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Skilled or powerful Force-users could deflect, absorb, dissipate, or redirect the electricity with physical contact, such as catching it with their hands. Lightsabers could also be utilized to deflect Force lightning and suffered no ill effects to their inner workings from deflecting it. Force-users who are sufficiently skilled in controlling their lightning's power can demonstrate greater feats with it, such as channeling it into surfaces as a wave of energy or causing it to ricochet off surfaces and people. Ancient Sith could employ Force lightning as part of dark side rituals. |
Skilled or powerful Force-users could deflect, absorb, dissipate, or redirect the electricity with physical contact, such as catching it with their hands. Lightsabers could also be utilized to deflect Force lightning and suffered no ill effects to their inner workings from deflecting it. Force-users who are sufficiently skilled in controlling their lightning's power can demonstrate greater feats with it, such as channeling it into surfaces as a wave of energy or causing it to ricochet off surfaces and people. Ancient Sith could employ Force lightning as part of dark side rituals. |
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- “The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together.”
- ―Obi-Wan Kenobi[src]
The Force is the universal principle in the Star Wars universe, the efficent, formal, material, and final cause of all life. As an energy field emanating from the Wellspring of Life, the Force takes abode in material vessels. This Force within living beings is the "spirit" and "essence" of the living. The Force is from which all emerges and dissolves into: when a living thing dies, life passes from the Living Force to the Cosmic Force; the Cosmic Force renews the Living Force, and in turn, the Living aspect empowers the Cosmic aspect. The Force binds material and immaterial reality into unity, since it pervades and penetrates all.
Individuals born with the inherent ability to sense the Living Force around them, possessing the power or potential to use the Force are known as Force-sensitives, Force-wielders, or Force-users. There are two sides to the Force: the light side (or Ashla) and the dark side (or Bogan); those that harness its power, as the Jedi and the Sith, gain access to various psychic powers and enhanced physical capabilities. Users of the Force have the potential to have any ability it bestowed, though they needed to be skilled or powerful enough to use such abilities to better extent.
Manifestations of the Force
As seen in Star Wars Rebels, certain creatures have also been seen to have an affinity for the Force, such as the Convor, a type of bird. What this affinity is is not known. The Lasat species also can use their Bo-Rifles to tap into the Force's power, indicating that they have knowledge of it and can make use of it. In Marvel Comics' Star Wars series, it is revealed that a certain type of mysterious blue rocks originating from a sacred living mountain alive with the Force can grant individuals the ability to use the Force.
This ability, known as Stonepower, can further be strengthened in consuming thin slivers of these rocks, as discovered by Yoda. There also exist physical embodiments of the Force, such as the Bendu, who represents the center of the Force between the light and dark sides of the Force.
Other physical embodiments of the Force, each representing a different aspect (i.e. the Father representing order and balance, the Daughter representing the light side of the Force, and the Son representing the dark side of the Force) also once existed, but have since become deceased due to the actions of the Jedi, in particular, Anakin Skywalker.
Prophecies in the Force also exist; the prophecy of the Chosen One, an individual meant to bring balance to the Force was one of these, and was fulfilled when Anakin (the prophecy's focus) destroyed the Sith, bringing balance to the Force once more. The Force can also have a strong affinity to physical locations and objects as well as living creatures, which were known as Force vergence or nexuses. Such places and objects were commonly able to temporarily amplify a Force-users mental attunement to the Force, usually resulting in powerful illusions and visions.
Known aspects of the Force
Light side of the Force
The light side of the Force, also known as the Ashla, is an aspect of the Force that is aligned with serenity, patience, compassion, empathy, hope, courage, morale, selflessness, and other positive emotions; as it is used for malevolent purposes.
The Jedi are notable practitioners of the light side of Force.
Despite the fact that the light side of the Force is used for benevolent purposes, it is also neutral.
Dark side of the Force
The dark side of the Force, also known as the Bogan, is an aspect of the Force that is aligned with fear, anger, hatred, cruelty, apathy, ruthlessness, jealousy, arrogance, greed, intense desire, pain, desperation, unrestrained passion, selfishness, and other negative emotions; as it is used for malevolent purposes.
Most practitioners of the dark side of Force are noted to become physically altered by the dark side, with their eyes turning yellow with fire-shaped red rims, as well as orange or reddish. This alteration can progress through intense immersion in the dark side's power and teachings, especially for extended periods of time, leading to the user becoming deformed, gaining a diseased, corpse-like appearance; such as Sheev Palpatine.
