The Dark Maul lightsaber was the first double-bladed owned by Dark Maul. Dark Maul used the lightsaber in the movie “The Star Wars.” Many fans like his fighting tactics using the lightsaber. He has featured in many movies apart from “The Star Wars”. There are many facts about Darth Maul lightsaber.

Here is an overview of facts about Darth Maul lightsaber

1.    Darth Maul lost his original lightsaber

Darth Maul lost his original lightsaber at the end of the Phantom Menace. This was after Obi-Wan defeated him. It was very challenging for him to repossess it. After losing his lightsaber he designed another one that had some new features. The new lightsaber had two blades like the original one. He is seen to be the more fearsome figure in the galaxy after designing another lightsaber.

2.    Darth Maul attached a stick to his second lightsaber

Darth often attached a stick to his newly designed lightsaber. This made appear as if he was leaning on a walking stick. It became difficult for the other wielders to notice if he was carrying a weapon. This trick fooled Ezra Bridger into believing Darth Maul was weak. The lightsaber could be easily pulled out of the wood making it possible to ignite it. This trick helped Darth Maul in the fight.

3.    The second lightsaber had prongs

The second lightsaber had prongs that differentiated it from the original one. The prongs would move in a different direction. This lightsaber was more versatile than the other one. This has helped conquer many battles in the galaxy.

4.    Darth Maul lightsaber led to an alliance with Death Watch

Darth Maul allied with Death Watch. This led to the building of Darth Maul’s criminal empire. Pre Viszla Deathwatch leader encountered both Maul and his brother Savage Oppress. After seeing Darth Maul’s lightsaber, he spared his life as he wanted to hear the life history of Darth Maul. This is so weird has no one could believe that an enemy of the Jedi could be a friend to the Death Watch. In this instance, Darth Maul’s lightsaber helped him save his life. The alliance formed between Death Watch and Darth Maul helped gain political power.

5.    Darth lost half of the lightsaber

Darth Maul lost half of his lightsaber in The Clone Wars. Maul survived The Clone Wars using the other half of his lightsaber. Losing a half lightsaber made, helped him build a criminal empire to revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi. If you watch the film you will notice Darth is using a half lightsaber. This was half from the original double-blade lightsaber. He also fought with the half in the Phantom Menace. He managed to fight all the battles using the half lightsaber.

6.    Darth Maul lightsaber ignition techniques were adopted from Sith

Many fans were confused when Darth Maul ignited his lightsaber in the Phantom Menace. His tactic of ignition was adopted from Sith. He adopted Sith techniques in the ignition of the lightsaber.  Darth Maul is the one who ignited the lightsaber but not Sith.

Wrapping up

In conclusion, there are many facts about Darth Maul. The above article clearly illustrates some of the facts you did not know about.