Bane and Luke having a conversation about the force would probably be one of the most interesting ways to frame the contrast and conflict between the light and dark sides

"My name is Luke Skywalker And I want you to take my hand." "Ok." *Detaches his prosthetic and runs away*

I imagine Jensaarai sticking electrodes into the EU like Dr. Frankenstein. "It's alive! It's alive!"

Luke was in many ways the prefect Jedi, as he embodied a much healthier idea of light side attainment. He didn’t shut off his feelings and he still had attachments to the ones he loved. He experienced emotions while still having a strong sense of emotional control to keep any chaotic emotions he may have controlled. He’s not a Jedi who has simply made a life based around avoiding adversity at all costs, but a Jedi who has made a point to maintain control through adversity. So to me, Luke is a true Jedi.

I like how Jen has no chill about Disney and its interpretation.

Finally someone makes a VS. battle with Luke that acknowledges that Luke can adapt to the fight in stead of just saying he's like Anakin a 1 trick pony. Thank you.

If I was fighting Luke and he tried recruit me I’d be like: Dude why didn’t you say so?

Luke: " Hello. My name is Luke Skywalker. You killed my father, prepare to die!" Darth Vader: "No actually I am your father". Luke: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

hi Conner my name is Sean this is the first Comment I've ever posted on your channel but I've been watching your stuff for years. I think I've watched every single one of your versus videos and always found your analysis to be in-depth meticulous and done with a passion for the subject that only a true EU Guru. I'd like to add a Hallelujah hell yes to your comment at 4:34. I really don't like what they've done to Luke in this new continuity. if there was one thing that elevated this fictional character to a near Messianic status for me was the fact that he taught me the true meaning of never giving up. and the powers that be in their wisdom have neutered him into just like you said a depressed coward who failed the Jedi Order. thanks for reminding me what it was about Luke that truly made him the greatest Jedi Master ever. keep the flame lit!! EU first EU last EU always! May the force be with you

One thing I've always found fascinating about Darth Bane is that his nature and training are not at all suited to his goals. He is a soldier, equipped and able to batter and brutalise his opponents and tear through opposition. while not unsuited to cunning and adaptability, he is *not* a grand schemer, or someone who fights as one. And yet, he forces his way to that end through sheer indomitable will. This leaves him open to many mistakes, as he is trying to create the mould that would eventually be exemplified in Darth Plagueis while having the inclinations and temperament of Malgus, seeing that *that* is what the dark side and the Sith need to survive and thrive. His success, despite these shortcomings, are I think his most laudable accomplishments.

It's interesting how both Luke and Bane are played by Mark Hamill

4:31 Thank you for that. Seriously, was there anything with the EU before, I ask anyone this.

What I take away from this: PoD Bane is jello while Luke is silly putty.

THANK YOU! I completely agree with you about the Disnification of Luke.

looks like I'm not gonna sleep tonight

Very good. But when will we see Krayt vs Kun. The Renegade Rancors?

0:17 "A young miner named, Dessel rose from poverty to being an annointed Sith Lord." That is some SERIOUS income mobility.

It’s Been three years since I’ve seen this and it’s still my favorite versus video.

Absolutely loved this versus! It was incredibly entertaining! Thanks!

LOVE the new section introductions. Never stop these versus videos. Theyre amazing.

Darth Nihilus and Emperor Valkorion vs Rosh Penin and a classroom of padawans

The Force has smiled upon us. Thank you, Jen. Been missing your work.

I really liked this video. Very good production values and editing. I thought this was a great matchup, you excellently chose the versions of each character and the way you analyzed and detailed their characteristics made clear the close similarities alongside the stark differences in philosophy and execution each character possesses. When I initially saw the title I actually thought of Bane as the Paragon and Luke as the Renegade. Bane a paragon of the Darkside, an example of a somewhat more traditional powerful pure Darkside, whereas Luke is an example of a somewhat more unorthodox Jedi given the way he was trained, being unafraid of the dark and taking a variety of aggressive and even Darkside skills and applying them with a Jedi bent (hence the renegade part). The heart of this matchup seems to me to be about a difference in philosophy and application as it pertains to Jedi vs Sith approaches with similar skill-sets. It's very well done.

Loved the new intro. Great video in general as well. Loved your work, as I always do. You do good work, Jensaarai.

Darth bane made the rule of mountain dew (it)

When putting Luke in Versus it's always kinda obvious he's gonna win :P

I don't always agree with your conclusions, but I always enjoy the videos. Thank you for posting.

Jen keep this art up. I legit can see these doodles getting better and better.