Although the dark side of the Force has a slightly corrupting influence on those who are exposed to it, it does not necessarily turn the individual who is utilizing it evil, as each individual can choose whether or not to allow it to gain full control over them or may possess the willpower or discipline to maintain control over themselves; for example, Palpatine who naturally had the potential for good, but he chose to give in to his inner darkness due to his desire for power, as becoming good or evil is a personal choice, for both light and dark side Force-users alike. Alternatively, Count Dooku saw the dark side as a means to an end, a tool that would help him reshape the galaxy into one free of political and sociological corruption, no matter how immoral or unethical his methods were during his attempts to achieve this end.
The Sith and the Knights of Ren were notable practitioners of the dark side of Force.
Despite the fact that the dark side of the Force is used for malevolent purposes, it is also neutral.
Unifying Force
The Unifying Force is an aspect of the Force that is accepted by a minority of Jedi, the Unifying Force is thought to be present in all shining stars, surrounding and penetrating them, thus; making all universal things connected by it.
Obi-Wan Kenobi was a notable follower of the Unifying Force.
Living Force
The Living Force is an aspect of the Force that is accepted by a minority of Jedi, the Living Force is thought to be present in most living beings, surrounding and penetrating them, thus; making all living things connected by it.
Qui-Gon Jinn was a notable follower of the Living Force.
Cosmic Force
The Cosmic Force is an aspect of the Force that bound everything together from energy fed into it through the Living Force.
Yoda and Ezra Bridger are notable followers of the Cosmic Force.
Physical Force
Coming soon!
List of known Force Powers and Abilities
Psionic Powers
Force sense
Yoda sensing the victims of Order 66; as a result of Force sense.
Force-users can sense another sentient being's emotions, the future, ripples in the Force caused by momentous or traumatic events, impending danger, and the presence of other light or dark side Force-users.
Force-users can sense impending danger, warning them of a threat, the power to sense danger would often come naturally to other Force-users and allowed them to escape a potentially deadly situation.
Force sense is possessed by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force vision
Luke Skywalker having a Force vision on Dagobah.
Force-users can see visions of the past, the present and the future; however, there visions are not always clear or sometimes they have visions without warning.
Force vision is possessed by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Psychometry
Certain Force-users had the ability to deduce information about events, people, and places simply by touching the objects they held. However, this power could also prove dangerous, for using psychometry on a weapon could bring the person using psychometry closer to the dark side of the Force. Jedi Master Quinlan Vos had an affinity for this ability during the time of the Clone Wars, using it for primarily for tracking. Rey seemingly utilized this ability when she touched Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber, resulting in her having a vision where she saw the Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple burning, the Knights of Ren, Kylo Ren, and herself as a child.
Telepathy
Luke hearing Darth Vader calling out to him through the Force.
Force-users can read minds, mentally communicate with other individuals over small or vast distances, as well as to transmit, and receive information to and from the minds of other individuals.
Leia Organa used it to telepathically communicate with her son, Ben Solo, however, because she was in an extremely weakened state, she passed away, becoming one with the Force sometime later.
Telepathy is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Mind trick
Obi-Wan Kenobi using Mind trick to control the mind of a Stormtrooper.
Force-users can influence and control weaker willed individuals using verbal ideas, orders, or suggestions, which the victim often then repeats and then acts upon without hesitation. Some users can even control certain animals by reaching out empathically with the Force, though verbal ideas, orders or suggestions to persuade or compel the creature.
If a Force-user combines this power with other Force-users, they will be able to overwhelm and influence the minds of individuals with strong wills. However, this variant was, if misused or prolonged, capable of not only causing great discomfort and pain for the subject of their mental attacks, but also ran the risk of damaging and destroying their mind, leaving them insane. A highly powerful and skilled Force-user can have full control over a victims thoughts, memories, perception, and emotions to an extent.
In "Star Wars Rebels: Steps Into Shadow", it is revealed that a Force-user does not need to verbally control their subject, as Padawan Ezra Bridger managed to control the mind and body of a Walker Pilot to attack his fellow Stormtroopers from several yards away. However, this particular version of the technique is derived from the dark side of the Force.
Mind trick is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Mind probe
Ben Solo telepathically torturing Poe Dameron; as a result of Mind probe.
