Lightsaber

Ever since the first time we saw Luke Skywalker ignite a lightsaber on screen in 1977, nerds and geeks worldwide have wanted to have a lightsaber of their own. After all, who doesn’t want a laser sword that can cut through (almost) anything? After the mesmerizing ways lightsaber duels would play out, it became impossible …

  If you’re a Star Wars fan, it would be unlikely not to have a lightsaber collection. It becomes a must-to-do thing after watching the movie. You might even be considered sacred in the fandom once you have it in your possession. And if you have it, you should not put it away in a …

If you are here, you have probably found your way from the Extended Universe of Star Wars, also known as Star Wars Legends. You have watched the movies multiple times, and now you are in a zone where little details in the film interest you. It is only common for the fandom to delve into …

Throughout the Star Wars Universe, in both the Canon timeline and the Legends stories, Lightsaber Crystals have been known to have abilities other than just powering a lightsaber. Their abilities include acting as conduits of power and plasma to form and control lightsaber blades but also amplifying the Force abilities of their users. Kyber Crystals …

General Grievous’ lightsaber collection is arguably one of the most famed collections of lightsabers throughout the galaxy. Or is it? The lightsaber collection in question here is none other than the famed trophies of the fearsome General Grievous. A source of fear for the Younglings of the Jedi Order and a constant thorn in the …

Do you want to make a cosplay or Halloween costume with a lightsaber, but aren’t sure the most authentic way to hold it? Are you fascinated by the world of lightsaber dueling but get confused by the various forms and stances? Don’t worry, to find out everything you need to know about the various ways …

Mainstream Star Wars material never truly answered this question for us. Since energy can neither be created or destroyed, it’s been a mystery for more casual fans. While you’ve heard of the terms “kyber crystal” or “diatium power cell” you probably have no clue what they mean. You’d have to dive into deep Star Wars …

The Star Wars universe has shown a wide variety of weapons that utilize the kyber crystals so commonly associated with lightsabers. From pikes to axes and even whips that serve their purpose in the midst of combat. In an advanced age of blasters, it makes sense that kyber-weapons would take a ranged approach. The most …

Gather around Padawans, you are about to be instructed about a decision you shall all have to face. How long should a lightsaber be? For one of the most iconic weapons throughout the entire pop culture universe, the lightsaber is also one of the most variable ones. From differing lengths and colors to different lightsaber …

Many people have definitely watched the Star Wars movies. But only a few have dared to traverse the entire franchise by reading novels, enjoying the comic books, watching the animated series, or even playing the video games. There are plenty of Star Wars video games on various consoles but today, we’ll be focusing on Star …

The imaginative world of Star Wars has introduced us to weapon designs that we could never have initially thought of. The plasma blade of a lightsaber seems simple enough, but achieving such a weapon has not fully been accomplished yet. But this doesn’t stop people from conceptualizing other weapons equipped with a plasma blade. These …

The crimson bladed lightsabers are usually linked to the Sith. In this sense, it’s strange for a Jedi to be wielding this blade color. However, the Jedi have been using all kinds of colors when the Sith were thought to be extinct. When it became clear that they were back, many Jedi who owned red …

In order to build weapons, both Sith and Jedi rely on compounds and raw materials from planets and different galaxies. Unfortunately, the Sith takes these materials forcefully and without care about environmental destruction. This is also the reason why the Sith have synthetic crystals for their lightsabers. It’s easier for them to create large quantities …

One of the most known movie franchises is Star Wars. Deep within the fictional universe of the franchise are Jedi Knights, who are mostly the protagonists. The Jedi Knight’s primary antagonists are the Sith. Both factions are famously known to wield lightsabers. Lightsabers are weapons comparable to real-life swords. The difference with real swords is …

As the sequel trilogy revealed, it was certain that Palpatine was the antagonist due to all the foreboding clues that his character embodied. Yet, it was a surprise to see him actually use a lightsaber and fight with it so competently. It’s unanticipated because it is known that Palpatine actually hated lightsabers. For someone who …

Darth Vader is extremely powerful and skilled. With such a menacing and powerful enemy, it’s no wonder that so many opponents met defeat. However, it’s important to differentiate Darth Vader’s fighting style as a Sith from Anakin’s fighting style as a Jedi. I’m sure the latter greatly influenced his way of combat but the dark …

A duel between lightsaber wielders is indeed fascinating to watch. Aside from the fancy moves and the scintillating sound a lightsaber makes when someone swings it, there’s more to lightsaber duels. There are seven forms of lightsaber combat. You might ask, which one of them is the best one to use? To answer that, we …

When the prequels came around, Star Wars fans got to enjoy a lot more lightsaber duels. Not only were there more duels, but these were also faster and flashier fights than ever before. I remember the anticipation whenever lightsabers were drawn, everyone’s eyes were peeled to the screen in these moments. One of the most …

Watching Jedis swing their lightsabers around is fascinating. Lightsaber duels are one of the most amazing and highly-anticipated parts of every Star Wars film. But as you watch these, have you ever wondered how heavy these lightsabers are? It can be hard to guess because, in the original trilogy, everyone wielded their lightsaber with both …

At the beginning of Star Wars VIII, we see Rey handing over the lightsaber to Luke, someone who she thought was a mere legend. After such a harrowing experience in the past few days, Rey must have felt an intense emotion at that moment. Some people believe that when she gave back the saber to …