I love how the Darksaber has become such a more iconic lightsaber after TCW. A little bummed that it was unceremoniously crushed in Mando and I do hope it's salvaged at some point but oh well. Im hoping to see the actual story of its creation with Tarre Vizsla someday. If we do and get an official Tarre look, Im so down to cosplaying it since I have the Legacy Darksaber.
One thing that wasn’t mentioned was Sabine beating Gar Saxon when challenged for the dark saber before giving it to Bo Katan. Which having beaten someone in a duel for it gave her the right as the Mandalorian beat Moff Gideon for it in season 2
The way you do "history of" videos is really amazing and unique. The way you explain things leaves room for even someone who has never seen/read/experienced a single piece of star wars media to be able to follow exactly what's going on.
It's kinda funny to note that the Darksaber was crested just before the Rusan Reformation, so it could've been used in the final battles before Darth Bane went into hiding after the Sith were seemingly defeated
I would kill for a Tales of the Jedi episode on Tarre Vizsla. Not sure if needs 3 episodes, but certainly one or two telling a concise history of him and showing how he created the Darksaber.
Remember that brash Onderonian rebel who lost his sister in the process of freeing his planet from the Separatists in an arc from "The Clone Wars"? Who would've expected him to show up as a notable character in a new Star Wars live action movie...and then continue showing up in multiple other animated and live action projects.
In Legends, the Sith had black-bladed lightsabers, which were made from a crystal that had a narcotic effect, making the user so completely high that it forced the users into uncontrollable rage. As for Tarre Vizsla...given that the Vizsla family has a history of serving the Sith during the Old Republic, like Shae Vizsla in the MMO, I'm guessing Tarre likely was just using them as a way to gain power. Maybe the Sacking of Coruscant was when the Darksaber was taken from the Jedi Temple?
Probably one of the most iconic new sabers in the new canon and the Clone Wars, both in terms of weapon coolness and its history. It’s a pity the blade is broken, but I saw some people point out that the Kyber crystal could still be salvaged, so perhaps a new version of the blade and hilt could be reforged to be used by another future leader.
That fight was awesome. Even though the victor was evident, the fact that Pre Vizsla went toe to toe with Maul-a trained Sith renegade and Form VII specialist-was a testament to his skill.
Technically, the Darksaber should should belong Rey, and here's why: After obtaining the Darksaber, the first Maul is defeated in combat by Darth Sidius/Palpatine. From there, it goes one of two ways: A) One could argue that Luke/Vader defeated Palpatine, and since Vader died, the Darksaber then goes to Luke, who was defeated in combat by Rey in The Last Jedi OR B) Since Vader died defeating Palpatine, who somehow returned, the Darksaber would stay with Palpatine, and would then go to Rey when she killed him in Rise of Skywalker.
I'd love to see something about Tarre Vhisla in the Mando movie- whether it be Din finding artifacts from him or something more direct, like Grogu finding an ancient holocron of his or some force flashback. The idea of a man stuck between two worlds, the Jedi and the Mandolorian, would be a perfect thematic accompaniment.
I like to think that in both Legends & Canon, it was Shae Vizla (Later Mandalore the Avenger) who stole the Darksaber back from the Jedi Order during the Sacking of Coruscant by the Sith Empire at the end of Great Galactic War in 3,653 BBY.
Is it a fact that Project Blacksaber is about the Darksaber though? We can assume that it does, but it's just a code name. War-Mantle was revealed in Bad Batch to be about training enlisted recruits as TK Troopers and likely eventual Stormtroopers, but they're not necessarily going to war per se, it's just greater numbers to enforce the Empire's will on the Galaxy, they're not the Imperial Army like we saw in Solo. The Death Star Plans were called Project Star Dust because of Jyn's nickname from her father. Blacksaber could very well just be plans to attack Mandalore, it could also be code for something related to the Dutchess weapon because it has an effect on Beskar. There's no telling what that project actually is unless they decide to give us the story for whatever Project Blacksaber may be.
Tales of the Jedi would be perfect for a Darksaber Story. That said, I'd also love for there to be a live action series (maybe like a Mandalorian Season 0... Or I guess -1050 haha)
Given how (potentially) long Professor Huyang has been alive, since he apparently was the one who helped Yoda construct his Lightsaber, he was probably there when Tarre Vizsla when he built the Darksaber too.
