Why did ancient Sith not use lightsabers?

As it turns out, there is! For years, when the Legends stories were still considered canon, it was believed that because the Jedi control the worlds where Kyber crystals form, the Sith were forced to use synthetic lightsaber crystals, as previously mentioned. By using synth-crystals, their lightsabers would turn red.

Why did Darth Sidious have two lightsabers?

Real world answer: Probably because its hard to learn dual wielding in a very short amount of time for the actor (Ian McDiarmid) and difficult to choreograph. In-universe answer: Palpatine had his lightsabers hidden separately inside his Sith statues when he moved into the Supreme Chancellor’s office.

Why did Sidious stop using a lightsaber?

It’s never stated in the new Disney “canon” why Sidious eventually forgoed utilizing a lightsaber. However, in the Expanded Universe it is explained that he grew to disdain lightsaber combat, believing that the Sith Order had outgrown the ancient and outdated style of actual physical combat.

Why did Darth Sidious not use his own lightsabers?

Sidious himself felt that he and his peers had outgrown the use of lightsabers, and only continued carrying them to mock the Jedi. He ultimately viewed his own lightsabers as little more than an affectation, and rarely wielded them in combat.

Could Yoda have killed Sidious with his lightsaber?

The new Sith could not be destroyed with a lightsaber; they could not be burned away by any touch of the Force. The brighter his light, the darker their shadow. So even if Yoda had been able to kill Sidious, he would not have destroyed the Sith.

How many lightsabers does Darth Maul have?

Maul, using two lightsabers of his own, proved a much tougher opponent and held his own for a while longer. Sidious disarmed Maul and subdued him with a combination of telekinesis and Force lightning. Sidious later wielded one of his lightsabers during the Second Battle of Dathomir, and used it to fight Mother Talzin in combat.

Did Darth Sidious use servants to carry out his hidden agenda?

Instead, he preferred to exercise his powers of manipulation and used servants to carry out his hidden agenda. Darth Sidious had discerning tastes, which was reflected in his lightsabers. They were constructed from nearly indestructible phrik with a flat aurodium blade emitter, and all finished with electrum.