Real lightsaber duels strive to represent the lightsaber combat portrayed in the movies in a safe and controlled manner. Unlike choreographed fights, real lightsaber combat DOES NOT follow a prearranged sequence of moves. If you’re planning on using a real lightsaber for a real lightsaber duel with a partner, there are 4 basic levels of … Read more
A wayfinder is an ancient, Force-activated navigational device used by both Jedi and Sith. Upon activation, a wayfinder may connect to a ship’s flight and navigational systems in order to help guide the vessel to a destination. As a safeguard and a security measure, a wayfinder requires a Force-user to activate the device. A wayfinder … Read more
A hex key, sometimes called a hex wrench or Allen wrench, is a simple tool used to tighten or loosen bolts and screws with a hexagon shaped socket. Commonly made of steel, the hex key is typically formed into a bent “L” shape with a long arm and a short arm. Custom lightsabers often require … Read more
A split saber is a versatile variation of a double-bladed lightsaber in Star Wars Canon. A split saber may be used either as a double-bladed lightsaber or the hilt may be split into two single-bladed lightsabers. Asajj Ventress uses a split saber. Split Sabers in Star Wars Canon In Star Wars Canon, Asajj Ventress wields … Read more
A purple lightsaber, sometimes referred to as an amethyst lightsaber, is an uncommon lightsaber blade color. In Star Wars Canon, Mace Windu wields a purple-bladed lightsaber. In Star Wars Legends, Revan, Anakin Solo, Jaina Solo and Ki-Adi-Mundi all wield a purple-bladed or violet-bladed lightsaber. Purple Lightsabers in Star Wars Canon Mace Windu, Jedi Master and … Read more
A black lightsaber is one of the rarest lightsaber blade colors in Star Wars Canon. The Darksaber is the only known black bladed lightsaber to exist. The mysterious Darksaber is an ancient, black-bladed lightsaber with a flat, sword-shaped blade. Players of the Star Wars Legends video games Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Star Wars: The … Read more
Neopixel lightsabers continue to increase in popularity in the custom saber community. The lightsabers feature brightly illuminated blades and boast some of the most technologically advanced and customizable lightsaber blade effects, ranging from tip drag and saber scroll to specialized visual effects concentrated in specific segments of the blade. Despite the popularity and advanced functionality … Read more
A holocron, similar to a datacron, is a palm-sized repository of Jedi or Sith knowledge, wisdom and ancient teachings. Holocrons may only be accessed by using the Force and are typically polyhedrons comprised of a crystalline faceted exterior and internal hardware. Holocrons come in many shapes, although the Jedi primarily utilize cubes and sometimes dodecahedrons … Read more
Use the Force…or don’t. A lightsaber can be an unwieldy and downright dangerous weapon to a non-Force user. Nevertheless, here are 6 non-Force users in Star Wars Canon who take their chances and wield the vibrant, plasma-bladed weapon of the Jedi and the Sith. 1. Cad Bane Generally favoring his twin LL-30 blaster pistols, Clone … Read more
A lightfoil is a small, archaic lightsaber variation in Star Wars Canon. The lightweight, slim-bladed, one-handed weapon exhibits a high level of precision and maneuverability.
