Lightsaber-blaster hybrid

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==
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.
==Appearances==
===Non-canon appearances===
*Disney Infinity 3.0
*LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens 
==Sources==
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*Endless Vigil 
*Disciples of Harmony 
*Gadgets and Gear
*Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition 
*Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi 
*Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection
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==Notes and references==
Category:Blaster pistols
Category:Lightsaber hilts
Category:Lightsaber variations