The H1 electrostaff was a type of heavy electrified melee weapon used during the Cold War

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and beyond.
Like many other models, the H1 was made out of Lightsaber-resistant material, combined with a length of over two meters, the H1 was ideal weapon against force users as it allowed the wielder to strike outside of the reach of a lightsaber, and to deflect any blows that slipped inside their guard.