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|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| caption = Master Sword from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
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|use=Attack; reflects certain attacks; cuts and breaks grass and pots; time travel
| use = Damaging enemies{{Ref|pg. 19|Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy.|''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]''}}<br/>Reflecting certain attacks
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The '''sword''' is [[Link]]'s primary weapon in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)| Legend of Zelda series]]. The sword is one of the first weapons Link obtains, the other being the [[Shield]]. The Sword is also the most crucial weapon Link obtains, as it is adequate in defeating most foes he encounters. The sword is also used to break open pots, trigger switches, and slash grass. In certain ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, the sword can be used to detect whether a wall can be destroyed with a [[Bomb]] through the hollow clang sound it makes when hitting a suspicious wall. Link holds the sword in his left hand in most titles, but he uses his right hand in the Wii version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Swords such as the [[Giant's Knife]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]] require both hands to hold. Link acquires many different swords along his quests, and he can also learn various sword techniques and skills.
'''Swords''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. The sword is one of the first weapons [[Link]] obtains, the other being the [[Shield]]. The Sword is also the most crucial weapon Link obtains, as it is used to defeat most foes he encounters. The Sword is also used to break open pots, trigger switches, and slash grass. In certain ''Zelda'' games, the sword can be used to detect whether a wall can be destroyed with a [[Bomb]] through the hollow clang sound it makes when hitting a suspicious wall. Link holds the sword in his left hand in most titles; he only uses his right hand in the [[Nintendo Wii|Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. Swords such as the [[Giant's Knife]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]] require both hands to hold. Link acquires many different swords along his quests, and he can also learn various sword techniques and skills.


==Types of Swords ==
==Types==
=== Basic Swords ===
===Basic Swords===
Usually the first sword Link obtains. Examples of basic Swords are the [[Recruit's Sword]], [[Oshus's Sword]], [[Ordon Sword]], [[Wooden Sword]], [[Smith's Sword]], [[Hero's Sword]], [[Kokiri Sword]], [[Practice Sword]], and [[Fighter's Sword]].
Usually the first sword Link obtains. Examples of basic Swords are the [[Recruit's Sword]], [[Oshus's Sword]], [[Ordon Sword]], [[Wooden Sword]], [[Smith's Sword]], [[Hero's Sword]], [[Kokiri Sword]], [[Practice Sword]], and [[Fighter's Sword]].


=== Legendary Swords===
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===Legendary Swords===
Link often needs a sword stronger than a Basic Sword to defeat tougher bosses or the final boss. Some examples of Legendary Swords are the  ''[[Lokomo Sword]], [[Phantom Sword]], [[Master Sword]],'' and ''[[Four Sword]]''.
Link often needs a sword stronger than a Basic Sword to defeat tougher bosses or the final boss. Some examples of Legendary Swords are the  ''[[Lokomo Sword]], [[Phantom Sword]], [[Master Sword]],'' and ''[[Four Sword]]''.
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===Optional Swords===
===Optional Swords===
Optional swords include the [[Giants Knife]], the [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]].
Optional swords include the [[Giant's Knife]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]].
 
==Appearances in games==
===The Legend of Zelda===


There are three swords acquirable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'', two of them being available before the first dungeon. Link can fire beams out of the tip of his sword if his heart gauge is full.
==''The Legend of Zelda''==
There are three swords acquirable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', two of them being available before the first dungeon. Link can fire beams out of the tip of his sword if his heart gauge is full.


====Wooden Sword====
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{{Main|Wooden Sword}}
===Sword===
At the start screen you can find an old man in a cave who will give you the [[Wooden Sword]]. It is the weakest sword in the game, but it gets the job done against simpler enemies.
{{Main|Sword (The Legend of Zelda)}}
[[File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|35px|left]] [[File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|30px|right]]
The first sword of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is simply called the '''Sword'''. It can be found in the cave on the [[Starting Screen]], where the [[Old Man]] gives Link the Sword. It is the weakest sword in the game, but no further swords are required to finish the game.
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====White Sword====
===White Sword===
{{Main|White Sword}}
{{Main|White Sword}}
Once Link has six [[Recovery Heart|hearts]], can get the [[White Sword]] to replace the Wooden Sword. The White Sword does twice as much damage as the Wooden Sword. It is possible to get this blade before the first [[Dungeon]].
[[File:White-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|30px|left]] [[File:White-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|30px|right]]
Once Link has six [[Recovery Heart|hearts]], he can get the [[White Sword]] to replace the Wooden Sword. The White Sword does twice as much damage as the Wooden Sword. It is possible to get this blade before the first dungeon.
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====Magical Sword====
===Magical Sword===
{{Main|Magical Sword}}
{{Main|Magical Sword}}
The [[Magical Sword]] is the final sword in the game. It does 3x as much as the wooden sword, and requires 12 hearts to obtain. It is possible to finish the game with just the Wooden Sword, but getting the Magical Sword makes it much simpler.
[[File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|30px|left]] [[File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|30px|right]]
The [[Magical Sword]] is the final sword in the game. It does three times as much damage as the Wooden Sword, and requires 12 hearts to obtain.
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===Zelda II: The Adventure of Link===
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You have only one sword in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link| The Adventure of Link]]'', but it can be upgraded via the level up system. The level eight sword is the most powerful.


===A Link to the Past===
==''The Adventure of Link''==
You can have four swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', though two of them are upgrades.
Link possesses the same sword throughout ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', though he is able to deal more damage by leveling up his attack power.


====Fighter's Sword====
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==''A Link to the Past''==
{{Quote|Sword<br/>The Sword. It's the most important weapon Link will get. Forged from aged cold steel and sweat, each Hyrulian Sword is handcrafted by expert swordsmiths. A Smithy of particular merit lies to the east of Kakariko Village. The master swordsmiths who work there will be eager to help Link if he helps them first.
|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}
 
There are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Fighter's Sword and the Master Sword. The latter can be upgraded twice, first to the Tempered Sword, then Golden Sword.
 
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===Fighter's Sword===
{{Main|Fighter's Sword}}
{{Main|Fighter's Sword}}
You get the [[Fighters Sword]] fairly early on in the game. When you first arrive in [[Hyrule Castle]], your uncle will give it to you along with the shield, before his passing. It is fairly weak, and does minimal damage against enemies, but it gets the job done.
[[File:FightersSword (1).png|50px|left]] [[File:Fighters-Sword.png|50px|right]]
Link gets the [[Fighter's Sword]] fairly early on in the game. When Link first arrives in [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]], his uncle will give it to him along with the shield, before passing out. It is fairly weak, and so does minimal damage against enemies.


