Why Kylo Ren Has A Red Lightsaber, Even Though He Isn't A Sith
Kylo Ren, like many Star Wars villains, has a red lightsaber. But he's not a Sith – so how does that work? The dark side holds many answers...
Ben Solo/Kylo Ren
The son of Han Solo and Leia Organa, Ben was manipulated by Palpatine through the Force for most of his life, influenced toward the dark side of the Force. A misstep by Luke Skywalker ultimately left Ben feeling he had no choice but to embrace the dark side, and he became Kylo Ren, a key figure in the First Order. Kylo Ren's heart remained deeply divided, however, even after he ascended to become Supreme Leader of the First Order. He was ultimately redeemed by Rey, with whom he shared a remarkable Force bond, and by the love of his parents.
Ben Solo/Kylo Ren
- Created By
- J.J. Abrams , Michael Arndt , Lawrence Kasdan
- Cast
- Adam Driver , Matthew Wood
- Died
- Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise Of Skywalker
- Alliance
- Jedi, First Order
- Race
- Human
- Movies
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens , Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi , Star Wars: Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker
- TV Shows
- Star Wars: Resistance
- Franchise
- Star Wars
latest
Nine Years After The Force Awakens, Star Wars Still Hasn't Fully Explained How Kylo Ren Fell To The Dark Side
Ben Solo's fall to the dark side, and journey to becoming Kylo Ren, is one of the most interesting Star Wars stories, yet it hasn't even been told.
20 Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Moments That Set Up Rey & Kylo Ren's Romance
Although the nature of Rey and Kylo Ren's relationship is highly debated among Star Wars audiences, these 20 moments suggest their true feelings.
Star Wars' Prequel Trilogy Defined Disney's Luke Skywalker & Ben Solo - & It Was A Mistake
The Star Wars sequel trilogy followed one key rule from the prequels, and it changed Ben Solo and Luke Skywalker's characters for the worse.
Kylo Ren May Be Dead, But He Has One More Star Wars Story To Tell
Kylo Ren's full story between training with Luke Skywalker and searching for his old master are still unknown, and it deserves to be told.
One Force Awakens Scene Shows How Powerful Kylo Ren Really Is - & Hints Why He Lost To Rey
Kylo Ren is strong despite his loss to Rey in the action-packed finale of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which has two simple explanations in-universe.
2:06
Star Wars Finally Explains The Real Reason Rey Beat Kylo Ren In The Force Awakens
Star Wars reveals another key reason why Rey was able to beat Kylo Ren in The Force Awakens, going beyond Kylo's wound from Chewbacca.
One Rise Of Skywalker Detail Secretly Hinted Kylo Ren Can Return
One deliberate choice at the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hints that Kylo Ren may yet be able to return to the Star Wars franchise.
Adam Driver's Kylo Ren Revelation Would Have Made A Better Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Adam Driver's recent revelation about how Kylo Ren's arc was originally envisioned would have made for a better Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Kylo Ren Only Did One Sith Thing In The Entire Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
Despite his penchant for the dark side and numerous evil actions, Kylo Ren only did one thing that could truly be considered a Sith act.
Yoda One-Ups Kylo Ren's Coolest Force Trick 8 Years After The Force Awakens
Kylo Ren displayed an incredible Force ability in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but Yoda did something more impressive nearly 300 years earlier.
4 Ways Kylo Ren's Star Wars Story Could Continue (Even After Rise Of Skywalker)
Despite Kylo Ren's death at the end of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, there are still plenty of ways for Star Wars to continue telling his story.
"Finish What You Started": How Ben Solo Succeeded Where Anakin Skywalker Failed
Anakin Skywalker's Star Wars story is one of great tragedy, but Ben Solo actually managed to succeed at what his Sith grandfather always failed to do.
How Did Kylo Ren Get Darth Vader's Mask & Why Is Who Took It From Endor Such A Secret?
Kylo Ren had an obsession with Darth Vader’s legacy, displaying his ruined helmet in his ship. But how did he get the helmet in the first place?
Kylo Ren's LEGENDS Aunt Mara Jade Perfected His Brutal Last Jedi Kill
Kylo Ren's aunt from Star Wars Legends, Mara Jade, actually perfected his most brutal kill from The Last Jedi, and she did so long before he did.
Star Wars Finally Confirms Timeline Of Kylo Ren's Origin & Luke's Exile
A new Star Wars book has just confirmed the timeframe for Ben Solo's transformation into Kylo Ren as well as the exile of his master, Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars Confirms the Major Way Darth Vader & Kylo Ren Are Opposites
Kylo Ren practically worshiped Darth Vader during Star Wars' sequel trilogy, but one comic proves the two powerhouses are actually exact opposites.
Palpatine's Full Plan to Corrupt Luke Will Change How You See Kylo Ren
Star Wars comics published by Marvel reveal the temptation Luke faced from the Emperor during the Rebellion - previewing what Kylo Ren likely faced.
Hux's Secret Opinion of Kylo Ren Accidentally Predicted His Redemption
Kylo Ren was trained by Luke before turning to the dark side, but General Hux thinks he takes after another member of the Skywalker family.
Kylo Ren's Failed Force Power Connects Him to Obi-Wan Kenobi
Kylo Ren is a powerful Force user that has a lot of different abilities, but unlike Obi-Wan Kenobi, he can't use Jedi minds tricks nearly as well!
Star Wars: One Starkiller Target Redefines the Destruction of Alderaan
While the destruction of Alderaan in Star Wars: Episode IV was profoundly tragic, it somehow got worse, all thanks to Kylo Ren's Starkiller Base.