Some Force-users can sense or even sift through the thoughts, emotions, and memories from the minds of other individuals without their consent, seeking useful information. It can only be resisted by skilled or powerful Force-users and possibly more mentally resilient individuals in general. Though not always the case, this form of telepathic intrusion was capable of causing the recipient to experience great discomfort, to the point of extreme pain, making it useful in torturing subjects that were unwilling and attempted to resist.
Depending on how used, this invasive technique can potentially cause damage to or even destroy the victim's mind, though this would depend on the Force-user's level of power and skill in the Force, as well as how well their victim could resist them. Despite this, this would only serve to allow a Force-user to better coerce or torment their victim into revealing information, as well as to incentivize the victim into compliance so as to avoid any permanent further harm or suffering. However, as the two minds are linked, an individual with a strong will and Force sensitivity not only has the potential to resist the Mind probe, but use the link to probe a Force-user instead, turning their mental attack against them.
In The Rise of Kylo Ren #4 comic book, Mind probe is revealed to be a version of "Mind trick".
Mind probe is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Taming beasts
Force-users can tame or telepathically connect with several different types of animals in order to control them or communicate with them. However, this power could only be mastered by fully opening oneself to the Force and letting go of one's inhibitions. Animals such as Reeks, fyrnocks, purrgils, and Tibidees were among the many animals Force-users could connect with.
Some animals; such as krykna spiders, could not be controlled and remained dangerous to those who tried to connect with them unless they were seen through the Force for what they were, rather than with fear and apprehension. Skilled Force-users; such as Ezra Bridger and Kanan Jarrus could understand the creatures they connected with, and would use the Force to communicate with them. Aligning with the dark side allowed for a user to more forcefully bend such creatures to their will, as demonstrated by Darth Vader, who managed to communicate with and control large animals.
Taming beasts is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Memory rub
A Force-user can alter or erase both the memories of other individuals. This rare, advanced technique is known to a very select few, as only a few have the level of power or skill to achieve it.
Memory rub is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Stun
Skilled Force-users can use their psionic powers to telepathically sedate other individuals. It allows a skilled or powerful Force-user to command a user to become tranquil, dazed, stunned or unable to act or feel. A Force-user can even induce sleep in a victim and cause a victim to instantly collapse into unconsciousness.
This power requires focus, mental balance, and discipline, with a Force-user also being mentally centered and calm. A Force-user can remove panic from a victim with a command, as well as physical contact or a hand gesture. Qui-Gon Jinn notably demonstrated this on Jar Jar Binks, causing him to nearly pass out after verbally compelling him to relax. Similarly, Mace Windu was able to cause the bounty hunter, Rako Hardeen, to fall asleep with a gesture and verbal suggestion. Kylo Ren demonstrated even further potency with the technique when he caused Rey to immediately fall unconscious with a wave of his hand.
Force Stun is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force projection
Luke uses a Force projection to distract his nephew, Ben Solo.
A Force-user can create an illusion of himself/herself that can telepathically be transmitted over small or vast distances.
Luke Skywalker, while still on Ahch-To, used this power to distract his nephew, Ben Solo, long enough to allow the Resistance and Rey to escape. However, the effort to manifest such an illusion from such distance was proved to be too much for him to bear as it took a tremendous toll on his body, causing Luke to become one with the Force.
Force projection is used only by light side Force-users.
Telekinesis
Luke using Telekinesis.
Force-users can move or otherwise interact with objects or other individuals from a distance and without physical contact. Those who use this power can potentially manipulate even large starships in accordance with their mental strength and focus, which could be achieved by letting go of the distinction of the target's size, mass or weight, though this was difficult for most Force-users. The versatility, precision, accuracy, magnitude, intensity, and range of this power depended on a Force-user's own power and natural limits.
Telekinesis allowed a Force-user to apply great force on a target, usually used to lift or press against small to medium-sized objects or mechanisms. This limitation may cause telekinesis to manifest as an extension of the user's own strength, meaning all the strength they have may be used to telekinetically affect matter. It may also limit Force-users to a short burst of strength, which amplified by will and awareness of a target, can cause great feats of telekinetic strength. For a sufficiently skilled or powerful practitioner, the size, number, or weight of the target did not matter, with some Force-users being able to manipulate large structures with this power. It is utilized through intense concentration when a practitioner began using it, but it became much easier with time, learning, and practice.
Particularly skilled practitioners of the ability were capable of affecting a target without being physically near them, though they were still required to know the target's location relative to themselves. This allowed a user to affect a target from another room or even another planet, viewing the target only through a video screen or a hologram. With enough focus or simply enough natural skill or power, this ability could allow a target to affect more than one target at a time, such as causing multiple objects to levitate.