I would put the darksaber in a unique category. I wonder how many sabers there are like it belonging to force sensitives who came from cultures similar to the mandalorians? Imagine a nightsister lightsaber like Talzin's
Beskar and Valyrian steel not holding up to Lightsabers and Ice weapons in one media and being strong against them in another is interesting. Like pressing square in Lord of the Rings The Two Towers the weapons clash musically vs The Fellowship where your health is chipped away
The rules of the Darksaber used to be very simple. Maul challenged Vizsla for his title in accordance with the codes of honour, thus allowing him to claim the Darksaber when he won. Obi-Wan isn't Mandalore because he didn't explicitly challenge Vizsla for the title, same with Ahsoka. After Maul abanoned his title, the Darksaber was free to claim. As Imperial Governor, Gar Saxon claimed the Darksaber. Sabine took it from him, but didn't claim the title. Bo-Katan claimed the Saber, and her claim was then given legitimacy by the consent of the Clans. Easy. And then Mandalorian Season 2. Gideon had the Darksaber. Whether he was its legitimate owner isn't entirely clear, but he certainly acts like he was its legitimate owner. Din defeats him, and then Gideon just decides that Din is the Mandalore now. At no point does Din actually lay claim to the Darksaber like all its previous owners did, it's thrust into his hands despite his protests, as if beating the wielder of the Darksaber and taking it both makes you Mandalore and is the only way to be Mandalore and everybody just goes along with this.
Wait. “Fans” were “confused” why Bo Karan didn’t want to receive the Dark Saber from Din … considering that the last time she received it, here entire planet was glassed? What? How on earth is that confusing?
Star Wars explained what if tarre vizla reincarnated in Anakin Skywalker the chosen one think Anakin Skywalker the chosen one destined to bring balance to the force and destined to bring balance to the Jedi and the mandalorians also in the mortise Ark the dagger of mortis was always and forever meant for Anakin Skywalker him wielding and using both artifacts the dagger of mortis and the dark saber would have been unbelievable right
Alex, quick question: Didn't Maul kill Satine with the Dark Saber? If so, I'm not sure if I missed that part it in this video, or if you didn't mention it. It seems pretty important. Either way, thanks for this cool coverage of the Dark Saber-and for all the work you do. xo
I don’t know if we’ll ever see the Darksaber recovered and repaired, but I personally think that what they should’ve done is have Gideon break Bo’s wrist instead, then he takes the Darksaber from her and says “Now I’ve disarmed you twice. What’re you gonna do about it?”. Then Din fires at Gideon while running, Gideon prepares to strike Din once he’s close, but Din calls to Grogu, who uses the force to turn off the Darksaber, rip it out of Gideon’s hands and send it right into Din’s who activates it and uses it to decapitate Gideon in one clean slice, then Din (Carrying Grogu) and Bo jetpack out of the Imperial base just as the Light Cruiser is crashing into it. Later, Din tries to give the Darksaber back again, but Bo tells him to keep it, as it is rightfully his once again since he used it to kill Gideon, who disarmed it from her.
Remember when it was set up that Din would learn to wield the dark saber, and then they went nowhere with that. And remember when Bo got the saber back as part of a technicality in a scene slapped onto the end of a goofy, otherwise unrelated, side episode. The last season of Mandalorian was such a mess.
@@kineuhansen8629 You can break a lightsaber without damaging the crystal or even exposing it. The hilt has just been crushed to where it can no longer emit a blade.
The Peaceful Mandalorian story line was ridiculous. Ruined some of the Clone Wars for me. After the culture explained in the last season of the Mandalorian it makes even less sense. So stupid.
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I love how the Darksaber has become such a more iconic lightsaber after TCW. A little bummed that it was unceremoniously crushed in Mando and I do hope it's salvaged at some point but oh well.
Im hoping to see the actual story of its creation with Tarre Vizsla someday. If we do and get an official Tarre look, Im so down to cosplaying it since I have the Legacy Darksaber.
One thing that wasn’t mentioned was Sabine beating Gar Saxon when challenged for the dark saber before giving it to Bo Katan. Which having beaten someone in a duel for it gave her the right as the Mandalorian beat Moff Gideon for it in season 2
The way you do "history of" videos is really amazing and unique. The way you explain things leaves room for even someone who has never seen/read/experienced a single piece of star wars media to be able to follow exactly what's going on.
It's kinda funny to note that the Darksaber was crested just before the Rusan Reformation, so it could've been used in the final battles before Darth Bane went into hiding after the Sith were seemingly defeated
I would kill for a Tales of the Jedi episode on Tarre Vizsla. Not sure if needs 3 episodes, but certainly one or two telling a concise history of him and showing how he created the Darksaber.
Yes please! I've been wanting this since season 1 came out
same
I love that you've added the Behind the Scenes history behind the weapon. I hope we get more of this in future lore videos :)
Moff Gideon: *catches Darksaber*
Bo Katan: "What?!"
Moff Gideon: "Nice knife!" *breaks it in half*
it was destroyed but out of that a new holiday was born: a festivus for the rest of us
Remember that brash Onderonian rebel who lost his sister in the process of freeing his planet from the Separatists in an arc from "The Clone Wars"? Who would've expected him to show up as a notable character in a new Star Wars live action movie...and then continue showing up in multiple other animated and live action projects.
