Lightsaber Construction

See also: Jedi

You can build a Lightsaber if you have at least seven Heroic Levels, as well as the Force Sensitivity and Weapon Proficiency (Lightsabers) Feats. You must spend 1500 credits to obtain the basic components, and 24 uninterrupted hours constructing the weapon. At the end of this time, make a DC 20 Use the Force check; you can't Take 20 on this check. If the check succeeds, you complete the Lightsaber's construction. If the check fails, you may spend another 24 hours dismantling and rebuilding the flawed weapon.

Once the Lightsaber is constructed, you may spend a Force Point to attune it (a Full-Round Action). From that point on, you gain a +1 bonus on all attack rolls made with your Self-Built Lightsaber. No one else who wields the weapon gains this bonus.

You can build a Double-Bladed Lightsaber instead of a normal Lightsaber, but the cost for components increases to 3,000 credits.

Homebrew Content Note: While this is never addressed within the rules of the Saga Edition system, it is believed that the basic rules for determining the cost of Lightsaber Construction is half the cost of the base Lightsaber (similar to the Tech Specialist feat). This Wikia assumes this to be correct, and has assigned values accordingly.

 Additional Advanced Lightsaber Construction

Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Jedi Academy Training Manual

For some Jedi and Sith, a Lightsaber is not just a weapon; it is a personalized emblem of one's life and philosophy. Similarly, some players may wish to customize their Jedi hero's Lightsaber to reflect the character's philosophy and fighting style, beyond the basic Lightsaber Construction rules found in the Star Wars Saga Edition Core Rulebook. This following section includes a wealth of new options for players and Gamemasters looking to customize their Lightsabers to better fit the characters who wield them.

The Advanced Lightsaber Construction process begins when a hero reaches 7th level. First, the player or Gamemaster must decide what kind to Lightsaber to build. The standard Lightsaber is the most common Lightsaber in the galaxy, and it is not only the easiest to build but also requires no special training to use effectively in combat (besides the standard Weapon Proficiency (Lightsabers) Feat). Once a particular kind of Lightsaber has been selected, the next step is to choose a Lightsaber Crystal. Any character can build a Lightsaber from an Adegan Crystal, Ilum Crystal, or Synthetic Crystal; the default assumption is that Jedi (and other Lightsaber-wielding Force Traditions) have ample access to these Lightsaber Crystals and need perform no special quest to obtain one. However, if you wish to use a Lightsaber Crystal of another kind, the character may need to undergo a special adventure to obtain the Lightsaber Crystal.

Once the desired Lightsaber Crystal has been chosen and obtained, the next step is to choose any special Lightsaber Accessories or Lightsaber Modifications to be made. With that in mind, the Advanced Lightsaber Construction can begin. Special Lightsaber Crystals and Lightsaber Accessories can modify the DC to construct the Lightsaber; when Advanced Lightsaber Construction begins, you spend an amount of credits to obtain the basic components to construct the Lightsaber (see table below), and 24 uninterrupted hours constructing the weapon. At the end of this time, make a Use the Force check against the DC of the Lightsaber Build DC; you can't Take 20 on this check. If the check succeeds, you complete the Lightsaber's construction. If the check fails, you may spend another 24 hours dismantling and rebuilding the flawed weapon.

Once the Lightsaber is constructed, you may spend a Force Point to attune it (a Full-Round Action). From that point on, the creator of this Self-Built Lightsaber gains the benefit of the used Lightsaber Crystal.

LIGHTSABER	BUILD DC	BASIC COMPONENTS COST*
Saga Edition Core Rulebook
Double-Bladed Lightsaber	20	3000
Lightsaber	20	1500
Short Lightsaber	20	1250
Jedi Academy Training Manual
Archaic Lightfoil	20	2250
Archaic Lightsaber	15	1000
Crossguard Lightsaber	25	2000
Dual-Phase Lightsaber	25	3000
Dueling Lightsaber	25	1500
Great Lightsaber	20	2500
Guard Shoto	20	3500
Lightsaber Pike	20	2000
Lightwhip	25	2500
Long-Handle Lightsaber	20	2250
Modern Lightfoil	15	1250
Retrosaber	25	2000

