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{{redirect|The Master Sword|the [[Recovered Memory]] from [[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]|[[The Master Sword (Memory)]]}}

| caption      = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords#The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition|Four Swords Anniversary Edition]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''

| location = '''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|Lost Woods]]<br/>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Temple of Time]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Sacred Grove]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Korok Forest]]<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>On the [[Light Dragon]]

| use = Damaging evil enemies

| related = [[Goddess Sword]]<br/>[[Four Sword]]<br/>[[Phantom Sword]]<br/>[[Lokomo Sword]]<br/>[[Tempered Sword]]<br/>[[Golden Sword]]

| music     = [[Master Sword (Theme)]]

{{Quote|The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch.... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time....|[[Rauru (Ocarina of Time)|Rauru]]}}

The '''Master Sword''', also known as the '''Blade of Evil's Bane''' and the '''Sword that Seals the Darkness''', is a recurring [[sword]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Said to be the only weapon capable of defeating [[Ganon]], the Master Sword is blessed with sacred light and possesses the ability to repel beings of evil, and is considered the main weapon of [[Link]]; several incarnations of the hero have used the Master Sword during their adventures, with each one returning it to the [[Pedestal of Time]] once the land has been saved. The Master Sword has also appeared in various other video games and media, and is one of the most recognizable objects in video gaming.

The Master Sword was forged from the [[Goddess Sword]], a blade originally wielded by the Goddess [[Hylia]]. During the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', [[Link]] is revealed as Hylia's chosen hero and removes the blade from its pedestal on the floating island of [[Skyloft]]. The sword is tied with a guardian entity known as [[Fi]], a being created by Hylia to guide the chosen hero. Fi assists [[Link]] forging the Master Sword by travelling with him to three [[Sacred Flames]] across [[Hyrule]] - each Flame, representing the Goddesses [[Din]], [[Nayru (Goddess)|Nayru]], and [[Farore]], enhances both the sword's structure and its powers.

Once Link has visited all of the Sacred Flames, he will have forged the Goddess Sword into the [[Master Sword (Skyward Sword)|Master Sword]], which is capable of opening the [[Gate of Time]] inside the [[Sealed Grounds]]. Link travels through the Gate and into [[Hylia's Realm]], where he meets [[Zelda#Skyward Sword|Zelda]] - after she reveals her past as the Goddess Hylia, Zelda blesses the Master Sword, turning it into the True Master Sword. Link uses the blade to vanquish [[Demise]] and seal his "residual consciousness" inside of it - however, Demise curses both Link and Zelda, promising that anyone with the spirit of the hero or the blood of the Goddess would forever be at war with his [[Ganon|reincarnated vengeance]]. Following the events of ''Skyward Sword'', Link leaves the Master Sword in a pedestal in the Sealed Grounds, with [[Fi]] entering the Master Sword to remain dormant inside of it for eternity. From then on, the Master Sword would be used by several future incarnations of Link to protect [[Hyrule]] from Ganon, with each hero returning the Sword to its pedestal once Hyrule was safe.

The Master Sword is a double-edged, one-handed longsword with no fuller and a blue hilt, although in the artwork for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the sword has a gold hilt. The cross-guard is large and elaborate in relation to its pommel, and is similar to the seal of [[Royal Family of Hyrule|Hyrule's Royal Family]]. The [[Triforce]] is engraved on the base of the blade, and a yellow gem is embedded in the cross-guard.

 

==''A Link to the Past''==

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Master Sword is located in a pedestal hidden in the [[Lost Woods]] of northwest Hyrule. An ancient text is inscribed into the pedestal, which when translated by the [[Book of Mudora]], reads "''The Hero's triumph on Cataclysm's Eve wins three Symbols of Virtue. The Master Sword he will then retrieve, keeping the knights' line true.''" Once Link has obtained all three [[Pendants of Virtue]], he will be able to draw the Master Sword from the pedestal, dispelling the fog over the Lost Woods in the process.

 

In-game, the Master Sword replaces the [[Fighter's Sword]] as Link's main weapon once obtained - it is required to dispel the magical barrier blocking access to the third floor of [[Hyrule Castle]], and thus is necessary to confront [[Agahnim]]. It deals double damage compared to the Fighter's Sword, has a longer reach, and has the ability to fire [[Sword Beam|Sword Beams]] when Link is at full health. It can also be upgraded into the [[Tempered Sword]], and eventually the [[Golden Sword]]. In [[A Link to the Past (GBA)|the GBA version]], the Master Sword can also break [[Jar|Jars]].