The effect will always wear off eventually, much like the exhaust of stamina or endurance, and the user may be limited on how many times it can be used or how many targets it can be used on. As the target is influenced by mental effort and physical senses, a Force-user may be naturally unable to focus upon multiple targets for long periods and may be unable to manipulate a target when out of their line of sight, or being unable to hear or otherwise have awareness of the targets presence or position in relation to themselves. A Force-user is able to reach out and essentially lock onto a target through sheer concentration, picturing it in their mind if it was obscured or obstructed.
But in doing so, they are left unable to perform other tasks in the meantime, including moving in most cases, as they are forced to divert much of their concentration and effort on that specific task, which could leave them vulnerable in dangerous scenarios such as open combat, lest they be interrupted and lose their hold on their target.
The power can cause physical and mental stress and exhaustion, especially when using it on objects that are larger or heavier than the user or that have greater amounts of force already being exerted on it, such as falling objects or moving vehicles. The telekinetic abilities of the user could be enhanced by intense emotions such as anger or fear, which lessened the effort of maintaining a hold on a targeted object or allowing a user to apply abnormally precise or extreme amounts of force beyond their limit.
Common and basic uses are summoning or repelling small objects, cease the mobility of a moving object, causing objects to fly or float in the air, causing objects to fly or float in the air, slow a fall from an otherwise dangerous height, and manipulating certain mechanisms; such as a door, without touching them. However, those who are stronger or more skilled with the power, naturally possess greater levels of precision and accuracy with their power, allowing them to perform more delicate and complex tasks. This allowed for manipulating inner workings and controls of objects, telekinetically use controlling internal mechanisms, such as a power source, as well as other technological systems, including lightsaber controls, allowing for a user to keep the blade active without touching it.
The power holds many combative applications, both offensive and defensive, allowing a Force-user to violently manipulate a target and to attack opponents from a distance, though other Force-users can potentially resist telekinetic attacks through their own power by actively using the Force to protect against such attacks. If opposing Force-users are able to match the other's skill and power in the Force, they are more likely to defend against the other's powers, which would force them to rely other means of attack, especially close-quarter combat or by weaponizing the environment; such as by launching objects at an opponent. Overwhelming an opponent's defenses during battle can allow a Force-user a chance to strike using telekinesis, either to repel them or if the opponent is weak enough, to restrain or otherwise incapacitate them.
During meditation, which drew forth a stronger and more direct connection with the Force, the enhanced state of consciousness could sometimes inadvertently affect one's surroundings, usually by causing surrounding objects, or even the practitioner themselves to levitate. In fact, some practitioners were so skilled and powerful that they could consciously resist gravity, inertia, friction, and other physical forces to enhance their mobility, notably allowing them to slow their falls. It was still difficult for a user to sustain levitation on themselves or resist natural forces around them, especially for extended periods of time without being in a meditative state, which amplified their concentration and focus.
Telekinesis is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Push
Dooku telekinetically pushes Obi-Wan away; as a result of Force push.
Force-users can create a wave of physical force to send there opponent(s) flying through the air, causing them serious injury or temporarily incapacitating them/knocked them unconscious; depending on how much power is unleashed, as it is used for offensive or defensive purposes.
Force push is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Pull
Force-users can telekinetically pull objects or other individuals towards them.
Force Pull is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Crush
Force-users can telekinetically crush objects, droids, or other individuals.
Force Crush is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Throw
Force-users can telekinetically cause objects or other individuals to be hurled toward a target at an astounding velocity. Skilled Force-users can throw multiple, large objects simultaneously at great speed.
Force Throw is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Saber Throw
Force-users can telekinetically guide their lightsaber towards there opponent(s); similar to a boomerang or shuriken. It can also return the lightsaber back to the hand of the Force-user.
Saber Throw is a version of "Force Throw"; as it is used for offensive or defensive purposes.
Saber Throw is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Stasis
Ben Solo using Force Stasis.
Force-users can forcibly restrain and immobilize other individuals or to halt objects headed in the Force-user's direction. This power allowed the Force-user to cancel out the motion of a target to not only reduce it's speed, but even suspend it in place.
Force Stasis is a version of "Force Grip"; as it is used for defensive purposes.
Force Stasis is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Slow
Force-users can slow down the movement of there opponent(s). It can also cloud there opponent(s)' mind, causing them to slow down both mentally and physically.