*See Homebrew Content Note, Above

Lightsaber Creator Bonus

The standard benefit for creating a Lightsaber an Adegan Crystal, Ilum Crystal, or Synthetic Crystal is a +1 untyped bonus on attack rolls with that weapon. This bonus is granted only to the person attuned to the Lightsaber, and only the person that built the Lightsaber can be attuned to it. Some Lightsaber Crystals provide other benefits instead of the +1 bonus on attack rolls. Like the standard benefit, these benefits from the Lightsaber Crystals apply only to the person who created the Lightsaber (provided he or she is attuned to the blade). If a character who is not attuned to the weapon wields it, the weapon still does normal damage and otherwise functions as normal; the person does not receive the benefits of the Lightsaber Crystal. The exception to this rule are Lightsaber Crystals that change the weapon's damage type or damage dice, like a Barab Ingot, Bondar Crystal, or Firkraan Crystal; this effect applies to the Lightsaber's damage no matter who wields it. A Lightsaber Crystal's description tells you what the bonus is for wielding an attuned Lightsaber with a particular Lightsaber Crystal.

Additional Lightsaber Crystals

Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Jedi Academy Training Manual

One of the most critical elements in a Lightsaber's construction is its Lightsaber Crystal. These Crystals come from a variety of sources, but in the end they are a crucial part of the mechanism that creates and focuses the Lightsaber blade. It is to the Lightsaber Crystal that a Jedi attunes themselves, giving them the benefit of the Lightsaber Crystal's bond. Lightsaber Crystals come in many varieties, and the Lightsaber Crystal determines not only the Lightsaber blade's color, but also the blade's special properties. Some Lightsaber Crystals modify the Build DC of a Lightsaber, representing how easy of difficult it is to incorporate the Lightsaber Crystal into the weapon's design. Available Lightsaber Crystals are described in the table below.

LIGHTSABER CRYSTAL	CRYSTAL TYPE	BLADE COLOR	BUILD DC MODIFIER	EFFECT
Jedi Academy Training Manual
Ankarres Sapphire	Rare Crystals	Blue	+5	Improves one's healing ability while wielding the Lightsaber.
Barab Ingot	Rare Crystals	Varies	+5	Lightsaber deals Fire damage instead of normal damage.
Bondar Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	Lightsaber deals Stun damage instead of normal damage.
Compressed Crystal	Synthetic Crystals	Red or Varies	+5	Increases difficulty of Block attempts.
Corusca Gem	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+1 die of damage against a target with Damage Reduction.
Dantari Crystal	Rare Crystals	Varies	-	Reflects the light or darkness within the wielder.
Dragite Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	+5	+1 die of Sonic damage on critical hits.
Durindfire Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Silver	-	Casts a glow as bright as a Fusion Lantern.
Firkraan Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	Lightsaber deals Ion damage instead of normal damage.
Heart of the Guardian	Rare Crystals	Orange	+10	+2 Force bonus on attack rolls against Lightsaber-wielders.
Hurikane Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Blue or Violet	+5	+2 Force bonus on attack rolls against targets in armor.
Ilum Crystal	Ilum Crystals	Blue or Green	-	+1 bonus on attack rolls.
Jenraux Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+2 Force bonus on Block attempts.
Kaiburr Crystal Shard	Rare Crystals	Crimson	+5	Increases Force Point die type by one step when adding to attack rolls.
Kasha Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+2 Force bonus to Will Defense.
Kathracite Crystal	Adegan Crystals	Varies	-5	Reduces the weapon's damage die by one step; +1 bonus on attack rolls.
Krayt Dragon Pearl	Rare Crystals	Varies	+10	+3 Force bonus on damage rolls.
Lambent Crystal	Rare Crystals	Varies	+10	Ignore restrictions on sensing Yuuzhan Vong.
Mantle of the Force	Rare Crystals	Cyan	+10	+2 Force bonus on Use the Force checks to activate personal Force Powers.
Mephite Crystal	Adegan Crystals	Varies	-	+1 bonus on attack rolls.
Opila Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+1 die of damage on critical hits.
Phond Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+1 die of damage against targets with a Shield Rating.
Pontite Crystal	Adegan Crystals	Blue or Green	+5	Take no penalty on Persuasion check against Unfriendly or Indifferent creatures.
Rubat Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	Reroll one damage roll per encounter.
Sigil Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+2 Force bonus on damage rolls.
Solari Crystal	Traditional Jewels	Varies	-	+2 Force bonus to Deflect attempts.
Standard Synthetic Crystal	Synthetic Crystals	Red or Varies	-	+1 bonus on attack rolls.
Unstable Crystal	Synthetic Crystals	Red or Varies	+5	+1 die of damage on critical hits; deactivates on a Natural 1.

