Can a Force user use both sides of the Force?

1. A Force user who can utilize both the light and dark sides of the Force without strictly following either path or succumbing to their weaknesses. For example, the user can utilize dark side Force abilities without giving in to their angry and losing themselves to evil.

Whats wrong with the dark side of the Force?

The dark side of the Force was highly corrupting. The Jedi knew that the dark side is fear, leading to anger, what leads to hatred, leading to suffering—mostly for the one who embraced the dark side. The Jedi conquered their dark side through patience, training and discipline, not giving it power over themselves.

Do you have to be evil to use the dark side of the Force?

While the dark side of the force is generally used by the Sith, there are certain Force users who use the dark side but are not Sith, as well as certain Jedi that have dabbled in it. The Sith code encourages using the dark side for evil, nefarious purposes, as is shown throughout the movies and books.

How does the dark side respond to aggression?

First, the Dark Side responds to aggression: “I can sense your anger, it gives you focus, makes you stronger” or from Dooku “You have hate, you have anger, but you don’t use them.” Second, allowing compassion to influence one’s decisions weakens one’s connection with the Dark Side.

Can the Dark Side change you through the force?

Revan also explained that while the light side and Jedi teachings were devoted to preventing physical change through the Force, the dark side changes had to be accepted by the Sith, or they would fail due to their attempts at moderation. As for completely hollowing you out and replacing you with a demon of some kind, that doesn’t happen.

How does the Dark Side affect you physically and mentally?

The Dark Side does affect you both mentally and physically, in many ways it is like an addictive drug in that the more you use it, the more you change be become dependent on it: The dark side, much like a strong, addictive narcotic, affected not only the mind of the user but the appearance as well.

What happens to the old you when you turn to dark side?

Although after enough time had passed and you fall far enough to the Dark Side, it would probably appear as if the old you was indeed dead and replaced by some evil entity. One interesting case is Darth Nihilus, who was totally consumed by the Dark Side and became some sort of Dark Side poltergeist.