Lightsaber

"This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon for a more civilized age."

- Obi-Wan Kenobi

The lightsaber, sometimes referred to as a laser sword, was a weapon used by the Jedi Order and the Sith. Lightsabers consisted of a blade of pure energy, powered by a crystal and emitted from a metallic hilt. It was a weapon that required great skill, as well as being attuned to the powers of the Force. Though also used by the Sith, the lightsaber was synonymous with the Jedi, with some in the galaxy believing only Jedi used lightsabers.

Lightsabers could be used in combat. They were often used against other lightsabers, to deflect laser bolts sensed with the Force, or to cut through solid objects. Most practitioners used one, single-bladed lightsaber, though some used double-bladed lightsabers or even two lightsabers at once.