Dooku was taught by Yoda, a Jedi, would could not beat Sidious in a fight with either lightsabers OR with the force. Episode III, the book, goes into more detail that Yoda realizes that in no time in his life was he more powerful than Sidious.
Which Sith can beat Sidious?
11/14 Emperor Vitiate
That said, Vitiate, sometimes better known as the Sith Emperor, is often thought to have been stronger than Darth Sidious thanks to his mastery of the Dark Side of the force which granted him a ridiculously long life.
Who was a better duelist Dooku or Sidious?
Vader and Sidious are indeed better duelists than Dooku, but Windu really isn’t. Dooku is one of the best duelists of all time. This is clearly shown in the Clone Wars show.
Who beats Count Dooku?
Dooku looked to the Chancellor in disbelief, then to Anakin. His expression betrayed a new understanding of what had transpired, but it was a fleeting moment; Anakin decapitated Dooku with one swift motion.
Did Dooku try to stop Sidious?
We see this when Dooku confronts Obi-Wan and asks him for help destroying the Sith. He’s telling the truth. He does want to destroy the Sith, he just wants to destroy the Jedi as well and enforce a government tailored to his particular ideals.
Who did Palpatine fear?
Qui-Gon Jinn was more attuned to the Force than any other prequel Jedi, and that’s one reason why Emperor Palpatine needed him dead. A lot of the dialogue in the Star Wars prequels was downright awkward. Obi-Wan bluntly stating, “It’s over.
Who was Darth Sidious scared of?
Most viewers have forgotten that Palpatine seems to have been afraid of Yoda in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – and even tried to flee from their duel. Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi were among the few Jedi to survive Order 66.
Who mastered all 7 forms of lightsaber combat?
Darth Sidious was arguably the greatest and most skilled Sith swordmaster, as he has mastered all the seven lightsaber forms, all their stances and techniques and is capable of using each form equally effective ambidextrously.
Who is the best lightsaber wielder?
Anakin is one of the best, if not the best, lightsaber duelist across the 9 movies. Even aside from his connection to the Force, he showed immense skill, ingenuity, and power when engaged in lightsaber duels, such as his fight against Count Dooku.
Who is the greatest Sith of all time?
1. Darth Sidious (Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace) Truly, the most powerful Sith Lord was Darth Sidious, better known in his public persona of Chancellor (later Emperor) Palpatine. Through cunning and manipulation, Sidious killed his master to claim the mantle of Dark Lord of the Sith.
Did Yoda care about Dooku?
Absolutely. Remember that Dooku was his Padawan. He expressed sorrow for his turn during their duel. Most likely he considered it a personal failing, much as Obi-Wan did with Anakin.
Can Dooku beat Yoda?
Dooku was powerful and extremely skillful with his lightsaber, to the point he easily beat Anakin and Obi-Wan. Still, Dooku was less powerful than both of his masters – Darth Sidious and Yoda.
Can Anakin beat Dooku?
So he’s old, and nearly old enough to be an invalid. During that scene, Anakin keeps getting egged on by Palpatine, who repeatedly tells Anakin to kill him. Eventually, he succumbs to his anger and rage and uses the Dark Side to defeat Count Dooku.
Is Dooku older than Palpatine?
Actually, Dooku is 20 years older than Palpatine. Usually the apprentice is young (with no experience, no training) while the master is older and has achieved some decent level of power and experience. Dooku was already a Jedi Master when he left the Order.
Why did Dooku not tell Anakin?
They explain nearly EVERYTHING. In the novel, Dooku remains silent when Sidious tells Anakin to kill him, because he finally realised, that he had been replaced. His master has found a new apprentice, younger, filled with more rawness and power to destroy the Jedi.
Why did Obi-Wan not believe Dooku?
Because Count Dooku would have said anything at that point to manipulate Obi-Wan into joining him. Obi-Wan, as Dooku reminds him, was once Qui-Gon Jinn’s apprentice, just as he was once Dooku’s.
Why did Palpatine age so fast?
According to the theory, the reflected lightning from Mace actually weakened his connection to the dark side for a moment and he lost the ability to mask his features, thus looking old and decrepit.
Did Sidious fear Luke?
Darth Sidious fears Luke Skywalker in the same way he feared Anakin before he managed to manipulate him into becoming his apprentice. He fears how powerful he can become.
Was Sidious scared of Anakin?
Palpatine wouldn’t have feared Anakin at the present moment (he was still not as powerful), but Anakin was always talking about ‘overthrowing’ the Emperor. It even showed in a PS2 game (forgot the name) that Anakin would have killed Palpatine if he had won against Obi-Wan on Mustafar.
Did Sidious fear Vader?
Yes he was extremely wary. This is why even though Vader is a charred hunk of meat with no legs or arms sidious still designed his suit with 2 vulnerabilities. The first being a button that literally shuts Vader down.
Who will win Maul or Dooku?
But Dooku beats Maul if they fight in an open area where Dooku has room to maneuver. But Maul beats DOoku if they fight in a tight space where Dooku can’t maneuver as well. I think Dooku wins in a neutral space like where Dooku fought Yoda in AOTC. But if they fight where Maul killed Qui Gon, Maul wins imo.