All 14 Lightsaber Color Meanings Explained + Which Lightsaber Color Suits You Quiz [Legends + Canon]
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Published 2023-03-14
First, there is my personal favorite lightsaber color: red. Red Lightsabers were produced in a somewhat slightly different manner than other lightsabers. Legend states that red lightsabers used synthetic crystals created by the dark side of the force. The Sith utilized force embued furnaces and strange rituals to produce many thousand of these crystals for their Empire during the days of the Old Republic. This dark secret was passed down through the generations and was banned by the Jedi. It is also worth noting that these synthetic crystals were slightly more powerful than other lightsaber colours. There was even a chance that the searing energy running through a red blade could short out an opponent's blade, although this very rarely happened.
In canon, crimson blades were created by bleeding a Kyber crystal. The sith used this procedure to pour all of their fury and rage into the crystal, rendering it scarlet red.
In both canon and legends, crimson lightsabers signified the sith's terrible passions of rage, hatred, and greed and above all, a thirst for unlimited power.
However in legends there were some exceptions to this. Adi Galia found an exceptionally rare light red Kyber Crystal and installed it into her lightsaber. Although there is little information on naturally occurring red Kyber crystals, they were usually attuned to the light side of the force.
Before we go any further though, I'm pleased to announce the next VF Saber giveaway. I'll be giving away either the Mandalorian dark saber or Dookus lightsaber to the lucky winner. For people who've entered into my giveaways before, you know the drill. All you have to do to enter is like, subscribe, and watch this video until the end. Then you have to comment your perfect lightsaber design down below. The most unique and interesting design wins! The last winner described a trident lightsaber with a gold hilt and 3 black blades. So basically let your imagination run wild and be as creative as possible. Best of luck and may the force be with you all. Any way back to the video
The pink lightsaber crystal seen in legends was similar to the red lightsaber crystal. They were just as uncommon as red Kyber crystals, but considerably more challenging to obtain. As far as we know, they could only be found in the eggs of the Kinrath, a Dantooine-native animal. These Kyber crystals would change colour based on the alignment of the force user, much like in canon. While Kinrath eggs normally produced a blue or green crystal, they may also produce a yellow or pink sabre on rare instances. Unfortunately, the meaning of pink lightsabers has never been explicitly stated. However, to me, it is clear that pink represented a darker affiliation to the force. However, this affiliation with the darkside was not as pronounced as red. Afterall, this was used most famously by Mara Jade Skywalker, an individual who was ultimately good at heart but had fallen prey to Palpatines dark influence. There is also the theory that Darth Vader’s lightsaber is pinker when compared to Palpatines and other Sith. Now of course, out of universe this is because of the different film techniques used between the originals and the prequels. But some have taken this as evidence that this is because Vader hadn't fully embraced the dark side and was still conflicted.
Next up we have purple. The true reason purple was invented, as we all know, was so that Samuel L Jackson could stand out during the battle of Geonosis. But in universe, Purple represented a closer allegiance to the dark side than most Jedi. Of course, Mace Windu was the most renowned holder of the purple lightsaber, which represented his more aggressive combat style. As many of you will know, Windu employed a form 7 variant called as Vapad. I’ve described Vaapad in a lot more detail over in this video exploring the various lightsaber forms. However, in brief, Vapad allowed the user to channel the dark side powers of their opponent and utilise the dark energies. This made it significantly more aggressive and the wielder was always dangerously close to flirting with the dark side. It took a seriously strong-willed Jedi like Mace Windu to resist this temptation. In fact, the only other known user of Vaapad, Jed master Sora Bolq ended up falling to the dark side as he simply couldn’t handle it.
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All Comments (21)
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Is this giveaway still available haha
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Fun fact that everyone seems to forget. Reason Green Lightsabers exist is because during filming of Return of the Jedi. Lukes Blue Lightsaber had a hard time showing up against the blue sky. So they turned the saber Green so it would stand out more
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In Jedi: Survivor we discover that Cere Junda's new lightsaber has the briefly mentioned Indigo crystal. I think the reasoning falls in line with your analysis of the other shades of purple, as Cere's mentality sees her flirting with dark side, and being able to channel various aspects of it's power while maintaining a strong and stable connection to the light.