====Master Sword====
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===Master Sword===
{{Main|Master Sword}}
{{Main|Master Sword}}
After collecting the three Pendants (The [[Pendant of Courage]], the [[Pendant of Power]] and the [[Pendant of Wisdom]]) you earn the right to wield the legendary [[Master Sword]]. This legendary blade has twice the power of the Fighter's Sword. It can be upgraded into two more powerful weapons.
[[File:MasterSwordlttp.png|20px|left]] [[File:MasterSword.png|50px|right]]
After collecting the three Pendants (The [[Pendant of Courage]], the [[Pendant of Power]] and the [[Pendant of Wisdom]]) Link earns the right to wield the legendary [[Master Sword]]. This legendary blade has twice the power of the Fighter's Sword, and is required to complete the game. It can be upgraded into two more powerful weapons.
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====Tempered Sword====
===Tempered Sword===
{{Main|Tempered Sword}}
{{Main|Tempered Sword}}
The [[Tempered Sword]] is an upgrade from the Master Sword. After turning the frog back into a human and reuniting him with his friend, they will temper with your sword (hence the name) increasing the power to three times that of the Fighter's Sword.
[[File:Tempered Sword DSTLOZLTTP.png|50px|left]] [[File:Tempered-Sword.png|50px|right]]
The [[Tempered Sword]] is an upgrade from the Master Sword. After rescuing the second [[Dwarven Swordsmiths|Dwarven Swordsmith]] from the [[Dark World]] and reuniting him with his partner, they will temper the Master Sword as a reward, increasing the power to three times that of the Fighter's Sword.


====Golden Sword====
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===Golden Sword===
{{Main|Golden Sword}}
{{Main|Golden Sword}}
After purchasing a Super Bomb from the Bomb Shop in the [[Dark World]], you can blow up an area in the [[Pyramid of Power]] only accessible via this bomb. Inside, you can throw in your Master or Tempered Sword to receive the final Sword upgrade, the [[Golden Sword]]. This blade has twice the power of the Master Sword, or four times the power of the Fighter's Sword, and makes the battle against [[Ganon]] much easier!
[[File:Golden Sword.png|50px|left]] [[File:Golden-Sword.png|50px|right]]
After purchasing a Super Bomb from the Bomb Shop in the [[Dark World]], Link can blow up an area in the [[Pyramid of Power]] only accessible via this bomb. Inside, Link can throw in his Master or Tempered Sword to receive the final Sword upgrade, the [[Golden Sword]]. This blade has twice the power of the Master Sword, or four times the power of the Fighter's Sword, and makes the battle against [[Ganon]] much easier.


===Link's Awakening===
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', you obtain the Sword right after you awaken. It is the only required sword in the game, but it can be upgraded to the Level 2 Sword.
==''Link's Awakening''==
===L-1 Sword===
[[File:LA L-1 Sword DSTLOZLA.png|50px|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', Link recovers his Sword on [[Toronbo Shores]] early in the game. It is the only required sword in the game, but it can be replaced with the Level 2 Sword, aka the Koholint Sword, on completion of a sidequest (below).
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====Level 2 Sword====
===Koholint Sword===
Once you obtain 20 [[Secret Seashell]]s, you can go to the [[Seashell Mansion]] and get the Level 2 Sword. This sword does more damage than the standard sword and can shoot [[Sword Beam]]s.
{{Main|Koholint Sword}}
[[File:SeashellSword.png|50px|left]][[File:SeashellSwordSprite.png|30px|right]]
Once Link obtains 20 [[Secret Seashell]]s, he can go to the [[Seashell Mansion]] and get the Level 2 Sword. This sword does more damage than the standard sword and can shoot [[Sword Beam]]s.
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===Ocarina of Time===
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There are technically 4 swords you can acquire in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; however, one of them is very fragile, so it breaks.


====Kokiri Sword====
==''Ocarina of Time''==
There are technically four swords Link can acquire in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; however, one of them is very fragile, so it breaks.
 
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===Kokiri Sword===
{{Main|Kokiri Sword}}
{{Main|Kokiri Sword}}
You get the [[Kokiri Sword]] very early on in the game and keep it throughout [[Link]]'s entire childhood. It is very weak, and only does minimal damage to enemies. It is the only sword usable as Young Link, and cannot be used by Adult Link.  
[[File:Kokiri Sword.png|75px|left]]
Link gets the [[Kokiri Sword]] very early on in the game and keeps it throughout Link's entire childhood. It is very weak, and only does minimal damage to enemies. It is the only sword usable as young Link, and cannot be used by adult Link.  


====Master Sword====
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===Master Sword===
{{Main|Master Sword}}
{{Main|Master Sword}}
After acquiring the 3 [[Spiritual Stone]]s, Zelda will throw the [[Ocarina of Time]] while fleeing from Ganondorf. This instrument can be used to open the Door of Time located in the [[Temple of Time]] where the Master Sword rests. When Link pulls it out of the pedestal, he goes through a seven year sleep, thus becoming an adult since he was too young to be the [[Hero of Time]]. The Master Sword does twice the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and is only wieldable by Adult Link. Should Link choose to insert the sword back into the Pedestal, he will return to 7 years in the past.<br>The Master Sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Ganondorf]]
[[File:Master Sword OoT.png|75px|left]]
After acquiring the three [[Spiritual Stones]], Zelda will throw the [[Ocarina of Time]] while fleeing from Ganondorf. This instrument can be used to open the Door of Time located in the [[Temple of Time]] where the Master Sword rests. When Link pulls it out of the pedestal, he is deemed too young to wield it and is sealed, asleep, in the [[Light Temple]] for seven years until he has grown up into the [[Hero of Time]].


====Giant's Knife====
The Master Sword does twice the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and is only usable by adult Link. Should Link choose to insert the sword back into the Pedestal, he will return to seven years in the past.
 