In Legends, the Sith had black-bladed lightsabers, which were made from a crystal that had a narcotic effect, making the user so completely high that it forced the users into uncontrollable rage.
As for Tarre Vizsla...given that the Vizsla family has a history of serving the Sith during the Old Republic, like Shae Vizsla in the MMO, I'm guessing Tarre likely was just using them as a way to gain power. Maybe the Sacking of Coruscant was when the Darksaber was taken from the Jedi Temple?
Probably one of the most iconic new sabers in the new canon and the Clone Wars, both in terms of weapon coolness and its history. It’s a pity the blade is broken, but I saw some people point out that the Kyber crystal could still be salvaged, so perhaps a new version of the blade and hilt could be reforged to be used by another future leader.
and alongside the reforging, a new symbol and tradition tied to it
Very unique and a very interesting lightsaber
Favorite shot - Maul igniting it in front of his face before he decapitates Pre Vizla
That fight was awesome. Even though the victor was evident, the fact that Pre Vizsla went toe to toe with Maul-a trained Sith renegade and Form VII specialist-was a testament to his skill.
Technically, the Darksaber should should belong Rey, and here's why: After obtaining the Darksaber, the first Maul is defeated in combat by Darth Sidius/Palpatine. From there, it goes one of two ways: A) One could argue that Luke/Vader defeated Palpatine, and since Vader died, the Darksaber then goes to Luke, who was defeated in combat by Rey in The Last Jedi OR B) Since Vader died defeating Palpatine, who somehow returned, the Darksaber would stay with Palpatine, and would then go to Rey when she killed him in Rise of Skywalker.
The real Darksaber were the friends we made along the way...
I remember my jaw dropping when I first saw the Darksaber on Clone Wars. It was the most amazing piece of animation I'd ever seen.
Thank you 😊 as a Bo-Katan cosplayer I love the Darksaber. So sad how it ended though I still hope it will be restored or rebuilt
Still hate that it's broken now, and so unceremoniously too
I'd love to see something about Tarre Vhisla in the Mando movie- whether it be Din finding artifacts from him or something more direct, like Grogu finding an ancient holocron of his or some force flashback. The idea of a man stuck between two worlds, the Jedi and the Mandolorian, would be a perfect thematic accompaniment.
I like to think that in both Legends & Canon, it was Shae Vizla (Later Mandalore the Avenger) who stole the Darksaber back from the Jedi Order during the Sacking of Coruscant by the Sith Empire at the end of Great Galactic War in 3,653 BBY.
6:03 it is briefly mentioned in Rogue One as “Project Blacksaber” when Jyn and Cassian are trying to find the Death Star plans on Scarif
That has been speculation for years. I'm sure it is, but there is no official confirmation.
Is it a fact that Project Blacksaber is about the Darksaber though? We can assume that it does, but it's just a code name. War-Mantle was revealed in Bad Batch to be about training enlisted recruits as TK Troopers and likely eventual Stormtroopers, but they're not necessarily going to war per se, it's just greater numbers to enforce the Empire's will on the Galaxy, they're not the Imperial Army like we saw in Solo. The Death Star Plans were called Project Star Dust because of Jyn's nickname from her father. Blacksaber could very well just be plans to attack Mandalore, it could also be code for something related to the Dutchess weapon because it has an effect on Beskar. There's no telling what that project actually is unless they decide to give us the story for whatever Project Blacksaber may be.
Tales of the Jedi would be perfect for a Darksaber Story. That said, I'd also love for there to be a live action series (maybe like a Mandalorian Season 0... Or I guess -1050 haha)
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Given how (potentially) long Professor Huyang has been alive, since he apparently was the one who helped Yoda construct his Lightsaber, he was probably there when Tarre Vizsla when he built the Darksaber too.
I would put the darksaber in a unique category. I wonder how many sabers there are like it belonging to force sensitives who came from cultures similar to the mandalorians? Imagine a nightsister lightsaber like Talzin's
Such a cool weapon I love the darksaber
The Tales of The Jedi idea would work perfectly.
Such rich history surrounding the darksaber.
Beskar and Valyrian steel not holding up to Lightsabers and Ice weapons in one media and being strong against them in another is interesting. Like pressing square in Lord of the Rings The Two Towers the weapons clash musically vs The Fellowship where your health is chipped away
Seeing Tarre Vizsla use the Darksaber in the Old Republic would be awesome but I doubt it’s gonna happen.
I would be some damn excited if we got a comic/novel/animated show following the life of Tarre Vizsla.
It still breaks my heart they destroyed it.
