Cad Bane uses a pair of LL-30 blaster pistols, slim-barreled sidearms with a top-mounted scope that he carries in twin holsters. StarWars.com describes them as custom twin blaster pistols; the LL-30 name comes from canon game and story material, where Bane himself says he "drew my LL-30s." He debuted with them in The Clone Wars (2009).
Quick Specs
| Blaster | LL-30 blaster pistol (pair) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Not stated in canon sources |
| Carried | Twin pistols in hip holsters |
| Configuration | Slim barrel, top-mounted scope |
| First appearance | The Clone Wars, "Hostage Crisis" (2009) |
| First live-action | The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 6 (2022) |
A Gunslinger by Design
Production notes collected on Wookieepedia say George Lucas wanted Bane to feel like a classic western gunslinger, in the mold of Lee Van Cleef's characters, crossed with the Duros species. The twin pistols, wide-brimmed hat, and duster coat all come from that brief, and the LL-30's slim, revolver-like profile completes it.
Bane's first appearance in the March 2009 episode "Hostage Crisis" set the template, and he went on to become a recurring Clone Wars antagonist voiced by Corey Burton.
Cad Bane in Live Action
Bane made his live-action debut in The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6, "From the Desert Comes a Stranger" (2022), keeping the twin-holster gunslinger silhouette. Canon references we checked do not formally confirm that his live-action pistols are LL-30s, so the LL-30 designation is safest applied to his animated appearances.
For collectors, the draw is the western feel: a revolver-like frame, a slim barrel, and a scope that reads clearly against a dark coat. Bane displays work well paired, crossed, or holstered on a belt rig under a hat.
Building a Cad Bane Kit
The silhouette carries a Cad Bane costume: hat, high collar, long coat, and two pistols worn low. Choose holsters that keep both replicas secure, since the duster swings when you walk. On a shelf, cross the two pistols under a hat stand or mount them on a dark board with a wanted-poster backdrop to lean into the western tone. Mixing one plain and one silver finish is a popular way to add visual contrast.
Owning a Replica
A Cad Bane costume or shelf really wants the pistols front and center, ideally as a pair. The LL-30 blaster 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 pistol and sidearm replicas, and keep any convention build within your event's prop rules.
FAQ
What blaster does Cad Bane have?
A pair of LL-30 blaster pistols, carried in twin holsters.
When did Cad Bane first appear?
In The Clone Wars episode "Hostage Crisis," which aired March 20, 2009.
Is Cad Bane in live action?
Yes. He appears in The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6, "From the Desert Comes a Stranger" (2022).
Sources
Part of the Star Wars Blaster Database: who carries which blaster, where it first appeared, and where to find a display replica.