The Master Sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Ganon|Ganondorf]].
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===Giant's Knife===
{{Main|Giant's Knife}}
{{Main|Giant's Knife}}
The Giant's Knife is an extremely powerful blade that is so long, it requires two hands to wield. It is only acquirable as Adult Link. If you blow up the walls on the third? tier of [[Goron City]], you will eventually find [[Medigoron]] who will sell you this knife for 200 [[Rupee]]s. If you swing it at a wall enough, it will eventually break, at which time you can buy another one for the same price, which will also break.
[[File:Broken Giant's Knife.png|75px|left]]
The Giant's Knife is an extremely powerful blade that is so long, it requires two hands to wield. It is only acquirable as adult Link. If Link blows up the walls on the third tier of [[Goron City]], he will eventually find [[Medigoron]] who will sell him this knife for 200 [[Rupee]]s, but it is fragile and breaks after only a few uses. While Link can have it repaired for another 200 rupees, it will continue to break with use.
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====Biggoron's Sword====
===Biggoron's Sword===
{{Main|Biggoron's Sword}}
{{Main|Biggoron's Sword}}
The '''Biggoron's Sword''' is the last sword Link can receive during his journey to save [[Hyrule]]. It is tied with the Giant's Knife, see above, power wise, but will not break. It is the best sword in the game. The catch is, like the [[Giant's Knife]], it requires two hands to carry. This means that Link cannot defend with his [[Shield]] while wielding this sword. It is given to you by [[Biggoron]] after finishing a long [[Trading Sequence]]. It is a rather lengthy sidequest, but it is well worth it as the Biggoron's Sword does double the damage of the Master Sword.
[[File:OoTBiggoronSword.png|75px|left]]
Biggoron's Sword is the last sword Link can receive during his journey to save [[Hyrule]]. It is tied with the Giant's Knife, see above, power wise, but will not break. It is the best sword in the game. The catch is, like the [[Giant's Knife]], it requires two hands to carry. This means that Link cannot defend with his [[Shield]] while wielding this sword. It is given to Link by [[Biggoron]] after finishing a long [[Ocarina of Time Biggoron's Sword Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]. It is a rather lengthy side quest, but it is well worth it as Biggoron's Sword does double the damage of the Master Sword.


===Majora's Mask===
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There are four swords obtainable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'': Your standard 'starting off' sword, and two upgrades. The fourth sword is an equipable item.
==''Majora's Mask''==
There are four swords obtainable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'': Link's standard 'starting off' sword, and two upgrades. The fourth sword is an equippable item.


====Kokiri Sword====
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===Kokiri Sword===
{{Main|Kokiri Sword}}
{{Main|Kokiri Sword}}
You begin your journey through [[Termina]] with your old [[Kokiri Sword]]. This is the weakest sword in the game, and the only one that it is required. However, it is highly recommended that you upgrade it. It has two upgrades, and they are as follow: The Razor Sword, and the Gilded Sword.
[[File:Kokiri Sword MM.png|50px|left]]
Link begins his journey through [[Termina]] with his old [[Kokiri Sword]]. This is the weakest sword in the game, and the only one that it is required. However, it is highly recommended that Link upgrades it. It has two upgrades, and they are as follow: The Razor Sword, and the Gilded Sword.


====Razor Sword====
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===Razor Sword===
{{Main|Razor Sword}}
{{Main|Razor Sword}}
After beating [[Goht]], you can bring your Kokiri sword into the Mountain Smithy located in the [[Mountain Village]]. If you pay him 100 [[rupee]]s, he will sharpen it, upgrading it to the [[Razor Sword]]. This sword does double the damage of the Kokiri Sword, but it will break and return to the original after 100 swings. You can get it re-upgraded as many times as you want, but it will just keep breaking.
[[File:Razor Sword.png|75px|left]]
Upon gaining access to Snowhead, Link can bring his Kokiri Sword into the Mountain Smithy located in the [[Mountain Village]]. If Link pays him 100 [[rupee]]s, he will sharpen it, upgrading it to the [[Razor Sword]] (if Link has not defeated [[Goht]] yet, he must bring [[Hot Spring Water]] to thaw the furnace). This sword does double the damage of the Kokiri Sword, but it will break and return to the original after 100 swings. Link can get it re-upgraded as many times as he wants, but it will just keep breaking. Travelling back to Dawn of the First Day reverts the Razor Sword to the [[Kokiri Sword]].
 
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====Gilded Sword====
===Gilded Sword===
{{Main|Gilded Sword}}
{{Main|Gilded Sword}}
If you have enough time left in the current three day cycle, you can go to [[Biggoron]] for a [[Powder Keg]] lesson. Take the Powder Keg he gives you, and carry it all the way to the entrance to the Mountain Village, but take a sharp right before entering the Village. Blow up the boulders at the top and compete in the Goron Races. '''Note: This is only available if it is spring.''' After winning, you will be given some Gold Dust. Give this Gold Dust to the smithy, who will upgrade your ''Razor Sword'' into a ''Gilded Sword.'' It will not work if you still have the Kokiri Sword. The Gilded Sword does three times the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and will not break.
[[File:Gilded Sword.png|75px|left]]
If Link has enough time left in the current three day cycle, he can go to [[Biggoron]] for a [[Powder Keg]] lesson. Take the Powder Keg he gives Link, and carry it all the way to the entrance to the Mountain Village, but take a sharp right before entering the Village. Blow up the boulders at the top and compete in the Goron Races. '''Note: This is only available if it is spring.''' After winning, Link will be given some Gold Dust. Give this Gold Dust to the smithy, who will upgrade Link's Razor Sword into the Gilded Sword. It will not work if Link still has the Kokiri Sword. The Gilded Sword does three times the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and will not break.


====Great Fairy's Sword====
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===Great Fairy's Sword===
{{Main|Great Fairy's Sword}}
{{Main|Great Fairy's Sword}}
The [[Great Fairy's Sword]] is the most powerful sword in the game, doing four times the damage of the Kokiri Sword. The catch is that it's an equipable item, meaning you can not use your shield while handling it. This blade is given to you by the [[Great Fairy]] after rescuing all of the [[Stone Tower Temple]] [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]].
[[File:Great Fairy Sword.png|75px|left]]
The Great Fairy's Sword is the most powerful sword in the game, doing four times the damage of the Kokiri Sword. The catch is that it is an equipable item, meaning Link can not use his shield while handling it. This blade is given to Link by the [[Great Fairy]] after rescuing all [[Stone Tower Temple]] [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]].
 
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===Fierce Deity Sword===
{{Main|Fierce Deity Sword}}
[[File:Double Helix Sword.png|75px|left]]
The Fierce Deity Sword is the sole weapon used by [[Fierce Deity Link]]. It shoots a Sword Beam, that can inflict up to eight times the damage of that of the [[Kokiri Sword]]
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===Oracle of Season's & Oracle of Age's===
==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''==
You start out with just a plain regular sword. However, you can get the [[Noble Sword]] from several different methods. You can acquire it through the in-game trading quest, or by using the password from a linked game.
===Wooden Sword===
{{Main|Wooden Sword}}
This sword is given to Link by [[Impa]] at the start of each game.


===The Wind Waker===
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===Noble Sword===
{{Main|Noble Sword}}[[File:Noble Sword.png|50px|right]]
Link can get the [[Noble Sword]] from several different methods. He can acquire it through the in-game [[Trading Sequence]], or by using the password from a linked game.
 
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===Master Sword===
{{Main|Master Sword}}
The Master Sword is obtainable in a linked game.
 
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==''The Wind Waker''==
There are two swords obtainable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.  
There are two swords obtainable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.  


