Yoda vs. Sidious (Sabers Only)

It was Palpatine’s choice to take the fight to that environment, so that’s not a valid excuse.

Probably because that pod let up to an open environment filled with objects Sidious could use to his advantage, not because he wanted to be in a tight space with Yoda.

Sidious took a risk.

^ But even then that suggests he wasn’t already winning while Saber fighting on neutral ground.

They could have been equal on neutral ground but Sidious wanted to tip the favor to his side by bringing the Force into play by bringing them up to the Senate chamber.

(I disagree with the idea Sidious is a better swordsman than Yoda.)

I believe Yoda is a better duelist, although to be fair Palpatine's favored style is Jar'Kai which he wasn't able to utilize against Yoda.

Yoda wins.

Originally posted by DarthAnt66
Probably because that pod let up to an open environment filled with objects Sidious could use to his advantage, not because he wanted to be in a tight space with Yoda.

Sidious took a risk.

It's not like he could accomplish anything with them though, the lightning was the decisive factor in the fight. I don't think someone as smart as Sidious would logically think that the objects could actually be used in any meaningful way against Yoda. Even if Yoda wasn't strong enough to blast them about himself( which is just wrong) he could just as easily dodge and expend lesser energy.

Originally posted by Lord Stark
I believe Yoda is a better duelist, although to be fair Palpatine's favored style is Jar'Kai which he wasn't able to utilize against Yoda.

Why or why not Palp decided to go to the pod isn't relevant.

Palps is repeatedly stated to be >= Yoda as a swordsmen, and it's explicitly stated that level nine fighters are close enough that enviromental surroundings can tip fights in an opponent's direction.

Either

A. Enviromental surroundings managed to tip the fight in Yoda's favor(supported by the quote Nova pulled regarding their fight)

B. Yoda, still being a virtual equal for the emperor, managed an upset.

Originally posted by ChocolateMuesli
source that his fav style is jarkai

http://www.starwars.com/tv-shows/clone-wars/the-lawless-trivia-gallery

Panel 3.

Yea, that would imply it.

Too close to call

Yoda is a level 20 LS fighter, Palp is level 18 imo.

pls publish your levels list

Sidious. Maul is an excellent swordsman and he soloed him and Savage.

Originally posted by JKBart
pls publish your levels list

I go with D&D Level, btw. the Handbooks from the SW RPG were interesting in that regard.

^ Cool Sig/Avatar, Chris Reeves and Michael Keaton, the True Batman and Superman.

Yoda

Originally posted by NuteNoot
Sidious. Maul is an excellent swordsman and he soloed him and Savage.

So?

Originally posted by NuteNoot
Sidious. Maul is an excellent swordsman and he soloed him and Savage.