Why did it matter that Obi Wan has the high ground?

He was trying to get Anakin to stop. In The Art of War, Sun Tzu writes: “When the enemy has the high ground, do not confront him. When he attacks downhill, do not oppose him.” By rushing at him, Anakin exposed himself. Obi Wan had the benefit of gravity giving him momentum to come at him.

Did Obi Wan underestimate Anakin’s power?

OBI-WAN: It’s over, Anakin. I have the high ground. ANAKIN: You underestimate my power! And that’s where Obi-Wan, unable to kill his friend, leaves Anakin to die (or rather get picked up by Palpatine to become Darth Vader).

Who is stronger Obi Wan Kenobi or Yoda?

Obi-Wan Kenobi is my favorite Star Wars character (though Rey has a chance to pass him). He was one of the very strongest (as well as wisest) Jedi of his, and likely any, era. And Yoda would wipe the floor with him. Yoda was the greatest Jedi of the time, and possibly all time.

How does Obi-Wan use his high ground powers?

For Obi-Wan’s high ground powers to have full effect, he must stand between 15 and 75 degrees (π/12 to 5π/12 radians) diagonal from his opponent (s) on any quadrant of the trigonometric circle. See Diagram B. In conclusion, Obi-wan abuses spatial relativity and Taoist doctrine in order to always invoke his high-ground powers.”

Why did Obi-Wan Kenobi kill Maul?

This is the only reason why Obi-Wan killed Maul in Rebels. This is also why Obi-Wan hates flying; there is no gravity in space, therefore there is no high or low ground from any frame of reference (This also negates the spinning trick, as noted in Example E).

Was Obi-Wan on friendly terms with Senator Organa in the Clone Wars?

As seen through the events of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan was known to be on friendly terms with Senator Organa, whose homeworld held large quantities of mountainous terrain, the perfect habitat for a Jedi Master.

How does Vader prove his mastery over Obi-Wan?

In ANH, Vader proves his newfound mastery by engaging Obi on perfectly even ground. However, Obi-Wan intentionally sacrifices himself on the Death Star, so that he could train Luke from a higher plane of existence, thereby giving him the metaphysical high ground Example F.