====Hero's Sword====
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===Hero's Sword===
{{Main|Hero's Sword}}
{{Main|Hero's Sword}}
You get the [[Hero's Sword]] fairly early on, after seeing [[Tetra]] fall into the woods on [[Outset Island]]. It is fairly weak, but it gets the job done. It is given to you by [[Orca]] after completing his test only after witnessing Tetra's fall.
[[File:Hero's Sword.png|75px|left]]
Link gets the [[Hero's Sword]] fairly early on, after seeing [[Tetra]] fall into the woods on [[Outset Island]]. It is fairly weak, but it gets the job done. It is given to Link by [[Orca]] after completing his test only after witnessing Tetra's fall.
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====Master Sword====
===Master Sword===
{{Main|Master Sword}}
{{Main|Master Sword}}
The legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the [[Master Sword]] makes a return in ''The Wind Waker''. After completing the puzzle in [[Hyrule Castle]], you can pick it up out of the pedestal in the basement. It does not possess the full power to banquish evil anymore, and must be restored to its original state. Restoring it doesn't actually increase it's power, but it does enable you to hurt [[Ganondorf]]. To restore it, you need to receive a prayer from the two [[sage]]s that watch over the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth]] and [[Wind Temple|Wind]] Temples ([[Medli]] and [[Makar]]). Only then can you use it to finish off Ganondorf by stabbing it through his head.
[[File:TWW-Master-Sword.png|75px|left]]
The Legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the [[Master Sword]] makes a return in ''The Wind Waker''. After completing the puzzle in [[Hyrule Castle]], Link can pick it up out of the pedestal in the basement. It does not possess the full power to banquish evil anymore, and must be restored to its original state. Restoring it does not actually increase its power, but it does enable Link to hurt [[Ganon]]dorf. To restore it, Link needs to receive a prayer from the two Sages that watch over the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth]] and [[Wind Temple (The Wind Waker)|Wind]] Temples ([[Medli]] and [[Makar]]). Only then can Link use it to finish off Ganondorf by stabbing it through his head.


===Four Swords===
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==''Four Swords''==
There is only one sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', and that is the [[Four Sword]]. Originally the [[Picori Blade]], this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links.
There is only one sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', and that is the [[Four Sword]]. Originally the [[Picori Blade]], this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links.


===Four Swords Adventures===
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==''Four Swords Adventures''==
There is only one sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', and that is the [[Four Sword]]. Originally the [[Picori Blade]], this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links. Once collecting 200 [[Force Gem]]s in each level, the sword will be filled with the power to repel evil.
There is only one sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', and that is the [[Four Sword]]. Originally the [[Picori Blade]], this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links. Once collecting 200 [[Force Gem]]s in each level, the sword will be filled with the power to repel evil.


===The Minish Cap===
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There are 6 swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', except most of them are upgrades.
==''The Minish Cap''==
There are six swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', except most of them are upgrades.


====Smith's Sword====
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===Smith's Sword===
{{Main|Smith's Sword}}
{{Main|Smith's Sword}}
You get the [[Smith's Sword]] fairly early. It is given to you by the King during your first visit to [[Hyrule Castle]]. It is the weakest of all the swords in the game, but at least it gets the job done.  
[[File:Smiths Sword.png|76px|left]]
Link gets the [[Smith's Sword]] fairly early. It is given to Link by the King during his first visit to [[Hyrule Castle]]. It is the weakest of all the swords in the game, but at least it gets the job done.  
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====Broken Picori Blade====
===Broken Picori Blade===
{{Main|Picori Blade}}
{{Main|Picori Blade}}
This legendary blade was broken by [[Vaati]] near the start of the game. You can not use it, as it is broken, but the king still gives it to you in hopes that you will get it reforged to restore peace to Hyrule.
[[File:Picori-blade.png|76px|left]]
This legendary blade was broken by [[Vaati]] near the start of the game. Link cannot use it, as it is broken, but the king still gives it to him in hopes that he will get it reforged to restore peace to Hyrule.
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====White Sword====
===White Sword===
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{{Main|White Sword}}
The first upgrade of the Picori Blade. It is forged by [[Melari]] while you battle through the [[Cave of Flames]]. It is twice as powerful as the Smith's Sword.
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The first upgrade of the Picori Blade. It is forged by [[Melari]] while Link battles through the [[Cave of Flames]]. It is twice as powerful as the Smith's Sword.
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====White Sword (2 elements)====
===White Sword (2 elements)===
Once you have obtained the White Sword, you can add elements to it to make it stronger. You can almost immediately infuse the blade with the power of the Earth and Fire elements, making it slightly stronger. Using the power of this sword, Link can duplicate himself at certain tiles around Hyrule.
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Once Link has obtained the White Sword, he can add elements to it to make it stronger. Link can almost immediately infuse the blade with the power of the Earth and Fire elements, making it slightly stronger. Using the power of this sword, Link can duplicate himself at certain tiles around Hyrule.
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====White Sword (3 elements)====
===White Sword (3 elements)===
You can infuse your blade with the water element after completing the [[Temple of Droplets]], making it slightly more powerful. Link can now split into three copies of himself rather than just four.
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Link can infuse his blade with the water element after completing the [[Temple of Droplets]], making it slightly more powerful. Link can now split into three copies of himself rather than just four.
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====Four Sword====
===Four Sword===
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{{Main|Four Sword}}
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After infusing the power of the Wind element into the White Sword, it becomes the more powerful [[Four Sword]]. Link can now charge up beams to shoot out of the tip of his blade, as well as separate into four copies of himself.
After infusing the power of the Wind element into the White Sword, it becomes the more powerful [[Four Sword]]. Link can now charge up beams to shoot out of the tip of his blade, as well as separate into four copies of himself.
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===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
There are three swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', each more powerful than the last.
There are three swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', each more powerful than the last.


