Lightsaber

"This is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. An elegant weapon, for a more civilized age." -Obi Wan Kenobi

Aside from the Force itself, a lightsaber is what defines a Jedi or a Sith. You must learn to wield it proficiently.

Game Mechanics
Use the grip button to grab the lightsaber. The trigger button will ignite the blade, and pulling the trigger button again will turn off the blade. Igniting your blade will start the round. If you have double set, the round will not start until both blades have been ignited.

You can use either hand to wield the lightsaber, or both hands if you prefer. You can switch hands by moving the lightsaber near your opposing hand and pressing the grip button. A fun way to challenge yourself in Lightsaber Dojo I is to try beating levels a second time using your non-dominant hand. This will force you to be proficient in any situation, and will prepare you for any situation.

Starting with Lightsaber Dojo II, you can store the lightsaber at your waist by moving the hilt towards your belt and pressing the grip button.

Lightsaber Techniques
There are many lightsaber techniques you will need to master in order to beat Lightsaber Dojo I. You may also wish to do a Challenge Run in later games using only lightsaber techniques. There are as many styles as there are Jedi and Sith, but most techniques will fall under these main categories:

Deflection -- Protect yourself from blaster fire and other ranged attacks.

Parry -- For opponents with blades, you will need to parry their attacks.

Form -- A defensive pose that allows you to be ready for any attack within minimal movement.

Strike -- The way you strike with your blade can change depending on what opponent you face.

Lightsaber Throw -- This is more of an ability than a technique, as there is little need to train it once the ability is unlocked. Available starting with Lightsaber Dojo II.

Unlockable Lightsabers
In each installment, as you earn imperial commendations you will unlock more lightsabers. These can have a variety of hilts, blade colors, and characteristics. See the Rewards page for a full list of unlockable lightsabers.

Only in Lightsaber Dojo III is it possible to unlock sets of double lightsabers so that you can wield two blades at a time. Note: Holding a lightsaber with a reverse grip is only possible using Ahsoka's lightsaber set.