Every militant force has to have a way to protect itself. Even the more illegal organizations have weapons in our society. This is surprisingly reminiscent of the Jedi and the Sith in the Star Wars universe. In Star Wars the main weapon of choice is the lightsaber. Lightsabers are formed from a substance known as …
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Duel-wielding is both cooler and a lot harder than using a single lightsaber, or any fighting style that involves using both hands. And though we’ve seen both Jedi and Sith use this style, (first appearance, Episode 2), not many seem to use it. From a historical standpoint, your dominant hand is meant for striking while …
The Jedi and the Sith are the two major groups that almost exclusively use lightsabers. However, they’re not the only beings in the galaxy allowed to wield and use them. There have been numerous times non-Force-sensitive beings used these weapons, even against Jedi. The Sith wield lightsabers and not all of them have done so …
Following the founding of the Galactic Empire, Darth Vader landed on an unidentified moon and found Ahsoka Tano’s lightsaber. After confirming it to be hers, he pocketed the lightsaber and used it as evidence that his former apprentice was dead. It’s unclear when Vader found Ahsoka’s lightsaber. But The Clone Wars finale implies it was …
We all know that weapons come in a wide array of colors, sizes, and strengths. As might be expected, lightsabers are no different. Raging from a double-bladed lightsaber to a regular single blade, lightsabers are a diverse weapon. They, too, vary in color, and that is not a coincidence. In the Star Wars universe, the …
Just like there is the Jedi on the light side of the Force, the dark side has its own group as well. This group of soldiers is known as the Sith. As every Star Wars fan knows, the Jedi are notorious for not harboring any intense emotions. Especially, those that are more negative in nature. …
There are phenomenal lightsaber hilt designs all over the Star Wars universe. The following designs have become well-known to Star Wars fans of all generations for their memorable features that stand out from the rest. From the famous sabercane, to Count Dooku’s unique curved hilt, to Satele Shan’s double-hilt that blends in with her attire: …
People of all ages, whether they are Star Wars fans or not, know what a lightsaber is. Lightsabers have become an icon for anyone wanting to just embrace the light (or perhaps dark) side of the Force. Thanks to the kyber crystals, lightsabers come in many colors. Of course, there are more common colors such …
The legendary Anakin Skywalker is like the Godfather of Star Wars. Born a human male, Anakin was extremely Force-sensitive. He spent a significant amount of time serving the Galactic Republic as a Jedi Knight. During this time, Anakin proved himself to be an exceptional pilot. As a matter of fact, ever since a young age, …
I was raised on Star Wars, and it remains one of my favorite franchises ever. Thanks to certain video games, we now have a ton of lightsabers! And this is one of the rarest you can find. There has been some debate over the canon lightsaber colors and their meaning, some say eight while others …
A pink lightsaber is not very common in the Star Wars universe. In fact, before Mace Windu in the Trilogies, these magenta- toned blades were never before seen! There’s a reason why individual Star Wars characters are drawn to specifically colored kyber crystals; each color resonates with the individual jedi for one reason or another. …
Lightsabers have always come in a variety of different colors and styles. Having been one of the most unique weapons ever seen on TV, everyone who has watched the Star Wars films has usually been left mesmerized by their hues and designs. Lightsabers that have been most commonly seen on screen have had three major …
In the movies, sword-like cylindrical weapons, called lightsabers, became an attraction for the viewers. These weapons have various colors and both the Jedi and the Sith are seen fighting with lightsabers, as well as some “non-Force” users too, like Han Solo. There was a lot of mystery surrounding the powerful weapon and who could wield …
A red lightsaber is almost synonymous with the Sith, but wielding a red lightsaber does not instantly make one a Sith. A lightsaber that is red utilizes a “bled” kyber crystal inside it. This is usually done by a Sith by dominating the crystal using negative emotions like anger and passion. But the process does …
Lightsabers are single-handedly the most recognizable pop culture weapons on the planet. No matter where you go, or who you ask: if you mention a laser sword of any kind, anybody’s first thoughts will be of a lightsaber. A lightsaber is known because of its simplicity and its unique form factor. When you think of …
Throughout all of Star Wars and the lore that the Galaxy Far, Far Away has given us, one of the most intriguing topics is the debate and mystery surrounding lightsabers. This iconic weapon in pop culture has left fans amazed since its debut back in 1979, and to this day it still has us wondering …
When Rey ignites her lightsaber for the first time, the yellow blade shines bright against the sand swept landscape of Tatooine and introduces us to a new color of lightsaber. But what is the meaning of the color yellow? Does the color of the lightsaber tell us anything about the path Rey will walk? There …
Easily the most famous lightsaber in all of Star Wars history, Anakin’s lightsaber (also later owned by Luke and Rey) is a symbol for the series, and one of the oldest. In fact, Anakin’s lightsaber is the first blade ever shown in a Star Wars film, and has featured in more episodes than any other …
Learning how to fight using a lightsaber is a dream all Star Wars fans have had at one point, and if we’re honest, still do. There’s something so enticing about combining an old-fashioned weapon with more futuristic ideas. And there are many unique models and types of them. Lightsabers are wonderful weapons that seem easy …
When a Jedi battles a Sith and wins, the Sith’s weapon is usually confiscated by the Jedi Order and destroyed, to prevent it from tempting anyone else to the dark side. But what happens when the Sith wins? What does a Sith do with a Jedi’s lightsaber? In the case of Vader battling Obi-Wan, it’s …