====Wooden Sword====
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===Wooden Sword===
The [[Wooden Sword]] is given to [[Link]] after [[Rusl]] repairs it. It is a very weak sword, taking 8 hits to defeat a standard [[Bokoblin]].
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The [[Wooden Sword]] is given to [[Link]] after [[Rusl]] repairs it. It is a very weak sword, taking eight hits to defeat a standard [[Bokoblin]].
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====Ordon Sword====
===Ordon Sword===
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Part of the gift that was to be delivered to [[Hyrule]], the [[Ordon Sword]] is the second sword obtained. It is twice as powerful as the Wooden Sword, and is kept for much longer.
Part of the gift that was to be delivered to [[Hyrule]], the [[Ordon Sword]] is the second sword obtained. It is twice as powerful as the Wooden Sword, and is kept for much longer.
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====Master Sword====
===Master Sword===
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{{Main|Master Sword}}
Making another appearance, the [[Master Sword]] is the most powerful sword in the game. It is twice as powerful as the Ordon Sword, and is the only tool that can utterly defeat [[Ganondorf]]. It appears to have been made longer in this game.
Making another appearance, the [[Master Sword]] is the most powerful sword in the game. It is twice as powerful as the Ordon Sword, and is the only tool that can utterly defeat [[Ganon]]dorf. It appears to have been made longer in this game.
The [[Wooden Sword]] makes a return here and you get it fairly early on, after [[Rusl]] repairs it for you. Its quickly replaced though, by the [[Ordon Sword]] once [[Midna]] takes you to back to [[Ordon Village]]. Eventually, Link acquires the [[Master Sword]] after completing the [[Lakebed Temple]]. You eventually place the power of two [[Sol Sphere]]s inside it, enabling it to cut through darkness.
The [[Wooden Sword]] makes a return here and Link gets it fairly early on, after [[Rusl]] repairs it for him. It is quickly replaced though, by the [[Ordon Sword]] once [[Midna]] takes Link back to [[Ordon Village]]. Eventually, Link acquires the [[Master Sword]] after completing the [[Lakebed Temple]]. Link eventually places the power of two [[Sol]]s inside it, enabling it to cut through darkness.


===Phantom Hourglass===
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There are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They are both required to beat the game.
==''Phantom Hourglass''==
There are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They are both required to complete the game.


====Oshus's Sword====
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===Oshus's Sword===
You get [[Oshus's Sword]] from the old man [[Oshus]] himself after breaking into his secret storage cage and "stealing" it. It is your average ordinary beginner sword: Not to powerful, but usable. It is the weakest of the two swords.
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Link gets [[Oshus's Sword]] from the old man [[Oshus]] himself after breaking into his secret storage cage and "stealing" it. It is Link's average ordinary beginner sword: Not too powerful, but usable. It is the weakest of the two swords.
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====Phantom Sword====
===Phantom Sword===
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Oshus's Sword is replaced by the [[Phantom Sword]] much later on in the game. The Phantom Sword is the only weapon able to defeat [[Bellum]], and can be used to kill [[Phantom]]s as well. It is given to you only as a blade by [[Zaus]] after collecting the three metals. If you give Oshus the blade, he will forge it into the Phantom Sword, which is more powerful than Oshus's sword. It has the power to turn back time during the final boss battles.
Oshus's Sword is replaced by the [[Phantom Sword]] much later on in the game. The Phantom Sword is the only weapon able to defeat [[Bellum]], and can be used to defeat [[Phantom]]s as well. It is given to Link only as a blade by [[Zauz]] after collecting the three [[Pure Metals]]. If Link gives Oshus the blade, he will forge it into the Phantom Sword, which is more powerful than Oshus's sword. It has the power to turn back time during the final boss battles.
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===Spirit Tracks===
==''Spirit Tracks''==
Like in ''Phantom Hourglass,'' there are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]], also both required to beat the game.
Like in ''Phantom Hourglass'', there are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', also both required to complete the game.


====Recruit's Sword====
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===Recruit's Sword===
You get the [[Recruit's Sword]] from the Knights after you pass the sword test. It is the weakest of the two swords, and is not able to defeat the final boss.
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Link gets the [[Recruit's Sword]] from the Knights after he passes the sword test. It is the weakest of the two swords, and is not able to defeat the final boss.
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====Lokomo Sword====
===Lokomo Sword===
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The Recruit's Sword is eventually replaced by [[Anjean]] who gives you the [[Lokomo Sword]] near the end of the game. This blade is more powerful, and is the only weapon that can defeat the Demon King [[Malladus]].
The Recruit's Sword is eventually replaced by [[Anjean]] who gives Link the [[Lokomo Sword]] near the end of the game. This blade is more powerful, and is the only weapon that can defeat the Demon King [[Malladus]].
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===Skyward Sword===
==''Skyward Sword''==
There are a variety of swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', mostly forged from the Goddess Sword, with one exception.
There are a variety of swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', mostly forged from the Goddess Sword, with one exception.


====Practice Sword====
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===Practice Sword===
The Practice Sword is the first sword acquired in Skyward Sword. It is found in a treasure chest in the Sparring Hall. It is mostly used for practice on the logs for knights. It is the weakest sword in the game, and you don't have it for very long.
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The Practice Sword is the first sword acquired in ''Skyward Sword''. It is found in a treasure chest in the Sparring Hall. It is mostly used for practice on the logs for knights. It is the weakest sword in the game, and Link does not have it for very long.
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====Goddess Sword====
===Goddess Sword===
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The [[Goddess Sword]] is the second sword acquired in Skyward Sword. After [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] goes missing, [[Link]] will follow the spirit [[Fi]] to the Statue of the Goddess, inside which the Goddess Sword is held. This blade is twice as powerful as the Practice Sword, but is still fairly weak.<br>The Goddess Sword has the ability to create sword beams when raised skyward. This is called a Skyward Strike, and can be used to activate anything with the [[Goddess]]'s symbol on it. Link keeps this sword for the duration of the first 4 dungeons.
The [[Goddess Sword]] is the second sword acquired in ''Skyward Sword''. After [[Zelda]] goes missing, [[Link]] will follow the spirit [[Fi]] to the Statue of the Goddess, inside which the Goddess Sword is held. This blade is twice as powerful as the Practice Sword, but is still fairly weak.<br/>The Goddess Sword has the ability to create sword beams when raised skyward. This is called a Skyward Strike, and can be used to activate anything with the [[Hylia|Goddess]]'s symbol on it. Link keeps this sword for the duration of the first four dungeons.
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====Goddess Long Sword====
===Goddess Longsword===
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The [[Goddess Long Sword]] is forged from the Goddess Sword. After beating [[Koloktos]] in the [[Ancient Cistern]], Link will encounter [[Farore's Flame]], the first of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of this flame, the Goddess Sword is able to be forged into this blade, which has twice the power and is slightly longer.
The [[Goddess Longsword]] is forged from the Goddess Sword. After defeating [[Koloktos]] in the [[Ancient Cistern]], Link will encounter [[Farore's Flame]], the first of the three [[Sacred Flames]]. Using the power of this flame, the Goddess Sword is able to be forged into this blade, which has twice the power and is slightly longer.
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====Goddess White Sword====
===Goddess White Sword===
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{{Main|Goddess White Sword}}
The [[Goddess White Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess Long Sword, forged from the Goddess Sword. After beating [[Tentalus]] in the [[Sandship]], Link will encounter [[Nayru's Flame]], second of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of Nayru's Flame, the Goddess Long Sword will be forged into the Goddess White Sword, which has enhanced [[Dowsing]] abilities.
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The [[Goddess White Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess Longsword, forged from the Goddess Sword. After defeating [[Tentalus]] in the [[Sandship]], Link will encounter [[Nayru's Flame]], second of the three Sacred Flames. Using the power of Nayru's Flame, the Goddess Longsword will be forged into the Goddess White Sword, which has enhanced [[Dowsing]] abilities.
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====Master Sword====
===Master Sword===
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The [[Master Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess White Sword, forged from the Goddess Longsword. After defeating [[Ghirahim]] in the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]], Link will encounter [[Din's Flame]], the last of the three Sacred Flames. Using the power of Din's Flame, the Goddess White Sword will be forged into the more powerful Master Sword, which has three times the power of the Goddess Sword.
 