Creating New Lightsaber Crystals

There are other types of Lightsaber Crystals besides the ones covered above, but their effects are identical to the Lightsaber Crystals detailed above. Beyond those, these is the potential to have entirely new Lightsaber Crystals that have yet to be discovered and used in Lightsabers.

Creating unique Lightsaber Crystals that can be used in the creation of a Lightsaber can be a good way to reward Jedi heroes, who typically are less interested in the acclimation of credits and other wealth. A unique Lightsaber Crystal as a reward for completing a major story arc (or fulfilling one's Destiny) can be a compelling motivator for a Jedi hero, and though most Jedi eschew possessions, an enhancement to a Jedi's weapon of choice is often worth undergoing a difficult quest, mirroring the Jedi Trials they face in the transition from apprenticeship to knighthood.

For Gamemasters looking to create a unique Lightsaber Crystal, first come up with an interesting story behind the crystal. Why is it renowned? Who possesses it now, and what are they doing with it? If possible, weave the story of the crystal into the larger tapestry of your campaign's storyline. Additionally, if you are designing an entire adventure around obtaining this Lightsaber Crystal, make sure to get the entire party involved; maybe the crystal is in the possession of your Scoundrel's hero's Crime Lord arch-nemesis, and getting it back means dealing with that Crime Lord once and for all. Maybe the crystal was stolen from the family of the party's Noble, and retrieving it is a point of honor. Whatever the story behind the Lightsaber Crystal, do not hesitate to make sure that it is of interest to the entire party and not just the Jedi character in the group.

Once you are satisfied that the crystal has a suitable history, you can decide what effect(s) to grant the wielder of a Lightsaber with that Lightsaber Crystal. A unique Lightsaber Crystal can be slightly more powerful than the Lightsaber Crystals presented above, though not much more so. In general, a unique Lightsaber Crystal should confer a bonus about on-par with most standard crystals' bonuses, or maybe a little more powerful. Any bonuses the weapons confers should be typed as Force bonuses, and Skill bonuses and damage bonuses should be around +2 for unconditional bonuses, or around +5 for highly conditional bonuses.

Additional Lightsaber Accessories and Modifications

Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Jedi Academy Training Manual

A Lightsaber is more than just a hilt and blade. Some Jedi like to customize their Lightsabers to best fit their needs. Most Jedi choose simple, functional Accessories and Modifications that enhance their fighting styles, and as such Modifications such as Blade Locks and Pressure Grips are common. At the time a Lightsaber is created, the crafter can choose one of the following Lightsaber Accessories or Modifications to apply to their Lightsaber at no additional cost in time or credits. A character with the Tech Specialist Feat can add one additional Lightsaber Accessory or Modification, as can characters possessing the Masterwork Lightsaber Talent. Only characters possessing the Quick Modification Talent can change a Lightsaber's Accessories or Modifications after the Lightsaber's initial creation.

NAME		EFFECT
Beckon Call		Can summon a Vehicle using a Slave Circuit.
Blade Lock		Locks the blade on, so it does't accidentally deactivate when Thrown.
Concealed Compartment		A secret compartment that can store a Fine-sized object.
Electrum Detail		A symbol of rank and skill, similar to a badge or honor.
Fiber Cord		A cord is tied to the end of a Lightsaber, making the wielder harder to Disarm.
Force-Activated		Lightsaber can only be activated through the use of The Force.
Interlocking Hilt		A hook attached to the end of single-bladed Lightsaber, allowing it to attach to another Lightsaber with this Accessory.
Pressure Grip		Lightsaber automatically disables itself when not being held.
Trapped Grip		Booby-traps the Lightsaber with a hidden mechanism, can be deactivated with a hidden knob or button.
Waterproof Casing		Lightsaber can function normally while underwater.