How famous would Star Wars be without lightsabers? The franchise’s iconic weapon fueled the most famous images from the movies, sold countless replicas in toy stores, and even sparked an attraction in the Disney Parks. But as famous as it is, it’s also just as confusing. There are lots of conflicting stories on how lightsabers work within the Jedi Order, but in the recent (albeit non-canon) animated Star Wars series on Disney+, we learn more about a completely new kind of lightsaber, one that makes the weapon even more fascinating.
Warning! Spoilers for Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi ahead!
