A lightsaber-blaster hybrid was a type of lightsaber hilt equipped with a blaster. During the Imperial Era, one of these lightsabers was constructed by Ezra Bridger.
Description[edit | edit source]
While the Jedi Order generally had no use for blasters, Force-users during the reign of the Galactic Empire often needed to conceal their relationship with the Force, and could not rely on using their lightsabers openly. Through customization, a second emitter could be added to the hilt that would release the weapon's energy as a projectile similar to a blaster bolt. Because the energy released was not encased within the focusing field that shaped the blade of a lightsaber, the bolts fired from the pistol hilt weakened rapidly as its coherence declined. These short-range stun bolts still caused some shock, but were not as effective as a blaster or lightsaber blade.[1]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
Non-canon appearances[edit | edit source]
Sources[edit | edit source]
- Endless Vigil (as Pistol Hilt)
Star Wars Rebels (Set: 75090 Ezra's Speeder Bike)- Star Wars Rebels (Set: 75158 Rebel Combat Frigate)
- Disciples of Harmony (as Stun Blaster attachment)
- Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi (as Lightsaber Blaster)
- Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection (First identified as Lightsaber-blaster hybrid)
