The lightsaber is the weapon of choice for both the Jedi and Sith. Obi-Wan once described the lightsaber as the elegant weapon of a more civilized age. The weapon is synonymous with the Star Wars franchise. As a huge part of Star Wars, many of the individual lightsabers are iconic and recognizable.
Throughout the years, this type of weapon has seen many battles. Lightsabers have seen plenty of use by legendary Jedi warriors (like Anakin Skywalker) and ruthless Sith (like Darth Maul). Certain lightsabers have been passed through the hands of many iconic characters throughout the years and in different generations of films, shows, and stories.
10 The Unique Design Of Kylo Ren's Lightsaber Made It Stand Out
While the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy is a controversial topic, one thing most fans can agree on is how recognizable Kylo Ren's lightsaber is. It's unique because it's the first lightsaber to be presented with a crossguard. This crossguard isn't just for show. When caught in blade locks, Kylo has used the crossguard to stab his enemies. The blade's appearance is also unique in that it has a distinctly unstable look to it.
9 Darth Maul's Double-Bladed Lightsaber Introduced Fans To This Unique Variation On Lightsabers
The double-bladed lightsaber isn't an outlandish concept now. However, when The Phantom Menace first came out, the double-bladed lightsaber was spectacular to watch in action. It was helped even more by Ray Park's amazing choreography skills in wielding it as Darth Maul.
This double-bladed lightsaber was used by Darth Maul to keep two skilled Jedi warriors at bay in a duel that would ultimately decide Anakin Skywalker's future. Of course, Maul's story wouldn't end with his defeat at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Naboo. He would eventually return to enact his vengeance during The Clone Wars.
8 Obi-Wan Kenobi's Blade Has Defeated Countless Foes
Obi-Wan Kenobi's lightsaber has seen many battles, from the various battlefields of The Clone Wars to his final duel against Darth Vader in A New Hope. His lightsaber was notably the template for Luke Skywalker's weapon as Luke used the instructions Obi-Wan had left behind to construct it.
This lightsaber was the third constructed by the Jedi Master. The first lightsaber Obi-Wan built was lost during his duel with Darth Maul and his second blade was lost before the battle of Geonosis. His last lightsaber ended up in Darth Vader's collection after Obi-Wan's death on the Death Star.
7 Master Yoda's Lightsaber Was Almost Passed Down
Master Yoda's small lightsaber is one of the more interesting weapons introduced in Star Wars, as its scaled-down size matches its wielder. Despite this fact, Yoda was still quite formidable with this lightsaber in hand.
Yoda seemingly lost this weapon during his fight with Darth Sidious in Revenge Of The Sith and vowed to never use one again during his exile. Surprisingly, this weapon would turn up many years later in the possession of Luke Skywalker who offered it to Grogu. Grogu rejected that offer, deciding to return the lightsaber to his father figure, Din Djarin.
6 Count Dooku's Lightsaber's Curved Hilt Has Its Own Purpose
Count Dooku's blade is one of the most elegant weapons in the Star Wars galaxy. His lightsaber had a unique curved design. It was built that way to help Count Dooku control his blade in duels.
Count Dooku's lightsaber was inspired by Filipino swords and weapons. Most notably, his lightsaber mimicked a type of curved sword called a Barong. This lightsaber would ultimately be destroyed along with the Invisible Hand at the start of Revenge Of The Sith after Anakin Skywalker beheaded Count Dooku.
5 Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber Helped Him Defeat Darth Vader
The first green lightsaber fans of Star Wars ever saw was Luke Skywalker's in Return Of The Jedi. A deleted scene from Return Of The Jedi shows Luke constructing the lightsaber before setting off to Jabba's palace to rescue Han Solo.
This lightsaber would see further use throughout Return Of The Jedi, especially during Luke's final duel against Darth Vader. He eventually casts it aside when the Emperor tries to convince him to kill his father. Since the lightsaber appears in later Star Wars scenes, it's safe to assume Luke retrieved it before he escaped the second Death Star.
4 Darth Sidious Had Two Lightsabers
Both of Darth Sidious' lightsabers appeared only in one Star Wars film, with the first being the one he always kept up his sleeve. His other lightsaber was kept hidden inside a sculpture within his office and wouldn't see much use until he lost his other lightsaber in his duel against Mace Windu.
Palpatine rarely wielded these blades, as he actually favored his manipulation skills and force abilities more. Despite the fact that he never practiced using these weapons, Darth Sidious was a master of all seven forms of lightsaber combat.
3 Mace Windu's Amethyst Lightsaber Was Unique
Mace Windu's blade is unforgettable because of its unusual hue. It was the first weapon in Star Wars continuity with an amethyst-colored blade. This bright color was chosen because Samuel L. Jackson wanted to be able to locate himself during the films' battle scenes.
When Anakin makes his choice to betray the Jedi order and rescue Darth Sidious, Mace Windu confronts Darth Sidious in the Chancellor's office. Windu's iconic purple blade fell out of the window in this struggle and was lost.
2 Anakin Skywalker's Lightsaber Was Passed Through Generations
The first lightsaber that appeared in the Star Wars franchise was Anakin Skywalker's. Presented to Luke as his lost father's weapon, this weapon sees plenty of use in each respective trilogy.
In the Prequel Trilogy, it is Anakin's primary weapon during Revenge Of The Sith, and it is also the first lightsaber wielded by Darth Vader. During the Original Trilogy Era, Luke takes up his father's weapon until he loses it, and his hand, in a duel with Darth Vader on Bespin. Finally, during the Sequel Trilogy, it becomes Rey's primary weapon of choice until she finally builds her own weapon at the very end of The Rise Of Skywalker.
1 The One Who Wields The Darksaber Shall Rule Mandalore
One of the more recent iconic lightsabers is the Darksaber. This weapon was created by the Mandalorian Jedi, Tarre Vizsla, and has been passed down for generations via trials through combat.
Various characters have wielded it, including Pre Vizsla, Darth Maul, Sabine Wren, Bo Katan, Moff Gideon, and more recently, Din Djarin. The person who wields the Darksaber after winning it in combat is supposed to rule Mandalore. This is one of the most unique and recognizable lightsabers in the Star Wars canon because of its unique blade color, shape, length, and the story behind it.