Force Slow is used only by dark side Force-users.
Force Wave
Force-users can unleash a wave of telekinetically-derived force to knock back and repel anything within the power's blast radius or push multiple opponents simultaneously.
Force Wave is an advanced version of "Force push".
Force Wave is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Repulse
Force-users can create rapidly-expanding kinetic ripples in space, flinging nearby objects away at high velocity.
Force Repulse is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Orb
Force-users can create a ball of air underwater; to either directing it there opponent(s) as an attack or around an individual's head who cannot breathe underwater, as it is used for offensive or defensive purposes.
Force Orb is used only by light side Force-users.
Force barrier
Force-users can create a barrier or wall of Force energy in front of or surrounding themselves or his/her allies.
While most Force-users can protect themselves telekinetically from falling debris, oceanic pressure, and explosions of fire or shock-waves; well other Force-users can used a barrier of Force energy to hold back an explosion, as it is used for defensive purposes.
Force barrier is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force resistance
Force-users can defend against physical Force powers; as it is used for defensive purposes.
Force resistance is used only by light side Force-users.
Force Grip
Force-users can telekinetically grip the target to either restrain or immobilize them, forcibly control the target's movements or at a high enough degree, apply a damaging amount of pressure that has the potential to crush a target's bones and organs.
Force Grip is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force choke
Darth Vader using Force choke.
Force-users can grip, squeeze, or crush the neck and choke, or strangle the victim with the Force, rendering them unable to act. Depending on the degree of power applied, the effects of a Force choke would result in either death, unconsciousness or simply leave the individual gasping but still conscious.
A Force-user did not need to squeeze or crush the neck or throat to do this, as they could simply restrict or block air ways and therefore restrict, disrupt, or even cease the victims breathing and speech, as well as quickly exhausting the victims remaining air, thereby suffocating them.
On rare occasions, a Force-user's telekinetic grip can be used to inflict fatal damage to a victim after releasing them or be aimed to break the neck of the victim by bending, twisting, or crushing it with enough force. Sometimes, the individual would be lifted off the ground by the neck, which can allow a user to more effectively restrain their target, as well as open said target up for another telekinetic attack.
Therefore; once suspending a target in a Force Grip, a Force-user is able to easily throw them great distances, slam them into a surface or at another target or even pull them towards a Force-user for a close-range attack. Using this ability is usually accompanied by loud rumbling like thunder.
The power is generally used at close range, but in rare instances, the target could be grasped through the Force at a greater distance if they are seen through a viewscreen or hologram. Particularly skilled practitioners of the ability were capable of attacking victims with the ability without being physically near them, though they were still required to know where their victim was in relation to themselves. This allowed a Force-user to affect a victim from another room or even another planet, viewing the target only through a viewscreen or a hologram.
It commonly required great amounts of concentration and mental effort to maintain hold of their victim, especially from a great distance. However, the effort of maintaining the ability could be lessened through the use of dark, negative, or aggressive emotions, which allowed a Force-user to not even have to look at a target that was near them to hold them with the choke. Additionally, more powerful and skilled Force-users tended to be able to have hold of multiple targets at once, though usually up to two or three.
Force choke is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Tutaminis
Force-users can dissipate concentrated energy; such as blaster bolts, Force lightning or lightsaber blades with their bare hands, as it is used for defensive purposes.
However, it is very difficult for most Force-users to master Tutaminis.
Tutaminis is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force deflection
Vader blocking Han Solo's blaster bolts; as a result of Force deflection.
Force-users can telekinetically redirect incoming attacks; such as blaster bolts or Force lightning, without their lightsabers, as it is used for defensive purposes.
However, it is difficult for most Force-users to telekinetically redirect incoming attacks without their lightsabers.
Force deflection is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Mind Link Powers
Force-bond
Rey and Ben Solo, touching hands through the Force; as a result of their Force-bond.
Some Force-users can have their minds connected to each other through a psychic link that allows them to telepathically sense the other feelings and thoughts, besides being able to see, hear, and communicate across great distances by manifesting one's presence on the other's location. Bonded individuals are also subject of shared visions and hallucinations.
The bond can be created by the Force-users, but it may be formed between the individuals without any outside interference. A bond can be formed between a Jedi Master and a Padawan, but it can also be created and used by some dark side wielders to manipulate someone. Once a bond is formed between Force-users, it is extremely hard to be broken, even if it is unwanted. Some Force-users are also able to manipulate a bond that already exists, as Snoke did with Rey and Ben Solo's bond while trying to lure the young Jedi apprentice to a trap.
