Why was Vader pale?

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 did Darth Vader look old?

The issue is that Vader seems to look so much older than his actual age in Return of the Jedi. For context, the character was born in 41 BBY and died 4ABY, so he was around 45 years old during the movie. The obvious explanation comes down to poor overall planning.
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How did Darth Vader's face get messed up?

His face in the last part of SW III and the Original Trilogy was a result of the damage he took when Mace reflected his Force lightning back at him. Vader's was from the burns. There is no Canon evidence that the dark side deteriorates the physical body.
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Why does Vader look like that?

He saw himself killing younglings, choking his wife Padmé Amidala as she begged for mercy, the true face of Darth Sidious, fighting Obi-Wan Kenobi, destroying Alderaan, and his transformation into Darth Vader. He eventually fell to his knees while the smoke behind him formed the shape of the face of Darth Vader.
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What race is Darth Vader?

Original trilogy. Darth Vader first appears in Star Wars as a ruthless cyborg Sith Lord serving the Galactic Empire.
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Who is the strongest Jedi?

Of course, Yoda is the most powerful Jedi of them all. He was the head of the Jedi Order in the prequels, the mystic recluse in the originals, and he even made a token appearance in one of the sequels.
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Why did Darth Vader wear a mask?

His lungs were so charred, his retinas so scarred, and his face so deformed he would forever need a mask to breathe and speak properly. Implanted in his chest is an annunciator linked to a processor that allows his damaged vocal cords to produce speech.
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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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Can Vader take off 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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Why is Anakin 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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Why couldnt Vader heal himself?

He didn't heal him either because, even though he probably could with the darkside powers and abilities, he wanted him to miserable in the suit so he could be a more better Sith Lord. Probably he feared his sith apprentice rising up against him and betraying him, so he decided to make him less powerful.
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How old was Vader when he dies?

Darth Vader was 45 years old when he died. This is based on the timeline of events starting in 41 BBY when Anakin was born, and ending in 4 ABY when Vader dies in Return of the Jedi.
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Does Darth Vader 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 have eyebrows?

That's right, Vader's eyebrows and (general face) were burnt off after he caught on fire in the lava following Kenobi cutting him down. No way given those burns that Vader's eyes would have grown back. A minor change indeed but one of the better ones made!
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Why is Darth Vader so tall?

Both of Anakin's legs were removed and replaced with robotic prostheses. Vader's armor is quite thick and likely adds an inch or more to both his height AND overall girth (torso, legs, arms, etc.), thus making him appear both taller and bulkier.
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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?

Darth Vader can not use force lighting, because of his severed arms. Robotic hands can't summon the force lighting. However Darth Vader can still use other forms of the force, such as force choke.
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How does Darth Vader eat?

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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What would happen if Darth Vader did not burn?

So if Anakin wasn't burned, then he wouldn't wear his suit, he'd just wear a cloak, and that's all.
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What did Vader see in his helmet?

As Vader was lying down, with many lights over him, what he saw were those lights in a red/orange tint and different data around them. As his retinas were so injured they couldn't be repaired, the helmet was given optical filters to block excess light and thus protect Vader's eyes while also allowing him to see.
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Who was actually in the Darth Vader suit?

The man in the costume that actually played Darth Vader throughout three Star Wars films was David Prowse. Prowse, as a former bodybuilder, was cast because of his impressive body, making Darth Vader look threatening in the costume. For a long time, no one knew it was him playing the role.
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