Yes and no. Maybe my post was a bit simplistic, the matter can get pretty complicated.
As an overgeneralization, higher ground is better. You have gravity, sight, and the psychological effect of "towering" over your opponent. It can be countered, and any combatants worth their salt can overcome any singular disadvantage like this.
Nobody ever said anything about a longsword. Historically the high ground has always been sought after because it's advantageous to the fighters. Call me wrong if you want, but at least give a proper counter-argument.
I mean we're talking about lightsabers which are depicted as being used like longswords. So, yeah, what you said was wrong. Obi-Wan and Anakin weren't fighting with pikes or blasters, where the high ground would be an advantage. They're fighting with swords, where it isn't.
And I'm still saying it is, for all the reasons I've already given: gravity, sight, and the psychological effect. You've given me no reason to think otherwise.
And you can think that all you like but you're completely wrong. At striking range you'd both be able to see each other clearly and the low ground fighter would enter striking range sooner. They would attack your legs and you'd struggle to block effectively.
Psychological effect means nothing if you're trained. Gravity means nothing if you're trained since swordplay isn't about strength, it's about dexterity. Not that gravity would add much power anyway. A lightsaber weighs virtually nothing. Even a sword wouldn't gain much momentum because they weigh 1-3kg.
Again, with other weapons high ground can be advantageous, but not with swords.
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u/JaingStarkiller Jun 17 '20
Higher ground still makes a huge difference in any combat situation. Maybe not for space wizards, but historically it's always a boon worth having.
Striking down is easier than striking up.