This article contains several spoilers forThe Acolyteepisode 5, “Night.”
Summary
The Acolyte’s once-mysterious masked Sith Lord receives a fittingly chilling title, as the terrifying new villain joins Hasbro’s line of Black Series replica helmets. WhileAmandla Stenberg’s Mae Aniseyahas been exacting vengeance on a select group of Jedi Masters who seemingly played a part in her family’s tragic fate, she has been guided from the shadows by a masked warrior teaching her how to destroy her foes. With the Jedi on the verge of bringing Mae into custody,The Acolyteepisode 5 “Night"saw the Sith Lorddescend to bury the truthalongside several beloved Jedi.
After a shocking reveal and brutal showdown, the Sith’s helmet will soon be available for purchase. Check out the images below:
As revealed byCollider, the helmet for theSith titled “The Stranger” joins Hasbro’s The Black Series 1:1 scale prop replica line, as the terrifying battered and weathered skeletal bronze mask features interior lights to show off its details. The prop replica will be released in fall of 2025 and will be priced at $99.99, with pre-orders opening at Hasbro Pulse and other retailers on June 27.
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The Sith Lord’s Helmet Is A Formidable Weapon In Its Own Right
The AcolyteFaithfully Showcases The Helmet’s Effect From Past Material
Not only is The Stranger’s equipment perfect at resisting and shorting out Lightsabers, but it’s effective in shattering Jedi’s focus enough for him to slaughter his foes.
As revealed whenDafne Keen’s Jedi Padawan Jecki Lonwas struck down by The Stranger, Manny Jacinto’s “Qimir” was behind the bronze mask of the Sith master, eager to take on a new pupil with an interest in the Aniseya twins. While he had taken on the alias of a smuggler-turned-trader “Qimir” to keep an eye on Mae, supply her with tools, and impart subtle lessons to the unsuspecting assassin, The Stranger is more than prepared for combat. Not only can he match Mae in hand-to-hand combat, buthis helmet and bracer are made from cortosis.
Created by Michael A. Stackpole for the Legends novelI, Jediand later canonized by John Jackson Miller in A New Dawn,cortosis’s high-energy absorption traits make the metal desirableto any wishing to find a counter to lightsabers, with many figures, including Ian McDirmid’s Palpatine, seeing its potential. However, cortosis in canon has never been adapted to the screen, withThe Acolyteproviding an incredibly faithful depiction of the metal’s effects. Not only is The Stranger’s equipment perfect at resisting and shorting out lightsabers, but it’s effective in shattering Jedi’s focus enough for him to slaughter his foes.
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The Stranger’s Name Is Vastly Different From Any Other Sith
Could This Mean Qimir Really Isn’t A Sith Lord?
The cortosis helmet isn’t the only thing that makes Qimir’s dark side identity unique. The official reveal of his name as “The Stranger” is different from anything seen previously with the Sith inStar Wars, especially those of Darth Bane’s lineage. There are a few possibilities for why this is, with the first pointing towards him being a true Sith. If The Stranger is technically still the apprentice and not the master, then it very well could be thathe has not yet earned his “Darth” title from his master- which could be why he’s seeking to overthrow his master.
What seems more likely, especially given the Jedi Order’s failure to recognize the Sith’s return by the events ofStar Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, is thatQimir is not a true Sith, but is instead a dark side user who has come across Sith teachings. One of the most popular theories is that The Stranger is one of the firstKnights of Ren, if not Ren himself. This is becauseThe Acolyte’s score played Kylo Ren’s iconic motif at the end of the episode, and The Stranger’s choice of wardrobe aligns closely with Ren’s.
Regardless of who Qimir’s identity as The Stranger truly turns out to be, Jacinto’s The Stranger has already risen quickly in the ranks among theStar Warsfandom’s favorite foes, thanks to a haunting reveal and shocking body count in his first on-screen duel. The master’s tool has not only taken the Jedi by surprise but also awed viewers with its deadly usage. As such, many viewers are eager to displayThe Acolyte’s deadly Stranger’s cortosis helmet alongside Hasbro’s more beskar-oriented offerings.
The Acolyte
Cast
The Acolyte is a television series set in the Star Wars universe at the end of the High Republic Era, where both the Jedi and the Galactic Empire were at the height of their influence. This sci-fi thriller sees a former Padawan reunite with her former Jedi Master as they investigate several crimes - all leading to darkness erupting from beneath the surface and preparing to bring about the end of the High Republic.
