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===Tears of the Kingdom=== | ===Tears of the Kingdom=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'', the Master Sword was returned to its pedestal sometime after the events of the previous game, to recharge following Calamity Ganon's defeat. When [[Gloom]] begins to leak from [[Beneath Hyrule Castle]], Link and Zelda retrieve the sword to use during their investigation; The Great Deku Tree explains that the Master Sword has been restored to its full power, and reveals that it has the ability to grow stronger when exposed to sacred light, potentially with no limit. Later, when the two confront Ganondorf's mummified body in the [[Imprisoning Chamber]], Link attempts to use the Master Sword to block a | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]'', the Master Sword was returned to its pedestal sometime after the events of the previous game, to recharge following Calamity Ganon's defeat. When [[Gloom]] begins to leak from [[Beneath Hyrule Castle]], Link and Zelda retrieve the sword to use during their investigation; The Great Deku Tree explains that the Master Sword has been restored to its full power, and reveals that it has the ability to grow stronger when exposed to sacred light, potentially with no limit. Later, when the two confront Ganondorf's mummified body in the [[Imprisoning Chamber]], Link attempts to use the Master Sword to block a stream of Gloom directed at Zelda; The Gloom corrodes and shatters the blade into pieces, although the tip cuts Ganondorf's cheek as it flies off. Ganondorf recognizes the Master Sword for what it is, and expresses disappointment at having defeated Link so easily. When the [[Upheaval]] begins and Zelda falls into the chasm below, Link tosses the destroyed Master Sword aside to try and save her. | ||
When Link recovers in the [[Room of Awakening]], he finds the '''Decayed Master Sword''' stuck in a nearby rock, with only the hilt and decayed ricasso still intact. In this state, the Master Sword has lost all of its power, with a base damage of 1 and a durability of 5; It cannot be [[Fuse|fused]], and will not recharge after running out of energy, making it the worst weapon in the game. However, it is required in order to get past several vine walls that block Link's path in the Room of Awakening. Later, after Link passes through the [[Temple of Time (Tears of the Kingdom)|Temple of Time]], he discovers a pedestal with a glowing yellow light shining from it; The Master Sword instructs him to place it on the pedestal. When Link does so, the blade is sent back in time via [[Recall]], where it is retrieved by Zelda in the distant past. | When Link recovers in the [[Room of Awakening]], he finds the '''Decayed Master Sword''' stuck in a nearby rock, with only the hilt and decayed ricasso still intact. In this state, the Master Sword has lost all of its power, with a base damage of 1 and a durability of 5; It cannot be [[Fuse|fused]], and will not recharge after running out of energy, making it the worst weapon in the game. However, it is required in order to get past several vine walls that block Link's path in the Room of Awakening. Later, after Link passes through the [[Temple of Time (Tears of the Kingdom)|Temple of Time]], he discovers a pedestal with a glowing yellow light shining from it; The Master Sword instructs him to place it on the pedestal. When Link does so, the blade is sent back in time via [[Recall]], where it is retrieved by Zelda in the distant past. | ||
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The Master Sword assures Zelda that Link is safe in the present, and that it was sent back so that it could recover its strength to face Ganondorf. Now understanding why she was sent back in time, Zelda comes up with a plan to [[Draconification|draconify]] herself, enabling the Master Sword to absorb sacred light over millennia and return to its former glory. After [[Mineru]] seals her spirit in the [[Purah Pad]], the rest of the [[Seven Sages]] promise to pass on their abilities to their descendants, and the [[Great Sky Island]] is equipped with everything Link needs to recover, Zelda swallows a [[Secret Stone]] and transforms into the [[Light Dragon]], the Master Sword becoming embedded in a growth on her forehead. | The Master Sword assures Zelda that Link is safe in the present, and that it was sent back so that it could recover its strength to face Ganondorf. Now understanding why she was sent back in time, Zelda comes up with a plan to [[Draconification|draconify]] herself, enabling the Master Sword to absorb sacred light over millennia and return to its former glory. After [[Mineru]] seals her spirit in the [[Purah Pad]], the rest of the [[Seven Sages]] promise to pass on their abilities to their descendants, and the [[Great Sky Island]] is equipped with everything Link needs to recover, Zelda swallows a [[Secret Stone]] and transforms into the [[Light Dragon]], the Master Sword becoming embedded in a growth on her forehead. | ||
In the present, after Link awakens Mineru, she advises that he recover the Master Sword. To locate the blade, Link must defeat the [[ | In the present, after Link awakens Mineru, she advises that he recover the Master Sword. To locate the blade, Link must defeat the [[Gloom Spawn]] inside the [[Deku Tree Chasm]] and purge the corrupted fog from Korok Forest; The recovered Great Deku Tree will then mark the Light Dragon's current position on the map. When Link attempts to pull the Master Sword, the Light Dragon reacts in pain and attempts to shake him off; Link needs at least two complete [[Stamina|Stamina Wheels]] to hold on until the Light Dragon calms down and the growth retracts. Once successful, Link draws the Master Sword; The decayed blade has been replaced with one made from the Light Dragon's crystal, and its power is restored. If Link did not already retrieve the Master Sword, he draws it during the battle against the [[Demon Dragon]]. | ||
==Spin-off appearances== | ==Spin-off appearances== | ||
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=== | ===Ancient Stone Tablets=== | ||
In | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]'', the Master Sword can be obtained from the Lost Woods during Week 4; In previous weeks, the entrance to its resting place is blocked by a Soldier. It is the strongest sword in the game, and can shoot Sword Beams while the player is at full health. In the ending, the player, Zelda, and [[Aginah]] return the Master Sword to its pedestal. | ||
