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 plasma blade, powered by a kyber 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 blaster bolts with a lightsaber, and even reflect the shots back toward the shooter or some other target. Experienced Jedi could even employ their lightsabers to absorb Force lightning. Most practitioners used one, single-bladed lightsaber, though some used double-bladed lightsabers or even multiple lightsabers at once.

By approximately thirty years after the death of Galactic Emperor Sheev Palpatine, a mysterious individual was seen to wield a red lightsaber with a crossguard that extended with two miniature blades also made of pure energy.