Are lightsaber blades weightless?

Remember, lightsaber blades are not made of light which is weightless, they are made of plasma. That said, plasma is also very lightweight. This means that even though the blade has mass, lightsabers are very imbalanced. The hilt is a lot heavier than the blade.
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Do lightsaber blades have weight?

George Lucas says lightsabers are heavy

“That we couldn't take a hand off [the hilt]. We always had to have two. It was like Excalibur, 40 to 50 pounds of weight.” Lucas doubled down too, saying “They're very powerful and have a lot of energy in them... so you worked with them as if they were heavy.”
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Does the Darksaber blade have weight?

After Sabine observes that the Darksaber is deceptively heavy, Kanan observes that energy follows through the blade, with the wielder directing its current of power. The wielder's thoughts and actions flow into the Darksaber to fuel this energy, affecting the weight of the blade.
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Are lightsabers heavy for non force users?

This is a complicated question, but in short, yes. Non-Force Users can indeed use a lightsaber. Han Solo did it, but didn't fight with it.
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Is a lightsaber blade solid?

When cutting through dense material, the immense electromagnetic field generated by the arc caused resistance rather than letting solid matter enter and interrupt the arc. This gave the blade a feeling of being solid when immersed in dense material.
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Why The Lightsabers in Rebels Are So Thin - Star Wars Explained



Why is the Darksaber heavy?

It's actually Wren who explains why, exactly, the Darksaber is so heavy. In an episode of Star Wars: Rebels, she remarks, "Energy constantly flows through the crystal. You're not fighting with a simple blade as much as you are directing a current of power. Your thoughts, your actions, they become energy.
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Are lightsaber blades plasma?

Despite the name, it has been established in Star Wars canon that these ancient weapons of the Jedi are, in fact, not laser swords but blades of plasma.
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Who is the only non Jedi to be seen wielding a lightsaber?

2) Who is the only non Jedi in the original Star Wars trilogy to use a lightsaber? Han Solo uses Luke's lightsaber to cut open the tauntaun's belly in The Empire Strikes Back.
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How many GREY Jedi are there?

14 Gray Jedi in the Star Wars Universe.
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Can a non Jedi have a lightsaber?

The weapons seem to respond to those who channel the Force, prompting an intuitive leap — fights with lightsaber, must be Jedi — that has only been reinforced by icons like Yoda, Luke, and Obi-Wan. But even non-Jedi can use lightsabers, whether they're masters of the Force or muggle-born.
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Can the Darksaber cut Beskar?

Like other typical lightsabers, the Darksaber could not cut through pure beskar, however, it was capable of heating it to the point of turning red.
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Is Din Djarin force sensitive?

9 Din Djarin Is Force-Sensitive

But Mandalorians are trained to have Jedi-like reflexes to be able to overpower them, some of their armor and weapons even mimic Jedi abilities, like their sonic repulsors that knock objects away like a Force push.
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Why does the Darksaber get heavier with every swing?

They flow through the crystal as well and become a part of the blade." To put this another way, those who lack control over their thoughts and feelings will find the Darksaber heavier to hold since their inner afflictions seep into the blade, thus weighing it down.
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Is the Darksaber stronger than a lightsaber?

The darksaber is a unique type of lightsaber wielded by the Mandalore but is this one-of-a-kind weapon any stronger than a traditional lightsaber? In specific scenarios, yes, the darksaber is stronger. It is heavier, allowing the wielder to deliver heavier strikes.
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How heavy is Anakin's lightsaber?

At 1.5” across, having a wall thickness of about 1.24 mm, and a total length of about 10 ½ inches, it would roughly equal 3 lbs, give or take a few ounces.
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How do Jedi not cut themselves?

TL;DR A lightsaber has Force-attuned capabilities dependent on its connection to the user. This is a Force ability taught to all Jedi from a young age. The personal connection to one's own lightsaber is what prevents a Jedi from accidentally killing/maiming himself with his own weapon.
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Do any Jedi have red lightsabers?

Some Jedi are explicitly shown using red lightsabers in Legends, however. This includes Adi Gallia, Even Piell, Depa Billaba, A'Sharad Hett, and even Luke Skywalker.
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Is Grogu a Grey Jedi?

Grogu will be a gray Jedi.
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Can Grey Jedi use force lightning?

Bindo acquitted himself for being talented with Jedi mind tricks and was capable of using dark side techniques such as Force lightning.
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WHY CAN General Grievous use lightsabers?

With his organic brain Grievous could easily use a lightsaber, and with his droid components he could slow down his perceptions. Thus making him able to use a saber/be a match for Jedi Masters without any Force training.
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What is the coolest lightsaber?

Star Wars: 18 Coolest Lightsabers In The Franchise, Ranked
  1. 1 The Historic Skywalker Saber.
  2. 2 Darth Maul's Double-Bladed Lightsaber. ...
  3. 3 The Unique Mandalorian Darksaber. ...
  4. 4 Luke Skywalker's Green Lightsaber. ...
  5. 5 Lord Corvax's Ornate Lightsaber. ...
  6. 6 Ahsoka Tano's Curved Hilt White Lightsabers. ...
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Can a non Force-sensitive become a Jedi?

Non-Force-sensitives cannot be a Jedi since to become a Jedi Initiate, one must boast a higher midi-chlorian count. However, not all Jedi retain the Force, as they can sever their connection if they choose. While one must be Force-sensitive to make a lightsaber, non-Force-sensitives can use them.
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Do lightsabers run out of energy?

Though the lightsaber can charge itself, it does lose tiny traces of power with each exchange. They can eventually run out of power and need recharging. This happens in the Legends novel Shatterpoint, when Mace Windu's lightsaber powers down in the middle of battle.
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Can lightsabers cut through anything?

Despite the name, lightsabers don't emit beams of light. If they emitted beams of light, they wouldn't be able to cut through anything—because light can't cut through anything since it has no mass. Yes, lightsabers do give off some light by glowing, but the that glow is a side-effect more than anything else.
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How close are we to real lightsabers?

He estimates that nanobatteries are about 50 years away from being practical. But it seems we can look forward to a day when such an elegant and powerful weapon is a real possibility.
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