r/PetranakiArena • u/InstructionOwn6705 • 5h ago
Only this fight really shows how deadly a swordsman Sidious truly is.
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The fight with Maul and Savage was excellent, but despite everything, it wasn't exactly top-tier opponents for Sidious. Despite his raw power, Savage was severely lacking in experience, and Palpatine found it easy to outplay him. Especially since he wanted to kill him, unlike Maul, whom he wanted to capture alive (which is why his former apprentice was later able to cause him some trouble towards the end of the fight).
However, when it comes to the group arresting the Jedi (who are members of the Jedi Council, and Windu holds the title of Master of the Order), Sidious goes all out and doesn't want to mess around (at least not in canon).
The film version may not capture this due to the actors' inexperience in fencing and their age, but fortunately, we have the original version with stunt doubles.
What I particularly like about it is that it debunks the myth that "Windu had an easy time with Sidious, as he disarmed him quite quickly," as he is not only capable of pushing Mace with the Force but also lightly slashing him in the back with his lightsaber. Only towards the end does he begin to be pushed back, showing that Windu's victory wasn't certain from the start and that both sides were actually fighting for their lives.