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===True Master Sword===
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{{Main|Master Sword}}
The [[Master Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess White Sword, forged from the Goddess Long Sword. After beating [[Ghirahim]] in the [[Fire Sanctuary]], Link will encounter [[Din's Flame]], the last of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of Din's Flame, the Goddess White Sword will be forged into the more powerful Master Sword, which has three times the power of the Goddess Sword.
The [[Master Sword|True Master Sword]] is the final, and best sword in the game. The Master Sword is powerful, but does not have the power to repel evil. Because of this, Zelda herself will bless the Master Sword with the power of the Goddess [[Hylia]], turning it into the True Master Sword. This sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Demise]], and can load Skyward Strikes much faster.
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==''A Link Between Worlds''==
There are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', although the last one can be upgraded multiple times.
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===Captain's Sword===
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When the [[Captain (Hyrule)|Captain]] forgets his sword and Link is unable to return it, Link uses it until he obtains the Master Sword.


====True Master Sword====
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===Master Sword===
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{{Main|Master Sword}}
The [[Master Sword|True Master Sword]] is the final, and best sword in the game. The Master Sword is powerful, but does not have the power to repel evil. Because of this, Zelda herself will bless the Master Sword with the power of the Goddess [[Hylia]], turning it into the True Master Sword. This sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Demise]], and can load Skyward Strikes much faster.
The Master Sword is acquired in ''A Link Between Worlds'' in the [[Lost Woods]]. It can be upgraded by the smiths of [[Blacksmith (Hyrule)|Hyrule]] and [[Blacksmith (Lorule)|Lorule]].
 
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==''Tri Force Heroes''==
All of the Links in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]'' wield a sword. Link can also wear outfits like the [[Sword Suit]] to allow him to shoot sword beams.
 
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==''Breath of the Wild''==
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There are multiple different swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. Some of them are one-handed, while larger ones are two handed. The Master Sword is also present in ''Breath of the Wild''.
 
==Gallery==
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File:Woodensword.png|Sword artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]''
File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|Sword artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sword sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Sword_LA.png|Sword sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]''
File:LA19 Sword.png|The level 1 sword from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' for [[Nintendo Switch]]
File:Wand-of-Gamelon-Sword.png|Sword sprite from ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Wand of Gamelon]]'' and ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil|The Faces of Evil]]''
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Sword
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Master Sword from Ocarina of Time

Games

All games

Uses

Damaging enemies[1]
Reflecting certain attacks

Swords are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. The sword is one of the first weapons Link obtains, the other being the Shield. The Sword is also the most crucial weapon Link obtains, as it is used to defeat most foes he encounters. The Sword is also used to break open pots, trigger switches, and slash grass. In certain Zelda games, the sword can be used to detect whether a wall can be destroyed with a Bomb through the hollow clang sound it makes when hitting a suspicious wall. Link holds the sword in his left hand in most titles; he only uses his right hand in the Wii version of Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild. Swords such as the Giant's Knife, Biggoron's Sword, and the Great Fairy's Sword require both hands to hold. Link acquires many different swords along his quests, and he can also learn various sword techniques and skills.

Types

Basic Swords

Usually the first sword Link obtains. Examples of basic Swords are the Recruit's Sword, Oshus's Sword, Ordon Sword, Wooden Sword, Smith's Sword, Hero's Sword, Kokiri Sword, Practice Sword, and Fighter's Sword.

Legendary Swords

Link often needs a sword stronger than a Basic Sword to defeat tougher bosses or the final boss. Some examples of Legendary Swords are the Lokomo Sword, Phantom Sword, Master Sword, and Four Sword.

Optional Swords

Optional swords include the Giant's Knife, Biggoron's Sword, and the Great Fairy's Sword.

The Legend of Zelda

There are three swords acquirable in The Legend of Zelda, two of them being available before the first dungeon. Link can fire beams out of the tip of his sword if his heart gauge is full.

Sword

Main article: Sword (The Legend of Zelda)
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The first sword of The Legend of Zelda is simply called the Sword. It can be found in the cave on the Starting Screen, where the Old Man gives Link the Sword. It is the weakest sword in the game, but no further swords are required to finish the game.

White Sword

Main article: White Sword
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Once Link has six hearts, he can get the White Sword to replace the Wooden Sword. The White Sword does twice as much damage as the Wooden Sword. It is possible to get this blade before the first dungeon.

Magical Sword

Main article: Magical Sword
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The Magical Sword is the final sword in the game. It does three times as much damage as the Wooden Sword, and requires 12 hearts to obtain.

The Adventure of Link

Link possesses the same sword throughout The Adventure of Link, though he is able to deal more damage by leveling up his attack power.

A Link to the Past

"Sword
The Sword. It's the most important weapon Link will get. Forged from aged cold steel and sweat, each Hyrulian Sword is handcrafted by expert swordsmiths. A Smithy of particular merit lies to the east of Kakariko Village. The master swordsmiths who work there will be eager to help Link if he helps them first. "

There are two swords in A Link to the Past, the Fighter's Sword and the Master Sword. The latter can be upgraded twice, first to the Tempered Sword, then Golden Sword.

Fighter's Sword

Main article: Fighter's Sword
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Link gets the Fighter's Sword fairly early on in the game. When Link first arrives in Hyrule Castle, his uncle will give it to him along with the shield, before passing out. It is fairly weak, and so does minimal damage against enemies.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword
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After collecting the three Pendants (The Pendant of Courage, the Pendant of Power and the Pendant of Wisdom) Link earns the right to wield the legendary Master Sword. This legendary blade has twice the power of the Fighter's Sword, and is required to complete the game. It can be upgraded into two more powerful weapons.

Tempered Sword

Main article: Tempered Sword
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The Tempered Sword is an upgrade from the Master Sword. After rescuing the second Dwarven Swordsmith from the Dark World and reuniting him with his partner, they will temper the Master Sword as a reward, increasing the power to three times that of the Fighter's Sword.

