Darth Revan's Lightsaber: Which Revan, Which Colour and How to Choose
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Quick answer: Darth Revan is a character from video games, not from the films, and that changes how you shop. There is no single film hilt to match, so makers interpret the character, and listings differ in hilt shape, blade count and colour. The price band we found for this character was about $170 to $365. The decision that matters most is the colour: purple is the colour most people associate with this saber, and it behaves differently on each type of core.
Independent guide. Ultralightsaber is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Lucasfilm, Disney or any saber maker. Character and game names are used only to say what we are discussing.
Darth Revan's saber at a glance
| Criterion | What to know |
|---|---|
| Source medium | Video games, set long before the films |
| Hilt design | Interpreted by each maker; not one canonical object |
| Colour people search for | Purple |
| Colour confirmed here | None; colour varies by game and version, and we cite before we state |
| Price band we saw | About $170–$365 (research snapshot, 2026-10-04) |
| Cores that suit | Neopixel for the best purple; Baselit for sturdiness; Proffie for tuning |
Which Revan do you mean?
This is the question that decides your purchase. Three different things hide behind the name:
- The character as shown in the original games: the version that gave the character its reputation.
- A later version in a different game: a different art style and a different hilt design.
- A maker's interpretation: a hobby saber that borrows from the character's look but is designed by the retailer.
In practice, most listings are the third kind. That is not a flaw, but it means two "Revan" sabers can look very different. Compare the hilt photo with a game image you have in mind, not with another listing. We do not reproduce game imagery on this page.
Why this page is built differently
On a film character page, we can describe a known hilt and its colour history. For Revan, the honest approach is different: we label the medium (game), refuse to state hilt details that depend on which game you mean, and spend our words on what we can say with confidence: how to read a listing, how purple behaves, and what the price band buys. Claims about the character's in-game gear will be added with a named game source and version.
There is also a rights question we cannot resolve ourselves: whether characters from games are treated the same as film characters. It is a question for counsel, and until it is answered this page is held in draft.
Purple: what to expect on each core
Purple is made by mixing red and blue, and the balance decides whether it looks violet, pink or blue.
| Criterion | How purple is produced | Typical issue |
|---|---|---|
| Baselit | A single LED in the hilt, either a fixed purple or an RGB mix | A fixed purple LED can look good; an RGB mix may lean pink or blue |
| Neopixel | Each LED on the strip mixes red and blue | Usually the cleanest purple; colour calibration varies by batch |
| Proffie | Same hardware as Neopixel; you set the mix | You can correct a pink or blue cast yourself |
What to look for:
- A lit-blade photo in a dark room. Studio images flatter colour.
- A statement that the colour is adjustable. If it is, a slightly-off purple can be fixed.
- A diffuser description, because heavy diffusion softens the colour and can make purple look washed out.
See our colour guide for what colours convey on screen and where fan convention differs. Where Revan's blade gets its colour is a story point we will cite from a game source; we are not going to repeat unsourced accounts.
What the $170–$365 band buys
We found this band across listings on 2026-10-04. It is a research snapshot, not a quote. As a guide to how to read it:
| Criterion | What you are likely to get |
|---|---|
| Lower third | A single-blade saber with a basic core, cast or moulded hilt |
| Middle | A Neopixel build with a metal hilt or better finish |
| Upper third | A Proffie build, or a hilt with premium finishing, or a more complex form |
Neither end is a guarantee. Read the listing for the six facts that matter: core, board version, blade length and diameter, battery and charge method, hilt material and warranty.
Which core suits a Revan saber
The core comparison covers the three technologies. For this character:
- Neopixel: the best for a clean lit purple on display; see Neopixel lightsabers explained. More fragile and usually pricier.
- Baselit: rugged and lower cost. Choose a fixed purple LED rather than an RGB mix if you can.
- Proffie: for tuning. Worth it only if you plan to adjust the colour or load sound fonts yourself.
Reading a "Revan" listing
Because listings interpret the character, a few checks save disappointment:
- Hilt shape in the photo: does it match the game version you have in mind?
- Blade count: one or two? Some game depictions are double-bladed or paired; check what is in the box. See the Darth Maul hub for how double-bladed builds differ.
- Hilt material: metal, plated or moulded?
- Mask and robes: if you are building a cosplay, the saber is only one part; weight matters when you are carrying everything.
- Claims of being the character's own gear: treat them with suspicion. No hobby maker's saber is that, and we do not make that claim for anything on this site.
Display, cosplay or contact?
Display: a Neopixel purple on a stand, in a dim corner, is the best use of this saber. Choose by finish and photo, not by weight.
Cosplay: check weight with blade installed, whether the blade removes for travel and whether the hilt has a belt clip or ring. A cosplay saber is carried for hours.
Contact: only if the maker says the exact model is for contact. Most character-themed hilts are display or cosplay pieces. Read the dueling safety guide first.
Picks
Picks appear here once partner programmes are approved and each price has been checked and dated.
| Criterion | Good for | Core | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry purple build | Display, first saber | Baselit, purple LED | 32" purple |
| Realistic purple build | Display and photos | Neopixel | 32–36" purple |
| Tunable purple build | Enthusiasts | Proffie | 36" purple |
| Double-saber form | Display, if you want that form | Neopixel | Two blades |
We have not tested these sabers ourselves unless a row says so. See how we test.
Seven checks before you buy
- Which Revan is the hilt based on? Ask the seller.
- Blade count and what is in the box.
- Lit-blade photo of the purple.
- Core and board version.
- Blade diameter and length.
- Battery and charge port.
- Warranty and returns.
What we cannot say yet
We have not handled a saber for this character for this page. We have not cited game sources for the character's gear or colour. Until that is done, the page limits itself to how to read a listing, how purple behaves, and what the band buys. Our evidence list includes lit-blade photos and a dated price table.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Darth Revan come from?
Revan comes from video games set long before the films, not from the films themselves. That matters for buyers because the character's gear is shown differently across games, so there is no single film hilt to match.
How did Revan get a purple lightsaber?
That is a story point rather than a hardware fact, and the answer depends on which game and which version of Revan you mean. We will cite a primary game source before stating it. For buyers, the practical issue is how purple renders on LEDs.
How much does a Darth Revan lightsaber cost?
The listings we researched on 2026-10-04 ranged from about $170 to $365. That is a band, not a quote. The core, the hilt material and whether the build is a single or double saber drive most of the difference.
Is purple a hard colour for a hobby lightsaber?
It is middling. Purple is made by mixing red and blue, and mismatches can look pink or blue. A Neopixel or Proffie shows it best, and a Baselit's purple depends on the LED in the hilt. Check a lit-blade photo.
Which core should I pick for a Revan saber?
For display, a Neopixel gives the best lit purple. For a sturdy, lower-cost build, a Baselit with a purple LED. For tuning the colour and sound yourself, a Proffie.
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