Why Luke's Green Lightsaber SHOCKED Vader & Drew Him Towards the Light Side - Star Wars Explained

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[TheJinnobi]

Vader hadn't seen a green lightsaber in a long, long time. I think its impossible for Vader not to make the connection between Qui-Gon and Luke in that moment: the two individuals that never, ever gave up on him.

[static]

I like the idea that seeing Luke's green lightsaber reminded Darth Vader of Qui-Gon and brought him back to when he was a child and met Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan, when he still believed no one could kill a Jedi. he was able to connect with his child self briefly and see himself in Luke.

[apb]

To add to their meeting in Return of The Jedi Luke kept on saying "father" in an endearing way letting him know that he feels his conflict within himself. Its a very powerful weapon as a son to call on your father and you could see Darth Vader was immediately affected by it as all fathers are. Luke turned his back on him with no fear even after Vader ignited his light saber and then Vader turned his back on Luke also showing a measure of trust. A very powerful scene.

[vrdragon]

Luke's lightsaber to me is the best of them all. The mere fact he was able to construct it with very limited resources speaks volumes. Vader was indeed right when he told Luke his skills were complete.

[darrancoyle]

Loved this scene. Even with the mask, you could tell how impressed he was with his son.

[mRibbons]

In this scene Vader realized Luke was different as a Jedi and as a man. Maybe he knew he was destined to lose his son. I think he understood unselfish love was the only way to save Luke, as opposed to the selfish way he tried to keep Padme and power. The brilliance of Darth Vader is that we can all see ourselves in him. imo

[ZakattacK]

It wasn't Vader that saved Luke, it was Anakin. An Anakin that had finally learned the error of his ways and most importantly, learned about how much he cared about and loved his son. The mentality of Vader may have dominated his life for over 20 years but Anakin was still in there somewhere with his big heart that cared very deeply about others. especially his family.

[michaelverdon]

This video makes a lot of sense it proves that Vader isn’t like Sidious whereas Sidious doesn’t really care about his apprentices but Vader always cared about Luke even as a dark side user(in my opinion)which I also think is why Vader wanted luke to turn to the dark side because he really did want to rule the galaxy with Luke as father and son instead of just the rule of two

[megamandrn]

This is my favorite moment too, but you didn't even touch on the best part, when Luke says that he can feel the conflict inside Vader and he just says dejectedly while looking at his son's brand new shiny saber "It's too late for me". Any other villain would have blustered or sneered, but Vader didn't even disagree, he just replied that with the choices he's made in his life, the road he's gone down, internal conflict is irrelevant, all that matters is the Emperor's power. It makes the moment in the final battle when he goes "No, you know what? I'm sick of this shit, I *do* have a choice, I always have in fact!" that much more powerful. He's not just throwing the Emperor down that shaft, he's throwing 20 odd years of regret and sadness down there as well.

[DonutGuard]

"You're coming with me. I'll not leave you here, I've got to save you!"
"You already have, Luke. You were right. You were right about me. Tell your sister... you were right."

It's amazing how great this scene was back when it originally came out, and how much better it is now thanks to the extended universe.

[Gor]

This is so beautiful. I love this scene too so much. You feel Vader's feeling. His pride of Luke constructing his lighsabers, his sorrow, sadness, his love for Luke. It really hurt him when Luke said he's truly dead. He stayed behind and thought. That'a why we love Star Wars so much. We see their souls, their feelings, their thoughts. Anakin never meant to be bad, he just made terrible decisions. Luke is culmination of Anakin's power, in the light. Thanks again so much for this. May the Force be with you too :)

[A_J]

Vader was surprised Luke built a lightsaber.
Surprised not because Vader thought Luke couldn’t create a lightsaber; but that a lightsaber was built.
The Emperor and Vader spent decades erasing Jedi from existence. A lightsaber takes unique skill and connection with the Force to construct; skill and connection Vader thought only the Sith retained.

[MrRasheed]

This is why Star Wars is soo great. These stories have infinite layers and backstories..

You can find new deeper meanings in stories everytime you think about them

its fun to consider

[ericthomas]

Disney needs to just make it canon that Luke is using Qui-Gon's kyber crystal. It's the easiest fan service win since bringing Boba Fett back.

[microbet.]

Been watching your vids for yrs, and I just wanted to say this was a great one. The way you broke down Vader killing Sidious to save his son was just spot on. Thanks as always!

[dreadmonkey]

So..just hearing all this and watching Obi-Wan. The scene when Vader says "it's too late for me, son" officially makes me tear up

[UltimateSpider]

Darth Vader: "it seems you have constructed a new lightsaber."
-turns on Green lightsaber
Darth Vader: "indeed, you are powerful as the Emperor had foreseen."

[giabread]

Saving Luke was an act of selfless love prompted by an act of selfless love by Luke, who showed Vader love, understanding and compassion despite Vader's deeds.

[NEXCUSX]

Love that KOTOR explored the Jedi guardian, sentinel and counsellor roles.

[darylsdesigns]

If you think about it, the lightsabers of both father and son had both Jedi and Sith influences. Vader’s Sith saber powered by a Adegan crystal favored by the Jedi while Luke’s Jedi saber powered by a synthetic crystal favored by the Sith.