Count Dooku, also known as Darth Tyranus, wielded a distinctive red lightsaber with a curved hilt, reflecting his refined and elegant combat style. Once a respected Jedi Master, Dooku turned to the dark side and became the second apprentice of Darth Sidious, using his crimson blade as a symbol of his Sith allegiance. His mastery of Form II, Makashi, combined with his sharp intellect, made him a deadly opponent in duels against Jedi such as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Dooku’s red lightsaber became synonymous with his role in orchestrating the Clone Wars and his betrayal of the Jedi Order.

Darth Malgus, a fearsome Sith Lord from the era of the Old Republic, wielded a crimson red lightsaber that symbolized his ruthless dedication to the dark side. Known for his brutality and tactical genius, Malgus used his red blade to lead devastating campaigns against the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic. His saber became infamous during the sacking of the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, where he struck down countless opponents with unmatched ferocity. Malgus’s red lightsaber was not only a weapon but also a symbol of his unrelenting ambition to reshape the galaxy under Sith domination.

Darth Maul, a ruthless Sith Lord trained by Darth Sidious, was infamous for wielding his iconic red double-bladed lightsaber. This weapon, as menacing as its owner, allowed Maul to display his extraordinary agility and combat skills, making him one of the deadliest duelists in the galaxy. First revealed during the Battle of Naboo, Maul used his saber to defeat Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn before falling to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Despite being cut down, Maul survived, and his lightsaber—later modified into various forms—remained a powerful symbol of his relentless pursuit of vengeance and dominance.

Darth Vader, the Sith Lord formerly known as Anakin Skywalker, wielded a menacing red lightsaber as a symbol of his allegiance to the dark side of the Force. After his fall, Vader constructed this weapon using a synthetic kyber crystal, channeling his anger and hatred into its crimson blade. With this saber, Vader enforced the will of the Emperor, striking fear across the galaxy as he hunted Jedi and crushed the Rebel Alliance. His red lightsaber became an extension of his relentless power and a reminder of the devastating path he chose as the Dark Lord of the Sith.

Kylo Ren, formerly Ben Solo, wielded a distinctive red crossguard lightsaber that reflected his inner turmoil and unstable connection to the dark side. The weapon’s cracked kyber crystal created a fiery, chaotic blade, with lateral vents on either side forming its unique crossguard design. This saber became a symbol of Kylo's identity as a leader of the First Order and a disciple of Supreme Leader Snoke. Its raw and volatile appearance mirrored Kylo's struggle between the light and dark sides of the Force, making it one of the most iconic weapons of his era.

Starkiller, born Galen Marek, was the secret Sith apprentice of Darth Vader and a key figure in the Legends continuity. Trained in the dark side from a young age, Starkiller wielded a red lightsaber as a symbol of his allegiance to Vader’s will. His combat prowess and mastery of the Force made him a devastating opponent, capable of defeating Jedi and toppling entire armies. Despite his dark origins, Starkiller’s journey was one of self-discovery, and his red blade became a tool for both destruction and defiance as he challenged his master’s plans and ultimately sought redemption.