We’ve received some new details about Kylo Ren’s lightsaber!

Here’s a look at other weird lightsaber designs!

But since then, weve learned a few things about the lightsaber.

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The concept of a crossguard lightsaber isnt anything new.

In fact, it made its first appearance inStar Warslore over ten years ago!

Considered a very rare weapon, the variation was Jedi Roblio Dartes weapon of choice during the Clone Wars.

His lightsaber had two blue blades.

In theory, it made way more sense than J. J. Abrams design for the weapon.

Lightwhip

The lightwhip isnt weird, really.

Its just super cool.

The weapon first appeared in MarvelsStar Wars#95 in the hands of the Dark Lady Lumiya.

In their first duel in #96, Lumiya quickly defeats Luke Skywalker and captures him.

Yes, this variation is also considered exotic.

Still, if they ever make a Jedi spy thriller, this could be one cool gadget!

Dark HorsesKnights of the Old Republicseries introduced the sabercane in #32.

The perpendicular handle is especially useful when blocking other lightsabers.

Its usually a dual-wield weapon.

This variation hasnt received a whole lot of love inStar Warslore.

Its most notable appearance is probably inThe Force Unleashedvideo game.

You get to duel her at one point in the game!

  • Photo and lightsaber model created by Darth Alice.

Protosaber

Even the lightsaber had a beta test.

Apple just hadnt figured out the whole self-sufficient energy thing back then.

But it reallywasconnected to a power pak via cord, which restricted the users movements during a duel.

It wasnt ideal, but hey, it was the Hundred-Year Darkness.

This is speculation, of course.

For all intents and purposes, the weapon is basically a lance with a plasma blade on one end.

Its usually the weapon of choice for guards during the era before the Battle of Yavin.

The variation was first introduced inThe Force Unleashedseries.

Double-bladed spinning lightsaber

The name pretty much says it all.