Ahsoka's villains have mysterious orange lightsabers - but new character posters suggest they're actually using a new type of lightsaber!
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Recent Ahsoka posters have revealed the lightsaber of Order 66 survivor Baylan Skoll - and it's not just unusual because of its orange color. The Ahsoka Disney+ TV show will introduce viewers to two new powerful Force-sensitive villains, Baylan Skoll and his Padawan Shin Hati . The two are notable for their mysterious orange lightsabers.Lucasfilm has released new posters for Ahsoka featuring the show's villains.
Baylan's lightsaber has a much longer hilt than most other Jedi and Sith blades. He's also holding it with a double-handed grip, one traditionally associated with longswords or broadswords in the real world. This corresponds with longstanding rumors that Baylan's lightsaber has an unusual degree of weight to it, making it more like a claymore than a typical Star Wars blade. If this is the case, Ahsoka is introducing a brand new type of lightsaber.
How Does Baylan's Mysterious New Lightsaber Type Work? The interesting question, of course, is just how Baylan's new lightsaber works. The orange lightsaber blades may be a clue, perhaps hinting they are powered by something other than the typical kyber crystals. Star Wars has already confirmed kyber-like kohlen crystals give lightsabers an orange color, and blades powered by such crystals could have completely different attributes.
Equally exciting, though, is the fact Baylan and Shin will need to develop completely new lightsaber forms to use these unusual weapons. The Jedi and Sith created seven forms based around their kyber-powered blades, but Baylan will need to create something new - something that takes advantage of the phenomenal weight. Baylan may well adapt Form VII, Juyo, which is noted for its relentless assaults.
All this means Ahsoka is breaking 46 years of Star Wars tradition. The Disney+ TV show is introducing a new lightsaber type, one that demands an equally new fighting style. This is the next evolution of Star Wars, and it promises to be an exciting one.
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