![]() ![]() The main philosophy is to dominate duels.Ĭin Drallig is actually a very skilled duelist, but Vader is far more skilled. The Form is actually a solid defensive Form, but its primary focus is on attack. Remember, Luke Skywalker who is considered the best Lightsaber duellist of all, is primarily a Shien/Djem So user, which shows that it is a Solid Foundation that can be built upon very effectively.Īlso - Perhaps Cin Drallig should have been more of a proponent of this Style - he may have lived a bit longer vs Vader.īut that situation does give some credence Dooku's theory that Battlemasters tend to be somewhat overrated Duellists. If a Djem So user fights patiently and actually Focuses on Defence it can be a long lasting style - also good observation and timing (with thier countering instinct) and offensive and dominating use of the force will help them throw off an opponents rhythm and overcome styles like Ataru. Not quite as good defensively - but it is better at countering and finding gaps than Soresu - if I were to Rate an overall combination of defence and offence and countering - I would probably Give an Edge to Djem So over Soresu While it is an Offensive Style - it actually is capable of very good defense because of it's Soresu Roots. as Vader Showed when he became more of a thinking fighter over time.and was effective against all kinds of enemies ![]() I think some of its weaknesses can actually be overcome by good tactical usage because it is a very mechanically sound style and based on Solid and reliable principles which an intelligent fighter can use to adapt to their foes. I think Djem-So is a very good style - one of my favourites and maybe one of the best overall head to head styles.and I really don't think they have quite done it justice in the game If you have a topic you would like to see in the future, post them here or send me a message. Known Masters of Djem So/Shien: Plo Koon, Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader later on) Overall, users of Djem So can be very dominating in Lightsaber duels and, as Cin Drallig said, the Form is worth knowing. The speed of Ataru can pick users of Djem So. The Ataru form's speed allows the user to avoid Djem So strikes. But this isn't always the case, when we see Plo Koon best Ventress in battle even with a broken right arm. Makashi's emphasis on light footwork can allow the user to dodge the heavy strikes of Djem So. Users of Soresu will block these strikes, which can be a disadvantage. Djem So users generally have slow, heavy strikes, which can be avoided by users of Makashi and Ataru. The Djem So variation was specifically created for Lightsaber combat, alongside Form II.īut the Djem So form has its own weaknesses. This is evident with the Sith Lord Darth Vader's brute strength (combined with his cybernetics), or Jedi Master Plo Koon's mastery of hand-to-hand combat. Masters of the Djem So form are not only strong with the Lightsaber, but also with their bare hands. The Djem So form focuses on strength with the Lightsaber, characterized by heavy strikes meant to break enemy defenses. ![]() There really is not much more to say except that Shien is dedicated to offensive blaster deflection.īut Shien is compounded with the Djem So form. The Form itself is best used against droid opponents (a later thread will discuss why). Shien is an offensive form of Soresu, specifically the blaster deflection aspect. However, if it serves to suppress violent opposition and preserve peace, I believe it is a discipline worth knowing. One must question any discipline that has lethal potential. You ask for my opinion on Form V? I am neither a proponent nor a detractor. A dedication to the power and strength necessary to defeat an opponent characterizes the philosophy of Form V, which some Jedi describe by the maxim "Peace through superior firepower." While porponents of Form V regard it as a worthwhile discipline to prepare a Jedi for any threat, there are others who maintain that Form V fosters an inappropriate focus on dominating others. Form V's Djem So variation is devoted specifically to lightsaber dueling. Form V's Shien variation exploits the ability of a lightsaber to block a blaster bolt, and turns this defensive move into an offensive attack by deflecting the bolt deliberately toward an opponent. Form V focuses on strength and lightsaber attack moves. Cin Drallig continues.įorm V, which has two distinct variations, Shien and Djem So, was developed alongside Form IV, during an era when the Jedi were called upon to more actively maintain the peace in the galaxy, and when purely defensive combat skills-such as those of Form III- were deemed insufficient. We continue our look at Lightsaber Forms with the Djem So and Shien variants of Form V. "When you ask for trouble, you should not be surprised when it finds you."- Plo Koon, Master of Djem So ![]()
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