What was Vader's suit made out of?

Darth Vader's armor functioned to keep its wearer alive, but it also served to inspire fear. Darth Vader's armor was made of obsidian; although its design inspired fear and symbolized the strength of the Galactic Empire, it was also critical to Vader's survival after his defeat on Mustafar.
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Is Vader's suit made of Beskar?

They were (According to "Darth Vader's suit" on Databank) indeed made with micronized Mandalorian Iron that was proof against lightsabers and (as seen in Han shooting him on Bespin) blasters.
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What is Darth Vader's suit based on?

In the earliest concepts of the uber-villain Darth Vader, George Lucas told artist Ralph McQuarrie he wanted him to look like a "dark lord riding on the wind" with black flowing robes, a large helmet like that of the Japanese Samurai, and a silk mask covering his face.
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How heavy is Vader's suit?

Vader's formidable shoulder armor provides the master of combat with a huge benefit in battle. The armor is blaster-proof and resistant to many energy blades and when struck by such weapons, shows little to no damaging effects. However, the armor is quite heavy (12.2 kg, or 26.9 lbs), which restricts Vader's movement.
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How does Darth Vader pee?

According to Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader, the eponymous Dark Lord relies on catheters to urinate. As for his solid waste, he needs collection pouches. His suit also includes recyclers, an understandably vital feature since it's not realistic to clean out his suit all the time.
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Is Vader's suit fireproof?

Protective systems. Vader wore a black ribbed, padded, multi-ply body glove that covered everything below his neck. This flexible, quilted suit was blast-dampening, and was made of a fireproof material that provided some protection against flames and corrosive gasses.
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Is Darth Vader's suit made of metal?

Darth Vader's armor was made of obsidian; although its design inspired fear and symbolized the strength of the Galactic Empire, it was also critical to Vader's survival after his defeat on Mustafar.
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Can Darth Vader breath without his mask?

Why Can't Darth Vader Breathe Without His Mask? Dark Vader cannot breathe without his mask because his mask is connected to a life support system. His famous black armor suit covers this life-sustaining system.
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Did Vader ever sleep?

When Vader did sleep, he was awoken soon after by a disturbing series of visions, sounds and pain, most of which including Obi-Wan or Padme. It's entirely possible that he never really needed to sleep given the powers of his mechanical suit, however, his brain was still completely biological.
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Why does Darth Vader breathe so heavily?

When Vader breathes out, the suit is at a low pressure, and when he breathes in the interior atmosphere is at a higher pressure. This difference would effectively force (haha) air into and out of his lungs.
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Does Darth Vader eat food?

Short answer: Yes. He eats a crude paste, a bit like in The Matrix, but it tastes awful. He also uses an IV for nutrition. His internal organs are badly damaged, so he can't really eat normal food, or even much special invalid food, but he eats occasionally.
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Is Boba Fett's armor pure Beskar?

The 2018 canon reference book Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition establishes that Boba Fett's armor was made of durasteel. However, the fourth episode in The Book of Boba Fett establishes that the armor is made of beskar.
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Is Boba Fett's suit Beskar?

In Season 2, Episode 1, Boba's armor is referred to as “the beskar” when it's worn by Cobb Vanth, but there's evidence it's not pure. While Din Djarin's armor deflects blaster fire like it's nothing, Boba's helmet is dented and scuffed from combat.
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Is Durasteel stronger than Beskar?

Cherished for its incredible strength and durability, beskar was notable for being able to withstand blows from even a lightsaber, and was commonly thought to be nearly indestructible, making beskar more prized than durasteel or cortosis.
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Was Darth Vader's suit itchy?

To wear the suit was painful for Vader, from the itchy synthetic skin, to the loud sound of the respiratory, to all of the needles and pins penetrating his body. This pain kept him awake when he tried to sleep and detrimentally affected his sanity.
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Can Darth Vader use force lightning?

While Darth Vader doesn't use Force Lightning in the Star Wars films, the power played a key role in his story in the comics. Despite being considered one of the strongest wielders of the Dark Side of the Force, Darth Vader never uses Force Lightning in any of the films.
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Why is Darth Vader's skin white?

When did Darth Vader's skin become white? It become white due to a lack of sunlight/his face being covered up underneath a mask/helmet for about 2 decades (aka 20 years).
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Why didn't Vader upgrade his suit?

This means that Vader has multiple suits. He just chooses not to change it, because doing so might remove Vader from his private cloister of brooding and meditation. This connection to the Dark Side, and not the physical armor he wears, makes Vader one of the most dangerous threats in the galaxy.
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How did KYLO get Vader's helmet?

This plot detail is particularly relevant because Star Wars: The Force Awakens Visual Dictionary states that the helmet was "scavenged from a funeral pyre on Endor." Bazine does succeed in obtaining the case, having to defeat her mentor Delphi Kloda in the process.
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How tall is Vader in suit?

Anakin is a taller-than-average 1.88 meters (~6'2”), but Darth Vader's canonical height is a staggering 2.03 meters (~6'9”), meaning Darth Vader's armor, which Anakin dons in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith after the near-fatal duel, increases his height by approximately 7”.
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How many Jedi can force heal?

There are only three Jedi who use Force Heal: Rey Skywalker, Ben Solo, and Baby Yoda.
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What body parts did Anakin lose?

As a young Jedi Knight, Anakin lost a hand in a battle with Count Dooku, which received a robotic replacement. He later returned the favor by removing both of Dooku's hands. Eventually, he lost both his legs and his remaining arm in the climactic duel on Mustafar between both he and Obi-Wan.
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Why is Darth Vader's voice so deep?

His voice wasn't his own as shown by the Darth Vader's Armor article on Wookieepedia: The med droids that had made the suit had inserted the redundant breathing tubes low enough so that, with the aid of an enunciator, his scorched vocal cords could still form sounds and words through a voice synthesizer in the mask.
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