Why does the Darksaber get heavier with every swing?

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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Why does the Darksaber keep getting heavier?

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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Does the Darksaber blade have weight?

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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Is The Darksaber heavier than a lightsaber?

It's easily heavier than any other lightsaber, and the revolutionary Mandalorian Sabine Wren and Kanan Jarrus of the Disney XD animated series Star Wars Rebels is here to show us why this is the case.
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Does the Darksaber use a Kyber Crystal?

The darksaber does have a kyber crystal just like all other lightsabers do! The crystal is the heart of the saber, giving it not just its color but its energy as well. Kyber crystals are unique, and for the Jedi, the crystal chooses its owner.
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Why The Darksaber Is So HEAVY For Din Djarin(SABINE) - Book of Boba Fett Explained



Why can't Din Djarin use the Darksaber?

The issue is that he has not connected with the Darksaber yet. It is not yet an extension of himself and without that connection of mind, spirit, and energy, Din's claim over the Darksaber will not last. The question is who will help Din better master the weapon that can unite all Mandalorians.
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Is the Darksaber stronger than other lightsabers?

Sure, we know that the darksaber can't cut through solid beskar, but what about the most iconic Star Wars weapon of them all? According to a new video on the Star Wars Comics YouTube channel, the darksaber is in fact be stronger than a Jedi's lightsaber—and apparently, that Mandalorian finale just proved it.
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Is the Darksaber force sensitive?

Mandalore's ruler wields the Darksaber, a unique lightsaber, without being Force-sensitive. The tradition dates back to the only Mandalorian Jedi.
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Can a Darksaber cut through a lightsaber?

Plus, the Darksaber can cut through any object just like lightsabers do; however, while the Darksaber is merely another lightsaber, its color and how it reacts to materials are what make it unique. In canon, the Darksaber can pull another lightsaber's blade towards it, almost like a gravity well.
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Can the Darksaber block blaster bolts?

It is a lightsaber. So yes. It can deflect bolts. It can also deflect a hard stare, because it doesn't play around.
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Why couldnt Mando lift the Darksaber?

Because the Darksaber's sentience intertwined its fate with the rulers of Mandalore, Mando's rejection of that role meant that their wills could never align. That's why he has so much trouble wielding the weapon: it doesn't want to be wielded by a selfish bounty hunter, who doesn't care about Mandalore.
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How does Bo Katan lose the Darksaber?

Bo-Katan accepted the sword in memory of her sister Satine and for the honor of her clan and Mandalore itself. After claiming the Darksaber, Bo-Katan would eventually lose the weapon after the Great Purge of Mandalore, and leave Mandalore.
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Who has a purple lightsaber?

Only one person in canon wields a purple blade: the Jedi Council's Mace Windu.
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Who has a white lightsaber?

Ahsoka Tano, the former Jedi Padawan who aided in the rebellion against the Galactic Empire, is acknowledged as the sole possessor of the white lightsaber.
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Who is the rightful owner of the Darksaber?

And he now carries another heavy burden: Din is the rightful wielder of the legendary Darksaber, and therefore the heir to the throne of Mandalore. We learn pretty quickly in “Return of the Mandalorian” that Din has yet to truly master the weapon.
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What is the strongest Darksaber?

Tarre was the first Mandalorian ever inducted into the Jedi order. The weapon he left behind reflected the man who built it, an amalgamation of the two great cultures. Although little is known about Tarre, it is likely that he was the strongest wielder of the Darksaber.
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What is the weakest lightsaber color?

Red lightsabers are the weakest, according to a Star Wars study conducted at the University of Leicester regarding lightsaber colors. Decades of Star Wars lore has dictated that the red lightsabers favored by The Sith offered greater offensive capabilities than the softer colors favored by The Jedi.
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Why did Darth Maul not use the Darksaber?

Eventually, though, Darth Maul stopped using the Darksaber. The most likely reason is that the Darksaber itself started disapproving of him as a master, thus becoming heavy and unwieldy.
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Would a lightsaber cut through Vibranium?

Back in 2018, Hamill responded to the question given two scenarios. One, in the Marvel universe, the other in the Star Wars universe. Per Hamill's explanation, the lightsaber would be able to cut through Captain America's vibranium shield, and probably with ease.
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Can a lightsaber cut through Beskar?

Beskar is is cannonly lightsaber resistant, so while a lightsaber could potentially cut through it, it would take awhile.
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Why is the Darksaber so heavy for The Mandalorian?

Upon igniting, Sabine remarks on how the Darksaber feels "heavier than [she] thought," and Jarrus duly explains why. According to the runaway Jedi, the Darksaber is considerably harder to wield than your average lightsaber. Jarrus says, "Energy constantly flows through the crystal.
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Can a Mandalorian remove their helmet in private?

That's because this series has established a rule unknown in any previous Star Wars property: Mandalorians cannot remove their helmets in front of any other person. If they do, they are no longer considered a Mandalorian.
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Who is stronger Mando or Boba Fett?

The Mandalorian is stronger than Boba Fett. While he defeated stormtroopers and Han Solo, Mando had more advanced weaponry and could defeat strong villains in the story. In addition, he has different ways of killing the stormtroopers, and since Fett is a template of a stormtrooper, Mando is stronger than him.
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How did Moff Gideon wield the Darksaber so well?

He held it in a double-handed grip, as though holding something quite heavy; what's more, he tended to use the Darksaber almost like a sledgehammer, as though trying to pummel his opponent into submission beneath its weight.
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What color is Leia's lightsaber?

Leia Organa's lightsaber was a blue-bladed lightsaber powered by a kyber crystal in the core of the hilt. It was silver and copper in color and featured mother-of-pearl inlays. Organa's weapon was considered a work of art, having an elegant symmetry with silver and gold hues that evoke to her upbringing on Alderaan.
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