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I really liked how you constructed the quiz and it’s results. I got white. That description felt very fitting to me, and I think a white lightsaber would be badass
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Certainly, here is my special design for a Star Wars lightsaber: Name: Shadow's Edge Crystal: Black Kyber Crystal Design: The hilt of the Shadow's Edge is made of a black metal material which appears to absorb all light that touches it, giving it an almost shadow-like appearance. The hilt is adorned with intricate engravings in Sith runes, making it look like a weapon of the Dark Side. The blade of the lightsaber is also black, with a dim red corona surrounding it, which is useful in dark environments. The blade appears to be unstable, giving it an erratic and dangerous look that matches the name. Features: The Shadow's Edge features a unique function other lightsabers do not have. By twisting the hilt of the lightsaber, the blade can be made to curve. This curvature allows for unique fighting styles, making it easier to disarm and outmaneuver opponents. Moreover, the twist also enables the lightsaber to switch from single blade to dual-blades, providing a greater range of combat flexibility. Symbolism: The Shadow's Edge is symbolic of the Dark Side, but with the capability to be used for good. The use of black kyber crystals represents the absence of light in a galaxy where the Jedi are often seen as the sole arbiters of peace and justice. The black color of the blade and hilt reflects the darkness that exists within the Force. The unstable blade and the curved hilt represent the unpredictability of the Dark Side. However, with proper training, a Jedi could use the power of a Shadow's Edge to defeat the forces of Darkness.
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Typically, I don't much care for fandom quizzes like "Which __ are you?". However, this one was really put together. I really appreciated how you put a lot of time into the importance of each color, and the questions at the end actually made sense. Well done! By the way, my lightsaber color was green. My ideal design would be a simple double-bladed lightsaber like Darth Maul's in Episode 1. I guess that scene made a big impression on me as a kid that I've always wanted that saber.
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I got White during the quiz, which actually fits. I've gone through the different colors and meanings on the wookieepedia both canon and legends, and after considering the meanings and means of acquisition, I figured I would probably start with Yellow (Sentinel) as a padawan, end up with Purple during a question of faith, before ending up at White after experiencing life and settling into my own thing.
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Okay so as hilts are supposed to be made for specific people (exept for the temple guardians) I decided to make one for a theoretical Vaapad user. The blade would look and serve like a Swordbreaker Parrying Dagger but without a crossguard (you can look this up if you don’t know what it is). It would be as thick as the darksaber with the blade coming out of a similar slit at the end. The material of the entire thing would have to be beskar for it to work as intended. The use of it would be the same as of a regular Swordbreaker but instead of being an offhand sidearm it is part of the hilt of a twohanded lightsaber. So in a duel situation the wielder would use the hilt to entrap the opponets blade when they go for a slash or an overhead attack. When the opponets blade is stuck in the beskar barbed comb teeth, the wielder can use their agressive Vaapad to push both blades into the opponent. This would make for a sight very much like when Windu was fighting Palpatine and he had that badass stare down moment. With the difference being that he would have way more blade to work with as Palpatines blade would be stuck way lower on Windu’s hilt. This giving him the opportunity to tilt down his blade and slicing Palpatine’s head in two. Again if you don’t understand what I’m waffling about please look up the Swordbreaker Parrying Dagger and hopefully you wil understand. Thanks for reading, if anyone has any, I would love some feedback on the idea :) (originally posted this under a comment but not sure if you will look there)
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I got white, which makes perfect sense. My ideal lightsaber design is fairly complex, but also quite simple at a glance. It is a single bladed saber with a flat blade and ovoid hilt cross section and a crossguard constructed of lightsaber-resistant material to protect my fingers while not being able to hurt me. The machanism is that of a dual-phase lightsaber, with one length being approximately 1.5 meters long and the other being 0.75 meters. There would be two healed crystals in the hilt to allow for this mechanism. The hilt itself is 40 cm long, allowing for greater leverage in the bind and greater maneuverability in combat. The end cap of the hilt is pointed for use as a last-ditch weapon should my saber fail. The ovoid shape of the hilt is to prevent the hilt from twisting in my grip during combat. The hilt itself is made of one piece of beskar if available or another lightsaber resistant material up to the guard and down to the end cap and put under vacuum to keep the inside of the hilt sealed to allow underwater use. The hilt bears two buttons to allow rapid switching between both blade lengths.