===Hyrule Warriors=== | ===Hyrule Warriors=== | ||
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Master Sword is a [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons|weapon]] class used by [[Link (Hyrule Warriors)|Link]]. | In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Master Sword is a [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons|weapon]] class used by [[Link (Hyrule Warriors)|Link]], wielded alongside the Hylian Shield. The [[Hyrulean Forces]] resolve to obtain the sacred blade and use its power in the final assault against [[Cia]], with [[Zelda (Hyrule Warriors)|Princess Zelda]] and [[Lana]] both believing Link to be worthy of the sword. Link is able to obtain the sword inside the [[Temple of the Sacred Sword]], where he uses it to fend off [[Wizzro]] and an army of attacking monsters. However, Link begins to grow cocky after wielding the Master Sword, behaving more recklessly in battle and refusing to listen to his allies' orders. Cia exploits Link's hubris, cursing him and summoning an endless army of [[Dark Link|Dark Links]] that overwhelm the allied forces. Link's allies convince him that he can't do everything by himself, enabling the hero to overcome his pride and unlock the Master Sword's full potential, banishing the curse. | ||
Uniquely, the Master Sword is one-of-a-kind, and the player cannot obtain new copies of the weapon or sell it. It uses the same moveset as the [[Hylian Sword]], but several attacks are stronger, and Link's [[Spin Attack]] has a wider range. After completing [[A War of Spirit]] in [[Legend Mode]], the Master Sword's power is fully awakened, enabling Link to fire Sword Beams after certain attacks while at full health. Additionally, the Master Sword comes with two Legendary Skills, which can only be removed once a specific requirement has been fulfilled: | Uniquely, the Master Sword is one-of-a-kind, and the player cannot obtain new copies of the weapon or sell it. It uses the same moveset as the [[Hylian Sword]], but several attacks are stronger, and Link's [[Spin Attack]] has a wider range. After completing [[A War of Spirit]] in [[Legend Mode]], the Master Sword's power is fully awakened, enabling Link to fire Sword Beams after certain attacks while at full health. Additionally, the Master Sword comes with two Legendary Skills, which can only be removed once a specific requirement has been fulfilled: | ||
*'''Evil's Bane:''' To unlock this Skill, remove the Legendary Seal by obtaining all Level 1, 2, and 3 weapons, then get 10,000 KOs (25,000 in the Wii U version) to unlock the Skill. Increases the Master Sword's strength by +200. | *'''Evil's Bane:''' To unlock this Skill, remove the Legendary Seal by obtaining all Level 1, 2, and 3 weapons, then get 10,000 KOs (25,000 in the Wii U version) to unlock the Skill. Increases the Master Sword's strength by +200. | ||
*'''Exorcism:''' Only appears in ''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''. To unlock this Skill, remove the Legendary Seal by obtaining all Level 4 weapons, then get 15,000 KOs to unlock the Skill. Increases the Master Sword's strength by +500, and unlocks all Sealed Skills on other weapons. | *'''Exorcism:''' Only appears in ''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition|Definitive Edition]]''. To unlock this Skill, remove the Legendary Seal by obtaining all Level 4 (and 4+ in ''Definitive Edition'') weapons, then get 15,000 KOs to unlock the Skill. Increases the Master Sword's strength by +500, and unlocks all Sealed Skills on other weapons. | ||
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===Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity=== | ===Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity=== | ||
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'', the Master Sword | In ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'', the Master Sword is a [[One-Handed Weapon (Age of Calamity)|One-Handed Weapon]] that is unlocked by completing [[Freeing Korok Forest]]. Just like its predecessor, it can fire Sword Beams after certain attacks if Link is at full health. | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
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===A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)=== | |||
In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic miniseries]], [[Sahasrahla's Wife]] elaborates on part of the Master Sword's history: she tells of ancient scrolls that speak of the prosperous people who lived in Hyrule prior to its decline. They forged several powerful weapons, including the Master Sword, a treasure created to resist evil power that now dwells in the Lost Woods. When Agahnim kidnaps Princess Zelda, Link begins his journey to find the Master Sword after Zelda states that it is the only weapon that can harm the sorcerer. He finds Sahasrahla, who is surprised that a youth is attempting to find the legendary blade, but nonetheless informs him that he must first recover the Pendants of Virtue. | |||
After acquiring all three Pendants, Link draws the Master Sword from its pedestal and travels to Hyrule Castle to confront Agahnim; Though he grows cocky, Sahasrahla warns Link not to place his full trust in the blade, as even the Master Sword cannot harm Agahnim's body. Sure enough, the Master Sword passes through Agahnim without harming him, and the sorcerer paralyzes Link with a single glance before banishing him to the [[Dark World]]. Since the hero and the blade are as one, Link's rage towards Agahnim channels through the Master Sword, Sahasrahla informs Link that the Master Sword can also ''repel'' evil, not just resist it; Turning Agahnim's magic back at him, Link is able to win the fight. | |||
Link uses the Master Sword against Ganon, stunning him and enabling Zelda to finish the King of Thieves with the [[Silver Arrow|Silver Arrows]]. As peace returns to Hyrule, Link returns the Master Sword to its pedestal; The final scene is of the Master Sword, overgrown and covered in foiliage, as it rests. | |||
==Crossover appearances== | |||
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===SoulCalibur II=== | ===SoulCalibur II=== | ||