Hence, his knowledge of the darkness came from records from thousands of years ago… from arcane lore that applied to Sith Lords and Force-wielders from a time when the Dark Side was more crude and aggressive. **Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker.**. In the latest installment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rey and Kylo Ren's bond is stronger than we’ve ever seen it, confirming what we suspected at the end of The Last Jedi. Such a simple thing. Cue Kylo Ren… the Jedi Killer; a name that has been whispered among every rank of the First Order, because no one except for Darth Vader himself has committed such a vile act of treason and cruelty that was Kylo’s descent to infamy. This adds up to build to what might be one of the best moments in The Rise of Skywalker: the moment in which Rey passes the Skywalker saber to Ben Solo through the Force on Exegol. Fans who noticed Kylo thumping on his wounds would know that Ren did this to cause himself more pain, because it served as fuel for the darkness within. Unlike Darth Vader and the Sith Lords of the modern era, Kylo Ren’s knowledge of the Dark Side of the Force comes from a much older place. While the so-called “dark Jedi” most definitely inherits the cunning mind of his father, Han Solo, it’s the unbreakable perseverance and stubbornness of his mother, General Leia Organa, that runs through his blood and has made him the ruthless leader of the First Order that he is today. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. However, Hux interfered and stated that the fact he brought the girl foiled his plans, and that because of it, The Resistance may have got the map back already. Where was this mysterious figure during the events of the original Star Wars trilogy? This act defies the known powers of Jedi and Sith alike. Its safe to say that either of them would wipe the floor with Kylo, but he's 29! You’ve seen Jedi and Sith deflect blasts and gunfire with their lightsabers, but have you ever seen someone stop a blast and freeze it mid-fire, midair, by using the Force? Rey and Ben share something even stronger, though. I’ve put together a list of 15 reasons why the “Jedi Killer” is a threat unlike anything the Jedi or the Rebellion has ever faced before - and he hasn’t even completed his training yet! He’s a tinkerer of sorts and prefers to make with his hands what he uses – which pretty much explains his rag-like cloak and the crackling, frightening variation of a lightsaber he wields, aptly named the “trisaber”. He’s able to snatch the necklace she wears right off her neck and keep it aboard his new Star Destroyer. But how powerful is Kylo Ren, really? Running an Empire isn’t easy. He comes from a family of independent, rebellious freedom fighters and Force-sensitive warriors. When she quickly learns how to use mind tricks and then beats Kylo at the end of The Force Awakens , it might’ve seemed as if her skills came out of nowhere, but two key factors helped Rey catch up with Kylo’s experience and surpass him. Kylo Ren is the most powerful Sith to serve the Dark Side… but the more important question is, just how powerful is he, really? Possibly even stronger than Palpatine( Darth Sidious). The historians have it all wrong. Although not Force sensitive, Han Solo played a pivotal part in carrying out the plans to thwart the Emperor and his dynasty by using his incredible intellect and slick thinking. Ben Solo did not grow up in chaos. When he forcibly enters her mind and she resists later in the film, the ties between them strengthen, even if neither necessarily want that. Kylo Ren is like WHOALucasfilm. Both Darth Vader and Kylo Ren have impressive outfits, although Darth Vader's look certainly takes the cake. As the last (almost) shreds of Anakin Skywalker die and Darth Vader is truly born, does that sever his connection to Padme and thus contribute to her death? The Rise of Skywalker introduced us to a new term in Star Wars: “Force dyad.” A dyad is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “two individuals (such as husband and wife) maintaining a sociologically significant relationship.” There’s a significance to "dyad" in biology as well, meaning the splitting of chromosomes in meiosis, which is defined as “a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes and plant spores.”. As headstrong and unfazed as General Organa can be, so can her son… the tenacious warmonger of Supreme Leader Snoke’s First Order, Kylo Ren. While the Emperor seemed more methodical and political in his approach, the methods of Snoke seem more aggressive and brutish, which is what makes him a dangerous enemy in the grand scheme of things. Or perhaps it had to do with her stubbornness. His powers are more honed and less contained, while his ferocity is a frightening reminder of his corrupt bloodline. However, Ben likely had a loving relationship with Leia. Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and Rey battle it out with lightsabers in a stormy confrontation. In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we learn that Rey and Kylo Ren's connection to each other via the Force, a strange power that allows them to communicate and even touch across vast distances of space, was concocted by Supreme Leader Snoke. Ben had everything he needed to become a Jedi, a keeper of the peace, and a warrior with a steady moral compass. But Luke only started training at 19 and he's still way stronger than Kylo Ren. Writer, amateur filmmaker, occasional YouTuber, and pro-wrestling enthusiast. His instincts are impeccably-tuned to sniff out threats, and his quick mental reflexes always puts him one step ahead of his enemies. Kylo Ren tried to protect Rey, by telling Snoke that he is stronger than her force powers. Warning: The following post contains major SPOILERS for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. But at the end of The Last Jedi, we get a final hint that maybe, just maybe, their connection really was something more. Using the necklace, the First Order is able to track down the Resistance's heroes and force them into even more difficult situations. No matter who Snoke is, it’s obvious that the full extent of his powers have not been displayed yet, and a portion of that dark energy is being channelled into Kylo Ren. “I’ve never felt so alone,” she tells him. Since The Force Awakens takes place approximately 30 years after the events of The Return Of The Jedi, many events that happened during those “in between” years have yet to be explained. Well, there’s another option. The Force Awakens novelization explains that Kylo Ren, formally known as Ben Solo, is unique because the source of his Force energy comes from both the Light and the Dark. Even though she’d received no formal training by that point, Leia could sense Luke on Cloud City in The Empire Strikes Back and could navigate to rescue him. He was born into a world of peace and was a child to loving parents who were also inherently good, noble and decent. And who knows what other powers the Supreme Leader will impart onto his newfound protégé in the chaotic times to come? To start, we have to go back to The Force Awakens and the moment when Kylo Ren first hears of the scavenger on Jakku. In The Force Awakens, we see Han Solo and Chewie take turns to eliminate Stormtroopers with Chewie’s handy blaster; a simple looking weapon with an admirable amount of firepower to say the least. 06 - Kylo, some other reason 07 - they are the same strength Rey has become more stronger than Kylo, as expected by the previously noted trend. He’s meddling with her training, and it’s to her eternal frustration. Earlier I made this post about how little sense it makes for Rey to show any sympathy for Kylo given what she knows about him and this got me into thinking that Kylo Ren might be the most unsympathetic villain we have ever seen in all of Star Wars.. Kylo Ren Rey wasn't using the dark side. One ability that was prominently highlighted in The Force Awakens was Kylo Ren’s psychic prowess. Whatever the case, Supreme Leader Snoke was powerful enough to have swayed young Ben Solo to the Dark Side. Such a foolish error of judgement. What secrets did he learn from that bygone age? Remember, Chewie has known Kylo since the day he was born, so blasting Ren must have been just as painful as watching Han Solo killed by his own son. Not only is his character great, but he also gets to interact with other great characters such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Rey… What this means is that Kylo Ren is a born leader, in every sense of the word. Not only can Kylo freeze a blast midway, but he can also use the Force to freeze people where they stand, as seen when he froze Rey when he was hunting her down. While a lot of plot points were not explained in detail in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, there are some pretty heavy chunks of information and backstory to be found in the film’s novelization and other peripherals. Did you enjoy these Kylo Ren quotes? What powers did he discover when studying the dangerous tactics of long-forgotten Sith? Where was he during the prequel trilogy? While answering questions from fans at a recent Q&A session, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams commented on the relationship between Rey and Kylo Ren and stated that their connection was originally developed as that of siblings rather than romantic or sexual partners. Strong relationships and bonds through the Force feature prominently in Star Wars and always have. When you add the Force to a word like "dyad," it sounds a lot like midi-chlorians — a more scientific explanation for how users of the Force can hear the will of the Force and manipulate it — and destiny all wrapped up into one, doesn’t it? He was trained by the best of the best; Luke Skywalker, the beacon of hope who toppled an Empire and brought peace to the galaxy. That act alone makes one wonder if part of Padme’s death was, in fact, some machination of the Force in this same way. Supreme Leader Snoke knows that Kylo’s immense knowledge and practice in both Light and Dark makes him a powerful student and ally - and quite possibly the most powerful being the known universe has ever seen. Even in the afterlife, Leia wouldn't go until she was ready. Did Ren pluck it out of its old hilt to create the abomination that slayed all those Jedi? Clearly, one had more knowledge and experience than the other, but that alone is not enough to make Kylo Ren more powerful. In fact, it takes years of planning, decades of serving as a mole in the Senate, and the deceptive nature of the Sith to truly run a mighty Empire… and even then the whole thing could get blown to f***ing bits by a bunch of nosy Rebels. A fresh take on sports: the biggest news and most entertaining lists. Kyber Crystals power all lightsabers, but Ren’s decision to use a cracked, unstable rock further reflects his fractured mindset. The pain amplified his Force powers and the rage helped him survive what would otherwise be deadly wounds. Because the Empire