The duel between Ben and Vader is no longer believable. Let’s dive deep into how this came to be and what this duel needs to fit into the continuity again. Part 2/4
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We also get a look at Obi-Wan before their fateful final duel. We see that this is an Obi-Wan who had cut himself off from the force and forsaken the Jedi way.
He quickly gathers his power back when given something to stand for again. His love for Luke and Leia drives him back to the light side, allowing him to regain his strength.
Obi-Wan’s skills have not deteriorated in 10 years. He is still the master of Soresu, and is one of only 2 Jedi who could ever stand toe to toe with Darth Vader. Yoda being the other…
I am a firm believer that Vader could have wiped the floor with Luke if he wanted to). By the end of Kenobi, Obi-Wan can best Vader once again.
We get another look at Obi-Wan in Star Wars Rebels as he duels and kills Darth Maul, which takes place 7 years after Kenobi and 2 years before A New Hope.
Obi-Wan does not want to fight Maul until Maul realizes that Obi-Wan is protecting someone, and Obi-Wan is compelled to fight him. This quick dust-up between the two is filled with emotion.
Obi-Wan quickly switches between Soresu and Ataru fighting styles tempting Maul into trying what killed Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan proves to be a capable duelist just a short time before A New Hope.
The Fateful Final Confrontation
We see Vader ready to hunt Obi-Wan to the end of the universe. I am convinced that Vader would have considered blowing up the entire galaxy planet by planet until he got what he wanted.
Obi-Wan quickly switches between Soresu and Ataru fighting styles tempting Maul into trying what killed Qui-Gon. Obi-Wan proves to be a capable duelist just a short time before A New Hope.
Darth Sidious had grown tired of Anakin almost dying and made it clear he needed to drop this quest or else. This explains how Obi-Wan can live out his days undisturbed.
The next time they would meet (until Disney makes a Season two of Kenobi where they fight, and I have to retract this entire section) would come nine years later.
They meet on the Death Star, exchange words, and get into an emotionless fight. They exchange a few simple strikes back and forth.
Eventually, Obi-Wan gives himself up to Vader to save Luke. Vader takes a swing at Obi-Wan. He vanishes before the blow connects, and the duel is over.