General Grievous didn’t just kill Jedi – he collected the weapons that defined them. Throughout the Clone Wars, Grievous carved a path of destruction across the galaxy, cutting down Jedi and taking their lightsabers as gruesome trophies. As Supreme Commander of the Separatist Droid Army, he wielded these sabers not just as tools of battle, …
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Obi-Wan Kenobi has had a long history throughout the Star Wars franchise. Appearing both in physical and spiritual form in the Original Trilogy, he was also a protagonist of the Star Wars Prequels. Obi-Wan was also a major player in the animated series The Clone Wars and, later, had a minor role in Star Wars …
If we asked Darth Vader about his suit, he would probably say it was “most impressive.” Indeed, Vader’s suit is highly protective and intimidating. In A New Hope, Vader’s entrance is enhanced by his thick armor. Vader’s suit is strong, but we may wonder just how protective his suit is. Is Darth Vader’s suit fireproof? …
In Star Wars, only characters who are Force-sensitive have the power to obtain a kyber crystal that will enable them to build a lightsaber. But there are also some who aren’t Force-sensitives who have wielded the weapon, with General Grievous serving as one of the most popular examples. Characters with a grudge against the Jedi, …
The black lightsaber, better known as the Darksaber, is among the most unique of its kind in Star Wars. Given its rarity, I’m sure you’re wondering who can and cannot wield the Darksaber. The answer is more complex than you think. A Jedi can have a black lightsaber because the Darksaber was made by a …
When you think of Darth Vader, you most likely conjure up an image of his menacing presence along with his famous red lightsaber in his hand. He always seemed poised and ready for battle. Yet, Vader is not always holding his lightsaber. So, how does he carry it? Not many scenes in the Star Wars …
Yoda failed to stop the Jedi Order from suffering a horrific fate. And during the waning moments in Revenge of the Sith, he believed a self-imposed exile on Dagobah would help him atone his failures. As part of this exile, Yoda never wielded his lightsaber again. Yoda’s sense of guilt in his failures to save …
The darksaber is a unique type of lightsaber wielded by the Mandalore but is this one-of-a-kind weapon any stronger than a traditional lightsaber? In specific scenarios, yes, the darksaber is stronger. It is heavier, allowing the wielder to deliver heavier strikes. It can super-heat beskar, the famously impenetrable metal. But like any weapon, the advantages …
Forget colors. Ignore which side of the Force you follow. Silence all doubts that you’re wasting time, money, and space on a toy… You want a lightsaber. I want a lightsaber. But not all are created equally, and it’s an expensive hobby to get into. None of that matters because we work hard and deserve …
There is no specific size for a lightsaber hilt’s length and width. For example, Yoda’s lightsaber hilt was substantially smaller, given his size. On the other end of the spectrum, Count Dooku’s famed curved hilt was slightly longer, which best fit his fighting style. Lightsaber hilts vary in length, width, and weight, depending on the …