What was Vader's suit made out of?
David Mccullough
Published Jan 12, 2026
Darth Vader's armor functioned to keep its wearer alive, but it also served to inspire fear. Darth Vader's armor was made of obsidian; although its design inspired fear and symbolized the strength of the Galactic Empire, it was also critical to Vader's survival after his defeat on Mustafar.