Well done, my friend. Good thing you put in Bane's example of Dun Moch; not many videos have that example. I think you might've forgotten his Force Wound ability, as he demonstrated against Qordis, but I'm sure Luke of _Dark Empire_ would've found a way to work around it. I especially love the way you used the way to categorize each section. Antoine would be proud. ;)

Why does Disney steal ideas from Legends and turn them into a shittier more boring version of themselves. Jacen Solo to Kylo Ren. Grandmaster Luke to depressed hermit Luke. Dark Empire to First Order. WTF

This video or Galen Marek Vs Lucien Dray would have to be my favorite among your vs work. Love the detail placed on fighting styles in particular.

Been awhile. Good to see you back. Thanks for the new video. I'm glad to see Bane. Finished reading Bane's trilogy.

Ok. Damn. This came out of nowhere. I definitely savored that mini rant about Cannon Luke. As always, thoughts after I fully watch the video.

Talks about using the force to empower ones physical attacks while simultaneously showing Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes in a fight scene. 😂

every video you make is amazing. please, never stop

Great video! I love watching these Versus Series, especially when they feature Luke.

if luke was able to repel Sid's lightning in ROTJ, who is superior to Bane, then by the time of Dark Empire, Luke surely would be able to defend against Bane's lightning.

Hey Jensaarai, got to say the video was really good. It got me thinking you really hate the new disney canon, have you ever though of making a video titled why I hate the new canon, I feel like that would be hilarious to watch.

Jensaarai1, Another verdict that I completely agree on. You somehow manage to pave a path for these hypothetical fights that is both exciting and interesting to watch. Keep on making these awesome videos!

Loved this video! Best analysis yet...nice work

Surprised you think DE Luke is only PoD Bane level. I've seen at least one favorable comparison of DE Luke to prime Exar Kun, who is comfortably above DoE Bane let alone Bane near the beginning of his Sith Lord career. Granted even DE Luke gets a bit overwanked. People think he took on DE Palpatine alone, which is decidedly not the case. He would've been mincemeat had he not been amped. Excellent versus though. Definitely one of your best matchups and puts a fresh spin on two waaaay overrequested/overwanked characters. And dead on with that panning of New Canon Luke... ugh. The NJO storylines weren't always the greatest, but taking GM Luke (as ridiculously powerful as he was) and downgrading him into a disgraced nomad and failure is such a huge bitch slap to the fans raised on EU continuity.

Thank god for legends ….. period

I know that I am way late to this party, but these videos are fantastic man

Loved the video dude. Don't worry about extra graphics, I'll I need is your excellent analyses. Great match-up BTW.

Amazing work, Connor--definitely one of your best videos to date. Quick questions: what are our chances of seeing Plo vs Jerec? Or Aran Leneer vs Senya Tirell? TCW Maul vs Bultar Swan? Just for kicks, how about Darth Vectivus vs Master Fay?

4:20 so true gm Luke is moreover powerful than Yoda himself.

yay!! love your vs series!!

Love your videos bro. Love the information.

Do Ulic-qel-Droma vs Anakin Skywalker

Nice! Also, what's up with the chanting in the opening?

Good video keep up the great work can't wait for the next one

Great audio! Awesome video as usual!

This fight is Mark Hamill vs himself. He voiced Bane in the Clone Wars. It was awesome.

I am still hoping you are making Kaa'sim vs Battlemaster Kao Cen Derach. And I wonder what you think, do you think that Bane would have survived the duel on Tython without his Oblisk armor?

Tbh this was very interesting and had no idea who would win. Cool video Jensaarai

I would love to see the story style narration of the final battle in your vs vids. This battle in particular.

Didn't Bane overcome his weakness against Jar-kai? He trained with kasim, defeated kasim, trained zannah in a form of it, and faced it's best practitioner and orbalisks aside, wasn't particularly overwhelmed by it, though I agree without it, she would've won

+Jensaarai1 Always glad to see another vid from you. Can we still look forward to seeing Darth Krayt vs. Exar Kun or Palpatine?

Great match-up, can't wait for the verdict

Great vid bro!

Can you do a video with kenobi fighting either Exar kun or Galen merick

Shaak ti vs ROTS Anakin.

