Who was Eeth Koth?
Eeth Koth — a Zabrak Jedi Master and former member of the Jedi High Council — is remembered in Legends as a stoic Guardian, skilled in Form V combat and renowned for his physical resilience. Though lesser-known to casual viewers, his story intersects key events: Geonosis, the Yinchorri Uprising, the Clone Wars, Order 66, and a final, heartbreaking appearance in Marvel's Darth Vader comics.
Origins: Orphaned on Nar Shaddaa, discovered Force-sensitive and taken to Coruscant for training.
Council Seat: Earned a place on the Jedi High Council for his battlefield experience and steady judgment.
Major Engagements: Yinchorri conflicts, Battle of Geonosis, multiple Clone Wars theaters.
Order 66: Survived the initial purge by going into hiding and building a covert new life.
Final Chapter: Tracked and killed by Darth Vader in comics that expand the post-Order 66 hunt for surviving Jedi.
“Koth’s story is the quiet, human echo of the Jedi tragedy — survival, attempted peace, and then the cost of being hunted for what you once were.” — NovaSaber
Lightsaber & Combat
Koth typically wielded a green blade and favored Form V (Djem So / Shien) — a direct, counter-heavy style appropriate for a Guardian who balances offense and defense. His Zabrak physiology granted high pain tolerance, making him a durable duelist in prolonged fights.
Notable Missions
- Yinchorri Uprising — leadership role in quelling civil unrest.
- Battle of Geonosis — one of the Jedi present during the opening salvo of the Clone Wars.
- Rescue ops and Outer Rim engagements — consistent front-line deployment.
Why fans should care
Eeth Koth is perfect for fans who love deep-cut Legends characters: he embodies the moral complexity and human cost of the Jedi collapse, plus he’s a great inspiration for saber-builds (green blade, rugged hilt, reliable balance) and roleplay storylines about survival and identity after the fall of the Republic.
FAQ
Why did Eeth Koth leave the Jedi Order?
Koth sought to escape the incessant violence and political strain of the post-war era — in Legends he retreats from the Order to live a quieter life with a family.
What happened to Eeth Koth after Order 66?
He went into hiding, started a family, and attempted to remain anonymous until Darth Vader located and confronted him in later Marvel comics.
How powerful was Eeth Koth?
A seasoned Jedi Master: expert in lightsaber combat (Form V), tactically experienced, and notably resilient due to his Zabrak heritage.
Who killed Eeth Koth?
Darth Vader tracked and killed him during the Empire’s campaign to eliminate surviving Jedi, per the comic storyline.
What color was his lightsaber?
Green — reflecting his role as a Guardian who balanced combat prowess with Jedi principles.
