Why Is Din’s Sword Black In The Mandalorian Season 3? All About The Darksaber

The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 1 landed on the Disney+ streaming platform. Since its first appearance in The Clone Wars series, the Darksaber or Darksaber has been the subject of much speculation. Its appearance is very different from other weapons of this type used by the Jedi and Sith, as it has a deep black blade that seems to absorb light. Also, its blade is flat, unlike ordinary lightsabers, which are rather cylindrical. If your curiosity piques you, keep reading, because next, I will talk about everything that is known about the sword of Din Djarin:

Why Is The Blade Black?

• The color of the dark sable blade is linked to its origin.
• Unlike the other laser swords, it was not created by a Jedi or a
• The weapon’s creator was Tarre Viszla, the first Mandalorian to join the Jedi order.
• It is unknown how he made it, but most likely he used a different kyber crystal than the other sabers.

The reason Jedi and Sith blades often have the same colors, i.e. blue, red, green, or purple, is that they all use crystals from the same planet. During the time of the Old Republic, the knights of the different orders obtained their kyber from the world called Illum. This means that the Darksaber contains a different kyber crystal, which must have come from another part of the galaxy.

Other Variations of The Kyber Crystal?

• To date, a couple of variations of this highly coveted resource have been found.
• According to the Gadgets and Gearbook, there are different types of kyber scattered throughout the galaxy.
• Solari’s crystals spawn much larger blades, which are ideal for blocking blaster fire.
• Lastly, there are also Ghostfire crystals, which produce translucent blades that barely make a

Why Does The Darksaber Sometimes Seem Very Heavy?

Throughout The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, we’ve seen several occasions where Din has trouble lifting the Darksaber. This is something that has not been seen before with any other lightsaber and some fans believe it happens because Mando is not the rightful owner of the weapon. However, the true reason was revealed by the weapon’s previous wielder, Sabine Wren in the Star Wars Rebels series, who said the following:

“Energy constantly flows through the crystal. You are not fighting with a simple sword, but rather directing a current of power. Your thoughts, and your actions, become energy. They also flow through the crystal and become part of the sheet”.

This means that, unlike other light sabers, which emit plasma evenly, the Darksaber has one side where the energy rises and the other where it returns to the hilt. Thus, we would also have an explanation for the strange shape of its blade, which only seems sharp on one side. Furthermore, it also means that the wielder’s feelings can cause the amount of energy flowing through the sword to vary, making it more or less heavy.

The Darksaber and the Mandalorians

In addition to everything I have explained above, it is also worth noting the symbolic importance of the sword for the people of Mandalore. As already mentioned in The Mandalorian series, this weapon is part of the heirloom of the planet’s royal family. That is why Bo-Katan wanted to get it back to gain the support of the remaining Mandalorians and restore the old glory they once had.

Theories About How The Dark Saber Works?

In addition to what we know from the series and characters in the franchise, there are also a couple of wild theories about how the Darksaber looks and works. My favorite says it’s a contained black hole in the shape of a sword blade. In my opinion, this is highly unlikely to be true and is only supported by the apparent ability to absorb light from its immediate surroundings. Still, who knows, after all, Star Wars has space wizards and creatures like Jar Jar Binks.