Death troopers use the E-11D, a specialized BlasTech Industries variant of the stormtrooper E-11 with a stock and a large-bore reinforced barrel. StarWars.com calls it the "Death Trooper BlasTech E-11D Rifle," while Wookieepedia lists it as a blaster carbine. It debuted with the troopers in Rogue One (2016).
Quick Specs
| Blaster | E-11D (rifle per StarWars.com; carbine per Wookieepedia) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BlasTech Industries |
| Configuration | Stock, large-bore reinforced barrel; grenade-launcher attachment option |
| Other unit weapons | SE-14r pistol, DLT-19D heavy blaster |
| First appearance | Rogue One (2016) |
| Base model | E-11 blaster rifle |
An Elite Unit, an Elite Variant
Death troopers are specialist Imperial guards, seen protecting Director Krennic in Rogue One and later Grand Admiral Thrawn. Wookieepedia notes their design drew on special-operations units like Navy SEAL and SWAT teams, and the E-11D carries that idea: the familiar E-11 profile, made heavier and more purposeful.
Their first footage came in the Rogue One teaser trailer in April 2016, and the black armor and green-lit visor quickly made them a favorite costume and figure subject.
How the E-11D Differs From the E-11
Compared with the standard stormtrooper E-11, the E-11D adds a larger reinforced barrel and a fixed stock, giving it a longer, more aggressive outline. Wookieepedia also lists the SE-14r pistol and the DLT-19D heavy blaster among the unit's kit.
For displays, the darker finish is the selling point. An E-11D on a matte black mount beside a death trooper helmet makes a striking contrast to a white-armor stormtrooper wall.
Building a Death Trooper Kit
Death trooper costumes are tall, dark, and minimal, so the E-11D carries a lot of the visual weight. A matte black finish with subtle edge wear keeps it consistent with the armor. On the floor, a single-point sling keeps the replica close without blocking photos. For a shelf, pair it with a helmet under green accent lighting, which echoes the troopers' visor glow and contrasts nicely with a white stormtrooper display nearby.
Owning a Replica
If you are building a death trooper kit, the E-11D silhouette is what separates it from a standard trooper. The E-11D blaster carbine replica at Destiny Guns is a non-firing, fan-made display piece with no moving parts, built for cosplay kits, shelves, and wall mounts. For other options, browse the Star Wars blaster rifle and carbine replicas, and keep any convention build within your event's prop rules.
FAQ
What gun do death troopers use?
The E-11D, a BlasTech variant of the stormtrooper E-11 with a reinforced large-bore barrel and stock.
Is the E-11D a rifle or a carbine?
Both labels appear in reference sources: StarWars.com calls it a rifle, Wookieepedia calls it a blaster carbine.
When did death troopers first appear?
In Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016), after a first look in the April 2016 teaser trailer.
Sources
- StarWars.com Databank: Death Trooper BlasTech E-11D Rifle
- StarWars.com Databank: Imperial Death Troopers
- Wookieepedia: E-11D blaster carbine
Part of the Star Wars Blaster Database: who carries which blaster, where it first appeared, and where to find a display replica.