Darth Vader Lightsaber V3
The Dark Lord's silhouette at our most accessible price, the bold, industrial V3 edition from £100. Hand-built with your choice of electronics.
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What’s in the Box
- 1× Darth Vader V3 hilt
- 1× polycarbonate blade
- USB-C charging cable
- Assembly screws
- Hex key
- Quick-start guide
Full Lightsaber Specs
| Hilt material | 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium |
| Blade | Heavy-duty polycarbonate (2mm-3mm) |
| Blade colour | Red |
| Soundboard | RGB, RGB V2, Xenopixel V5, Xenopixel V6, Proffie V2.2 |
| Battery | 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (USB-C) |
| Warranty | 12-month UK warranty |
RGB vs Xenopixel / Neopixel
RGB (baselit) sabers light the blade from a single LED in the hilt, offering a wide range of colours and solid effects at the best value, and the most impact-resistant build for duelling. Xenopixel and Neopixel sabers use a strip of individually-lit LEDs inside the blade for ultra-bright, uniform illumination and advanced effects. See our electronics guide and buyer’s guide. A full side by side of every board we fit, so you can choose the right saber with confidence. Still unsure? Message the workshop, we'll help you pick.
RGB vs Xenopixel/Neopixel Lightsabers
Function RGB RGB V2 Xenopixel 5 Xenopixel 6 Proffie V2.2 ★ Best value Sound Fonts 16 sets 16 sets 36 sets 36 sets+ 100 sets Bluetooth — ✓ — ✓ (PC Only) App control — ✓ — ✓ ✓ Pixel to RGB — — ✓ ✓ — Motion control ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Duelling level Heavy Heavy Medium / light Medium / light Heavy Smooth swing ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Flash on clash ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Volume control High / low / mute No. of functions 18 18 18 18 21 Ignition LED 12W RGB 12W RGB 50W Pixel 50W Pixel 50W Pixel Infinite colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Twist colour change ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom fonts — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Custom functions — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Film Blade scroll effect — — ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable blade ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Removable core ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Connects to PC — — — — ✓ Battery 3000mAh 3600mAh 3200mAh 3600mAh 3600mAh Charging time First charge 6–8 hrs · usual 3–4 hrs Warranty 12 months
The Story of the Darth Vader Lightsaber V3
Not every collection starts with a flagship. The Vader V3 puts the most feared silhouette in cinema within reach — the black-and-industrial lines of the Dark Lord’s weapon, from £100, with the full board range up to Proffie. It is the accessible route to the red blade, machined from 6063 aircraft-grade aluminium like every saber we build.
Famous Battles & Moments
Cloud City
The duel every fan knows by heart: Vader dismantles Luke through the carbon-freezing chamber to the gantry, and four words change the saga. This is the blade of that night.
The Throne Room
Above Endor, father and son cross blades for the last time before the Emperor. Vader’s saber falls — and with it, finally, the mask.
The Hallway
Rogue One’s final minutes gave Vader’s blade its most terrifying showcase: one red saber in a dark corridor, and a rebellion running for its life.
History of the Saber
Vader built this saber after Mustafar, modelled on his Jedi weapon but forged for the machine he had become. It served him from the Empire’s rise to the throne room at Endor. The V3 edition recreates its industrial character at our most accessible price.
Combat Style
Vader fights in Form V, Djem So — crushing counter-attacks powered by mechanical strength, patience and inevitability. The V3’s solid, straightforward balance suits exactly that heavy, deliberate style.
Why Collectors Want It
Every collection needs a Vader, and the V3 is the accessible way in — the icon’s silhouette, the red blade, and board options all the way to Proffie, from £100. Machined from 6063 aluminium, duel-ready out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Learn to Use Your Lightsaber
Every saber we build is more than a display piece. With motion-sensitive smooth-swing, flash-on-clash and multiple blade styles, it's made to be ignited, duelled and enjoyed. New to your saber? Our step-by-step guides walk you through fitting the blade, charging safely and getting the most from every feature.
Instruction Manuals →Customer Reviews
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Its a childhood dream of mine to own a real looking lightsaber which is not Just made out of plastic. I really enjoy having it, it lights up my day 😉
Excellent product. I bought another to play Saber fights, it was the best gift I gave my boyfriend
Overall, I was very pleased. I only removed 1 star because it took 2 days longer than anticipated. I will certainly order again, though!
The Anakin version from Replica Sabers had quite a bit of weight on the handle, which i loved, so I’m happy that the Vader came with a similar weight as it feel way more authentic. In addition, there is a Bluetooth connection which can be connected to your mobile via the IOS or Android APP.
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