Summary
- Baylan Skoll is introduced as a powerful and dangerous Dark Jedi in Star Wars. He taps into the dark side of the Force without becoming a Sith.
- Baylan's lightsaber is unique with an orange blade and a weight that allows him to wield it like a broadsword. His lightsaber form is adapted to compensate for its weight, making him a physical powerhouse.
- Ahsoka, a skilled duelist trained by Anakin Skywalker, struggles to defeat Baylan due to his unique lightsaber and adapted form. His style prevents her from relying on her instinctive counters and using telekinesis, making him incredibly difficult to defeat.
Ahsoka introduced Baylan Skoll, a lightsaber duelist so potent he is easily the most dangerous Dark Jedi imaginable. Played by the late Ray Stevenson, Baylan Skoll is the first canon Dark Jedi in Star Wars – a Jedi who has not become a Sith, but who is nevertheless willing to tap into the dark side of the Force. Dark Jedi were first introduced in Star Wars Legends, but Baylan is more dangerous than any previously seen.
Baylan's skill is shown in the fact even Ahsoka Tano could not defeat him. Ahsoka is no lightweight; she was trained by Anakin Skywalker himself, and she even defeated Darth Maul in the Siege of Mandalore. She was almost killed by Baylan when they first crossed paths in Ahsoka episode 4, and she was forced to abandon their rematch when they met once again in episode 7. Baylan's lightsaber form perfectly explains why he is so dangerous, because there's never been a Jedi – or indeed a Dark Jedi – like him.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Baylan's Lightsaber Is Unique – & His Form Has Adapted To Benefit From It 
Baylan's lightsaber is very unusual. It has a distinctive orange blade, a color rarely seen in Star Wars lore that may hint it is powered not by the traditional kyber crystal – but rather by something far more exotic. This would explain why Baylan's lightsaber blade appears to have attributes unlike any other Jedi or Sith blade; it has a strange weight to it, meaning Baylan wields it like a broadsword. This weight explains the long hilt design, which is fashioned for a double-handed grip.
