RESULTS: Fan Survey Ranking the 10 Best Lightsaber Duels in ‘Star Wars’ Saga

By George Bate

Lightsaber duels have been a key fixture of Star Wars stories dating back to Ben Kenobi and Darth Vader’s duel in the original 1977 film. Forty-six years later and fans have been treated to a range of brilliantly choreographed, emotionally poignant duels.

The HoloFiles surveyed 1,574 Star Wars fans to get their thoughts on what is the best lightsaber duel in the entire Star Wars saga. Check out the poll results detailing fans’ thoughts on the 10 best lightsaber duels below!

10. Luke Skywalker vs. Kylo Ren on Crait in The Last Jedi

9. Maul & Savage Opress vs. Darth Sidious on Mandalore in The Clone Wars

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8. Obi-Wan vs. Darth Vader (Second Fight) in Obi-Wan Kenobi

7. Ahsoka vs. Darth Vader on Malachor in Star Wars Rebels

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6. Ben Kenobi vs. Maul on Tatooine in Star Wars Rebels

5. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader on Bespin in The Empire Strikes Back

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4. Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader on Death Star II in Return of the Jedi

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3. Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan vs. Maul on Naboo in The Phantom Menace

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2. Ahsoka vs. Maul on Mandalore in The Clone Wars

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1. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith

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