Golden Sword

Main article: Golden Sword
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After purchasing a Super Bomb from the Bomb Shop in the Dark World, Link can blow up an area in the Pyramid of Power only accessible via this bomb. Inside, Link can throw in his Master or Tempered Sword to receive the final Sword upgrade, the Golden Sword. This blade has twice the power of the Master Sword, or four times the power of the Fighter's Sword, and makes the battle against Ganon much easier.

Link's Awakening

L-1 Sword

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In Link's Awakening, Link recovers his Sword on Toronbo Shores early in the game. It is the only required sword in the game, but it can be replaced with the Level 2 Sword, aka the Koholint Sword, on completion of a sidequest (below).

Koholint Sword

Main article: Koholint Sword
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Once Link obtains 20 Secret Seashells, he can go to the Seashell Mansion and get the Level 2 Sword. This sword does more damage than the standard sword and can shoot Sword Beams.

Ocarina of Time

There are technically four swords Link can acquire in Ocarina of Time; however, one of them is very fragile, so it breaks.

Kokiri Sword

Main article: Kokiri Sword
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Link gets the Kokiri Sword very early on in the game and keeps it throughout Link's entire childhood. It is very weak, and only does minimal damage to enemies. It is the only sword usable as young Link, and cannot be used by adult Link.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword
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After acquiring the three Spiritual Stones, Zelda will throw the Ocarina of Time while fleeing from Ganondorf. This instrument can be used to open the Door of Time located in the Temple of Time where the Master Sword rests. When Link pulls it out of the pedestal, he is deemed too young to wield it and is sealed, asleep, in the Light Temple for seven years until he has grown up into the Hero of Time.

The Master Sword does twice the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and is only usable by adult Link. Should Link choose to insert the sword back into the Pedestal, he will return to seven years in the past.

The Master Sword is the only weapon that can finish Ganondorf.

Giant's Knife

Main article: Giant's Knife
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The Giant's Knife is an extremely powerful blade that is so long, it requires two hands to wield. It is only acquirable as adult Link. If Link blows up the walls on the third tier of Goron City, he will eventually find Medigoron who will sell him this knife for 200 Rupees, but it is fragile and breaks after only a few uses. While Link can have it repaired for another 200 rupees, it will continue to break with use.

Biggoron's Sword

Main article: Biggoron's Sword
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Biggoron's Sword is the last sword Link can receive during his journey to save Hyrule. It is tied with the Giant's Knife, see above, power wise, but will not break. It is the best sword in the game. The catch is, like the Giant's Knife, it requires two hands to carry. This means that Link cannot defend with his Shield while wielding this sword. It is given to Link by Biggoron after finishing a long Trading Sequence. It is a rather lengthy side quest, but it is well worth it as Biggoron's Sword does double the damage of the Master Sword.

Majora's Mask

There are four swords obtainable in Majora's Mask: Link's standard 'starting off' sword, and two upgrades. The fourth sword is an equippable item.

Kokiri Sword

Main article: Kokiri Sword
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Link begins his journey through Termina with his old Kokiri Sword. This is the weakest sword in the game, and the only one that it is required. However, it is highly recommended that Link upgrades it. It has two upgrades, and they are as follow: The Razor Sword, and the Gilded Sword.

Razor Sword

Main article: Razor Sword
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Upon gaining access to Snowhead, Link can bring his Kokiri Sword into the Mountain Smithy located in the Mountain Village. If Link pays him 100 rupees, he will sharpen it, upgrading it to the Razor Sword (if Link has not defeated Goht yet, he must bring Hot Spring Water to thaw the furnace). This sword does double the damage of the Kokiri Sword, but it will break and return to the original after 100 swings. Link can get it re-upgraded as many times as he wants, but it will just keep breaking. Travelling back to Dawn of the First Day reverts the Razor Sword to the Kokiri Sword.

Gilded Sword

Main article: Gilded Sword
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If Link has enough time left in the current three day cycle, he can go to Biggoron for a Powder Keg lesson. Take the Powder Keg he gives Link, and carry it all the way to the entrance to the Mountain Village, but take a sharp right before entering the Village. Blow up the boulders at the top and compete in the Goron Races. Note: This is only available if it is spring. After winning, Link will be given some Gold Dust. Give this Gold Dust to the smithy, who will upgrade Link's Razor Sword into the Gilded Sword. It will not work if Link still has the Kokiri Sword. The Gilded Sword does three times the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and will not break.

Great Fairy's Sword

Main article: Great Fairy's Sword
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The Great Fairy's Sword is the most powerful sword in the game, doing four times the damage of the Kokiri Sword. The catch is that it is an equipable item, meaning Link can not use his shield while handling it. This blade is given to Link by the Great Fairy after rescuing all Stone Tower Temple Stray Fairies.

Fierce Deity Sword

Main article: Fierce Deity Sword
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The Fierce Deity Sword is the sole weapon used by Fierce Deity Link. It shoots a Sword Beam, that can inflict up to eight times the damage of that of the Kokiri Sword

Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages

Wooden Sword

Main article: Wooden Sword

This sword is given to Link by Impa at the start of each game.

Noble Sword

Main article: Noble Sword
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Link can get the Noble Sword from several different methods. He can acquire it through the in-game Trading Sequence, or by using the password from a linked game.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword

The Master Sword is obtainable in a linked game.

The Wind Waker

There are two swords obtainable in The Wind Waker.

Hero's Sword

Main article: Hero's Sword
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Link gets the Hero's Sword fairly early on, after seeing Tetra fall into the woods on Outset Island. It is fairly weak, but it gets the job done. It is given to Link by Orca after completing his test only after witnessing Tetra's fall.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword
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The Legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the Master Sword makes a return in The Wind Waker. After completing the puzzle in Hyrule Castle, Link can pick it up out of the pedestal in the basement. It does not possess the full power to banquish evil anymore, and must be restored to its original state. Restoring it does not actually increase its power, but it does enable Link to hurt Ganondorf. To restore it, Link needs to receive a prayer from the two Sages that watch over the Earth and Wind Temples (Medli and Makar). Only then can Link use it to finish off Ganondorf by stabbing it through his head.

Four Swords

There is only one sword in Four Swords, and that is the Four Sword. Originally the Picori Blade, this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links.

Four Swords Adventures

There is only one sword in Four Swords Adventures, and that is the Four Sword. Originally the Picori Blade, this sword has the power to split the hero into four different Links. Once collecting 200 Force Gems in each level, the sword will be filled with the power to repel evil.

The Minish Cap

There are six swords in The Minish Cap, except most of them are upgrades.

Smith's Sword

Main article: Smith's Sword
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Link gets the Smith's Sword fairly early. It is given to Link by the King during his first visit to Hyrule Castle. It is the weakest of all the swords in the game, but at least it gets the job done.

