Welcome back to our pinning queries related to Star Wars. In today’s discussion, we will be briefing you about the two elements that are talked about a lot in Star Wars lightsabers and whether they complement or oppose each other.

These two elements in question are Lightsabers and Force Lightning. Intriguing comparison, right? This may not have been discussed much in the fandom, but this forum right here will bring all those little details and merge them into one fine guide for your ease.

They both are known weapons in the history of the Galaxy, with Lightsabers being the signature weapon of Force Users, and Force Lightning being iconic in its association with the Sith.

What is the history behind this clash?

 

Lightsabers have been popularly known throughout the Galaxy Far Far Away as the only weapon that is capable of absorbing a stream of Force Lightning. The only other alternative is that a Jedi holds the lightning using the Force.

But the comparison was never made between Force Lightning and lightsabers. These weapons, if Force Lightning can be classified as one, are wildly opposite to each other.

But how well can they battle against each other on the comparison table? Without any further ado, let us see to that problem.

 

What is a Lightsaber? How does it work?

 

Lightsabers are illuminated swords that are used in combat battles in Star Wars. It is used for both offensive and defensive tactics.

It carries a crystal within its composition that makes it shine in different colors. Lightsabers are made of a plasma blade and the crystal is usually a Kyber crystal.

It was used by both the Light and the Dark sides. Both these sides have mastered using the Lightsabers as practical weapons and could detect future moves of the opponent in battle.

 

What is Force Lightning? How does it work?

 

Force Lightning is a flash of blue electrical lightning that is used by the Dark Side of the Sith as a weapon.

 

It is an offensive technique that is used to distort the body parts of the opponent, inflict serious pain, or torture an individual. The Force Lightning had a great intensity that could disfigure an individual to the extent that his skeleton illuminated under the attack.

Moreover, it is considered so powerful that it has completely ruined starships and troops.