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 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 skill and training, and was greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with 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 were generally used for combat and defense. A lightsaber could cut through virtually anything, from enemies to blast doors. The only way to block the incoming attack of a lightsaber was with another lightsaber. When used defensively, a skilled user could deflect bolts with a lightsaber, and even reflect the shots back toward the shooter or some other target. Most practitioners used one, single-bladed lightsaber, though some used double-bladed lightsabers or even multiple lightsabers at once.