Lightsabers

The **lightsaber**, also referred to as the "**laser sword**"
by those who were unfamiliar with it, was a distinctive weapon, the very
 image of which was inextricably bound with the mythos of the Jedi Order
 and their polar opposites, the Sith. The lightsaber also became synonymous with the Jedi Order's values to uphold peace and justice throughout the galaxy. This perception endured, despite the many conflicts with lightsaber-wielding Sith and Dark Jedi.

The weapon consisted of a blade of pure plasma emitted from the hilt
 and suspended in a force containment field. The field contained the
immense heat of the plasma, protecting the wielder, and allowed the
blade to keep its shape. The hilt was almost always self-fabricated by
the wielder to match his or her specific needs, preferences and style.
The hilt was also built similarly to his or her master's lightsaber as a
 mark of respect. Due to the weightlessness of plasma and the strong
gyroscopic effect generated by it, lightsabers required a great deal of
strength and dexterity to wield, and it was extremely difficult—and
dangerous—for the untrained to attempt using. However, in the hands of
an expert of the Force,
 the lightsaber was a weapon to be greatly respected and feared. To
wield a lightsaber was to demonstrate incredible skill and confidence,
as well as masterful dexterity and attunement to the Force.

## Types

### Crossguard lightsaber

The **crossguard lightsaber**, also known as the **forked lightsaber**, was a type of lightsaber known to be utilized by the Jedi Roblio Darté, whose weapon had two blue blades.

The crossguard lightsaber was essentially a regular lightsaber
with a second blade emitter protruding near the first one at a 45-degree
 angle to the axis of the hilt. The blade the second emitter emitted was
 dagger-sized. Roblio Darté's hilt was also built with a slight curve.

### Curved-hilt lightsaber

The **curved-hilt lightsaber**, also called a **dueling lightsaber**,
 was a standard lightsaber design that was often seen during the prime
of Form II lightsaber combat, both among the Jedi and Sith Orders.

The degree of the curve at the top of the hilt in relation to the
 hand holds was the important factor. The curve at the bottom of the
hilt (if present) only affected electronics and power core placement.
The bottom curvature on many lightsabers was mostly ornamental.

### Double-bladed lightsaber

The **double-bladed lightsaber**—also called a **Saberstaff**, **Lightsaber Lance**, **Doublesaber**, **Dualsaber**, **Lightstaff**, or the **Sith lightsaber**,
 was a specialized type of lightsaber that consisted of a single hilt
with a beam emitter at both ends, resulting in a weapon that was wielded
 in a similar manner to a traditional quarterstaff. Indeed, the design
was likely influenced by the Zabrak quarterstaff, or zhaboka.[1]

The double-bladed lightsaber was first invented by Dark Lords of
the Old Sith Empire. However, many weapons of its design later came into
 the possession of the Sith's ancient adversary, the Jedi.

### Dual-phase lightsaber

**Dual-phase lightsaber** was a special variant of lightsaber that used a combination of focusing crystals
 to create a blade that could extend up to double the original length
with a simple activation. Unlike typical lightsabers, which often
possessed a manual adjuster for reducing the blade emission, the
dual-phased blade could be triggered in an instant, adding an element of
 surprise to catch an opponent off guard. Additionally, dual-phase
lightsabers also had a blade-width adjust. Gantoris wielded such a lightsaber[2], as did Corran Horn[3].
 Dual phase lightsabers could also have the ability to carry different
crystals, and alternate between them at the user's discretion

### Darksaber

The **Darksaber** was an ancient, black-bladed lightsaber. Unlike
most other lightsabers, the Darksaber's blade was nearly flat, thin, and
 curved to a point more typical of a metallic sword.
 The black core of the blade appeared to draw in all surrounding light
and color, leaving a faint white, electrical aura along its edges, it
hummed with a higher-pitched whine than its more common lightsaber
counterparts when the blade was active, and made a sound like a whistle
when it was swung.

An ancient incarnation of the lightsaber, the Darksaber was a unique weapon that produced a flat, black-colored blade[1] of plasma.[5] Thin and curved to a point,[1] a shape with more similarities to a metal sword than contemporary lightsabers,[5] the Darksaber's black blade was a meter in length and appeared to draw in the very light and color around it[4] like a black hole.[6] This effect left the Darksaber with a faint aura of white light around the edges of its blade,[1] and made looking at it for an extended period uncomfortable.[4]
 The hilt of the Darksaber was thin and rectangular, and long enough to
be grasped with two hands. It featured an angled crossguard as well as a
 serrated blade emitter.[1] When the Darksaber's blade was activated by pressing its activation stud,[4] the hum and pitch of the blade was notably higher than contemporary lightsabers,[3] and the blade gave off a sound like a whistle when it was swung through the air.[4]
 When the Darksaber came into contact with another object or an opposing
 lightsaber, the blade screeched, and the white outer aura that
surrounded the black core of the blade crackled.[3]

### Guard shoto

**Guard shoto** (also referred to as **lightsaber tonfa**) was a rare perpendicular-gripped type of short lightsaber
 with a second handle extending from the main hilt at 90 degrees. Though
 it could be gripped by either hilt, when wielded by the perpendicular
handle, it was especially useful at blocking other lightsabers.

