Kylo Ren, the villain in the latest iteration of 'Star Wars,' wields a crossguard lightsaber that Adam Driver had to learn how to master.

The Star Wars franchise has been delivering lightsaber duels since the beginning, and these are the ones we've ranked as the best.

Because while the audience may be privy to Kylo Ren's origin, the average Star Wars denizen isn't. They only see a horrifying figure in all black with a badass lightsaber.

Is she fighting against Kylo Ren? Teaming up with him against Snoke, perhaps? Or is this more evidence that the mysterious young woman will turn to the dark side in Rian Johnson's movie?

Of the countless incredible lightsaber designs introduced in Star Wars' many canon and Legends books, TV, shows, and movies, these 10 are the coolest.

Kylo Ren's unusual lightsaber is an ancient design, although the one he carries is recently constructed. The crossguard blades, or quillions, are raw power vented from the primary central blade.

Many Star Wars movies have elaborated on the concept of lightsabers, bringing new and different takes on the blades and hilts with each subsequent release. But Kylo Ren‘s weapon is among the ...