Darksaber

The Darksaber is a legendary black-bladed lightsaber in the Star Wars universe. It was created by Tarre Vizsla, a Mandalorian Jedi and founder of House Vizsla, around 1000 BBY. Unlike typical lightsabers, its blade is flat and black, giving it a distinctive silhouette while still functioning as a standard energy blade.

The Darksaber serves primarily as a symbol of Mandalorian leadership. Ownership is tied to the right to rule Mandalore, and the saber’s wielder is often viewed as the ruler of Mandalore by Mandalorian factions. As a result, changes of hands frequently precipitate political upheaval and conflict among clans.

Its history spans multiple eras and factions. After Tarre Vizsla’s death, the saber was kept by the Jedi Order for safekeeping. It later resurfaced with Pre Vizsla during the Clone Wars, who used it to claim Mandalore’s throne for his Death Watch faction. Maul eventually possessed the weapon and leveraged its symbolic power. In Star Wars Rebels, Sabine Wren ultimately won the Darksaber and used it to influence Mandalorian unity, with Bo-Katan Kryze later wielding it as part of her bid to lead Mandalore. In live‑action series, the saber remains a central plot element in Mandalorian politics and succession disputes.

In canon, the Darksaber is one of the most recognizable artifacts in Star Wars, its legacy shaping Mandalorian leadership, clan dynamics, and the struggle for unity across Mandalore.