In Star Wars Legends, the Jedi were not just symbolically opposed to Sith lightsabers they genuinely feared them, and this video breaks down why. From the origins of red blades during the Hundred Year Darkness, to the rise of synthetic crystals forged through Sith alchemy, to chilling firsthand Jedi accounts suggesting corruption and psychological influence, we explore the three core reasons the Jedi Order viewed Sith lightsabers as something uniquely dangerous. Drawing directly from Legends era sources, Old Republic history, and rare holobook entries, this deep dive explains how red crystals could destabilize Jedi weapons, reflect the fall of former Jedi, and even inspire terror on the battlefield. If you want a lore accurate, Legends focused exploration of why Sith lightsabers were more than just a different color and why the Jedi avoided them at all costs this is one holocron you don’t want to miss.
