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    He's been using a blaster a lot longer than a lightsaber; don't underestimate the power of familiarity with a weapon.
    – TheLethalCarrot
    Commented Jun 2, 2021 at 14:54
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    Also the lightsaber is a melee weapon, a blaster has a longer range.
    – Paulie_D
    Commented Jun 2, 2021 at 14:57
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    STRANGE VOICE: Feel like what? [Luke jumps out of his skin. Artoo screeches in terror. The young warrior grabs for his lightsaber as he spins around, looking for the speaker. Mysteriously standing right in front of Luke is a strange, bluish creature, not more than two feet tall. The wizened little thing is dressed in rags. It motions toward Luke's sword.] LUKE: (looking at the creature) Like we're being watched! CREATURE: Away with your weapon! I mean you no harm. [After some hesitation, Luke puts away his weapon, although he really doesn't understand why.]
    – Valorum
    Commented Jun 2, 2021 at 16:29
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    In the original script, ↑↑↑ Luke goes for his blaster earlier in the scene and then reholsters it. When Yoda turns up, he pulls his lightsaber but I'm guessing the aim was to save the reveal of the Jedi weapon for later in the film.
    – Valorum
    Commented Jun 2, 2021 at 16:30
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    The new canon novelisation is even less use. It retcons the events of the film; "You leap to your feet and spin at the same time, hands raised in self-defense. Half a meter from you sits one of the strangest creatures you have ever seen. He’s bluish-green, with long ears and bulging eyes. Your hand creeps slowly toward your lightsaber. “Who are you?” you demand.
    – Valorum
    Commented Jun 2, 2021 at 16:38