was no more and the supposed last two members of the Sith had perished during the Battle Of Endor, Ren and his Knights didn’t have a true source to derive their Dark Side teachings from. Not much is known about his relationship with his mother. As you all know Kylo Ren is the son of Han Solo and Leia Organa Solo, just like in the comic book series they had a child who turned to the Dark Side after tragic events occurred in his life. Sith vs. Jedi, once again. This was just another way he emotionally manipulated them for his own gain. You know too well what did.” Ren nodded once. Are you destined to follow the light or are you stuck in the ways of darkness? In RotS Anakin in 23 and in RotJ Luke is around the same age. Having studied Jedi skills as well as arcane Dark Side lore, Kylo Ren is the physical embodiment of conflict. “Kylo Ren, I watched the Galactic Empire rise, and then fall. But except for a fleeting mention of the Knights Of Ren by Supreme Leader Snoke in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it glimpse at the Knights themselves during Rey’s “Force flashback”, not much else is known about the mysterious group that aided Kylo Ren in massacring Luke Skywalker’s Jedi students. The machine components of Vader's suit add an extra element of fear, and his iconic mask is the epitome of menacing headgear. Every saga has its hero, and every hero needs to face his/her greatest villain. Ren’s Force-sensitivity is so unique that he picks up on changing mindsets, changing sentiments, and an increase in the Light side of the Force, much like Chirrut Imwe was able to do in Rogue One, when he sensed a change in Captain Andor’s demeanor. Kylo had better genes, training and determination and still lost. But, again, Abrams has just told us that Kylo has heard of her, and the movie seems to be implying that heavily as well. And a lil’ charm never hurt anybody, either! Ren served as the wrecking ball of the Order; a walking, talking weapon who went to war with anyone who defied their rule and always came back victorious. It’s safe to say that the war against the Empire would have never been won had it not been for the holy trinity in Star Wars lore; Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia Organa, and Han Solo. With Hosnian Prime gone, the First Order will march on to conquer the remaining systems in ways the Empire never thought possible. **Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker.**. “You’re not alone,” he replies just before their fingers meet through their Force bond. Either way, Kylo Ren’s command of the Force is unparalleled, and only time will tell how powerful be will eventually become. A momentary lapse in an otherwise exemplary life. The fiery, unstable beams are a result of the saber’s source of power… a cracked Kyber Crystal! For example, when Finn hesitates to join the other Stormtroopers as they are ordered to kill all the villagers in the opening scene of The Force Awakens, Kylo Ren senses a shift in the Force and looks directly at Finn for a second. Everybody else. No, instead Ben Solo decided, by his own account, to betray everyone that he loved and embrace the Dark Side. For better or worse, Kylo Ren’s parents consist of not one, but two extremely powerful characters in the Star Wars universe. Kylo Ren tried to protect Rey, by telling Snoke that he is stronger than her force powers. Where did it start, and what does it mean now that we’ve seen the end? The films' creators have established this power across three films, and it pays off beautifully. While it’s possible that Kylo didn’t make it off Starkiller Base, he’s more than likely still alive and will almost certainly play a role in Episode VIII when it’s released in 2017. It transported across the galaxy. In the latest installment of the Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Rey and Kylo Ren's bond is stronger than we’ve ever seen it, confirming what we suspected at the end of The Last Jedi.But, despite that confirmation, the movie still leaves us wondering how it got to be that way. And that’s what makes him more powerful – and more dangerous – than any threat that has come before him. It’s a testament to the connection he had with his mother that she was only able to reach her oneness with the Force when her son did. One thing that isn’t well known about Kylo Ren is his penchant for collecting ancient artefacts. He was even influential enough to drive Kylo Ren to destroy his own father, Han Solo. Could the Kyber Crystal have come from Vader’s lightsaber? Rey faces Kylo Ren, who is admittedly wounded, but should be more than a match for someone who has never used a lightsaber before. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams described Kylo Ren and Rey as polarizing figures for each other. Based on the novel, Snoke admired Vader’s bloodlust, but also felt that the Sith Lord was weak and fell victim to his own sentimentality. Update your browser for more security and the best experience on this site. Back on his Star Destroyer, he looks down at his glove and sees the rain from Rey's location. In Star Wars, an easy answer is that it was their "destiny" all along, but there’s more to it than that. Take the quiz below and let us know if we got it right in the comments! What if, after he is taught how to hone the Force more effectively than ever before, Kylo Ren truly becomes the most dangerous adversary Luke – or any other Jedi – has ever had to face? At least Finn had military training. 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