Because the Force-bond allows an emotional insight on the other Force-user, the bonded individuals can comprehend each other's inner thoughts and actions like nobody else. Rey and Ben Solo having access to the other's inner struggles, caused the understanding between the pair that brought them closer together.
A Force-bond can be formed between two light or dark side Force-users, or between a light and a dark side Force-user alike.
Force dyad
Ben and Rey; the dyad in the Force.
A Force dyad is a unique and very rare kind of bond in which the Force-users are born as two physically separated individuals, but they are actually one in the Force. As such, this bond formed by the Force allows them a much more powerful connection. The dyad has the power of life itself, connecting the two halves across space and time.
Unlike other Force-bonds, Force-users seem to be unable to create this unique connection. Darth Sidous sought the power of this connection for years and attempted to form a dyad with his apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, and before this Darth Plagueis had tried to create a dyad with Sidious; but both these attempts resulted in failure, only managing to create pale imitations of a real dyad.
The Force dyad is a bond not seen in generations, it was prophesied in ancient times and realized through the respective grandchildren of Darth Vader and Sheev Palpatine: Ben Solo and Rey. The connection between them grew stronger over time as the two of them became more powerful Force-users. After a while, their bond became so powerful that they started to be able even to physically interact despite being in separate locations, allowing them to touch and transport matter through their bond, besides being capable to communicate and sense the other thoughts and feelings.
The dyad allows the pair to amplify each other powers and to grow stronger while fighting together. This bond also allows one to assimilate the other knowledge and powers, as Rey was able to learn some abilities and even assimilate some of Ben Solo's Jedi training after seeing inside his mind while he attempted to interrogate her using the Mind probe. In addition, individuals in a dyad are able to use Force healing on themselves or on others, and this rare Force power allows the pair even to revive the dead by transferring all the life energy of the user to someone else.
The only known Force dyad is the one formed by the former dark side user Ben Solo and the light side user Rey.
Supernatural Powers
Sever Force
A Force-user can cut off his/her connection to the Force, as other Force-users cannot sense their presence, even when they utilized other Force powers. According to Jedi Master Luke Skywalker; it is far more difficult to block out the Force than learning how to feel it, as it took him years to master Sever Force.
Sever Force is used only by light side Force-users.
Force stealth
Force-users can conceal their presence from other Force-users; they can also mask their light or dark side Force alignment.
Force stealth is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Focused rage
Force-users can channel their anger to amplify his/her strength, durability, endurance, speed, ferocity, aggression, and potency of their combat prowess/attacks.
Focused rage is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Transfer Force
A Force-user can transfer his\her life-force energy from an individual to revive another individual from death.
Transfer Force is a version of "Force drain".
Transfer Force is used only by light side Force-users.
Force healing
Rey healing Ben Solo from his injury; as a result of Force healing.
Force-users can heal themselves or other individuals from physical injuries at the cost of the Force-users' own life-force. This is a rare Force power; in the case of Rey and Ben Solo, they were able to use it because this is a power that individuals in a dyad possess.
Rey first learned about this power when she was reading one of the sacred Jedi texts that she took from the tree library. Using the descriptions of the book, she used the fundamentals of this ability to heal the broken kyber crystal of the Skywalker lightsaber. She also used this power to heal a vexis snake on Pasaana, and later a gravely wounded Solo on the ruins of the second Death Star. In this last case, as Ben was fataly injured, Rey had to give a large amount of her own life-force energy to heal him, but she willing did so in order to save his life, and this left her in a state of exaustion that persisted for a long time after the act.
Afterwards, using this power, Ben Solo was also able to return the favor to Rey by transfering back into her all the life-force energy she had given to him before to bring her back from death, after she was killed confronting her paternal grandfather, Sheev Palpatine. However, because he was in an extremely weakened state, he vanished in the Force shortly after.
Force healing is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force drain
Sheev Palpatine draining Ben and Rey of their life-force energy; as a result of Force drain.
A Force-user can drain/absorb life-force energy from other individuals to restore his\her vitality and regenerate his\her damage body; which was demonstrated by Sheev Palpatine when he drained both Ben Solo and his granddaughter, Rey, of the life-force energy of their Force dyad to regenerate and physically restored his almost imperfect naturally degenerated clone body completely back to life.
