Originally posted by FreshestSlice
Pretty much everything about Vader dropped after Mustafar with ANH Vader just getting back to the same level. And while he may have increased in skill and power afterwards, he still isn't solidly above Anakin. They're still pretty comparable.
ANH Vader and ROTJ Vader are sure comparable as I've never denied that. However, by your own admittance, there is an increase of skill and power which ultimately means ROTJ Vader > ROTS Anakin.
As for the topic, I don't think this should be determined by matching opponents. Both sides would be constantly changing opponents and the overall power and teamwork capabilities should matter most.
Anakin is the most inexperienced one here and he is terrible when fighting as a duo as seen many times in AOTC, TCW and ROTS. On the other hand, Windu>Vader>Anakin>Dooku which means team 2 is more powerful overall.
I think this could go either ways.
Originally posted by Sinious
ANH Vader and ROTJ Vader are sure comparable as I've never denied that. However, by your own admittance, there is an increase of skill and power which ultimately means ROTJ Vader > ROTS Anakin.
As to the rest, I doubt Mace is above RotS Vader in actual skill, experience means a lot less when it comes to powerhouses. And where is it said that Anakin is awful in a duo? In the novel, the Kenobi Skywalker team is said to be unstoppable. Literally everything else in the Order pales in comparison to their team.