Darth Vader lightsaber sold at auction for a record $4.8 million

In the United States, the lightsaber Darth Vader sold for a record $ 4.875 million, said the press service of the auction house Heritage Auctions from Dallas. The prop became the most expensive collectible item associated with the Star Wars saga

“The sword retained characteristic marks of wear. Part of the top of the casing is cut off, probably after breaking, to eliminate potential danger (on the set), and a crack is visible on the back of the casing. One of the seven handles is partially broken and missing. There are scratches and traces of wear all over the surface, the lot description says.

The lightsaber was used in the filming of the films The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Return of the Jedi (1983), he worked with both actor David Prowse and his understudy.

The press service of the auction house said that the “duel partner” of the sold-out lot, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber from the movie “The Empire Strikes Back”, was sold for $ 3.75 million at Heritage Auctions on July 15, 2026.

In September 2025, Darth Vader's lightsaber broke the record at another auction - Propstore. Then it was sold for $3.6 million.