Force drain is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Transfer essence
An even more rare and ancient technique known only to few who practiced the dark side was the ability to transfer more than just their essence, but their very consciousness into a target, whether it be a living being, an object, or even a small area, but usually those that are themselves already filled with the dark side of the Force. The spirit of the dark sider would therefore be able to cling to the physical universe while possessing or haunting a suitable receptacle. In this manner, Palpatine was able to survive his physical death on the Second Death Star, as his spirit would then travel through space, until it reached Exegol and began inhabiting his imperfect clone body. His attempts to return to power would lead to the creation of Rey, whom he tried to turn to the dark side in order to be able to inhabit her body.
Meanwhile, the Sith Lord Darth Momin would incidentally imprint his essence into his helmet at the moment of his death due to the destruction of his superweapon. When activated, this cursed artifact able to telepathically communicate and transmit thoughts and memories from Momin's past, as well as influencing and controlling weaker willed beings that were close to and left alone with it, emitting a hypnotizing red light from its eyes. Upon manipulating its victims to physically wear the mask, it allowed the consciousness of Momin to possess their bodies. He would utilize this ability to work with Darth Vader and create a portal into a dimension connected to the pure dark side of the Force, with which he managed to physically manifest his original body and join with it, resurecting himself.
Before the end of the Clone Wars, Jedi Grand Master Yoda would encounter an apparition of the long deceased Darth Bane that had been lying dormant inside of the ancient's Sith's sarcophagus. When the spectral image attempted to tempt Yoda into being his apprentice in exchange for the secrets of defeating the Sith in his time and becoming immortal, Yoda rejected the spirit as an illusion created by the dark side of the Force to mislead him on his path and that had nothing to offer, which resulting in the image being banished.
Transfer essence is used only by dark side Force-users.
Force lightning
Palpatine using Force lightning.
Force-users can generate, create, and project bright blue or purple electricity from both their hands or fingers. With it's purely degenerative nature, the electricity could shock, deform, and otherwise severely harm the victim, with such harm potentially being fatal. The amount of intensity and force from the electricity could be determined by the user, who could use it to cause agonizing pain to the victim. It could simply be used to stun or knock out a target, as well as physically repel them in the same manner as Force push, all the while delivering an incapacitating shock to the target.
Skilled or powerful Force-users could deflect, absorb, dissipate, or redirect the electricity with physical contact, such as catching it with their hands. Lightsabers could also be utilized to deflect Force lightning and suffered no ill effects to their inner workings from deflecting it. Force-users who are sufficiently skilled in controlling their lightning's power can demonstrate greater feats with it, such as channeling it into surfaces as a wave of energy or causing it to ricochet off surfaces and people. Ancient Sith could employ Force lightning as part of dark side rituals.
Force lightning is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force storm
Palpatine unleashes Force storm.
Force-users can affect the weather and cause an atmospheric effect with conscious effort, this phenomenon took the form of powerful, localized storms from the sky strong enough to cause considerable destruction on par with that of large military starships, the capacity to have such an on the environment could only be wielded by being with an astronomically high affinity with the Force. The level of efficiency this ability can have also varies, either by the intent of its use or the level of power the user possesses.
The Force spirit of Jedi Grand Master Yoda only summoning a single lightning bolt from the sky to strike the tree library on Ahch-To through concentrating and a gesture, while the Bendu, an entity that seemingly represented balance within the Force itself, was able to surround himself in storm clouds, with which he nearly decimated an Imperial army. Likewise, from several planets away, Palpatine was (possibly) able to cause a lightning storm that destroyed Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple and killed all the students inside.
Force storm is an advanced version of "Force lightning".
Force storm is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Fold space
Ben Solo gets his grandfather's lightsaber from Rey; as a result of Fold space.
Some Force-users can bend space to instantly transport themselves, objects or other individuals from one place to another. It was demonstrated by Ben Solo and Rey, when they used it to transport objects. They were able to use this Force power due to them being a dyad in the Force.
Fold space is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Teleportation
Force-users can open a wormhole; to generate a portal in order to teleport from one place to another.
Teleportation is an advanced version of "Fold space".
Teleportation is used only by dark side Force-users.
Physical Attributes
Augmented Vitality
Force-users of any age can enhance their naturally stamina, endurance, strength, and overall physical capabilities throughout their lives by using the Force, to the point where all or most users have naturally athletic and acrobatic abilities, even while disabled or elderly. These abilities remain potent with little or no physical maintaining, as they come from the Force.
