Star Wars has returned toFortnitein Chapter 6, this time with an entire season themed around the mega-popular franchise. New skins litter the battle pass, and the island itself has received an impressive makeover, integrating prominent locations from the films into the game’s map.

All the traditional gun archetype players have been replaced with galactic equivalents, swapping bullets for laser blasts, at least for the next few weeks. However, no weapon is more synonymous with Star Wars than the lightsaber, and you’ll be able to use one in-game if you know where to look.

Where To Get Lightsabers

The easiest way to get a lightsaber is tofind a hologramsomewhere on the map.There are two versions: a light side option featuring Rey, and a dark side option with Darth Sidious. Interacting with them willgrant you a saber and force power.

If you’re having a hard time finding holograms, check your map. Icons will appear, showing you where they are, and the color will denote which saber is available to you (blue for the light side, red for the dark side).

If you and your squad are looking for a challenge, you can alsoattempt to raid Vader’s Samurai Solitude POI. Located in the corner of the map, you’ll begreeted by NPC Stormtroopers and the iconic villain. Manage to take him down, and you’ll begranted his exclusive lightsaber.

Of course, it’s also possible to get a lightsaber by taking out other players and looting their corpses.

How To Use Lightsabers

Once you have a lightsaber in your inventory, you’re able to get acquainted with the weapon’s abilities. Attacking will result in youperforming a stylish combo, capable of cutting through enemies with ease. YourADS functionwill now have youassume a defensive stance, blocking any blaster bolts headed your way.

Where the lightsabers really get interesting isthe force powers they grant you. If youpress the attack button while holding block, you’ll unleash one of the franchise’smost iconic force techniques. Force push is included with the blue lightsaber,useful for positioning and defense,as you might expect from the light side. The red sabergives you force lightning, shocking your foes into submission.

Vader’s weapon is unique, given that there’sonly one available per match. His force ability allows you tothrow the lightsaber, using it as a projectile and damaging opponents from afar.

Equipping a lightsaber also allows you to double jump, increasing your movement options.