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[Star Wars] Was Vader trying to kill Luke during their final duel?

When they were dueling in front of the Emperor, was Vader actually trying to kill him at that point?
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Yes. From the novelization:

> “You are unwise to lower your defenses,” Vader warned. His anger was layered, now—he did not want to win if the boy was not battling to the fullest. But if winning meant he had to kill a boy who wouldn’t fight ... then he could do that too. Only he wanted Luke to be aware of those consequences. He wanted Luke to know that this was no longer just a game. This was darkness.

Vader being conflicted =\= Vader holding back. He may have been conflicted about his place as a Sith, but there’s nothing to suggest he wasn’t trying his utmost to defeat his son.