A lightsaber crystal was a term used to describe any variety of crystals, gems, stones, or other objects used as the focus in the construction of a lightsaber.
At the heart of every lightsaber was a set of crystals that resonated to produce the efficient, powerful blade. While the most common crystals used in the process were from the Adega system, Ilum, and Dantooine (in the so-called "Crystal Cave"), Jedi and Sith used a variety of crystals to produce various colors, effects and unique abilities. Some crystals could even enhance the Force skills of a particular user. Other gems, such as colored crystals or diamonds, were used exclusively for prismatic effects. However not all lightsaber crystals were actually crystals at all. There were plenty of exceptions where a Jedi or Sith would use a different material or substance in place of a crystal, such as physical remains, shards of glass, and even special micro machinery.
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Before placing the crystal in the lightsaber, the Jedi or Sith must imbue them with the Force. To do this, the Force-user must meditate on the crystals for many days. Luke Skywalker meditated on his crystals in Ben Kenobi's home for many days with only R2-D2 to keep him company.[1]
While the Jedi used natural crystals, the Sith often used red-hued synthetic crystals. Sith-made synthetic crystals create a slightly more powerful blade when energized by the dark side of the Force, occasionally demonstrating the ability to "break" Jedi lightsaber blades, disrupting the energy circuit and shorting out the weapon. However, this rarely happened, and as synthetic crystals demonstrated a slightly lower amount of manueverabiltiy, this advantage was very slim. Darth Sidious made Darth Maul use a special furnace to make his own crystals. Maul worked constantly for several days to make the four crystals needed for his double-bladed lightsaber. Their creation required intense concentration, as Darth Maul had to use the Force to make them the proper shape and to ensure that the crystals were free from impurities. He was particularly proud of this achievement and believed it to be an example of the Sith's superiority over the Jedi.
However, it should be noted that Sidious did not make his subsequent apprentices—Tyranus and Vader—create their crystals in such a manner, instead supplying them himself.[2][3]
Luke Skywalker used a special furnace he found in Obi-Wan Kenobi's home to prepare his crystal.[1] In both Skywalker and Maul's cases, the creator channeled their Force energies into the crystals as it was formed, making it unique in every way, including in color.
Around 4,000 BBY, lightsaber crystals were used to indicate a Jedi's chosen class. Blue indicated a Jedi Guardian, a Jedi who used the Force on a more physical level. Green indicated a Jedi Consular, a Jedi who preferred to ponder the mysteries of the Force and fight the dark side at its heart. Yellow indicated a Jedi Sentinel, a Jedi who honed their skills in a balance of combat and scholarly pursuits.
This distinction fell out of practice in later years when most Jedi used blue or green crystals, based on the supply on the various source worlds. Purple, yellow, and orange crystals were still used by some Jedi until the the fall of the Jedi Order, but they were exceedingly rare, and often passed down through generations. The Galactic Empire banned trade and possession of all lightsaber crystals.
During the Great Sith War epoch, many lightsabers were created using Kunda Stones, a natural geologic formation from the planet Kadril, in place of crystals. These stones boasted numerous practical applications in medicine and communications; however, when added to other focusing crystals, they produced a broader beam.
There were a number of different stones, minerals, and crystals that could be used in the construction of a lightsaber. Some jewels were known for creating different colors and effects in the lightsabers in which they were placed. Often, the rarer the crystal, the more powerful its effects on a lightsaber was.[4]
For millennia, the Jedi Order lit lightsabers in every color and hue imaginable. However, following the Battle of Ruusan, the hues of most available crystals had been limited to either blue or green. Lightsaber color crystals could also be compressed, resulting in a pulsating blade, or they could be unstable, resulting in a core which swirled and sparkled. The following is a list of all known blade colors.