Very intellegent breakdown. Instant Subscribe

Nice halo music you played in the background

Do you think your next vs video can be Anakin Skywalker vs Darth Malgus? I feel that Anakin takes it because he goes in to a fight on the offence, but unless you piss him off prior you get a very deadly and a calm deadly Anakin Skywalker, Malgus falls victim of going too crazy with his lightsaber moves when he gets heated and develops a sense of tunnel vision because of this, I personally feel this is why a level headed fighter like Obi Wan Kenobi or the afore mentioned Anakin Skywalker(he is usually level headed but he won't be unless you piss him off)would beat Malgus in an out and out fight to the death, though I am a BIG Anakin Skywalker fanboy so I will concede to bias. However this is Anakin Skywalker vs Darth Malgus. Physicality = Anakin, Malgus is about 60 by the sacking of the Jedi temple and has a respirator which Anakin can easily exploit, they have comparable strength but Anakin is faster, they both have very high pain thresh holds as well so that is moot. Use of the force = Equals, Anakin has more raw power yes and their variety with their power is comparable. Malgus is a very well rounded force user, male storm, push, pull, choke, lightning, saber throw, cheating death and I wouldn't put it past him that he can use basic mind tricks and all that, Anakin has comparable variety in his powers having all of that minus male storm and lightning, but he makes up for it with force scream, being able to override the will of the force itself, he could subdue both entities of the light AND dark sides of the force and he's able to move really heavy objects with ease(using this to also rag doll certain individuals namely Assaj Ventress and Barris Offee)like the separatist dreadnought in the comics he was able to redirect with no issue so they're equals in my eyes. Duelling skills = Anakin, I feel that his showings are more impressive than Malgus as a pure lightsaber duelist as he bested THE master of makashi for his time in Count Dooku, his mentors hold him as only below Yoda and Mace Windu, he was duelling said makashi master as a fucking padawan and held out for longer than his master, bested the infamous Assaj Ventress as a bloody padawan although she was talented with killing Jedi masters and held her own against Mace bloody Windu and he was credited as being a natural warrior. Malgus isn't particularly bad but I feel his kills come from outlasting his adversaries or having them piss him off just before he engaged them increasing his strength, Satele and Cao Sen Darach = Vindican and Darach dying(the former gave Malgus a power boost as he wanted vengeance for his master), Satele Shan = Malgus won the fight, but he didn't kill her and he only won the duel when he used his force abilities on her when she was off guard and his most famous kill Ven Sallow = he did kill the Jedi, but moments prior he did witness his wife get harmed which fuelled his passion to kill the Jedi that did the deed and nearly killed both of them as Sallow almost stabbed him near the end of their duel so Malgus's victories in said duels is considerable, but for the reasons I have given his skills as a duelist have been largely over-exaggerated I feel. Weaponry = Anakin, though this doesn't really matter all too much tbh but the extra blades on Malgus's lightsaber are cool looking but have no real purpose in battle, Anakin's weapon of choice is standard but because he has given it a different option for length of the blade, it could be helpful in pushing Malgus back. The verdict: Let's say this is more comparable to Malgus's duel with Sallow, but with Anakin in place of Sallow, I feel it would start with Malgus on the attack but Anakin would be able to hold off his assault and when Malgus attempts to kick Anakin in the face, Anakin grabs his foot with his right hand pushing him back into a pillar with the force, Malgus would be staggered momentarily as the 2 engage in a blade lock with Anakin on the offensive, Malgus would try taunting Anakin however this effort would backfire as Anakin broke off the lock and sent him flying backwards into a whole group of Sith with him in the temple and he was met with a huge pillar coming his way. This kills his whole group but not him as he evaded the pillar and immediately got back up to engage Skywalker, but the duel would swiftly end while they are charging one another as Malgus would have his blade above his head, but Anakin would be running low with his blue blade at his side while sliding underneath Malgus and splitting him in half, vertically. And thus, I declare Anakin Skywalker, the chosen one of the force the victor.

After seeing The Last Jedi, I concretely agree with your statement at 4:12-4:35. The backstory behind Ben Solo's failure is an insult to how Luke handled Kyp Durron, and his struggles with the Darkside. Most of the scenes between Luke and Ray were reused from Vima Sunrider's apprenticeship under Ulic Qel-Droma, blended with Metra Surik's detachment from the Jedi and the Force tempered with Kreia's philosophies. While I do agree with some topics and scenes inThe Last Jedi, Luke's story and actions were an insult to the character. However, on the flip side I cannot think of a better way for Luke's death than in The Last Jedi: using his powers to provide a final aid to his allies and family, accomplishing a feat like a mass Force-illusion towards tens of thousands of people from an entire planet away before releasing himself into the Force. You are completely accurate in your description of comparing Legends Luke to Cannon Luke.

