Starting with Shmi Skywalker and her son Anakin, the Skywalker linage was inarguably the most important bloodline in the Galaxy, ending with Ben Solo. The family members’ choices and decisions were significant aspects for shaping the future of the Galaxy at any time. However, it is finally the time to know which Skywalker is the strongest, throughout the Skywalker Saga, comparing Luke and Anakin.
First questions first, was Luke really stronger than Anakin? In simple words, Yes. Luke had done it all, what Anakin could never be able to do. This makes Luke the strongest and the most powerful. Lucas once said that Anakin has all the abilities and power to be stringer than Palpatine. However, he also stated that Luke would remain more robust than Anakin, as Anakin could never be able to do what Luke can because of the injuries given by Kenobi.
Who would win in the faceoff between Luke and Anakin? Let us dive into the details to know the answer based on both father’s and son’s abilities.
Who Was The Chosen One? Luke Or Anakin?
Technically, Luke was not the Chosen One, but he did produce some events that brought an end to the empire. Furthermore, Anakin was the one who fulfilled the prophecy and completed his duty by killing Sidious. Therefore, despite becoming Vader, Anakin still was The Chosen One. However, while Luke was not the chosen one, he still remained the son of the chosen one.
Watch this short video explaining The Chosen One in detail and why it mattered:
Could Luke Beat Anakin?
Luke Skywalker possessed every quality that Anakin Skywalker had. Anakin had the highest level of potential ever seen in a force-sensitive person. The reason was that Anakin was the Chosen One, but this made Luke no less than Anakin. Let us compare both of them based on their skills.
Blade Skills – Luke Vs. Anakin
Talking about the blade skills between Luke and Anakin, Anakin was experienced as the most skilled duelist among the old Jedi order. With great speed and fighting sense, Anakin was considered the master of lightsaber, which he made from blue Ilum crystal.
Compared to Anakin, Luke’s lightsaber was similar to Old-Wan Kenobi’s third lightsaber. Luke had already outpassed Anakin’s skills by training with Obi-Wan, Yoda, and Soresu and mastered all lightsaber styles. Therefore, these abilities and skills made Luke superior to Anakin, a duelist.
Force Power – Luke Vs. Anakin
We’ll keep the answer short and simple. We’d rank Luke stronger in force power than Anakin at the Return of the Jedi. Luke, in his childhood, never had any limitations in training and was never taught that he was better than any Jedi. As a result, Luke had to work all his life tirelessly to achieve what he was capable of.
Conclusion
So, in the end, who would win after the day? Luke or Anakin? This answer is mainly based on your point of view. For example, if we set a faceoff against Luke and Anakin, it would have been a deadly duel for both, provided both Luke and Anakin use their full potential. What do you think?