Broken Picori Blade

Main article: Picori Blade
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This legendary blade was broken by Vaati near the start of the game. Link cannot use it, as it is broken, but the king still gives it to him in hopes that he will get it reforged to restore peace to Hyrule.

White Sword

Main article: White Sword
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The first upgrade of the Picori Blade. It is forged by Melari while Link battles through the Cave of Flames. It is twice as powerful as the Smith's Sword.

White Sword (2 elements)

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Once Link has obtained the White Sword, he can add elements to it to make it stronger. Link can almost immediately infuse the blade with the power of the Earth and Fire elements, making it slightly stronger. Using the power of this sword, Link can duplicate himself at certain tiles around Hyrule.

White Sword (3 elements)

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Link can infuse his blade with the water element after completing the Temple of Droplets, making it slightly more powerful. Link can now split into three copies of himself rather than just four.

Four Sword

Main article: Four Sword
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After infusing the power of the Wind element into the White Sword, it becomes the more powerful Four Sword. Link can now charge up beams to shoot out of the tip of his blade, as well as separate into four copies of himself.

Twilight Princess

There are three swords in Twilight Princess, each more powerful than the last.

Wooden Sword

Main article: Wooden Sword
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The Wooden Sword is given to Link after Rusl repairs it. It is a very weak sword, taking eight hits to defeat a standard Bokoblin.

Ordon Sword

Main article: Ordon Sword
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Part of the gift that was to be delivered to Hyrule, the Ordon Sword is the second sword obtained. It is twice as powerful as the Wooden Sword, and is kept for much longer.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword

Making another appearance, the Master Sword is the most powerful sword in the game. It is twice as powerful as the Ordon Sword, and is the only tool that can utterly defeat Ganondorf. It appears to have been made longer in this game. The Wooden Sword makes a return here and Link gets it fairly early on, after Rusl repairs it for him. It is quickly replaced though, by the Ordon Sword once Midna takes Link back to Ordon Village. Eventually, Link acquires the Master Sword after completing the Lakebed Temple. Link eventually places the power of two Sols inside it, enabling it to cut through darkness.

Phantom Hourglass

There are two swords in Phantom Hourglass. They are both required to complete the game.

Oshus's Sword

Main article: Oshus's Sword
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Link gets Oshus's Sword from the old man Oshus himself after breaking into his secret storage cage and "stealing" it. It is Link's average ordinary beginner sword: Not too powerful, but usable. It is the weakest of the two swords.

Phantom Sword

Main article: Phantom Sword
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Oshus's Sword is replaced by the Phantom Sword much later on in the game. The Phantom Sword is the only weapon able to defeat Bellum, and can be used to defeat Phantoms as well. It is given to Link only as a blade by Zauz after collecting the three Pure Metals. If Link gives Oshus the blade, he will forge it into the Phantom Sword, which is more powerful than Oshus's sword. It has the power to turn back time during the final boss battles.

Spirit Tracks

Like in Phantom Hourglass, there are two swords in Spirit Tracks, also both required to complete the game.

Recruit's Sword

Main article: Recruit's Sword
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Link gets the Recruit's Sword from the Knights after he passes the sword test. It is the weakest of the two swords, and is not able to defeat the final boss.

Lokomo Sword

Main article: Lokomo Sword
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The Recruit's Sword is eventually replaced by Anjean who gives Link the Lokomo Sword near the end of the game. This blade is more powerful, and is the only weapon that can defeat the Demon King Malladus.

Skyward Sword

There are a variety of swords in Skyward Sword, mostly forged from the Goddess Sword, with one exception.

Practice Sword

Main article: Practice Sword
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The Practice Sword is the first sword acquired in Skyward Sword. It is found in a treasure chest in the Sparring Hall. It is mostly used for practice on the logs for knights. It is the weakest sword in the game, and Link does not have it for very long.

Goddess Sword

Main article: Goddess Sword
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The Goddess Sword is the second sword acquired in Skyward Sword. After Zelda goes missing, Link will follow the spirit Fi to the Statue of the Goddess, inside which the Goddess Sword is held. This blade is twice as powerful as the Practice Sword, but is still fairly weak.
The Goddess Sword has the ability to create sword beams when raised skyward. This is called a Skyward Strike, and can be used to activate anything with the Goddess's symbol on it. Link keeps this sword for the duration of the first four dungeons.

Goddess Longsword

Main article: Goddess Longsword
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The Goddess Longsword is forged from the Goddess Sword. After defeating Koloktos in the Ancient Cistern, Link will encounter Farore's Flame, the first of the three Sacred Flames. Using the power of this flame, the Goddess Sword is able to be forged into this blade, which has twice the power and is slightly longer.

Goddess White Sword

Main article: Goddess White Sword
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The Goddess White Sword is an enhanced version of the Goddess Longsword, forged from the Goddess Sword. After defeating Tentalus in the Sandship, Link will encounter Nayru's Flame, second of the three Sacred Flames. Using the power of Nayru's Flame, the Goddess Longsword will be forged into the Goddess White Sword, which has enhanced Dowsing abilities.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword
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The Master Sword is an enhanced version of the Goddess White Sword, forged from the Goddess Longsword. After defeating Ghirahim in the Fire Sanctuary, Link will encounter Din's Flame, the last of the three Sacred Flames. Using the power of Din's Flame, the Goddess White Sword will be forged into the more powerful Master Sword, which has three times the power of the Goddess Sword.

True Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword

The True Master Sword is the final, and best sword in the game. The Master Sword is powerful, but does not have the power to repel evil. Because of this, Zelda herself will bless the Master Sword with the power of the Goddess Hylia, turning it into the True Master Sword. This sword is the only weapon that can finish Demise, and can load Skyward Strikes much faster.

A Link Between Worlds

There are two swords in A Link Between Worlds, although the last one can be upgraded multiple times.

Captain's Sword

Main article: Captain's Sword
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When the Captain forgets his sword and Link is unable to return it, Link uses it until he obtains the Master Sword.

Master Sword

Main article: Master Sword

The Master Sword is acquired in A Link Between Worlds in the Lost Woods. It can be upgraded by the smiths of Hyrule and Lorule.

Tri Force Heroes

All of the Links in Tri Force Heroes wield a sword. Link can also wear outfits like the Sword Suit to allow him to shoot sword beams.

Breath of the Wild

Main article: Breath of the Wild One-Handed Weapons
Main article: Breath of the Wild Two-Handed Weapons

There are multiple different swords in Breath of the Wild. Some of them are one-handed, while larger ones are two handed. The Master Sword is also present in Breath of the Wild.

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References

  1. ↑ "Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy." — The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 19
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