Mandalorian armor—particularly the legendary beskar—has been a hot topic among Star Wars fans for years.
Yet, many still wonder: why don’t we ever see Jedi or Sith making use of this seemingly perfect protective gear?
For a material that could shield against lightsabers and blaster fire, it feels like an obvious advantage for these powerful Force-wielders.
So, why hasn’t either side adopted Mandalorian armor into their arsenal?
Here’s a short answer to get you thinking: even if Jedi or Sith could get their hands on beskar, it wouldn’t be the game-changer you might expect. In their hands, it’s just another piece of metal.
Let me explain why!
The Empire Couldn’t Find An Armorer Who Could Shape It
You probably have heard about the Great Purge of Mandalore—when the Empire bombarded the planet, slaughtered most of its population, and took as much beskar as they could get their hands on.
It was a brutal attempt to wipe out the Mandalorians and their culture completely.
But here’s the thing: despite collecting all that precious beskar, did you know that the Empire couldn’t actually use it?
Why? Because there was no blacksmith within the Empire who could match the skill of Mandalorian armorers in shaping the metal.
Kristin Baver, editor-in-chief of StarWars.com and author of Star Wars: 100 Objects, explains this directly in her book.
She states, “The Empire had difficulty finding an armorer capable of shaping the metal into its strongest form.”
So, even with all their resources, the Empire was left with useless chunks of beskar, unable to unlock its true potential.
Maybe Palpatine or the Sith, in general, couldn’t find an armorer or blacksmith as skilled as the Armorer we’ve seen in The Mandalorian series.
In the show, we witness the Armorer demonstrating remarkable craftsmanship by forging beskar into intricate and complex items.
From the precise design of the whistling birds to the sturdy beskar spear and Din Djarin’s entire beskar armor
Not stopping there, she also crafted a custom piece of armor for Grogu, highlighting the versatility and intricacy of her forging abilities.
And honestly, if the Jedi had somehow gotten their hands on beskar, they’d likely face the same problem.
Without the traditional Mandalorian knowledge and skill, it’s just a nearly indestructible block of metal with no practical use.
The Jedi Can’t Get Their Hands on Beskar
Beskar, or Mandalorian iron, is one of the rarest and most valuable materials in the Star Wars galaxy. It’s not just a resource; it’s deeply tied to Mandalorian culture and identity.
They’ve always treated beskar with a sense of reverence, almost like it’s sacred. That alone makes it nearly impossible for anyone outside their culture to get their hands on this rare material.
Even during the Empire’s reign, things didn’t get any easier. The Empire confiscated and hoarded beskar, keeping it out of reach for almost everyone—especially the Jedi and Sith.
If you weren’t in the Empire’s good books, you weren’t getting anywhere near it.
And let’s not forget the history between the Jedi and the Mandalorians. It’s far from friendly. The Mandalorian Wars and other conflicts left deep scars.
The Jedi were seen as enemies of Mandalore, so the idea of them getting access to beskar would’ve been a non-starter.
Just think about how that would’ve gone—any attempt would’ve likely sparked another Mandalorian war.
When you look at it this way, it’s no wonder why we don’t see Jedi or Sith using beskar.