The Force Awakens: The Secret Behind Rey's Victory Over Kylo Ren

The Force Dyad Advantage

In the iconic duel between Rey and Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens, Rey's victory over the formidable dark side warrior has been a subject of much speculation and debate. Despite her lack of formal training, Rey managed to hold her own and wound Kylo Ren, ultimately triumphing in the intense battle.

Rey wielding a lightsaber in Star Wars The Force Awakens

The Star Wars canon has recently unveiled a significant reason behind Rey's advantage. It has been confirmed that Rey gained knowledge and skills through her rare Force dyad connection with Kylo Ren. This unique bond allowed Rey to tap into Kylo's training and abilities, even though she had not undergone formal Jedi training. The Last Jedi's novelization by Jason Fry underscores Rey's instinctual acquisition of Kylo's training, enabling her to access his knowledge and skills through their Force bond.

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The Rise of Skywalker novelization by Rae Carson further solidifies this revelation, emphasizing that Rey's connection with Kylo Ren enabled her to gain increased ability and knowledge, giving her a surprising edge in the battle against Kylo Ren.

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The Living Kyber's Influence

Another intriguing aspect that contributed to Rey's victory over Kylo Ren is the influence of the living kyber crystal within Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber. Rey's discovery of the legendary lightsaber and the subsequent bond she formed with it played a pivotal role in her ability to best Kylo Ren in combat.

Rey takes Anakin's lightsaber in The Force Awakens

The canonical Star Wars #35 by Charles Soule and Madibek Musabekov sheds light on the living kyber's ability to communicate and call out to individuals who are attuned to its power. This revelation aligns with Maz Kanata's assertion that the Skywalker saber had called out to Rey, leading to her profound vision in the Force upon touching the iconic weapon.

Rey fights Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base in Star Wars The Force Awakens.

The connection between Rey and the living kyber crystal is further emphasized by the parallel with Luke Skywalker's bonding experience with a young kyber crystal. This narrative parallel underscores the significance of Rey's bond with the kyber, highlighting its role in empowering her to defeat Kylo Ren in their climactic duel on Starkiller Base.

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The Fragile Commitment of Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren's own lightsaber and the condition of its kyber crystal provide insight into the vulnerability of his commitment to the dark side. The crimson blade wielded by Kylo Ren was the result of his bled and cracked kyber crystal, symbolizing his corrupted nature and unstable allegiance to the dark side.

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This instability and vulnerability in Kylo Ren's bond with his lightsaber contrasted with Rey's powerful connection to the Skywalker saber, which remained stable and empowering. The fractured state of Kylo Ren's kyber crystal not only reflected his internal conflict but also underscored Rey's superior bond with the living kyber, ultimately contributing to her triumph over Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens.