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Originally posted by Emperordmb
I'd rather have that quote where ESB/ROTJ Vader muses that he's more powerful than ever tbh.

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Lord Vader did not mind waiting, though, nor was even aware of it. For it was an honor, and a noble activity, to kneel at his ruler's feet. He kept his eyes inward, seeking reflection in his own bottomless core. His power was great, now, greater than it had ever been. It shimmered from within, and resonated with the waves of darkness that flowed from the Emperor. He felt engorged with this power, it surged like black fire, demon electrons looking for ground...but he would wait. For his Emperor was not ready; and his son was not ready, and the time was not yet. So he waited.

-- Return Of The Jedi

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Within the armoed forces Vader now holds absolute power over the higher Imperial officers who scorned him earlier in his career. This situation reflects Vader's greater mastery over himself and over the Force in the time since the Battle of Yavin, an improvement that is readily apparent in his lightsaber style during the duel with Luke Skywalker on Bespin. Vader has largely freed himself of pain through the Force in the years since the Battle of Yavin and, by practice with living opponents both willing and unwilling, he has advanced his lightsaber technique. Baron Orman Tagge serves as testament to Vader's technique by this era, precisely blinded in both eyes by Vader's blade in a duel. Vader is thus a far more formidable foe on Bespin than he was against Ben Kenobi on the Death Star.

-- Insider #62

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Originally posted by Advent
Indeed, it's stated on the official site's Q&A under Ep. VI Lore (the section "How could Luke beat Vader?") that "the injuries he sustained on Mustafar severely hampered his lightsaber prowess", noting that the "skill and power Anakin demonstrates as a young man is much greater".

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Originally posted by Selenial
I was under the impression he spoke during the new novel of how much more powerful he had become...

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Originally posted by AncientPower
My google search only finds that post by said user so I doubt the quotes' validity, if anyone can find the origin of these I'd be very grateful.

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Originally posted by Darth Luminous
"His injuries had deformed his body, left it in ruin, but they'd perfected his spirit, strengthening his connection to the Force." - Lords of the Sith

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Originally posted by Darth Luminous
"His injuries had deformed his body, left it in ruin, but they'd perfected his spirit, strengthening his connection to the Force." - Lords of the Sith



I don't know if this is just coincidence, but the "severely hampered his lightsaber prowess" part definitely rang a bell. From Pablo Hidalgo's "Answers to Your Star Wars Questions" in Insider 72:

"If you asked George Lucas about the outcome of the duel, he'd likely say it's what the story needed. For those craving a more specific explanation, keep in mind that Lucas has said that we've never seen true Jedi fighting in the original trilogy. In other words, the skill and power that Anakin shows as a young man is greater than what we see in the classic films. As Vader, Anakin is more machine than man, and being a half-droid construct has seriously hampered his lightsaber prowess. Luke, though not as skilful or acrobatic as the young Jedi of the prequels, is still a formidable opponent, and he is very strong in the Force."

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Originally posted by DarthAnt66
The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide Collector's Edition (Canadian Variation).