Crystals first appeared in the Star Wars mythos simply as an embedded decoration on the lightsaber hilt in the A New Hope novelization.[8] Aside from this single instance, there are no crystals mentioned in the original trilogy or its novelizations.[8][9][10]
Most crystals with special properties were from various video game and role playing game sources. Since these special powers were often a function of game play, and not of the storyline, it is questionable if these powers are truly canon. However, since there are several examples of crystals with special powers in actual storylines (e.g. Lambent, Kaiburr, etc.), it is generally accepted that other crystals had special powers as well.
Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 14" Star Wars: Clone Wars – "Chapter 15"
Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: Red Color Crystal) Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Champions of the Force (Card: Searching for a Jedi's Weapon)Crystals are looted and reward items needed by Force Sensitive/Jedi for their Lightsabers. Crystals come in different colors and different qualities. A crystal needs to be tuned by a Jedi before being useable in a lightsaber. Once a crystal is tuned, it can be used in any Lightsaber, but can only be used by the Force Sensitive/Jedi that had tuned it.
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Power Crystals are clear crystals that work in the same way that pearls work by adding damage to the Lightsaber. Lightsabers can only have 1 color crystal, but may have many Power Crystals.
Power Crystals can be looted from just about any Elite MOB as random Loot.
Krayt Pearls can also be used as Power crystals if its not scratched or chipped. They can be looted from Krayt Dragons, but may also be found in Treasure chests.
All Color Crystals do an elemental damage of 2.7% of the Lightsaber's Maximum Damage.
Color Crystals can be looted from just about any MOB as random Loot.
The Base DPS and Damage of a Lightsaber is not modified by the Color Crystal. However, the Weapon DPS will reflect the increase.
Elemental Damage: Heat
Chance on hit, Puts a DoT on mob "Taking fire damage" Also animates them on fire.
Elemental Damage: Heat
Elemental Damage: Heat
Elemental Damage: Heat
Elemental Damage: Cold
Chance on hit, increases damage to target by 1.4% for limited time (Debuff - Freezing Blow)
Elemental Damage: Cold
Chance on hit, increase the amount of damage taken by the target for a duration of six seconds
Elemental Damage: Cold
Elemental Damage: Acid
Chance on hit reduced armor protection 75% (3 seconds) followed by a period of immunity to critical effects. (3 Seconds)[[
Elemental Damage: Acid
Chance on hit, Increases crit chance 75% for a limited time.
Elemental Damage: Acid
Elemental Damage: Electricity
Increases chance for enemy to land a glancing blow.
Elemental Damage: Electricity
Chance on hit, Reduces mobs Crit chance for a limited time.
Special Color Crystals are rare items, and are often difficult to obtain.
Note's: This crystal is named for the Jedi Master, Mace Windu.
Notes: Similar to the Lava crystal, the Permafrost resembles a blue lava lamp.
Notes: This crystal is named for the Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Notes: Similar to the Lava crystal and Permafrost crystal, the Blackwing Bezoar crystal resembles solid smoky ash.
Notes: This crystal is named after Ood B'nar, an Old Republic Jedi, who sacrificed himself to save a cache of artifacts/lightsabers contained within the library at Ossus.
Notes: Found only on Mustafar, the Lava Crystal is obtained by getting all of the "Warmly Glowing" items that create it. It is tradeable.
Notes: The name "Sunrider's Destiny" is from the namesake Jedi Knight Nomi Sunrider who fought in the Great Sith War against fallen Jedi Exar Kun after her husband Andur Sunrider had fallen in battle.
Notes: "Bondara's folly" refers to one of the most beloved Twi'lek Jedi Watchmen and Masters of Ryloth. He sacrificed his life in a duel against Sith Lord Darth Maul, to save his beloved Padawan. Because of Bondara's "Folly" a fellow Twi'lek named Boc Aseca would not be discovered and trained in the Jedi Arts. Boc Aseca would then be trained by fellow Dark Jedi Jerec and would come to oppose future Jedi Master Kyle Katarn. This is not a tradeable crystal.
Notes: This crystal was orginally a gift from Darth Bane to his apprentice, Darth Zannah. The crystal eventually came into the posession of General Grevious, and was used in the N-K "Necrosis" project. This crystal is tradeable.
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