Did Star Wars ever reveal what happened to A New Hope? Obi-Wan carried a total of three distinct lightsabers during his tenure as a Jedi. The first two were modeled after his former Master Qui-Gon Jinn’s lightsaber. His third and final lightsaber, which he constructed after attaining the rank of Jedi Master and once again featured a blue plasma blade, is the one he dueled Darth Vader with on the Death Star in A New Hope.

Tragically, of course, that duel ended in Obi-Wan’s death, as he sacrificed himself to allow Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa to escape Vader’s clutches. After Vader struck the killing blow, Obi-Wan’s body disappeared as he became one with the Force, and only his material possessions were left behind, including his robe and, of course, his lightsaber. Star Wars has never truly confirmed what happened to it after Luke and Leia’s escape, however.

Obi-Wan's Lightsaber May Have Been Destroyed When Luke Blew Up The Death Star

There’s a chance Obi-Wan’s third lightsaber was simply left on the Death Star, never to be seen again. Darth Vader had finally vanquished his old foe and there were more important things to worry about once Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca boarded the Millennium Falcon. After Obi-Wan dies, we see Vader touching Obi-Wan’s robe with the toe of his boot, but what happens after is lost in the chaos when Luke starts shooting at Vader’s stormtroopers.

It’s entirely possible that Obi-Wan’s lightsaber was left on the Death Star, collected by an Imperial officer or stormtrooper. If that’s true, that means the lightsaber was destroyed when Luke blew up the Death Star during the Battle of Yavin, the climactic scene at the end of A New Hope. If that’s the case, it’s no wonder Obi-Wan’s lightsaber was never seen again.

It's Possible Darth Vader Took It As A Trophy

Equally possible, and perhaps more plausible, is that Darth Vader kept Obi-Wan’s lightsaber as a trophy, of sorts, after he defeated his old Master in combat. Though audiences weren’t aware of the full extent of their relationship in 1977, we now know that Obi-Wan defeated Vader during two pivotal duels – on Mustafar in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith and later, on an unknown planet in Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 6.

It would be understandable if Vader had taken Obi-Wan’s lightsaber after their duel. Finally, Vader had bested his old Master, severing another tie to his former life as Anakin Skywalker.

Given that history, it would be understandable if Vader had taken Obi-Wan’s lightsaber after their last duel. Finally, Vader had bested his old Master, severing another tie to his former life as Anakin Skywalker. Perhaps Vader wanted to take it as a memento, a reminder of how far he’d come as a Sith Lord. He could have easily picked it up and hid it in his robe. If Vader did take it for himself, however, it’s anyone’s guess what happened to Obi-Wan Kenobi’s lightsaber after A New Hope and Vader’s death in Return of the Jedi.

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  Obi-Wan Kenobi

  Created By

  George Lucas

  Cast

  Ewan McGregor

  First Appearance

  Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

  Died

  Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

  Alliance

  Jedi

  Race

  Human

  The Padawan of Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi became a Jedi Knight after his master's death. Obi-Wan trained Anakin Skywalker as a Jedi, with his own apprentice knighted after the Battle of Geonosis. The Jedi Master became a key player in the Jedi during the Clone Wars, and was heartbroken when Anakin turned to the dark side; Obi-Wan critically wounded Anakin before taking to the shadows, watching over the young Luke and Leia for years. He sacrificed himself for his two charges, becoming a Force Ghost and continuing to mentor them.

  Movies

  Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

  TV Shows

  Obi-Wan Kenobi

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  Star Wars

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  Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

  Created By

  George Lucas

  Cast

  Bob Anderson, Sebastian Shaw

  First Appearance

  Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

  Died

  Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi

  Alliance

  Jedi, Sith

  Race

  Human

  Conceived by the will of the Force itself, Anakin Skywalker was the prophesied Chosen One, destined to bring the Force into balance. Anakin struggled to balance competing attachments to the Jedi Order and his wife Pé Amidala, and ultimately fell to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader. For years he served as Palpatine's right hand man, but he was ultimately redeemed by the faith of his son, Luke Skywalker. Now a Force Ghost, Anakin continues to act as an agent of balance.

  Movies

  Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

  TV Shows

  Ahsoka

  Franchise

  Star Wars

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