Jensaarai, I have to admit, the music is top notch, your analysis of both fighters is really thorough and worth using for reference, and you analyzed both fighters at periods in their career where they were most developed, though not at the expense of practical information, good job, my questions are this; 1)why do you think Grandmaster Luke is OP? 2) what is your favourite version of luke, OT luke, DE luke , or GM Luke? my personal favourite is OT luke mainly because of his development

Great video! You should do a matchup of Exar Kun vs ROTS Obi-Wan Kenobi. I've never seen either lose a versus match and one of them needs a loss!!!

The new EU continuity makes it seem as if order 66 killed all but 6 Jedi and I don't like that, I trashes the abilities of the Jedi. Now I am a Sith sympathizer but how can the sith be strong if all they had to do was get the soldiers to gun down the Jedi.

Make it DoE Bane and Luke would still stomp.

I agree, great video my friend!

This looks dope!!!!

I think Emperor Viscuit is an extremely difficult character to use. He is one of the sith that has empowered themselves to such tremendous extends that they can't really handle their own power. Another that falls into this category is Nihlus who has it to an even greater extent. Vishuit's powers differ greatly depending on time and location as he tires extremely fast and is constantly absorbing power and energy. Vischuit is more of a conduit for the powerful force energy of his empire than a powerful force individual.

I feel I have to say this. The new cannon about making a crystal bleed to make it red is utter bullshit - its far better to keep it as a synthetic because it shows talent in creating it, and there are ideological considerations regarding its performance with cutting rather than handling being emphasised, and the creation of something by the individual that could stand against natural crystals used by Jedi. Fuck Disney for changing things.

Well this is a nice surprise :) Time to break out the popcorn 🍿

33:31 "... Ultimately slaying Ka'sim by literally dropping the house on him.." That really got me man!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Keep going bro, EXCELLENT VIDS!! 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

the worst possible insult to the character of Luke is episode 8.

Thank you,Jensaari, the Disney universe has destroyed the very icon I idolized as a child. Luke would have never backed down from the the bullshit that Kylo whine did. Plus, the Jedi academy should have been founded more readily and the members more hardened by the Jedi master's ability and knowledge rather than running away. Luke could take anything the galaxy could dish out and keep getting back up.

great video. hope jensaari1 will go a video with dark empire palpatine vs old republic valkorion

Another great vid, happy you disregard anything brought out by Disney

Kinda a unfair match up, Luke is from the age where Jedi Power are off the charts and they made shit up as they went along, while Bane is from a more structured time where having over powered characters is kinda lame, kinda like putting old school Superman who could sneeze away a galaxy against Thor from the Avernger's movie. Old school comics made all thier characters OP as fuck, though this was a fun video.

STOP TRASHING CANON LUKE. WE BARELY KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED

Your production value is getting better, I really enjoyed this match up. I'm already looking for to your next video. Do you plan to use Darth Krayt in any future videos?

18:49 wow if these are your art I am beyond impressed. I’d read a full comic illustrated like that

Nice Halo music during the Death Star scene

Seeing this video uploaded felt like an event

The transitional music for the categories reminds me of Temple of Doom.

Oh damn! What a welcome surprise in my supscription feed! I'm gunna put my money on Bane before I start (assuming this is just dark empire Luke?), but this is actually a great matchup at first glance.

Could you do a team battle of Darth Marr/Satele Shan vs. Darth Nox/Bastila Shan?

Good versus. thanks.

Woah, is that Halo music? Awesome!

HAPPY NEW YEAR !

Never clicked on anything so fast in my life!

I liked both of these characters so I'm satisfied with the result. Also, what's the name of the music playing around 1:38? I hear it in your videos a lot. It sounds GoT-ish even though I know it isn't.

Hello Jensaari1, I have an idea for a versus series if it isn't done already: Dark Empire Era Luke Skywalker vs the old Sith Empire warlord Darth Maglus.

I like half hour or longer videos.good editing i read darth bane book one in jail while i ate ramen noodles raw

Would you do a character analysis on kriea traya

As ever well done Jensaarai1, this was a well balanced matchup between two warriors who were just beginning to discover their true potential. It's been a while since I've read Dark Empire. Loved the honest comparison between the Luke we all grew up with and depressed drunk we see in TFA. So could Jedi like Luke and Obi-Wan be considered unofficial masters of Form VI, just with an emphasis on Form V and Form III respectively?

+Jensaarai What are your thoughts on Dark Empire? Because I've read that it's fallen out of favour with fans over the years.

21:46 you and me both, man. I think Luke is awesome as well due to his "instantaneous learning in battle".