Darth Vader’s Episode V lightsaber is the refined evolution of the weapon he wielded as the Emperor’s enforcer. Rebuilt and perfected after years of service to the dark side, the hilt reflects Vader’s preference for precision, control, and durability, with a clean, functional design free of ornamentation.
The crimson blade, powered by a corrupted kyber crystal, embodies Vader’s complete mastery of Sith discipline - focused, restrained, and devastating. Wielded during the hunt for Luke Skywalker, the lightsaber reaches its most iconic moment in the duel on Cloud City, where Vader uses it not to kill, but to test and dominate his son. In The Empire Strikes Back, the weapon represents Vader at the height of his power—calm, calculating, and terrifyingly in control.
Darth Vader's Episode 5 Lightsaber
Size of Hilt: 28cm
Blade Diameter: 1 Inch
Recommended Blade Length: 36 Inch