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I got the White Lightsaber blade. As for my idea saber, it would most likely be curved hilt with a dual-phase function. The hilt itself would be comprised of Durasteel with an Electrum finish, but what would make it unique would be that it could change the angle of the hilt curve with the press of a button, going from almost straight to nearly 90 degrees outward.
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I got cyan/turquoise and the description for it actually really suits me. I’ve always imagined a plain hilt in white, shaped a bit like the cane katanas where the hilt blends perfectly with the sheath.
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Sure, here is a crazy Star Wars lightsaber design that might be fun to imagine: Name: The Galactic Whipper Crystal: Electro-Crystal Design: The hilt of the Galactic Whipper is made of a dark metallic material, with a single button running down the length of it. When activated, the blade of the lightsaber looks somewhat like a plasma whip used by bounty hunters - a long strand of glowing energy that looks like a hose linked to the hilt. The whip has a range of four feet, and can be manipulated by the wielder in a way that makes it look like a snake slithering through the air. Features: The Galactic Whipper's primary feature is its whip-like blade, which is more flexible than a traditional lightsaber and can be used to surprise opponents with its range and unpredictability. The weapon's button can control the degrees of tension in the blade, making it stiff or floppy as required. In addition, the Galactic Whipper is equipped with a stun setting that delivers a jolt of electricity to anything it comes into contact with. The wielder can quickly switch between the stun and lethal mode with a simple button press, providing flexibility in dealing with enemies that are either organic or robotic. Symbolism: While the Galactic Whipper may not have a deeper symbolic meaning, it represents the wild and unpredictable nature of the Star Wars universe. It is a weapon that suits a bounty hunter who abides neither the light nor dark side of the Force. The Galactic Whipper's flexibility and versatility give it an edge in combat, allowing its wielder to adapt to changing circumstances and emerge victorious in the face of overwhelming odds.
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Got yellow which is what i was hoping for. My ideal lightsaber would have to be a white hilted cross guarded lightsaber with a longer hilt like a typical longsword. If i could an extendable and retractable metal alloy pole would be great to fix my lightsaber onto to act almost like a spear or sword staff. Additionally if possible the alloy staff on its own would be lightsaber resistant so is not to be instantly cut through if my opponent got around the blade and would also be helpful to fend them off with.
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I got cyan/turquoise and for my saber I've always liked the idea of a long stick about the length of an umbrella or a cane with a twist dial that changes the blade length from half the size of the hilt all the way to 1.5 times the hilt length. Giving both short and long range capabilities, lots of balance, and various fighting styles
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I got a yellow lightsaber. I like the idea of having the inside parts of the saber shown but protected, that way you can actually see how the light saber works and how it reacts in certain situations. Detailed with chrome the handle of the hilt is wrapped in a strong fabric for a good grip. The tip end is engraved with a pattern that looks similar to the Jedi temple when looking directly above it from a Birds Eye view. The top of the lightsaber is a very shallow cone, because I am quite clumsy and would rather not have the chance of burning myself. From the edges of the cone are blunt spikes that point inward, encircling the area where the yellow saber comes out. I kinda want to build a saber like that now :)
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I got purple, which is sick cause it's also my favorite lightsaber color. For a lightsaber, I had the idea of a segmented whip which can change its form. The segments would attach or detach (when they detach that's when the blade is between the two segments). It's two main forms being a whip and a scythe considering the length of the hilt itself. The kyber crystal would be cracked to give it that wild energy look that Kylo Rens lightsaber has.
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I've always wanted a bayonet lightsaber on a pistol or rifle, I like the idea of using both long and short range attacks. It would most likely look like the dark saber with a white outline. using a lightsaber as a stabbing weapon or to block incoming attacks just sounds plane out cool
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Appreciate that transition at 11:13 I had to double take it was so smooth lol!
