Why Did Luke Use His Father’s Lightsaber Instead of His Own Green Lightsaber in the Battle Against Kylo Ren?

Everyone knows Luke Skywalker, the legendary Jedi, and his famous green lightsaber that helped bring down the Empire.

But in “Star Wars Episode VIII – The Last Jedi“, there’s a twist.

Luke faces off against his nephew, not with his trusty green lightsaber, but with Anakin’s blue one.

Ever wondered why? Well, you’re in the right place because I’ve got the answer to your question.

Kylo Ren and His Obsession on Darth Vader

Before we delve into why Luke chose to use his father’s, Anakin Skywalker’s, lightsaber in his confrontation with his nephew, Kylo Ren, it’s crucial to understand Kylo Ren’s obsession with Darth Vader. 

This obsession is a defining characteristic of Kylo Ren, not merely a fascination with Vader’s power, but a belief in an unfulfilled destiny. 

Kylo Ren perceives himself as the successor to Vader’s “mission”, a task he believes Vader failed due to his pull towards the light side of the Force. 

This obsession is amplified by Emperor Palpatine’s manipulations, who uses Vader’s voice to lure him to the dark side. 

This obsession is evident in “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens”, where after defeating Rey, Kylo Ren confronts Finn, who is wielding Anakin’s lightsaber. 

In a fit of anger, Kylo Ren exclaims, “That lightsaber, it belongs to me”. Being part of the Skywalker family, Kylo Ren believes he is the rightful heir to Anakin’s lightsaber.

The Battle Against Kylo Ren

Now, let’s talk about the lightsaber. Luke shows up with the blue lightsaber that once belonged to his father, Anakin Skywalker, not his own green one. Why? 

Well, the director of the movie, Rian Johnson, says Luke did this to mess with Kylo Ren’s head.

You see, Kylo Ren had seen that same blue lightsaber break apart earlier when he was fighting with Rey. But he got knocked out and didn’t see what happened to it. 

So, when he sees Luke with it, he gets confused and angry.

By using the blue lightsaber, Luke is playing mind games with Kylo Ren. He knows about Kylo Ren’s obsession with Darth Vader and uses it against him. 

It’s not just about fighting with lightsabers; it’s also a battle of wits. And in this battle, Luke is the winner.

So, in short, Luke uses Anakin’s lightsaber to trick Kylo Ren, take advantage of his obsession with Darth Vader, and win their confrontation.