Why did Anakin's skin turn white?

When did Darth Vader's skin become white? It become white due to a lack of sunlight/his face being covered up underneath a mask/helmet for about 2 decades (aka 20 years).

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Why did Anakin's skin change?

Obi-Wan used mou-kei, a lightsaber finishing move that is executed by removing most to all of the limbs in a single, circular stroke. That took Anakin's remaining arm and both his legs. The lava then burnt away his hair, most of his skin, and the heat and fumes burnt up his throat and some of his internal organs.

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Did Anakin's skin heal?

Yes. In both Legends and new Canon, Anakin could've been completely healed. In Legends we had the Kaiburr crystal. Not to be confused with the Kyber crystals of new Canon.

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Why does Anakin look so old in Return of the Jedi?

The obvious explanation comes down to poor overall planning. While James Earl Jones voiced Darth Vader and David Prowse played the villain in costume, Lucasfilm brought in Sebastian Shaw for the unmasking scene. At this point, the English actor was already 78 years old.

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Why is Darth Vader's face messed up?

In reality, the scar on his left cheek would probably cover his entire face. When Anakin's body was set on fire after his fight with Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mustafar, he was severely burned both inside and out.

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Why is Vader's suit weak to lightning?

The electronics of the suit were sensitive to electrical discharges. Vader later added a limited amount of insulation to the suit after discovering this vulnerability.

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How much older is Anakin to Padme?

Padmé was born in the year 46 BBY on Naboo, and Anakin was born five years later, in the year 41 BBY. That makes Padmé five years older than Anakin.

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What age is Anakin when he dies?

Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader was 45 years of age when he died.

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Why is Darth Vader so different from Anakin?

Anakin ultimately failed to accomplish his major goals of becoming a Jedi Master and keeping his family safe. Vader, on the other hand, did manage to achieve his goal of ruling over the galaxy, even if his reign of terror only lasted for a short while.

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How badly burned was Anakin?

In the duel, Anakin lost both of his legs, his one remaining organic arm, and suffered (possibly up to) fourth-degree burns across what was left of his body that were severe enough to damage his internal organs.

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Does Anakin regrow his arm?

Anakin's new arm connected to the remainder of his limb via a synth-net neural interface, a complicated piece of technology that allowed Anakin to register feeling in his mechno-arm.

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How did Darth Vader relax?

Darth Vader's meditation chamber was a life support pod that allowed the Sith Lord to survive for extended periods without the helmet and mask of his suit.

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What was Anakin's fatal flaw?

89-90). Thus Othellos actions directly lead to his downfall. In Revenge of the Sith, Anakin is also responsible for his own downfall. His pride and anger cause him to kill his superior and betray everything he has sworn to protect.

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Is Darth Vader's suit painful?

Darth Vader's Suit Embeds Needles In His Skin

Inside his suit and mask, Vader has a series of needles in his skin. Unfortunately, these needles, which transmit neurological data throughout his body and allow him to control his limbs, also cause him constant pain.

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Why aren t Count Dooku eyes yellow?

Regardless, Dooku's eyes weren't yellow because he wasn't motivated by anger. He was merely a practical Sith, making him exempt from the yellow eye feature.

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Did Anakin have 2 kids?

Anakin is married to Padmé Amidala Naberrie, the former Queen of Naboo, who later became an outspoken senator in the Galactic Senate; their wedding is kept secret as the Jedi Code forbids attachments. Anakin and Padmé have two children together: they are named Luke and Leia.

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At what age Anakin became Vader?

Born in 41 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin), Anakin is only 22 when he becomes Darth Vader in 19 BBY and dooms himself to a life of pain and suffering. (He was 19 at the start of the Clone Wars, which kicked off in 22 BBY.)

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At what age did Anakin get a Padawan?

Ahsoka Tano was discovered by Plo Koon at the age of three and accepted into the Jedi Order. When she was 14, Jedi Master Yoda granted Ahsoka the rank of Padawan and apprenticed her to Anakin Skywalker, a powerful if reckless Jedi Knight.

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What does Padmé say before she dies?

But amazingly, right before she passes away, Padme tells Obi-Wan, "There is good in him.

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How old was Padmé when she died?

The age difference between Anakin and Padmé was ultimately immaterial, given that Padmé's death at the end of the Star Wars prequels brings an end to her story at just 27 years old. She spent her final moments giving birth to Luke and Leia before losing the will to live.

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Who has beaten Vader?

Appealing to the hate and conflict within him, Darth Sidious goaded Luke into attacking. Vader defended the Emperor and he and Luke were locked in mortal combat. Luke lost control of his anger, viciously attacking Vader, finally beating him down and chopping off his hand with his lightsaber.

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Who can easily defeat Vader?

1/15 Luke Skywalker

Having faced his father once before, Luke was familiar with his tactics and used the force to gain an upper-hand. In Star Wars Canon, only Luke Skywalker can be acknowledged as the one who truly defeated Darth Vader.

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