Pyrokinesis

Pyrokinesis was a Force power that allowed a Force-user to manipulate and generate fire.

The power seemed to have two major applications, the manipulation, and the generation of fire. In generation, a force user typically generated fire from an already existing material. Yarael Poof exemplifies this by being famed for his ability to trigger fires by manipulating the molecules of combustible objects. Leia Organa Solo also demonstrated the ability to generate fire, as shown when she lit several candles through the force - commenting that Luke Skywalker had taught her how to do so.

In manipulation, a force user was capable of directing and controlling an already existing flame with relative ease. In 52 BBY, Palpatine used the ability to kill Pax Teem, by coaxing a gentle flame from a gas powered fireplace into a raging inferno. Jedi Master Knol Ven'nari was so proficient in this ability that she was capable of controlling and redirecting an explosion, something that she did in order to save her friends, though it cost her life.

The power was neutral in nature, with both Jedi and Sith showing equal ability in it's use. Even other force traditions, such as the Nightsisters of Dathomir, were known to use the ability. This is shown by Dresdema when she attempted to cast a "Spell of flame" against attacking Sith, alluding to the existence of a Nightsister equivalent power of Pyrokinesis.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
 * Star Wars: Republic 53: Blast Radius
 * ''The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader
 * Backlash
 * Backlash