 

 

==''Ocarina of Time''==

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Master Sword is kept in the [[Temple of Time]], specifically inside the [[Pedestal of Time]]. [[Link#Ocarina of Time|Link]] is sent on a mission by the [[Great Deku Tree]], and later [[Zelda#Ocarina of Time|Zelda]], to obtain the Master Sword and use it to stop [[Ganon#Ocarina of Time|Ganondorf]] from conquering Hyrule. The pedestal itself is locked inside a hidden chamber; to access it, Link must obtain all three [[Spiritual Stones]], place them in their pedestals, and then play the [[Song of Time]] on the [[Ocarina of Time]]. Once Link draws the Master Sword, however, he is sealed away inside the [[Sacred Realm]] for seven years, as he is too young to wield the blade. This allows Ganondorf to enter the Sacred Realm and claim the [[Triforce]] for himself, conquering Hyrule in the seven-year timespan. When Link awakens in the future, now an adult, he wields the Master Sword on his quest to free the [[Seven Sages]]. After defeating Ganon, Zelda returns Link to the present, before he ever pulled the Master Sword, and he uses his knowledge of the future to stop Ganondorf before his plan can begin, creating a split in the [[Timeline]].

 

In-game, the Master Sword is Adult Link's default sword. It deals double damage compared to the [[Kokiri Sword]], and has a longer blade, giving it increased reach - in addition, it is the only weapon that can deal the final blow to [[Ganon#Ocarina of Time]]. After completing the [[Forest Temple]], Link can return to his childhood by placing the Master Sword back in its pedestal, enabling him to travel between the present and future.

==''Oracle of Seasons''==

==''Oracle of Ages''==

==''Four Swords Anniversary Edition''==

The Master Sword is obtained after completing the [[Realm of Memories]]. It allows [[Link (Four Swords)|Link]] to shoot [[Sword Beam]]s.

==''The Wind Waker''==

[[File:ww_mastersword.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword in its weakened state in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'']]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] finds the Master Sword underneath the [[Great Sea]] within [[Hyrule Castle]] in the drowned land of Hyrule. After his first face-to-face encounter with [[Ganon]]dorf, he is told that the Master Sword has lost its power. To restore the Master Sword to its former glory, Link must awaken the new [[Sage]]s of earth and wind.

[[File:ww_mastersword3.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword returns!]] After awakening [[Makar]] as the new Wind Sage, Link then travels with him to the [[Wind Temple (The Wind Waker)|Wind Temple]]. Upon defeating [[Molgera]], Link and Makar play the [[Wind God's Aria]]. With the prayers of both Sages, the Master Sword returns to its true state.

==''Twilight Princess''==

[[File:tp_mastersword.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] removing the Master Sword from its pedestal in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] obtains the Master Sword after getting cursed by [[Zant]], causing Link to remain permanently as a [[Wolf Link|wolf]]. The Master Sword is the only thing that can break the curse and it lies in a place called the [[Sacred Grove]].

Later in the game, upon entering the [[Palace of Twilight]], Link infuses the Master Sword with light. This light comes from the light sources of the [[Twilight Realm]] known as [[Sol]]s. Once infused with light, the Master Sword can cut through veils of [[twilight]] which normally would transform Link into a wolf upon exposure. The light vanishes from the sword upon leaving the [[Twilight Realm]], but returns to the sword upon re-entry.

==''Skyward Sword''==

[[File:ss_mastersword.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Upon exposure to Din's flame, the Goddess White Sword becomes the Master Sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']] ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' explains the creation of the Master Sword. It was originally known as the [[Goddess Sword]] wielded by the Goddess, [[Hylia]]. The blade was exposed to three [[Sacred Flames]]—[[Farore's Flame]], [[Nayru's Flame]] and [[Din's Flame]]—and then blessed by the Goddess in the form of [[Zelda (Skyward Sword)|Zelda]], turning it into the True Master Sword. In comparison to the Goddess Longsword, it deals twice the damage. Each slash can deal 16 points of damage. The Spin Slash deals 24 points of damage and the Skyward Strike deals 8 points of damage.

[[File:ss_mastersword2.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword in its true state after being blessed by [[Hylia]]]]

==''A Link Between Worlds''==

[[File:A_Link_Between_Worlds_-_Master_Sword.png|thumb|left|200px|[[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] obtaining the Master Sword from the Lost Woods in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'']]

The Master Sword makes an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', and is found in the same location as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. It can be found in the Lost Woods and cannot be obtained until after [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] has collected the [[Pendants of Virtue]] and finds his way through the woods. It is needed to break the barrier around Hyrule Castle.

The Master Sword replaces the [[Captain's Sword]] and features enhanced strength over his previous sword, and like its predecessor, a sword beam can be shot out of the Master Sword whenever Link has full health. It can be upgraded to deal more damage if Link acquires two [[Master Ore]]s and gives them to the [[Blacksmith (Hyrule)|Blacksmith]] in [[Hyrule]], and he can further upgrade the Master Sword if he takes two more [[Master Ore]]s to the [[Blacksmith (Lorule)|Blacksmith]] in [[Lorule]]. When upgraded, the Master Sword Lv2 has a red blade while the Master Sword Lv3 has a golden blade, much like the [[Tempered Sword]] and the [[Golden Sword]] respectively in ''A Link to the Past''.

==''Breath of the Wild''==

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the Master Sword can be found in its pedestal in the [[Korok Forest]], guarded by the [[Great Deku Tree]].  