This makes them able to physically exert themselves for extended periods of time, though they can eventually become exhausted from the effort and need rest and sustenance. As previously stated, skilled and powerful users can possess unnatural vitality and physical abilities even in old age or while being severely crippled or otherwise, disabled. Not even the degenerative power of Force lightning can weaken this vitality.
While physical augmentation through the Force was a passive ability, its potency was strengthened by directly channeling the Force through one's body, though it was not possible to maintain the effect indefinitely, nor could a Force user permanently transcend their natural physical limitations. For most users, age and physical condition could hinder the potency of their ability to physically enhance themselves with the Force.
Augmented Strength
The ability for the user to generate far greater force through physical contact and exertion. Force users can use this, and even combine it with telekinesis, to jump several feet in the air, as in a Force Jump and to not be affected by a fall from an otherwise dangerous height or at great velocity. These abilities remain potent with little or no physical maintaining.
Using telekinesis, a Force-user can reduce or enhance their own momentum and motion, and therefore, exert greater force. They can also use it to some extent in their attacks, to enhance their striking force, to the point were a skilled and powerful user could harness their power to strike or kick a target and send them flying backwards without much physical exertion.
A skilled and powerful Force-user can resist weight to some extent and can lift objects and people several times their own weight with ease. In addition, many skilled and powerful Force-users can exert themselves for longer periods than normal while not being truly strained by effort. Intense, uncontrolled, and aggressive feelings such as distress, pain, anger, hatred, frustration, and rage could enhance physical and telekinetic strength and performance, but mostly for dark side users and at the cost of awareness, reaction time, mental strength, and analytical thinking capabilities, as the user was overwhelmed by their intense and controlled feelings and unable to think clearly, resulting in overall poor judgment, especially in combat.
Force jump
Obi-Wan jumps several feet off the ground; as a result of Force jump.
Force-users can leap or jump at great distances; as they can jump several feet off the ground.
Force jump is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Force Dash
Force-users can move at amazing blur-like speeds; most Force-users can move so fast, that they are able to kill there opponent(s) before they can react.
Force Dash is used by both light and dark side Force-users alike.
Breath control
Force-users can hold their breath for long periods of time; as they are able to go without breathing for longer periods than he/she ordinarily can by using the Force to reserve the amounts of air in the lungs.
Breath control is used only by light side Force-users.
Augmented Endurance
Vader after suffering through his extreme burns is still clinging to life.
Various Force-users possess great stamina, endurance, tolerance, and overall survivability. Physically, a skilled and powerful user is less vulnerable to physical damage and has a slightly greater resistance and tolerance to injury, stress, pain, sickness, exposure, lack of air, or otherwise, harmful trauma, temperatures, exposure to harmful environments, or toxic substances, all the while still functioning normally and slightly undeterred.
They could withstand and survive with the effects of such trauma, unsafe environments, and abstinence for longer periods and with less recovery. They can withstand physical and mental pain and trauma and can even resist its effects if they are strong or skilled enough in the Force. A skilled user can still fight and act as if uninjured, despite great pain. Since dark side users are empowered by strong and negative emotion, feelings of pain can actually make them stronger, both physically and telekinetically for a time, though it can also make them fight with less thought and make them vulnerable to more skilled users. In most extreme cases, users are able to survive for days or longer in isolation without sleep, shelter, food, or water by relying on the Force alone.
A user was even able to influence the amount of air their body needed and survive without it for extended periods of time. Furthermore, a user could potentially use their resilience to withstand the vacuum of space and a complete lack of atmosphere for a limited time with little to no after affects. Despite this, a Force user could not become truly invulnerable or indestructible through the Force and a user could still be limited by their age and physical condition. As augmentation of one's own physical condition beyond their physical limits is temporary, users with natural physical weaknesses and disabilities are more vulnerable to harm and can be more prone to exhaustion, fatigue, and strain.
Trivia
- In the Gargoyles episode "Her Brother's Keeper", Brooklyn says to Lexington; "use the force, Lexington".
- Both the light and dark sides of the Force are technically neutral.
- Falling to the dark side; is a term that refers to individual(s) who have become evil.
- Returning to the light side; is a term that refers to individual(s) who have become good again.
- In the Darkwing Duck episode Twin Beaks, Launchpad McQuack is practising having psychic powers, which Darkwing Duck mockingly refers to as "the farce"
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