Within the Star Wars universe, lightsaber duels have become iconic, gracing each of the nine films in the Skywalker saga to varying degrees. These battles serve as platforms for combatants to showcase their prowess, express their emotions, unveil their strengths, and sometimes even result in the loss of limbs. Animated Star Wars projects have faithfully continued this tradition, with Ahsoka frequently taking part in these captivating duels. While Star Wars has explored nearly every facet in live-action, Ahsoka introduces an unprecedented element that revolutionizes lightsaber combat.

The clash between Sabine and Shin in Ahsoka signifies a groundbreaking moment for Star Wars live-action—two women engaging in a fierce lightsaber showdown. Although such encounters have been fairly common in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated series, this remarkable event had never before unfolded in any live-action Star Wars movie or television show. The nearest approximation was the duel between Ahsoka and Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth during The Mandalorian’s second season, though Elsbeth wielded a beskar spear instead of a lightsaber.

Preview clips have already confirmed an imminent rematch between Sabine and Shin, definitively ensuring another significant duel between women. When pondering other characters, the potential exists for Ahsoka to confront another female adversary skilled in lightsaber combat, whether it’s Shin herself or an individual who acquires a lightsaber. Another possibility is that Ahsoka and Sabine might engage in lightsaber sparring as part of Sabine’s ongoing Jedi training, which would technically qualify as a duel between them.

Regardless of the course it takes, this historic lightsaber duel within Ahsoka paves the way for exciting prospects in the Star Wars universe. While this series may not showcase numerous additional lightsaber duels involving women, upcoming projects like The Acolyte could contribute to the legacy initiated by Ahsoka. Similarly, the forthcoming movie centered around Rey’s New Jedi Order presents a comparable avenue. The significance of lightsaber duels among female characters in animated media remains undiminished, but Ahsoka’s achievement in bringing this dynamic to live-action stands as an enormous and exhilarating stride forward.