Who Would Win in a Duel: Anakin Skywalker or Jango Fett?

In a hypothetical matchup between Padawan Anakin Skywalker and Jango Fett, several factors would come into play. Let's dissect their capabilities and see who would come out on top.

Skill Level

Both Anakin and Jango Fett are skilled in their respective domains. As a Padawan, Anakin has significant potential, especially in lightsaber combat and the use of the Force. However, his experience is limited compared to Jango Fett, who is a seasoned bounty hunter with extensive combat experience, including marksmanship and hand-to-hand combat.

Equipment

Jango Fett carries a variety of advanced equipment, including his Mandalorian armor, a jetpack, and a range of weaponry from blasters to thermal detonators. Anakin's primary weapon, a lightsaber, and his reliance on the Force put him at an advantage in close combat but may not match up to Jango's array of weapons.

Tactics

Jango Fett is known for his strategic thinking in combat. He often uses stealth and tactical planning to gain the upper hand. This would be a significant asset against Anakin, especially given his current limited combat experience.

Force Abilities

Anakin has access to the Force, which grants him enhanced reflexes, precognition, and other abilities that could level the playing field. His emotional intensity and connection to the Force could give him an edge in a moment of crisis. However, Jango Fett would likely use his superior experience and tactics to counter these advantages.

In summary, while Anakin has the potential to be incredibly powerful due to his connection to the Force and lightsaber skills, Jango Fett's extensive experience, tactical acumen, and weaponry would likely give him the upper hand in a direct confrontation. Therefore, Jango Fett would probably win in a one-on-one fight, especially if he utilizes his range and technology effectively.

Historical Context

According to the lore, there is a well-known exchange between Jango Fett and his son, Boba Fett, who was called to assassinate Jango during the Battle of Geonosis. Jango Fett, when explaining why he didn't hard feelings towards Lord Vader, says, Kenobi! Why do you think he was running? Fett was scared the moment he saw Kenobi. This implies that Obi-Wan Kenobi was a formidable opponent, even to a skilled bounty hunter like Jango Fett. By the time of Attack of the Clones (AOTC), the gap between them wasn't too substantial. Jango put up an excellent fight but didn't expect to win. Obi-Wan's defense was simply too great for Jango Fett's blasters, even with a little help from Boba.

Obi-Wan has this in the bag.

Final Confrontation

In a final hypothetical scenario, where Anakin Skywalker (now Darth Vader) is assassinated by Jango Fett, the situation unfolds as follows:

Jango Fett: No hard feelings, Lord Vader... just business……… ACK (Hands grasping at his neck as he collapses onto the floor, dying from asphyxiation.)

Darth Vader: Foolish of you to attempt to assassinate me.