Darth Maul is best known for a red double-bladed lightsaber, but over his long career he used several weapons, including the Darksaber. Here is the full list, in roughly the order fans meet them.
The original double-bladed lightsaber
Maul's signature weapon appears in The Phantom Menace: a red double-bladed lightsaber, or saberstaff, that made him look like a very polite blender. He used it to fight Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Naboo, and in that duel Obi-Wan cut the saberstaff in half before cutting Maul in two. Maul's apparent end on Naboo turned out to be premature, which is a whole story on its own.
The single-blade lightsabers in The Clone Wars
After he came back, Maul used single-bladed red lightsabers during The Clone Wars. The fact that he adapts his weapon to the moment is part of what makes him one of the more dangerous dark side fighters.
The Darksaber
During his time on Mandalore in The Clone Wars, Maul fought Pre Vizsla and took the Darksaber from him, along with leadership of Death Watch. The Darksaber is a black-bladed lightsaber with a white edge and a long history, and it is also the thing that makes Maul's weapon list more interesting than the red double blade people remember.
The cane saber in Rebels
By the time of Star Wars Rebels, Maul had taken to using a weapon disguised as a cane, with a lightsaber hidden inside. It was a clever bit of misdirection for someone who spends most of his life pretending to be something else.
The last duel on Tatooine
Maul's final fight, against Obi-Wan on Tatooine in Rebels, was over in one cut. Obi-Wan cut through Maul's lightsaber and chest in a single strike, and Maul died in Obi-Wan's arms, ending a rivalry that started with that first duel on Naboo.
What combat style does Darth Maul use?
Maul is a fast, acrobatic, aggressive fighter, usually described as using Juyo, the ferocity form. If you want the other styles explained, see our guide to all seven lightsaber forms.
Can you buy a Darth Maul lightsaber?
Yes. Sith Sabers carries a few versions, including the Darth Maul lightsaber, a Darth Maul Neopixel with more blade effects, and a Darksaber Neopixel. If you want to see more, browse our saberstaff lightsabers. Buying for a younger fan? Check each listing for whether it is meant for display, cosplay or heavy dueling, since a saberstaff is a lot to handle for a beginner.
Darth Maul lightsaber FAQ
What color is Darth Maul's lightsaber?
Red. Maul is a Sith, and red is the dark side's color. You can read more in our lightsaber color guide.
Did Darth Maul use the Darksaber?
Yes. He took it from Pre Vizsla on Mandalore during The Clone Wars.
How many lightsabers did Darth Maul have?
Several: the original double-bladed saberstaff, single-bladed red lightsabers, the Darksaber, and a cane saber in Rebels.
What happened to Darth Maul's double-bladed lightsaber?
Obi-Wan cut it in half on Naboo, which is how the first duel ended for it.
Who killed Darth Maul?
Obi-Wan Kenobi, on Tatooine in Rebels, with a single strike.
