Can Yoda defend against Drain?

It also stripped the planet of the Force, which Drain Life doesn't do.

That's like saying Nihilus' Drain on Katarr is the same as Vitiate's ritual or Bane's Death Field (on a larger scale) since he killed every being on the planet and transferred the energy to him. Which it isn't.

Originally posted by SunRazer
Yoda doesn't seem to know specific techniques to counter Drain, but he can probably prevent himself from being Drained by anyone just because of how powerful he is.

I wouldn't be surprised if he knows, however. But prolly this. 👆

Originally posted by SunRazer
It also stripped the planet of the Force, which Drain Life doesn't do.

That's like saying Nihilus' Drain on Katarr is the same as Vitiate's ritual or Bane's Death Field (on a larger scale) since he killed every being on the planet and transferred the energy to him. Which it isn't.

The Force being stripped could've just been a result of so many simultaneous deaths. Alderaan and Malachor V became wounds simply because of that.

😬

It's a likely possibility.

If you don't know anything about Kotor II or Swtor, sure.

No (purely based on what we've seen, of course)–not even FotJ Luke knew how to defend against Drain (as far as we know, the only characters that know how to defend themselves against it are Ulic Qel-Droma and Anakin).

Originally posted by Nephthys
If you don't know anything about Kotor II or Swtor, sure.

Enlighten me, then.

Originally posted by MythLord
I wouldn't be surprised if he knows, however. But prolly this. 👆

Fanboyism is running wild. Yoda wasn't even powerful enough to beat his lesser Dooku in combat.

Originally posted by Azronger
Valkorion's drain is regular drain.

He demonstrated the pinnacle of Force Drain powers on Ziost in particular; unidentified technique though. Only Darth Nihilus matched it.

Originally posted by S_W_LeGenD
Valkorion had mastered (and employed) different Force Drain techniques.

He demonstrated the pinnacle of Force Drain powers on Ziost in particular; unidentified technique though. Only Darth Nihilus matched it.

All are variations of regular drain.

Originally posted by Azronger
All are variations of regular drain.

Force Drain is just an umbrella term for describing techniques with the shared goal of feeding on the energy of victims without their consent. However, these techniques significantly vary in nature and their implications. For example Drain Life Essence and Death Field are two different Force powers.

Death Field is just a variation of Drain Life. Force Drain is a completely different power.

http://comicvine.gamespot.com/profile/shootingnova/blog/force-misconceptions-force-drain-kotor-ii/128438/#comments-block-1828641

Originally posted by Azronger
Death Field is just a variation of Drain Life. Force Drain is a completely different power.

http://comicvine.gamespot.com/profile/shootingnova/blog/force-misconceptions-force-drain-kotor-ii/128438/#comments-block-1828641

But your point is similar to mine; Drain techniques significantly vary in nature and their implications.

Now, identity following Drain techniques:-

Example 1:

In return, the Emperor draws on his servant's strength in the Force and body to feed his ever-increasing power, leaving the servants withered and frail.

Example 2:

The temple became a nexus of dark side energy as the Emperor performed rituals within, drawing strength and knowledge from his captives.

Example 3:

REVAN COULD FEEL THE EMPEROR FEEDING ON HIM, drawing on his power to sate his endless hunger.

Example 4:

"The scores of dead have nourished me. I am awakened. And I bring with me--death!"

Example 5:

Obsessed with achieving immortality, the Sith Emperor has targeted his own former subjects on the planet Ziost, with every death seemingly extending his dark power.

Example 6:

https://i.imgur.com/wQ7QCJM.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/EvIcDCN.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/YSRDKed.mp4
https://i.imgur.com/ortG6ew.mp4

If Yoda knew how to circumvent Drain, why was Anakin the only one in the entire Jedi Order, capable of stopping the Dark Reaper and not Yoda?

Wishful thinking, isn't sufficient evidence, lmao.

And why wouldn't Anakin teach the technique to Yoda?

Because he had zero actual reason to?

Again, wishful thinking isn't actual evidence.

Except, y'know, teaching people close to him how to defend themselves against one of the deadliest techniques in the galaxy...

Besides the fact that the teachings were dangerous and that Mace, second in command behind Yoda, was drained of his energy by life sucking Vampires, AFTER the Dark Reaper Crisis?

Originally posted by Deronn_solo
Besides the fact that the teachings were dangerous and that Mace, second in command behind Yoda, was drained of his energy by life sucking Vampires, AFTER the Dark Reaper Crisis?

Source?