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In this episode I will be going over the different lightsaber styles that are legends,
and that are not already covered in my canon version of this video.
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As you already know, these styles of lightsabers exist in the canon universe:
the standard single blade, the double bladed, the double bladed spinning, the crossguard, the curved hilt,
the lightsaber pistol, the lightsaber pike, the training lightsabers, the shoto style,
the cane-disguised and finally the dark saber.
If you are interested in learning more about any of these, check out my other video, the link is listed below!
There are 10 additional lightsaber styles that are exclusive to legends.
The protosaber, also known as the archaic saber was the original lightsaber design.
Similar to the later lightsabers, this version still had a crystal inside the hilt and an emitted blade.
The main difference was this protosaber was connected to a powerpack via a cable.
Because of this connection, the lightsaber was not very versatile.
It had limited operational time and mobility.
A notable user of this style of lightsaber was Odan-Urr.
Next we have the retroblade lightsaber.
Although similar to the protosaber, this style of lightsaber was far superior.
The main advantage came in the form of a belt-mounted pack which allowed for a short power surge.
This surge created a temporarily more powerful blade which gave the users an advantage during combat.
There were no notable users of this style of lightsaber.
The guard shoto, also known as the lightsaber tonfa, was similar to the shoto-style lightsaber
except that it featured an elongated hilt with an alternative handle sticking out 90
degrees perpendicular from the main hilt.
When used by it’s alternative hilt, this lightsaber style was especially good for blocking.
However, the alternative hilt made it difficult to deliver powerful attacks, causing a loss
in offensive capabilities.
On top of that, in the hands of an unskilled wielder, it could be extra hazardous.
Notable users of this lightsaber style were Maris Brood and Sinya.
The long handle lightsaber had an extra long hilt which provider its wielder more surface
area and subsequently more leverage in attacks.
This lightsaber required a specific fighting style that utilized the wielders entire body,
using their joints as fulcrums from which the saber could be levered.
Unfortunately, similar to the double bladed saber, this long hilt was easily targeted by opponents.
Known users of the long handle lightsaber include Darth Chratis, Warb Null, Yarael Poof
and Darth Nihl.
Next we have the war dragon rider’s saber.
This lightsaber variation was wielded by a warrior who rode an Ubese Thorn-Back War dragon.
It consisted of two hilts and three separate blades, one on each end and one that connected the two hilts.
The dual-phase lightsaber’s had a blade that could change between two different preset lengths.
The purpose of this was to act as element of surprise during duels.
Unlike the standard lightsabers, which had a manual adjustor for changing the blade,
the dual phase lightsaber did so almost instantly.
On top of that, dual phase lightsabers had the ability to adjust the width of the blade
and they had the capacity to carry different crystals.
Known users of the dual-phase lightsaber are Darth Vader, Count Dooku, Corran Horn, Gantoris,
Keiran Halcyon and Desann.
The lightclub, also known as the great lightsaber or great saber, was pretty much the opposite
of the shoto-style lightsaber, featuring a blade that could reach 3 meters in length.
This was done by a specific focusing crystal and power system.
They were most commonly wielded by individuals of large stature.
The most notable user of lightclub was Gorc, however it was also possible that the lightsabers
wielded by Pong Krell could be classified as lightclubs.
Next we have the lightwhip.
This rare form of lightsaber featured a blade that was several meters in length and flexible.
This lightsaber style was formed by multiple small crystals instead of just one, and the
plasma in the blade had no cell barriers to keep it straight.
Typically there was only one blade emitted, however having multiple blades was not unheard of.
This exotic style of saber was used in a whip-like manner, which benefitted the wielder, as it
gave them the element of surprise.
Known users included Githany, Lumiya, and Silri.
Interesting to note is that the “lightwhip” wielded in the Clone Wars TV show is not considered a true lightwhip.
This is because it did not sever Obi-wan’s or Anakin’s limbs when it came into contact with them.
Hence as to why it is included in this version of the video.
The lightfoil was a style of lightsaber designed in secret by the Sith Order of Mecrosa.
These small and delicate swords were weaker than a typical lightsaber because of the poor
quality of the focusing crystals they used.
They were lightweight and perfectly balanced, so that the user could wield them with only one hand.
Wielding a lightfoil did not require any connection to the force, and therefore they were easily
used by non-force sensitive users.
Known users of the lightfoil included the Sith Order of Mecrosa and the Tapani Sector Nobles.
Finally we have the underwater lightsaber.
This design of lightsaber was made specifically for Jedi of aquatic races, as normal lightsabers
tended to short-circuit when the blade came in contact with water.
It was done so by two crystals in a bifurcating cyclical-ignition pulse or waterproof casing.
The most notable user of the underwater lightsaber was Kit Fisto.
And there you have it! All the additional lightsaber styles that are legends.
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