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Emperor Palpatine Lightsaber – Xenopixel V3

$439.99
Saber Core
RGB-X Xenopixel V3

Factory-direct, worldwide Shipped direct from the factory floor, tracked to your door in 10–14 days.
1-year warranty Every hilt carries a full year of cover.
30-day return window Thirty days from the day it arrives to send it back.
Answered within one working day A real person, before or after you have bought — not a ticket queue.
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Dossier

The Story

A weapon of elegance and malice, the Emperor Palpatine Lightsaber embodies the dark power of Darth Sidious. Its sleek, regal design features a polished chrome and gold finish, reflecting the Sith Lord’s deceptive nature. The hilt’s compact form allows for precise, swift movements, making it a deadly instrument in the hands of the Emperor.

Equipped with Xenopixel V3 electronics, this lightsaber features a Neopixel blade, designed for showcase and light duelling, but never for heavy duelling. It offers a full spectrum of customisable colours and comes preloaded with 34 immersive sound fonts, ensuring an authentic and dynamic experience. Additional features include smooth swing motion detection, flash-on-clash effects, multiple ignition and blade styles, gesture controls, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery for extended use. The Bluetooth connectivity allows for easy customisation via the “XenoConfigurator” app, available on iOS and Android.

History

The lightsaber of Emperor Palpatine was a well-kept secret, rarely seen in battle due to his reliance on manipulation and Force abilities. However, when wielded, it proved to be a devastating weapon, as demonstrated during his duel with Mace Windu and later in his final confrontation with the Jedi. Its small yet powerful design symbolized his hidden strength, revealing his true Sith mastery only when necessary.

Crafted with Sith precision, Palpatine’s weapon stood apart from traditional Jedi and Sith lightsabers. Unlike the crude designs of many Sith Lords, his saber exuded elegance, reinforcing his façade as a refined leader while hiding the monstrous power within.

Specimen Record

Technical Specifications

Hilt & Build
Hilt Style Straight
Hilt Colour Silver
Blade Diameter 7/8"
Duelling Grade Light-Duelling
Electronics & Blade
Saber Core Xenopixel V3
Sound Fonts 34
Blade Style Standard
Blade Length 20" · 24" · 28" · 32" · 36"
Battery 3600 mAh
SD Card 16 GB
Features & In the Box
Features Blaster Effect, Bluetooth Connectivity, Flash on Clash, Infinite Blade Colours, Lock-Up, Motion Control, Smooth Swing, Tip Drag
Included Blade Plug, Hard Case, Lightsaber Stand
Saber Cores

What is running inside the hilt.

Baselit and Neopixel
5 cores
Read the lightsaber guides
Start with what you are going to do with it. If it is going to be fought with, look at baselit — the blade is a plain tube lit from the base, so there is less inside it to break, and nearly every baselit hilt here is rated for heavy duelling. If you want the blade to behave the way it does on screen, look at neopixel: a lit strip runs its whole length, so it ignites from the hilt up and flares where it is struck. That strip is also why neopixel hilts are rated for lighter contact. Proffie is neopixel with the software opened up, for anyone who would rather write their own effects than choose from a menu.
Reference table

This hilt across every Saber Core option.

Currently selected
Xenopixel V3
RGB-X Baselit, one step up — infinite colours, Bluetooth and 16 sound fonts. Xenopixel V3 Neopixel with the largest stock font library — 34 — plus smooth swing and Bluetooth.
Blade colours Infinite Infinite
Sound fonts 16 34
Programmable No Preset banks
Smooth swing No Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
Choose Your Reach

Blade Length Guide

20"
52cm
Included · No upcharge
24"
62cm
Included · No upcharge
28"
72cm
Included · No upcharge
32"
82cm
Included · No upcharge
36"
92cm
Included · No upcharge
Blades shown to scale against a 5ft 9in figure · Choose your length at cart · Blade included in every build
Factory-direct, worldwide
Shipped direct from the factory floor, tracked to your door in 10–14 days.
1-year warranty
Every hilt carries a full year of cover.
30-day return window
Thirty days from the day it arrives to send it back.
Answered within one working day
A real person, before or after you have bought — not a ticket queue.

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