He wears Mandalorian armor, is a crime lord, and is a ruthless bounty hunter in the galaxy - that’s right, we’re talking about Boba Fett.
However, his strength also serves as his weakness, as it is also due to this courage and ruthlessness he has many scars on his body.
If you want to know why Boba Fett is scarred, read on and find out what our team discovered.
Reason Why Boba Fett Is Scarred
Burned By The Digestive Enzymes Of The Sarlacc
The eminent reason why Boba Fett is scarred is because of the unplanned shot of Vibro-Ax from Han Solo when he activated Boba Fett’s jetpack.
Boba Fett ended up inside Sarlacc’s stomach [1]. While being digested alive and close to being breathless, Boba Fett was exposed to the digestive enzymes of the giant intergalactic monster.
Due to this, Boba Fett’s skin was burned and ended up scarred.
He Was Left For Dead In The Harsh Tatooine Desert
Following how he burned his skin, the best bounty hunter found a way to escape Sarlacc’s stomach.
From the scary monster’s stomach, he appeared on the sand of the Tatooine Desert [2]. His burned body (caused by the acid of Sarlacc) became severe after Jawas stole his Mandalorian Armor.
Due to this, Boba Fett was left for dead under the blazing hot sun of Tatooine.
Because Of Too Many Battles
Another unsurprising reason for his scars is because of the many battles he fought. Being one of the most excellent bounty hunters comes with risks, and this ended up leaving scars on his body.
This includes the time when he was taken by the Tusken Raiders, who later on became his friends.
In What Episode Did He Get All Of His Facial Scars?
There is no specific episode where Boba Fett got all his facial scars. However, fans saw his face full of scars in season 2 of The Mandalorian, episode 6.
The bounty hunter’s face was seen without his helmet, exposing his severely scarred face from the different battles and troubles he went through.
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Are Boba Fett’s Scars Pre-ROTJ Or Post-ROTJ?
Fans believe that Fett got his scars post-ROTJ at the Sarlacc pits battle.
Many fans were curious after Boba Fett was seen having so many severe scars on his face and body, arguing whether he got it from pre-ROTJ or post-ROTJ.
It is believed that he got his scars after being burned with the Sarlacc’s acid and left unconscious without his armor under the hot, blazing sun of the Tatooine desert.
Why Does Boba Fett Need A Bacta Tank?
A Bacta tank is an equipment that heals wounded patients, which means this galactic machine can heal and help the physical body of someone to recover.
The Bacta tank is where Boba Fett bathed to heal his burned scars and allows him to maintain his shape.
He needs a Bacta tank to heal his physical injuries, which also helps heal him mentally.
FAQs
Did Boba Fett’s scars heal?
Yes, Boba Fett’s scars and burn from the Sarlacc pit were healed with the help of the Bacta tank.
However, Boba Fett had to stay for quite a long time in the Bacta tank as he needed so much time to heal his injuries since he was exposed to the acid of the Sarlacc.
Why does Boba Fett look so old?
Boba Fett looks so old because of his battle scars and because he was exposed and severely burned by the sun in the Tatooine desert.
He is also a bounty hunter, so the stress and battles in his line of work greatly affected his look.
Final Say
Boba Fett’s scars simply signify his strength, bravery, and all the dangerous situations he had survived.
From countless battles, being nearly digested by the Sarlacc, and being beaten up by the Tusken Raiders, Boba Fett survived it all.
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References:
- https://screenrant.com/star-wars-sarlacc-pit-powerful-boba-fett-ship/
- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/sponsored/star-wars-tunisia-film-locations-180960144/
