Poll
52%
17%
30%
LOL, well wouldn't the Dark side powers of the Star Forge enhance Vader's ability as well? IDK if Vader knows Force Drain, but if does, he can prey on those Jedi as well. And since Vader > Malak in normal conditions, he would take this.
HOWEVER, if you are saying a normal Vader (who can't take advantage of his settings) vs. a powered Malak, then I would have to say Malak. I can't envision Vader replicating Revan's feat.
Sure, it would be extremely close, but I see the "nearly unstoppable" Malak winning in a thrilling contest.
Originally posted by Nephthys
As far as I know, Vader does not, in fact, know how to utilise Force Drain. If he can he can use his environment, but lets not pull feats out of our ass for him.
When has Vader ever shown the ability to use it?
Also, Drew confirmed that Malak was syphoning SF power on his own. While Vader may get a passive boost as a Dark Sider, the "master" of the Forge is and was Malak at the time of the epic duel and presumably this one as well. If you argue "Vader who suddenly knows Force drain despite never using it in canon material and can tap the ancient Star Forge of which he normally knows nothing and he is in the zone and the stars are lined up perfectly oh god yes" then I suppose I can understand where you're coming from.
But I'd still say Malak > Vader by a long shot. Lightning burst. Force drain. Stun. Saber longer than your body. Rinse, Repeat. Hope to God Vader doesn't chuck something at you in that big empty room.
Originally posted by Stealth Moose
When has Vader ever shown the ability to use it?Also, Drew confirmed that Malak was syphoning SF power on his own. While Vader may get a passive boost as a Dark Sider, the "master" of the Forge is and was Malak at the time of the epic duel and presumably this one as well. If you argue "Vader who suddenly knows Force drain despite never using it in canon material and can tap the ancient Star Forge of which he normally knows nothing and he is in the zone and the stars are lined up perfectly oh god yes" then I suppose I can understand where you're coming from.
😕
I said that he didn't know Force Drain.
Honestly though, c'mon, if Revan isn't next to Skywalker, Yoda, Windu, "Zonakin," and Marek/Starkiller in power after Drew's book, idk what to say. He has a legendary reputation, receives overwhelming adulation over his incredible Force strength, and has few but ridiculous established feats.
I understand Drew doesn't want to overpower him, but if he tries too hard to the extent that Revan is quite mediocre, that'll be extremely disappointing to such a compelling character.