Why do so many Sith wear masks?

Sith masks were used during the days of the Jedi Civil War

Jedi Civil War
The Jedi Civil War, also known as the Second Sith War, the Old Republic Insurrection, the Malak War and the War of the Star Forge, was a war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic that lasted from 3959 BBY to 3956 BBY.
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by some Sith to block outside influences and allow the user to focus without distraction. Many sith masks appeared to lack eye openings or otherwise restricted the vision, presumably requiring the wearer to perceive his or her surroundings through the Force.

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Why do Sith Lords wear hoods?

Sith warriors wore robes designed with a hood which could conceal the wearer's face, keeping them from being identified.

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What Sith wore a mask?

The mask of Darth Nihilus, or Mask of Nihilus, was one of the pieces of armor that Sith Lord Darth Nihilus had bound to himself using the Force in an effort to retain a semblance of a physical form.

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Why does Darth Malgus wear a mask?

Following the battle on Alderaan, Malgus was nursed back to health by Daru, but jaw wounds he received during the battle forced him to don a respirator mask that covered his nose, mouth, and neck.

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Why do the Inquisitors wear masks?

Everyone wears one to ensure that their line of work is not halted by any means. Of course, each mask is different from each branch of the Inquisition to ensure everyone knows their proper place in it and authority is respected.

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Why the Dark Side made Sith Ugly [Legends] - Star Wars Explained

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Why do Sith have GREY skin?

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many things considered… unnatural. Including bleaching the skin white and turning the eyes orange when used intensely. These effects can be masked by adepts to be able to mingle with normal people and to avoid detection by other Force users.

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Are Inquisitors turned Jedi?

Although Order 66 was largely successful at purging the galaxy of Jedi, Emperor Palpatine needed to ensure his position of power could not be jeopardized or usurped by the light side, and so the Inquisitorius was born. But in a twist of fate, these Inquisitors were once Jedi themselves.

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Why does Darth Plagueis wear a mask?

Darth Plagueis's transpirator mask. A transpirator was a device used as an assist for the respiratory system, similar in form and function to a breath mask. It was known to be used by members of the Muun species.

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Who was the first Sith?

As the first Dark Lord of the Sith, Ajunta Pall founded the first Sith Empire and expanded it onto other worlds. The Sith took over the planet Ziost and created it as their capital and as Pall's new home. Pall eventually died after serving the Empire for many decades, but his Empire lived on.

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Who kills Darth Revan?

Taking control of the Rakatan Foundry, Revan attempted to construct an army of extermination droids to destroy the Empire, but the Jedi Master died when he was defeated by an Imperial strike team.

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What do Sith fear?

Jedi and Sith alike fear the loss of power, but the Sith choose to harness that fear as a source of strength.

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Who is the only Sith to cheat death?

A Sith Lord with the ability to prevent death and create life, Plagueis is the mentor of Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious, who, in accordance to the Sith's Rule of Two, eventually betrays Plagueis by murdering him in his sleep, taking his place as Sith Master.

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Why did the Sith hide for 1000 years?

Fall of the Galactic Republic

The Sith remained hidden for a millennium, allowing the Jedi to believe that their ancient nemesis had gone extinct. The Sith stayed in hiding for a thousand years, their survival unknown to the Jedi, as they continued their revenge against the Jedi through Bane's Grand Plan.

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Why do Sith only use red?

In the construction of a Sith lightsaber, individuals partook in a process known as bleeding. By ways of the Force, they would pour negative emotions such as rage, hate, fear and pain into kyber crystals. The process would result in the crystals gaining a distinctive crimson or red hue.

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Why do Sith eyes turn orange?

Star Wars: The Visual Encyclopedia says that as "windows to the soul, eyes reflect the emotions harnessed by the Sith. When rage and anger seethe inside a dark side user, their eyes may burn yellow with a fiery-red rim." What that means is a Sith's emotions will be shown through their eyes.

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What is the Sith lifespan?

The average lifespan for a Sith, without any assistance from medical technology, is around 250 years. Taking into account that Force sensitive beings have extended lifespans, most Sith can reach up to 400 years.

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Who is the youngest Sith?

Darth Shain, headmaster of the Korriban Temple, took notice and convened with the Dark Councilor and Dark Lord of the Sith Darth Shane McMahon, who decided to confer the title of Sith Lord to the young apprentice at the age of 11, making him the youngest Sith Lord in the history of the Sith.

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Are there any female Sith?

The term "Sith Lord" generally encompassed members of both sexes, although some female Sith such as Lumiya, Tahiri Veila, Olaris Rhea, and Vestara Khai were styled Sith Lady.

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Was snoke meant to be Plagueis?

That didn't stop fans speculating on whether Snoke was really Darth Plagueis or Anakin Skywalker's evil twin or something else entirely. It didn't turn out to be anything as grand when The Rise of Skywalker revealed that, actually, Emperor Palpatine was in charge all along.

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Was Darth Plagueis once a Jedi?

Darth Plagueis (pronounced /'pleɪɡ. əs/) was a Force-sensitive Muun male Dark Lord of the Sith and the Sith Master of Darth Sidious.

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Why do most Sith wear helmets?

Sith masks were used during the days of the Jedi Civil War by some Sith to block outside influences and allow the user to focus without distraction. Many sith masks appeared to lack eye openings or otherwise restricted the vision, presumably requiring the wearer to perceive his or her surroundings through the Force.

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Why does the Third Sister want Obi-Wan?

Reva seeks to capture Obi-Wan Kenobi as a show of loyalty and effectiveness to Darth Vader. She knows who Vader once was and understands his relationship with his former Master. She pursues Obi-Wan with a level of dogged determination that may be better described as an obsession.

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How many Jedi survived Order 66?

Known survivors. It was said that fewer than one hundred Jedi—approximately one percent of the entire Order—survived Order 66.

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Can Inquisitors use force lightning?

The Inquisitor Vindican applies Force lightning in combat.

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