Ahsoka Shatters a Star Wars Lightsaber Record - But Can She Hold On to the Title?

Summary

Ahsoka season 1 set a lightsaber record for Star Wars television shows, featuring a wide variety of lightsabers and blades.

Ahsoka Tano had a total of 13 lightsaber blades, with six of them personally used by her, setting a new record for the highest number of lightsabers in any live-action Star Wars TV series.

Anticipated to be released in 2024, The Acolyte is projected to outdo Ahsoka's lightsaber achievement, showcasing a greater abundance of Jedi, lightsabers, and an expanded range of lightsaber colors.

Ahsoka season 1 not only introduced audiences to a new galaxy and brought back beloved characters, but it also set a record for lightsabers in Star Wars television. The series showcased a variety of lightsabers in both present-day combat and flashback sequences in the World Between Worlds, embracing the samurai-inspired theme. As Ahsoka season 2 approaches, it will need to introduce even more lightsaber wielders in order to compete with upcoming Star Wars projects. In addition, Ahsoka introduced a new type of lightsaber blade through Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati's orange lightsabers, and delved into what happened to weapons like Ezra Bridger's that were left behind in the Star Wars Rebels series finale. Furthermore, Ahsoka showcased Ahsoka Tano's twin white blades, which were briefly glimpsed in her appearance in The Mandalorian season 2. With its diverse range of lightsabers and blades, Ahsoka broke a record for live-action television in the Star Wars universe.

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Ahsoka Featured More Lightsaber Types Than Any Other Live-Action Star Wars TV Show

Ahsoka Tano, the central character, possessed a remarkable collection of thirteen distinct lightsaber blades, six of which she wielded herself. This abundance sets a new record for the most lightsabers ever showcased in a live-action Star Wars television series. Unlike recent Star Wars shows such as The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett that intentionally veered away from the Jedi's mysticism and their abilities to control the Force, the presence of lightsabers has been quite rare. Even in shows like Obi-Wan Kenobi, which focused on the Jedi and Inquisitors, the variety of lightsabers featured was limited. However, Ahsoka fearlessly embraced an array of countless lightsabers, skillfully utilizing them throughout the show.

Not only were audiences treated to sensational lightsaber duels by Ahsoka, but they were also given a valuable lesson in the art of lightsaber training and the significance of consistent practice. This was exemplified by Anakin Skywalker's holorecording in the seventh episode of Ahsoka. The show also presented various techniques for wielding lightsabers. Sabine Wren's evolution as a Jedi was evident in her proficiency with the weapon and her reduced dependence on blasters, although she occasionally resorted to Mandalorian tactics. Additionally, Ezra Bridger showcased his prowess by rejecting his old lightsaber and relying solely on the Force to defeat Grand Admiral Thrawn's Night Troopers and Shin Hati before constructing a new blade.

2024's The Acolyte Will Probably Beat Ahsoka's Record

The Acolyte is expected to surpass the number of lightsabers seen in Ahsoka. Taking place 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace, the show will focus on the end of the High Republic Era and the infiltration of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant by mysterious dark side Force users. The footage shown at Star Wars Celebration 2023 revealed an abundance of Jedi, lightsabers, and lightsaber colors, eclipsing anything seen since the Battle of Geonosis. With this in mind, it is almost certain that The Acolyte will surpass Ahsoka's record by tenfold. Only time will tell if The Acolyte will break the lightsaber record, but fans of Star Wars can now rejoice in the return of lightsabers as a common weapon in Ahsoka.