Hilt Variants

The main body of a lightsaber, they are typically bout 20-35 cm in legth with one or two crystals embedded in them. Mostly used with two hands for a better performance, these Hilts come in different shapes and sizes to suits the users.


Types of Hilts


Archaic Lightsaber.

Also known as protosabers, these are ancient design and also the earliest known form of lightsabers. The hand carved hilt were normally made up of solid duranium with one focusing crystal installed. This was a power packed lightsaber with the user strapping the pack either by the belt or back mount it.

Working under the same principal as the modern design, the only limitation it has is the cord that supplies the power to it from the power pack. This can really hinders and limits the moves during combat. Notable user for such model is Odan-Urr.



Electrum hilts.

As the name suggest, these hilts are made from Electrum, a rare metal found on several planets including Abregado-rae. These metals are sometimes used to make jewelry and the use of such mineral demonstrates the senior identity status of the members of the Jedi Council who uses it. Notable users of this fine piece of lethal art is Mace Windu.


Curved-hilt lightsaber.
Made popular by Count Dooku, this form of hilt was also known to be used by other jedis and sith lords. A standard design during the prime of Form II lightsaber combat, these hilts pose a dangerous threat to the attacking opponent. With its curved design, it allows the user to give an edge to its striking angle which can give rise to a great challenge when defending against it.


Tonfa Style/Guard Shoto.

An odd shaped style, the hilt may appear like Earth's equivalent of the Police officers' Night Stick. Its unique design from the rest allows its users to have a wide variety of techniques where a normal hilts users can't execute. These techniques include the blocking, trapping, jabbing and slashing making it highly versatile and dangerous.The only known users of such hilts were Jedi Maris Brood and Sinya, a Black Sun member.