Every Single Lightsaber TYPE + VARIANT Explained (All Known 25+ Types) [2022 UPDATED] [CANON]
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Published 2022-06-25
*Number 1. The Standard Single Bladed Lightsaber.* This lightsaber was the most common across the Jedi Order and although was less common among Dark Side Orders, it was still widely used. The sabers produce a single blade of plasma, in the color of the kyber crystal inserted inside of it. Importantly though, these sabers can only operate at a single length, which is determined when it is constructed by it’s user… This will be important in some later variants.
**At number 2. we have the Standard Double Bladed Lightsaber**. This was a variant enjoyed mostly by Dark Side orders like the Sith, and they contained two kyber crystals inside. Both sides of the blade could emit two different colours, although this was pretty difficult to achieve because of how kyber crystal color is determined, through the traits and personality of the user when collecting it. The reason these blades were preferred by Dark Side orders were not only because they were more offensive in style, but also because they required two kyber crystals. This inherently requires greed when collecting your crystals, forcing more than one to align to you at once…
*For number 3. there is the flickerphase lightsaber.* This is an incredibly rare form of lightsaber which has been modified to allow it’s blade to ignite and extinguish at random times during a battle. As you can imagine, this makes using it extremely difficult, even for the most skilled of Jedi, but if it was mastered, it was one of the most deadly. Now in the Jedi order, turning off your saber in the middle of battle is considered extremely dishonorable, and for that reason, this saber was generally frowned up and you’d probably be bullied for crafting it as a young Padawan…
*Number 4. we have the lava crystal Lightsaber. These* sabers were created by inserting a type of Lava crystal into a regular lightsaber. These crystals were extremely rare, and only found on the hellish world of Mustafar, meaning nearly no Jedi used them. When ignited, it’s blade would become thick and generate extreme heat. Not to mention it would spew out huge chunks of flame and lava, sometimes hitting its user… Because of this, they were very rarely used.
*At number 5. is the Sickle-Bladed lightsaber.* This blade was used in ancient times by an extreme sect of the Sith, including Darth Noctyss, and was curved at it’s end. Over the years, no Jedi historian was ever able to figure out how this blade was crafted, but it was believed to be incredibly effective at taking the heads of opponents off due to it’s shape.
*Moving to number 6. we have the hinged double bladed lightsaber.* This variant is based off the standard double bladed weapon preferred by the Sith, but featured a hinge in the centre of the hilt. Both blades could be activated while the weapon was collapsed, which allowed it to trap the blade of an emey. The most prominent user of this weapon was Jedi General Pong Krell, which makes a ton of sense because of both his size and tendency towards the Dark Side. A white variant was also used by an Umbaran Jedi named Orla Jareni during the high republic, and Dark Rey used one too.
*After that at Number 7. is the Double Bladed Spinning Lightsaber used by the Inquisitors.* This weapon was crafted by Members of Darth Vader’s inquisitorious and it allowed the user to spin both blades at incredibly high speeds. It could also be used with only one blade, and could even detach if necessary, allowing it’s wielder to use Jar Kai, the Double bladed form. Finally, this blade could also be utilized as a helicopter, making it a great method of escape for Inqusitors… Although that is very controversial, so let me know in the comments, saber copters or no saber copters… Just don’t get too heated down there.
All Comments (21)
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If you enjoyed, check out EVERY SINGLE Kyber crystal meaning in Star Wars (they have some really cool effects!): https://youtu.be/wYg395GQhtY
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Fun fact, count Dooku has a curved lightsaber because Christopher Lee had real world dualing experience and it was more familiar for him.
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Imagine a Dual Phase Lightwhip. Like an enemy force user challenges you to honorable combat and you pull out the most despicable weapon imaginable
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Doubt they'll ever explain the dark saber's creation but my personal head cannon is that it's probably a crystal that was bled, healed, then bled again and repeated till it was led almost dead. I've always seen the saber as near death because of the black blade with wisps of white mixed in. To me that would also explain it growing heavier off the thoughts, emotions, and actions, almost like it's doing its best to keep itself alive while it's in use.
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One of my favorites was Ezra Bridger's saber blaster hybrid with the Empire made sense to hide the lightsaber in plain sight
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It sucks that Star Wars visions is completely ignored as it introduced new lightsaber types like the samurai blade style, the umbrella, and a few others. It even shows the light whip in action.
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I love how in the Fallen Order that is how Cal defeats the 2nd sister the 1st time. He turned off his lightsaber and avoid her attack to counterattack. Got to love a Jedi using a dirty trick on an Inquisitor.
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From what I've seen about lightsaber pikes (the double bladed, not the single bladed ones), they seem to be different from a regular double bladed lightsaber like the ones that Maul uses. Aside from being able to fold, the hilts seem longer while the blades are shorter, while the double bladed ones such as the one Maul uses looks like it has a shorter hilt than the lightsaber pikes, but longer blades.
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General grievous- “Another lightsaber to add to my collection”
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There is also the hilt saber, which is basically an Assassins Creed hidden blade but the blade itself is about average lightsaber length. It is considered “unsportsmanlike”/dishonorable since it is typically concealed under the big Jedi robes. I have only found a single official image with a short paragraph in one article on the subject of lightsaber types.
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This is where the fun begins..
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No.10 also could be Solari crystal powered. As these crystals were well known for making a much wider blade, perfect for blocking and/or parrying blaster bolts
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I think saber-coptors are fine for small jumps less then a few meters. However I hate how it was portrayed for flight in rebels.
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The darksaber is my favourite out of all the ones on this list!
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The tonfa and spear variants are possibly my favorite unique lightsaber handle designs. The spear variant had a long shaft of a handle (approximately 5-6 feet) with a single short blade on one end. The blade was only said to be around 2 feet long. This increased reach gave profound advantages in combat, but if the opponent could close the gap, it would leave the spear user in a difficult predicament.
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I love medieval history and knights in general, so even though its design is not ideal in the SW universe, the cross guard Saber will always have a special place in my heart
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Finally!!! A full list of the lightsabers including the extended universe ones. Most casual fans never realize how many cool and unique sabers there are
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I have serious doubts at 2:40 about being able to trap an enemy's weapon.
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tonfa sabres would be so good for the form 3 (iirc). The much shorter range but far more agile stance is perfect for someone who waits for their opponent to come to them. Some of the stuff real life martial artists can do with them is insane.
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Who else remembers baby Kit Fisto showing up in the first Men in Black movie?
