White Lightsaber Lore & History

How Did Ahsoka Tano Get Her White Lightsabers? The Creation of the White Lightsaber

Following her unceremonious departure from the Jedi Order, Ahsoka was forced to create a brand-new lightsaber—two of them, actually—from kyber crystals taken from the Sixth Brother, an Inquisitor whom she slew in combat on Raada. These crystals, originally crimson and used to construct red lightsabers, turned permanently white during the purification process, indicating that they had been purged of the influence of the Dark Side.

Ahsoka was the first (and so far, the only) wielder of white lightsabers, making them a pivotal part of Star Wars white lightsaber lore. Ahsoka’s lightsabers were her constant companions during the subsequent years, which she spent largely as a rebel spy who went by the codename Fulcrum.

Ahsoka’s white lightsabers had curved hilts—one had a standard-length blade, while the other featured a shorter shoto-style blade. In battle, she wielded a lightsaber in each hand. Occasions where Ahsoka and her white lightsabers saw action include the following:

• The evacuation of Raada became the first event in which Ahsoka’s white lightsabers were put to practical use. She used these lightsabers to free Kaeden Larte from an Imperial prison and help many locals take refuge inside the evacuation ships. 
• The Siege of Lothal, where she and her fellow rebels managed to evade capture by Darth Vader.
• Dueling the Fifth Brother and the Seventh Sister (simultaneously!) on Takobo. Ahsoka defeated both Inquisitors but spared their lives.
• The expedition to Malachor with Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger, during which she ended up in a lightsaber duel with Sith Lord Darth Vader (her former mentor) and barely escaped with her life.

What Do Star Wars White Lightsabers Mean?

Although Ahsoka’s white lightsabers have been said to symbolize her independence from the Jedi Order, that color never really gained acceptance among others who followed a similar path. That undoubtedly has much to do with the unique circumstances of these lightsabers’ creation—white crystals are rarely found in nature.

While red, blue, and green lightsabers are more commonly seen throughout the galaxy, the white saber stands as one of the most uniquely iconic. Despite their rarity, the Star Wars white saber has become a widespread symbol of balance, representing those who walk a path outside the traditional Jedi or Sith directives. It has been reported, however, that Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, on the planet Batuu, sold white lightsaber crystals in addition to many other colors.

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