaining the struggles seen in Sabine and Din when they each initially wield it. Furthermore, I think Tarre's kyber crystal has bonded with said wielders and has developed a form of semi-sentience, preferring wielders who are confident and sure warriors, such as Tarre, Pre, Maul, and eventually Sabine, no matter their respective individual alignments.

[@wild7goose]

The Armorer straight up told us what the issue is, and we’ve heard the same from the Rebels show. The Dark Saber and wielded must be on a direct flow of energy. If the wielded is unfocused, experienced serious conflict within, the energy is disrupted and cannot flow smoothly. Don Djarin, for a number of years, was a badass bounty hunter working to help his cohort/tribe of other Mandos. He wasn’t directly involved in the serious issues of the Galaxy. All of a sudden, he takes a job and meets Grogu. This completely turns his life and purpose upside down. His tribe is wiped out to 3 in total, including him. He forms a serious bond with Grogu only to have to give him up. He loses his ship. Is likely carrying guilt for taking his helmet off, TWOCE. He comes into possession of a weapon and the title it brings with it that he NEVER wanted. So when the armorer in Boba Fett episode 5 tell him that he is clearly unfocused and in conflict, it’s because it’s OBVIOUSLY TRUE!!!! The episode we all watched this week clearly sets up the direction of Mando season 3. It is going to be a season of self discovery and redemption which will set him up to be the great uniter as he’ll re-establish the planet and people group of Mandalore. The fact that he is now piloting an N-1 Starfighter should make this obvious since he can’t transport bounties on a vessel like that 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@kasimjarkai7807]

So all of a sudden, the blade of a lightsaber has weight huh? Prior to Disney, the blade never had any weight. All the weight was in the hilt and that is why it was dangerous for non-force users to wield them. Luke didn't have an issue with the weight. Rey and Finn didn't have an issue with the weight. Cad Bane didn't have an issue with the weight. Hell even when people of different factions used other people's lightsabers, they didn't complain about the weight.

[@bluephoenix4994]

The blade isn't fighting him, he's fighting the blade

[@blason56]

The saber his fighting him because of his dogma. The saber embraces a more liberal view of the Mandalore culture, one that seeks the best way.

[@OdiVonDobi22]

In any story, the main protagonist has to become worthy of the quest item: sword, staff, ring, etc. Then, when the item and the wielder become of one purpose, then the wielder is considered worthy...

[@valleyboy4343]

Watch close. Paz had trouble with it as well

[@Freschcars]

It was heavy for the other Mando who tried to duel him too