The color of a lightsaber blade in Star Wars has more meaning than simply denoting Jedi or Sith. In Legends lore, each hue has a specific meaning within the Jedi Order: Blue denotes a Jedi Guardian, green means a Jedi Consular, and yellow represents a Jedi Sentinel. However, in modern canon, the kyber crystal itself takes on a color after a Jedi meditates on it and develops a Force connection with the crystal.

Jedi Guardians were noted for their prowess in the Force and skill with a lightsaber. Meanwhile, Jedi Consulars were known to be more involved in studying the nature of how the force works. With Count Dooku's personality and love of knowledge, it seems odd that he is depicted with a blue, not green, lightsaber on Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.

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Dooku Striking Yaddle Down Tales Of The Jedi

Before he left the Jedi Order, Dooku was the apprentice of Jedi Grand Master Yoda, and became exceptionally powerful in the Force and in lightsaber combat. He specialized in Form II Makashi, known for its focus on one-on-one lightsaber combat. After being anointed a Jedi Master and joining the Jedi High Council. Dooku constructed a curved-hilt lightsaber based upon the specifications of his desired combat form. It's during his time as a Jedi that Dooku is seen wielding a blue lightsaber.

Throughout his life as a Jedi, Dooku was always on the field with either his friend, Sifo-Dyas, or his apprentice, Qui-Gon Jinn. That can be seen in Tales of the Jedi, as Dooku and Qui-Gon undertake a mission to rescue the son of neglectful and ruthless Senator Dagonet from his own people. Dooku displayed excellent defense against incoming blaster fire, as well as exceptional Force abilities.

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Dooku uses the Force choke on Senator Dagonet on Star Wars Tales of the Jedi

However, beyond his Force abilities, Dooku was a renowned swordsman, rivaled in the Jedi Order only by Mace Windu, and bested only by Yoda. His mastery of Form II lightsaber combat was so great that he was able to work around the weaknesses of the technique, such as effortlessly multiple opponents when he foiled Asajj Ventress' assassination attempt. His exceptional lightsaber skills and his powerful Force abilities were more than enough to place him in the Jedi Guardian category.

Tales of the Jedi's depiction of Dooku wielding a blue lightsaber was likely done purely for cosmetic reasons. His powerful Force abilities and lightsaber skills place him in the mold of Jedi Guardian, fit to possess a blue blade. While some associate Dooku with a Jedi Consular, due to his regal nature and his love of knowledge, he was more concerned about learning the Force as a whole rather than merely the inner workings of the light side. Despite any initial differences to the more stereotypical Jedi Guardian, such as Anakin Skywalker or Obi-Wan Kenobi, Dooku is, at heart, a warrior who, even in his old age, can give younger opponents the fight of their lives.