The Darksaber is still my 2nd favorite lightsaber in the entire Star Wars franchise.
Thanks, Alex! ⬛
Would be nice to see Tarre Vizsla in live action or animation
The rules of the Darksaber used to be very simple. Maul challenged Vizsla for his title in accordance with the codes of honour, thus allowing him to claim the Darksaber when he won. Obi-Wan isn't Mandalore because he didn't explicitly challenge Vizsla for the title, same with Ahsoka.
After Maul abanoned his title, the Darksaber was free to claim. As Imperial Governor, Gar Saxon claimed the Darksaber. Sabine took it from him, but didn't claim the title. Bo-Katan claimed the Saber, and her claim was then given legitimacy by the consent of the Clans. Easy.
And then Mandalorian Season 2. Gideon had the Darksaber. Whether he was its legitimate owner isn't entirely clear, but he certainly acts like he was its legitimate owner. Din defeats him, and then Gideon just decides that Din is the Mandalore now. At no point does Din actually lay claim to the Darksaber like all its previous owners did, it's thrust into his hands despite his protests, as if beating the wielder of the Darksaber and taking it both makes you Mandalore and is the only way to be Mandalore and everybody just goes along with this.
Where did you get the dark saber on your shelf?
The visual of a black lightsaber comes from the games anyway. Jedi Knight 2, I think, and definitely The Force Unleashed, 2008
So was the Darksaber never part of Legends continuity (aside from when the early seasons of "The Clone Wars" were part of the old Expanded Universe)?
It’s a great shame that the Darksaber had such Unceremonious ending, hopefully it will be rebuilt, if it even can be rebuilt
It’s really sad how dirty they did the darksaber
Crazy I watched Trials of The Darksaber yesterday yeah its a Mandalorian Excalibur much Like The Skywalker Blade is for Jedi
Tarre Vizsla needs a series. Animated or live acrion I'd take either.
Back when Sabine was an awesome character.
Complete history of the Darksaber. Absolutely nothing about the Hutt superweapon.
I was expecting Grogu to rebuild it. It would be a shame to just have that legacy and such a cool weapon simply end.
Also they need to sell toys 😂
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Wait. “Fans” were “confused” why Bo Karan didn’t want to receive the Dark Saber from Din … considering that the last time she received it, here entire planet was glassed? What? How on earth is that confusing?
Star Wars explained what if tarre vizla reincarnated in Anakin Skywalker the chosen one think Anakin Skywalker the chosen one destined to bring balance to the force and destined to bring balance to the Jedi and the mandalorians also in the mortise Ark the dagger of mortis was always and forever meant for Anakin Skywalker him wielding and using both artifacts the dagger of mortis and the dark saber would have been unbelievable right
Alex, quick question: Didn't Maul kill Satine with the Dark Saber? If so, I'm not sure if I missed that part it in this video, or if you didn't mention it. It seems pretty important. Either way, thanks for this cool coverage of the Dark Saber-and for all the work you do. xo
I don’t know if we’ll ever see the Darksaber recovered and repaired, but I personally think that what they should’ve done is have Gideon break Bo’s wrist instead, then he takes the Darksaber from her and says “Now I’ve disarmed you twice. What’re you gonna do about it?”. Then Din fires at Gideon while running, Gideon prepares to strike Din once he’s close, but Din calls to Grogu, who uses the force to turn off the Darksaber, rip it out of Gideon’s hands and send it right into Din’s who activates it and uses it to decapitate Gideon in one clean slice, then Din (Carrying Grogu) and Bo jetpack out of the Imperial base just as the Light Cruiser is crashing into it. Later, Din tries to give the Darksaber back again, but Bo tells him to keep it, as it is rightfully his once again since he used it to kill Gideon, who disarmed it from her.
Bo getting the saber back sounds cooler in this recap then it did in mando s3 😂
Remember when it was set up that Din would learn to wield the dark saber, and then they went nowhere with that. And remember when Bo got the saber back as part of a technicality in a scene slapped onto the end of a goofy, otherwise unrelated, side episode.
The last season of Mandalorian was such a mess.
But I thought it was built by Durga the Hutt in the Hoth asteroid belt???
Destroying the darksaber was one of the dumbest things they have done
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i dont think the darksaber have a crystal
Every lightsaber has a kyber crystal
@@StuartLugsden dont you think we would have seen the crystal when it got destroyed
@@kineuhansen8629 You can break a lightsaber without damaging the crystal or even exposing it. The hilt has just been crushed to where it can no longer emit a blade.
@@MCLegoboySimilar to how you can break a flashlight without damaging the batteries.
The Peaceful Mandalorian story line was ridiculous. Ruined some of the Clone Wars for me. After the culture explained in the last season of the Mandalorian it makes even less sense. So stupid.