What is a wayfinder? | Lightsaber Terminology

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

What is a hex key? | Lightsaber Terminology

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

What is a split saber? | Lightsaber Terminology

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

What is a holocron? | Lightsaber Terminology

Jedi Holocron from Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

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

What is a lightfoil? | Lightsaber Terminology

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.

What is a lightsaber pike? | Lightsaber Terminology

lightsaber pike

A lightsaber pike is a lightsaber variant with a long hilt and short blades. The Jedi Temple Guards wield yellow-bladed, doubled-bladed lightsaber pikes in Star Wars Canon. A lightsaber pike resembles and maneuvers in a similar way to the more prevalent double-bladed lightsaber. A lightsaber pike uses a long hilt with much shorter blades than … Read more

What is Brylark wood? | Lightsaber Terminology

brylark wood

Brylark wood is a natural, strong-as-metal material in Star Wars Canon. Wood from the Brylark tree is the only known type of wood strong enough to be incorporated into the design of a lightsaber. Wooden lightsabers are very rare in Star Wars Canon (most lightsabers are made out of metal). Gungi, a Wookiee Jedi youngling … Read more

What is beskar (Mandalorian iron)? | Lightsaber Terminology

beskar

Beskar, sometimes referred to as Mandalorian iron, is an extremely durable, lightsaber-resistant alloy used to make Mandalorian armor in Star Wars Canon and Star Wars Legends. The rare and resilient alloy, which is silver-colored, is strong enough to endure a direct hit from blaster fire. Beskar can even withstand a cut or glancing blow from … Read more

What is a protosaber? | Lightsaber Terminology

protosaber lightsaber

A protosaber is a corded, archaic, single-bladed lightsaber design from Star Wars Legends. Protosabers, which are used during the Old Republic era, are the first known lightsabers. Like later lightsabers, the protosaber contains a kyber crystal inside the hilt and the hilt emits a plasma blade. Unlike later lightsabers, the protosaber requires the use of … Read more

What is blade flicker? | Lightsaber Terminology

Kylo Ren and his red-bladed crossguard lightsaber

Blade flicker is a visual effect that simulates a flame-like unsteady flare or lively glimmer in a lightsaber blade. Unstable blades, like the blades on the Kylo Ren lightsaber or the Dark Rey folding lightsaber, exhibit blade flicker. A flicker may range in speed and depth. For example, a flicker could appear fast and chaotic … Read more