===Background and Obtaining the Sword===

The Great Deku Tree reveals to [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] that if a person deemed to be weak attempts to draw the Master Sword from its pedestal, they will slowly lose their life. This means that Link must be powerful enough to draw the blade from its slumber and, unlike any previous incarnation, he requires at least thirteen hearts to successfully retrieve the sword (These hearts must be permanent [[Heart Container|heart containers]]: using consumables that [[Temporary Heart|temporarily increase Link's maximum hearts]] will not allow him to obtain the Master Sword). Note that the [[Horned Statue]] can be used to convert stamina to hearts to get thirteen hearts, even if they are converted back later.

 

The Great Deku Tree will prevent Link from dying if he fails to lift it the first time, but Link will die upon further attempts with not enough hearts. Upon taking the sword, Link will obtain [[The Master Sword (Memory)|a memory of the sword being placed in the pedestal]]; however, this memory is not actually Link's, rather, it is [[Zelda (Breath of the Wild)|Princess Zelda]]'s. Zelda placed the sword in its resting place after [[Zelda's Awakening|Link's near-death]], where the hero would come to retrieve it once more after his slumber in the [[Shrine of Resurrection]].

 

It is not necessary for Link to have a free Weapons slot to pick up the Master Sword, though it occupies a permanent inventory space when picked up; this slot does not affect the number of slots that can be obtained through the exchange of [[Korok Seed]]s.  

===''SoulCalibur II''===

In the fighting game ''[[SoulCalibur II]]'', the Master Sword is [[Link#SoulCalibur II|Link]]'s default weapon. Link starts with this weapon, along with the [[Hylian Shield]], and it is the most well balanced of all his weapons. The Master Sword is also used when combined with the [[Mirror Shield]].

===''Animal Crossing: New Leaf''===

===''Hyrule Warriors''===

[[File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Link Master Sword 2.png|200px|thumb|right|Link with the Master Sword in ''Hyrule Warriors''.]]

{{Quote|The legendary blade of evil's bane. Only the chosen hero can wield this sword. When attacking with full health, your strikes gain a little extra oomph!|In-game description}}

In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Master Sword is located in a pedestal, deep in the [[Temple of the Sacred Sword]]. The sword keeps a fragment of [[Ganondorf (Hyrule Warriors)|Ganondorf's]] spirit sealed inside the pedestal; if removed, the seal will weaken and eventually break. In [[Legend Mode]], after all three [[Gate of Souls|Gates of Souls]] have been closed, [[Zelda (Hyrule Warriors)|Zelda]] and [[Lana]] decide that they must obtain the Master Sword to defeat [[Cia]], believing that Link is worthy of wielding the sacred weapon - Lana assures the heroes that the seal will only weaken, allowing them a brief period of time to defeat Cia before Ganondorf's spirit fragment escapes. Despite intervention from [[Wizzro (Hyrule Warriors)|Wizzro]] and his forces, Link is able to retrieve the Master Sword from the pedestal.

 

 

 

 

===''Super Mario Maker 2''===

In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', the Master Sword serves as a power-up in the ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' theme which transforms Mario (or the other playable characters) into Link, with a full set of typical Link moves. This includes using the Master Sword to stab, [[Down Thrust|down thrust]] and [[Dash Attack|dash attack]]. The power-up is lost if Link takes damage.

 

In the Switch release of ''Skyrim'', the player can use [[Amiibo]] for items. The Zelda series Amiibo have a chance of giving the player gear from ''Breath of the Wild''. Among these is the Master Sword, which is essentially just an Elven Sword. Oddly enough, however, the Master Sword never gets blood on it.

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File:Wp1-1920x1200.jpg|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''

File:Lttp_zd_108.png|The Master Sword in ''A Link to the Past''

File:Lttp_end_sword.png|The Master Sword in the End Credits of ''A Link to the Past''

File:Master-Sword-Art.png|Master Sword art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''

File:Master-Sword-Art-2.png|Master Sword art from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Master-Sword-3D.png|Master Sword icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''

File:Master Sword OoT.png|Master Sword within the [[Pedestal of Time]] from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Master_Sword_OOX.png|Master Sword sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''

File:TWW-Master-Sword.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''

File:Master Sword Sacred Grove.jpg|Master Sword within the [[Sacred Grove]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''

File:Master Sword - TPHD icon.png|Master Sword icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''

File:ALBW-MasterSword.jpg|Artwork of the Master Sword from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''

File:BOTW Master Sword happybirthday Zelda - BotW art.jpg|Artwork of the Master Sword in [[Korok Forest]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''

 

File:SC2-MasterSword.png|Master Sword model from ''[[SoulCalibur II]]''

File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 1.png|Master Sword & [[Hylian Shield]] ''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 1)

File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 2.png|Master Sword & Hylian Shield ''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 2)

File:SC2-Mirror Shield 1.png|[[Mirror Shield]] ''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry, with Master Sword (page 1)

File:SC2-Mirror Shield 2.png|Mirror Shield ''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry, with Master Sword (page 2)

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