Tutaminis Tutaminis was an umbrella title used by the Jedi Order to classify Force abilities related to energy absorption . Designated as one in a family of " Control " abilities , " tutaminis " techniques were taught to Jedi Initiate s within the Jedi academy throughout the history of the Order . While taught to all Jedi during the days of the Galactic Republic , it was a rare feat to be capable of dissipating concentrated energy such as what makes up a blasterbolt or lightsaber blade . While it was named and practiced by the Jedi Order , " tutaminis " was not restricted to use by Jedi . In fact , most Force - based groups and Force - users in general learned to use or at least control some of the abilities taught at the Temple . Overview . The skills associated with " tutaminis " all related to the idea that , through the Force , Force users could draw potentially harmful heat or electrical energy into their bodies and diffuse it or channel it away completely . Viewed as a starting point for further study in the Force , the Council of First Knowledge designated the study of " tutaminis " to be taught during the very first classes at Jedi academies . While the basics were expected to be mastered upon graduation from the academy , development of these skills would come over an entire life time , for a Jedi was never done learning . In addition to deflecting energy weapons , this ability could eliminate the harmful effects of other energy - based Force powers such as Force lightning . With additional effort , after absorbing a blaster bolt or Force power , the user could utilize the absorbed energy to heal his or her wounds or manifest other Force powers . " Tutaminis " was also described as a " non - harmful Force drain . " Accompanying skills . As the basis of many abilities , " tutaminis " included many skills that were given proper or common names within the Jedi Order . Other abilities stem from this skill but were more personalized and not taught throughout the entire academy , if at all . Many skills , such as a simple body shielding or as advanced as catching and / or dispelling a lightsaber blade with one ' s bare hand , were all considered applications of " tutaminis " . Mastery in self - protection would include the capability to encase oneself in an energy field that could drain heat and electrical energy from incoming attacks . This ability would make the bearer invulnerable to a wide range of energy - based attacks until the user discontinued its use , or it wore off when the user became fatigued . With this skill , it was possible to deflect blaster bolts with one ' s bare hands , though mastery of this skill was very difficult . Notable uses throughout history . While practiced by all Jedi during the Old Republic and essentially all Force - based cults to some extent , there were many individuals that excelled in this particular skill and are worthy of note . A member of the Jedi Order , not unlike many of his family members , Jedi Master Nejaa Halcyon developed this skill so as to make up for his lack of telekinetic abilities . A virtuoso with the Force , Halcyon showed great talent in using " tutaminis " to absorb , redirect , and utilize heat and electrical energy discharges , often converting the energy he absorbed to utilize telekinetic powers that were usually beyond his talents . Darth Plagueis also used this power while on board the " Woebegone " . He was able to absorb the crew ' s blaster bolts in one hand and transferred the energy across his chest into Force lightning emerging from the other hand . Nejaa Halcyon ' s abilities in this power were such that he was able to catch lightsaber blades with his hand , an extremely rare talent that was also exhibited by Satele Shan who fought in the Battle of Alderaan during the Great Galactic War . Halcyon ' s descendant , Corran Horn , later demonstrated similar talents , using the power to absorb heat energy from a volcanic spring on Yavin 4 to momentarily bolster his telekinesis . Horn later utilized this ability to absorb the shock from a stun baton while aboard the " Errant Venture " . He then demonstrated the full extent of his talent while on Courkrus , where he absorbed the heat energy from a series of explosions and redirected it to project a powerful Force Illusion . Horn also demonstrated advanced use of the talents during the Yuuzhan Vong War while on Bimmiel . Anakin Solo also demonstrated this variation of " tutaminis " when trapped on Yavin 4 later in the war . Darth Krayt , Darth Wyyrlok , Karness Muur , Grand Master Yoda , Galen Marek and Revan were able to catch Force lightning with their bare hands . The latter three could also deflect Force Lightning back to its source . Master Yoda used this ability to deflect a blast of Force lightning from Count Dooku back at him on Geonosis . Revan used this ability to deflect a powerful barrage of lightning back at Darth Nyriss , incinerating her with her own power in the process . Emperor Valkorion of Zakuul also proved himself a powerful practitioner , being able to block strong blows from a lightsaber with little to no difficulty . On Mortis , Son was also capable of using this ability , which was noted as he blocked Anakin ' s lightsaber strikes with his arms without much effort . Father was also able to exhibit this ability , holding Anakin ' s lightsaber by the blade without damage to his hand , before forcing it back into its hilt . The final member of The Ones , Daughter , was able to deflect and absorb the Son ' s crimson Force lightning . The Daughter also caught one of the lightning blasts and hurled it back at the Son . During the Clone Wars , Obi - Wan Kenobi demonstrated this skill during his battle with Durge by deflecting the Bounty Hunter ' s flamethrower using nothing but the Force , and then shortly after blocked blaster bolts from a Droideka . Shaak Ti also used this ability during a duel with General Grievous by deflecting his lightsaber after she was disarmed . Galen Marek was also able to use this ability in his desperate battle against Darth Sidious , though the amount of physical damage he sustained , if any , is unknown . Marek ' s clone was also able to use this ability in his duel with Darth Vader , when he absorbed a naturally generated lightning strike and redirected it at the Sith Lord , defeating him . In addition , Obi - Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker were both able to block blaster bolts with their bare hands . Luke Skywalker , when Palpatine tortured him with Force lightning , defended himself with this ability . Although Luke was initially successful , Palpatine ' s increasing intensity with the energy , combined with Luke ' s lack of training in repelling such an attack and being unable to summon his lightsaber , overpowered Luke in short order . Lost Tribe of Sith members were able to not only absorb energy from blaster bolts by their palms , but also ability to deflect it back as they would otherwise by lightsaber . Behind the scenes . In terms of game mechanics , the ability to absorb energy adds more points to the user ' s Force pool when absorbing an attack . Force absorb manifests in at least one game as a blue aura , although this is likely an interface mechanic to allow the player to know when the power is active . In computer games , the name of the Force power varies slightly — in " " and " " , the power is called Force absorb , while in " " , it is called Force absorption .