Force power/Legends



"Nothing is impossible with the Force."

- Kreia

Force powers were the manifestations of a Jedi, Sith, or other Force-adept's connection with the Force. According to the theory that the Force is one, the light and dark powers did not actually describe the Force, but rather, defined how an individual used it; whether to directly harm his enemies, or help himself overcome situations. Thus the aggressive or vengeful abilities inherently belonged to the dark side, while those which were healing, defensive, self-empowering, or diversionary belonged to the light side.

At its' core, Force use was similar to what has been referred to within Western occultism as, "open handed magic"; that is, magic used informally, without specifically, seperately defined spells or the various other elements of formal ritual. An analogy for the Force in this context could be clay. In its' natural state, clay is largely without shape, and is only given shape after it is moulded and fired into a specific item by the individual potter.

The Force was viewed as being monistic; its' use for the practitioner did not involve classifying individual Force manifestations to the degree that is done here. To them it was simply all use of the Force. The classification and seperation of individual Force manifestations into individual "powers" is largely done by and for the intellectual convenience of those who are perhaps unfamiliar with monism as a concept.

"Remember: abilities are not inherently good or evil, it's how you use them."

- Kyle Katarn

For example, a Dark Jedi could cast powers that inherently belonged to the light side (like Persuasion). Kyle Katarn, who allied himself with the light side, made use of dark side powers such as Grip and Lightning, possibly because of his experience while fighting Maw, and later on Dromund Kaas. This indicated that skillful Jedi of strong character could use these abilities according to their wisdom since their high experience prevented them from drifting towards the dark side.



Core


The Core powers were the first powers a Jedi learned, and directly affected his own body or objects without actually harming or benefiting anything (except for Push, which could be used against enemies).


 * Force Speed
 * Force Cloak
 * Force Concealment
 * Force Sense
 * Farseeing
 * Force Empathy
 * Force Seeing
 * Telekinesis
 * Force Jump/Leap
 * Force Pull/Push
 * Telepathy

Universal


Universal powers were generic Force techniques which were associated with neither side of the Force. Almost all Core powers also qualified as Universal powers, but many of them were uncommon and not an integral part of basic Jedi training.


 * Art of the Small
 * '''Aing-Tii fighting-sight
 * Battle Meditation
 * Breath Control
 * Comprehend Speech
 * Dopplegänger
 * Force Bellow
 * Force Body
 * Force Comprehension
 * Force Confusion
 * Force Deflection (without a lightsaber)
 * Force Listening




 * Force Flash
 * Force Illusion
 * Force Meld
 * Force Suppression
 * Force Breach advanced version of Force Suppression
 * Force Throw
 * Force Vision
 * Force Whirlwind variation of Force Push
 * Force Wave advanced version of Force Push
 * Force Repulse another advanced version of Force Push
 * Force Weapon
 * Force Whisper
 * Precognition
 * Psychometry
 * Sever Force
 * Shatterpoint
 * Tapas

Light
"A Jedi uses the Force for knowledge and defense, never for attack."

- Yoda

Light side powers were the Force powers that the user accessed through the Force's light side. The Jedi used them for protection, increasing physical and mental capacities, and for defense. They could also inspire and increase the resolve of allies. Certain light side powers could also be used offensively, but did not directly cause physical harm.




 * Alter Environment
 * Animal Friendship
 * Battlemind
 * Battle Precognition
 * Combustion
 * Crucitorn
 * Droid Disable
 * Electric Judgment
 * Force Blinding
 * Force Enlightenment
 * Force Healing
 * Force Ghost
 * Force Light
 * Wall of Light Can be used by the combined might of many Jedi, though the results may be catastrophic.
 * Force Orb
 * Force Projection
 * Force Protection A power only achieved by high-rank Jedi Masters, Force protection made the bearer invulnerable to a wide range of attacks; the ultimate power in terms of defense.
 * Force Defend Reduced damage taken by Force powers.
 * Force Absorb A trained Jedi may have converted all kinds of Force attacks used against them to additional Force charge. As the energy used to perform Force-related powers was limited, a Jedi could use the enemy's attacks to their own benefit, instead of receiving damage from them.
 * Protection Bubble With this Force power, the user could create a defensive sphere around the body, which would protect him from a wide range of attacks, deflect laser blasts, and inflict a certain amount of damage upon contact with the enemy.
 * Force Stun
 * Force Stasis advanced version of Force Stun
 * Force Stasis Field the most advanced version of Force Stun
 * Force Valor
 * Hibernation Trance
 * Levitation Not restricted to Jedi usage
 * Mind Trick
 * Force Persuasion Less powerful than the Mind Trick
 * Malacia
 * Morichro
 * Plant Surge
 * Ray
 * Revitalize

Dark


"A Sith knows when to unleash the fury of the dark side, and when to hold back. Patience can be a weapon if you know how to use it, and your anger can fuel the dark side if you learn how to control it."

- Darth Bane

Dark side powers were used to harm, debilitate, or kill. Some (like Rage or Drain) were used to benefit the user personally, akin to powers of the light side, with the difference that these were used at the expense of his or her own health or an other individual's Force reserve. The Dark Side draws its power from emotion, and while the intent behind their use may well have been good at the time, it is most likely to lead one to further spiritual corruption from overuse, without the proper self control and mindset. Continuous use of dark powers was shown to have a physically corrupting effect on the Force-user, regardless of intent, due to the body being unable to handle such power for long periods of time.


 * Deadly Sight
 * Drain Knowledge
 * Force Destruction
 * Force Drain
 * Force Fear
 * Force Horror advanced version of Force Fear
 * Force Insanity the most advanced version of Force Horror
 * Force Flight
 * Force Lightning
 * Chain Lightning variation of Force Lightning
 * Force Shock variation of Force Lightning
 * Force Storm (lightning) advanced version of Force Lightning




 * Force Resuscitation
 * Force Scream
 * Force Slow
 * Force Affliction variation of Force Slow
 * Force Plague advanced version of Force Slow
 * '''Force Storm (wormhole)
 * Force Wound
 * Force Choke variation of Force Grip
 * Force Grip advanced version of Force Wound
 * Force Crush the most advanced version of Force Wound
 * Kinetite
 * Mechu-deru
 * Midichlorian Manipulation
 * Mind Control
 * Sith Alchemy
 * Spear of Midnight Black
 * Spirit Transference
 * Thought Bomb
 * Torture by Chagrin

Force powers applied to lightsaber combat
The Jedi and other Force organizations that used lightsabers also developed specific Force techniques especially for lightsaber combat.


 * Alter Damage
 * Dun Möch
 * Saber Barrier
 * Saber Throw
 * Telekinetic lightsaber combat

Behind the scenes

 * The various abilities listed above have been seen in the movies, the Star Wars RPG and Star Wars games licensed or developed by LucasArts, where 'official' names and definitions are given. In some of the games, the Potentium point that Force powers themselves were not inherently evil, but rather reflected the alignment of the Force-user is sometimes stressed, depending on the source.
 * Note that some powers although have different names, are describing the same power, in different levels or ways of use.
 * The names are often preceded by Force.... For example Grip is mostly known as Force Grip.
 * It is also important to note that the rigidity of the above system merely reflects the various game design and storytelling strategies, as opposed to some actual delineation. The Force is not "magic," nor does it have specific "spells" or "powers," and they are far more interrelated than the list might suggest.

Appearances

 * All instances in which Jedi, Sith, or any Force users whatsoever appear and use these abilities.