### Lightsaber shoto

The **lightsaber shoto**, commonly referred to as simply **shotos**, but also known as **short lightsabers** or **lightdaggers**,
 were essentially miniaturized lightsabers, whose purpose was primarily
to serve as an off-hand weapon for those duelists seeking to employ the
twin-bladed technique of Jar'Kai, but were also utilized by those Jedi
and Sith whose diminutive stature made wielding full sized lightsabers
impractical, or, in some cases, impossible.

### Lightsaber Pike

The **lightsaber pike**, also known as the **lightsaber lance**,
 was a unique weapon that resembled a primitive halberd or spear in many
 aspects. As staff weapons, they were typically considered the domain of
 exotic weapon specialists among the Jedi. They were notably used by all
 Jedi Temple Guards during the Clone Wars.

Many members of the Knights of Zakuul, the enforcers of justice in the Eternal Empire, were also users of these weapons.

The long handle of the weapon was made of phrik alloy, which
allowed it to resist lightsabers. At the end of the handle was a
lightsaber blade that was shorter and thicker than a normal one. The
blade could be activated by a switch further down the weapon's shaft.
Including the blade, the weapon was almost as long as the wielder's
body, and could keep enemies at a distance, giving the wielder the
advantage of a longer reach. Lightsaber pikes could also sport a double
blade.

Much like the double-bladed lightsaber, however, the weapon's
length was also something of a hindrance, as it did not transition well
into defending, and left the wielder extremely vulnerable if an opponent
 managed to close in. In addition to this, the pike required a
considerable amount of open space to wield effectively. As such, a user
who found himself in close quarters would be at a distinct disadvantage.

### Sith Lightsaber

**Sith Lightsabers** were a specialized type of weapon that catered to the needs and preferences of the Sith Lords.
 For the most part, the design differences were minimal, due to the
typical modern lightsaber being based on original Sith designs. Sith
lightsabers almost always utilized synthetic crystals as opposed to the natural crystals favored by the Jedi,
 a fact they considered to be a mark of superiority. Also, most Sith
weapons featured an overall more aggressive design aesthetic. One of the
 variations on typical Sith lightsabers was the double-bladed lightsaber.
 Being of Sith design, these staff-weapons were sometimes referred to as
 Sith lightsabers, though were not to be confused with the genuine
article.

The design of these weapons changed greatly over the centuries
since the founding of the Sith, sometimes featuring a standardized mold,
 other times being designed by individual wielders. Despite this
evolution, they were almost always distinguished by their scarlet
bloodshine blades, a result of the red coloration usually taken on by
synth-crystals. Ultimately, the Sith wielded these weapons to mock the
Jedi, a trait demonstrated by the regularly greater combat effectiveness
 the aggressive Sith Lords possessed.

### Lightsaber Axe

The **Lightsaber Axe** is a rare lightsaber where the plasma forms
 the blade into the shape of a battle axe. This type of lightsaber was
created to fit certain uses who preferred using axes as their main
weapon

### Lightsaber/Blaster

The Lightsaber/Blaster is a special kind of Lightsaber that has a
built in blaster in the hilt sometimes, with the blaster permanently
attached or detachable.

### Quad-Blade lightsaber

The **Quad-Blade Lightsaber** is a four bladed lightsaber. That resembles the double-ended lightsaber. But has 2 blades on each end rather than one.

### Trainbots Saber

**Trainbot Sabers** are lightsabers implanted in the Trainbots' arms that they can deploy when in Lightsaber combat.

### Ghost Saber

The **Ghost Saber** is a rare lightsaber that is

### Negatronic Energy Saber

The **Negatronic Energy Saber** is a super rare lightsaber, where
the blade is emitted from Negatronic energy. The blade glows dark
purple, surrounded by black and has a purple aura that surrounds the
blade. It makes a thunder-crack when clashed with another Lightsaber and
 a fiery whoosh when swung.

### Fire Saber

The **Fire Saber** is a rare lightsaber that

### Changling Saber

The **Changling Saber** is a unique lightsaber that was created by
the first Changling Queen that resembles the shape of a regular sword
with a thin blade with small curved notches in the sides of the blade
that is colored Changling green, and makes a high pitched whistle when
clashed.

## Users

### Heroes

* Blue Lightsaber and The Lunar Saber - Princess Yuna

* Yellow/Green Lightsaber/Blaster - Sunrise Shimmer
* Gold Yellow Lightsaber - Sunset Shimmer

## Gallery

### Heroes

Yuna's LightsaberThe Lunar SaberSunrise Shimmer's Lightsaber/BlasterSunset Shimmer's LightsaberQueen Elsa's LightsbaerPrincess Anna's LightsaberSnowdrop's LightsaberBlythe Baxter's Lightsaber
### Villains

Nightmare Moon's Curved Hilt LightsabersKing Sombra's DarksaberNightmare Rarity's DarksaberNightmare Trix's LightsaberPrincess Black Hole's Lightsaber