User blog:Aramirtheranger/Guide to the Dark Side of the Force

I don't care what Yoda said, the Dark is stronger...and also weaker. The Dark Side allows a lot of power very fast, but it can be extremely difficult to control and has a bad habit of making you into an asshole unless you temper it with a good dose of Light Side(which is difficult to do). Now, here's a list of some Dark Force abilities with their pros and cons.

Force Grip

I really don't get why this one's considered Dark. It's not inherently bad. It's just the act of grasping a living being with the Force.

Pros: The only way to lift an opponent, can inflict damage via crushing organs or the trachea.

Cons: Usually a bad choice in a battle situation. Also, it takes a lot of wearing down before it can break through a strong Force barrier.

Force Lightning

Pros: Can be extremely lethal to non-Force sensitives, to the point of turning them to ash. ASH!!! This can also be done by a master to Force users.

Dark Rage

Almost all Dark Siders can use this to some degree.

Pros: It augments speed, strength, and reflexes all at once.

Cons: Easy to lose control in this state.

Force Fury

Pros: Essentially an upgrade to Dark Rage that augments your Force abilities as well.

Cons: Even EASIER to lose control.

Force Maelstrom

Combines Force Lightning and Force Grip.

Pros: It's the most powerful power that makes sense for a ground engagement.

Cons: The maelstrom does not discriminate. Requires a deep mastery of the Force.

Force Fire

A curious ability used by the Nightsisters of Dathomir, which converts the air into plasma.

Pros: You obviously don't want to get blasted with a plasma stream.

Cons: Takes ages to get going.

Force Storm

The ultimate incarnation of the Dark Side's destructive potential.

Pros: Three will destroy a 17.5 kilometer vessel. Enough of them can destroy a planet, but that many people capable of it working together for such feat has only happened once.

Cons: Suicide on the ground, requires utter mastery of the Dark.