Originally posted by carthage
Vader withstood the explosion of Cymoon 1 and the destruction of the Sith weapon, Banes lightning Isn't as powerful as an entire base exploding. Bane can't prevent himself from getting ragdolled by Vader's superior TK
That sounds like: I endured a hit from a car once and it suggests that I will endure a prolonged bout of electricity too.
First, understand the difference between the two. Only then you will understand why even the most powerful among the Force-users struggle to contain Sith lightning without a lightsaber.
Vader's suit was adapted to enduring lightning as powerful as Starkiller's by 2 BBY. Bane's lightning feats aren't on par with 'Killer's, so I think it's safe to say a combination of Force Barrier and electric insulators should deal with Dessel's lightning.
Once you get past that, Vader is the superior telekinetic, and has more talent with Sith Sorcery(though I doubt the more archaic side of the Force will come into play here). So yeah, Vader sweeps.
Well, LeGenD's actually half-right. Lightning's dangerous to Vader because it can f*ck with his life support systems, so it's not really comparable to an explosion's effect on him. That said, Vader's not in trouble here; if the Zannah fights are any indication, a lightsaber will suffice to protect him from Bane's lightning.