Determining the best Jedi takes into account a number of factors.

Rey wascontinuously tempted by the allure of the dark sidethroughout the sequel trilogy.

The promise of unlimited power can corrupt even the strongest-willed people.

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But Obi-Wan never once swayed away from the light side of the Force.

Throughout his whole life, he only ever had the Jedis best interests on his mind.

No Jedis abilities could compare to his although his second-in-command, Mace Windu, came awfully close.

Mace Windu wielding his purple lightsaber and Homen wielding a purple lightsaber in Star Wars: Visions season 1, episode 5

And yet,Yoda managed to absorb the lightning, virtually effortlessly.

Its because of fear morphing into anger and it eventually leading to suffering.

This isnt an issue for Obi-Wan, becausehe doesnt seem to contain an ounce of hateful energy.

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When Anakin turns to the dark side, Obi-Wandoesnt take pride in besting him in lightsaber combat.

He simply says, I will do what I must.

However, thanks to the expanded canon revealing Mauls survival, that didn’t quite remain true.

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In duels with Count Dooku and Darth Sidious, Yoda held his own.

His manic fighting style has led online meme-ers to dub Yoda things like ketamine-fueled space frog.

Obi-Wan Embodies What A Jedi Should Be

There are many qualities that make a great Jedi.

Alec Guinness as Ben Kenobi wielding his lightsaber in Star Wars

On all counts, Obi-Wan perfectly embodies what a Jedi should be.

His mind is always clear, unencumbered by pesky emotions, buthes also a powerful general.

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Yoda deflects Force lightning in Attack of the Clones

Obi-Wan talks to Anakin after defeating him in the Battle of the Heroes on Mustafar in Revenge of the Sith

Anakin before the Jedi Council in The Phantom Menace

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Yoda training Luke in The Empire Strikes Back

Obi-Wan vs Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace

Yoda vs Darth Sidious in Revenge of the Sith with Yoda looking angry and wielding his green lightsaber

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan in Revenge of the Sith

Yoda on the Jedi Council

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