What are the Different Star Wars Eras?
Before diving into the details of lightsabers from each Star Wars era, let's first understand the different eras in the Star Wars universe. The Star Wars saga is divided into three main eras:
- The Prequel Era: This era includes the events depicted in Episodes I, II, and III.
- The Original Trilogy Era: This era includes the events depicted in Episodes IV, V, and VI.
- The Sequel Trilogy Era: This era includes the events depicted in Episodes VII, VIII, and IX.
Prequel Era Lightsabers
In the Prequel Era, lightsabers were elegant weapons used by Jedi Knights and Sith Lords. They featured a sleek design with a single blade made of pure energy. Lightsabers from this era were often characterized by their vibrant colors, including blue, green, and purple (lookin' at you, Mace Windu).
One notable lightsaber from the Prequel Era is Anakin Skywalker's lightsaber, which later became Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. It had a blue blade and a hilt with a unique design.
Original Trilogy Era Lightsabers
The lightsabers in the Original Trilogy Era were similar in design to those from the Prequel Era. However, they had a more weathered and battle-worn appearance. Lightsabers from this era were primarily used by Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, also known as the Skywalker lightsaber, had a blue blade and a hilt with a classic design. Darth Vader's lightsaber, on the other hand, had a red blade and a hilt that reflected his dark side allegiance.
Sequel Trilogy Era Lightsabers
The lightsabers in the Sequel Trilogy Era introduced some new designs while still maintaining the iconic lightsaber features. Rey, the main protagonist, wielded a lightsaber with a blue blade, which she constructed herself using parts from her staff.
Kylo Ren, one of the main antagonists, had a unique crossguard lightsaber with a red blade. This design was inspired by ancient lightsabers and gave Kylo Ren's lightsaber a distinct and menacing appearance.
Conclusion
Throughout the Star Wars saga, lightsabers have been an integral part of the Jedi and Sith's arsenal. From the elegant lightsabers of the Prequel Era to the battle-worn lightsabers of the Original Trilogy Era and the unique designs of the Sequel Trilogy Era, each era has brought its own flair to these iconic weapons.
Whether you prefer the vibrant colors of the Prequel Era, the classic designs of the Original Trilogy Era, or the innovative designs of the Sequel Trilogy Era, lightsabers continue to captivate Star Wars fans of all ages.
Here at Sabermax, we offer all the lightsabers from these 3 main eras, and even a few notable mentions from other timelines as well, including the High Republic's jedi, Lily Tora-Asi's lightsaber.
Just click on the following link here to bring you to our Master Collection where all of the canonical Lightsaber hilts can be found.
Or if you're looking for a more original design, feel free to look through our Initiate Collection and Inspired Collection as well.