Close-Quarters and Distance Weapons is a reference guide within the official canon set of guides called the Star Wars Encyclopedia. Its release date was June 15, 2021.
From blasters to Jedi lightsabers, a diverse collection of weaponry existed across the galaxy for both melee and ranged encounters, despite some being less prevalent or refined. Certain weapons utilized cutting-edge technology and possessed immense destructive power. Conversely, simpler weapons proved highly effective against unsuspecting targets. Many weapons were custom-made by their users, with examples like Rey's staff and Ezra Bridger's slingshot becoming distinctive personal trademarks.