Star Wars: 10 Things You Never Knew About Ahsoka Tano
4. Ahsoka Was Outmatched By Darth Maul But Beat Him Anyway
Now, we all know that Ahsoka was a competent, if not advanced, Jedi. But, there's always been the question of how powerful she actually is floating out there. That question, in part, was laid to rest in the seventh season of Clone Wars.
In it, we see Ahsoka defeat and apprehend the powerful former Sith, Darth Maul. There is a moment in the dual where Ahsoka seems outmatched, maybe even panicked. Fans picked up on this, and even showrunner Dave Filoni was asked how Ahsoka was able to beat Darth Maul, despite her young age.
Filoni confirmed that, at the time of their duel on Mandalore, Maul was more potent with a lightsaber than Ahsoka. The young force-user had to muster all her skill just to break even with Maul. At one point, Ahsoka realized she was outmatched and had a brief moment of fear.
However, unlike her Master, Anakin, Ahsoka was able to control her fear, which was the key to defeating Maul. After Maul disarmed Ahsoka of both her lightsabers, the battle seemed lost. But she was patient, and, as is always his downfall, Maul was overconfident.
After Ahsoka is disarmed, Maul hesitates, not wanting to kill her. Instead, he believes he can turn Ahsoka and use her to defeat Palpatine. Ahsoka uses the opening to disarm and capture Maul instead.