Blaster

A blaster is any type of ranged weapon that fired bolts of intense plasma energy, often mistaken as lasers. Operating under the same principles as laser weaponry, blasters convert energy-rich gas to a glowing particle beam that can melt through targets. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including blaster pistols, heavy blasters, and blaster rifles. Blaster artillery could also be mounted on droids and vehicles. They can deliver variable levels of damage intensity, from stun to kill settings. They also can hit with great frictional or even explosive force, allowing a bolt to kill on impact even if the target is armored. Some blaster hits can cause bleeding instead of burning, or can do both, with the explosive force causing other damage around the wound. Despite their blazing concussive blasts, those ranged energized particle weapons can be countered by magnetic seals and deflector shields. The blade of a lightsaber can also deflect incoming blaster bolts. In the Security Forces of Naboo, some blasters are equipped with ascension guns. Some blasters can fire low-powered training bolts characterized by their orange color.

Dedlanite is a material used in the manufacture of blasters, and can power them.

Non-canon appearances

 * Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
 * Star Wars: Puzzle Droids
 * Star Wars: Puzzle Droids