Why do Starkiller and Ashoka hold their lightsabers backwards?

[WestfieldHyperdome]

[msmissydc]

Honestly: Because its supposed to look cool. Reverse grip is a thing thats often done in movie or Games for stylistic choices instead of practical. For starkiller it doesn't really make sense at all because its his main weapon and a sword style lightsaber. For ahsoka at least she (beside over the top acrobatic force jumping jedi stuff) uses her weapons like dagger and one dagger in reverse grip can actually work (I have been told). But yeah she most often reverse grips both and than it defeats the purpose again.

[BCA6010]

Because someone along the way thought it looked cool. I suspect that because Starkiller started off as Vader's assassin that they thought making him hold his saber like a dagger was fitting. The reality though is that there's no reason whatsoever to hold a lightsaber this way, and that grip gives almost no relevant benefit to anything other than short blade fighting in tight spaces in the real world.

Knowing how creatively bankrupt Dave Filoni is, there's a strong chance that he based Asohka'a later fighting style off of Starkiller. As it stands, It makes absolutely no sense even in the vacuum of Star Wars because she would've largely mimicked her master's technique. It would've made more sense for her to fight more similar to using a rapier and parrying dagger.

[AI Opinion]

Starkiller and Ahsoka hold their lightsabers backwards primarily due to their unique fighting styles and personal combat preferences. This reverse grip allows for more versatile and unexpected attack angles, making their fighting techniques distinctive and dynamic. It's also a creative way to showcase their individuality and adaptability, setting them apart in the Star Wars universe. The backward grip becomes a key part of their characters' combat identities, underlining their unconventional approaches to battle. ⚔️✨

[EmmaMary]

Who gives a Diddley Squat! lol

[MemeSupreme]

bc of their lightsaber form

[Anonymous]

It's related to their fighting style.