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The Golden Sword is the final form of the [[Master Sword]] in [[A Link to the Past]].
{{specify|the twice-upgraded Master Sword from A Link to the Past|the twice-upgraded [[Kokiri Sword]] from [[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]|[[Gilded Sword]]}}
{{Infobox|item
| image    = [[File:Golden_Sword.png]]
| caption  =
| 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]]''
| location = [[Pyramid of Power]] (''A Link to the Past'')<br/>[[Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|Lost Woods]] (''Ancient Stone Tablets'')
| use      = Defeating [[Ganon]]
| related  = [[Master Sword]]<br/>[[Tempered Sword]]
}}


The Golden Sword is the ultimate form of the Master Sword, and as such it is the most powerful. After Link gets it Tempered by the blacksmith brothers east of Kakariko Village, he can use a Super Bomb in the large crack at the Pyramid of Power to open an entrance to the Obese Fairy's fountain. If he throws his sword into said fountain, it will turn into the Golden Sword.
The '''Golden Sword''' is a [[sword]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. It is the final form of the [[Master Sword]], and is theoretically the strongest [[Sword|sword]] in the entire franchise due to being a direct upgrade of the former.
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The Golden Sword is theoretically the most powerful sword in the entire Zelda series, considering that the Master Sword itself used in [[Skyward Sword]] and [[Ocarina of Time]] was already considerably powerful, and the Golden Sword is the Master Sword upgraded thrice. The Golden Sword in the Original Version of A Link to the Past is the only sword capable of dealing damage upon [[Ganon]] without the use of a [[Spin Attack]]. In the GBA remake, the [[Tempered Sword]] could do this as well.
==Appearance==
Despite being derived from the [[Master Sword]], the Golden Sword has a radically different design. The [[Triforce]] emblem on the blade is upside-down and closer to the cross-guard, which is green and appears sleeker and straight-edged; the central jewel is also missing. The ricasso is much less prominent in the blade, the grip is now black, and the pommel is green.
 
In ''A Link Between Worlds'', the Golden Sword appears identical to the Master Sword, except with a golden blade.
 
==''A Link to the Past''==
{{quote|Golden Sword<br/>The Fat Faerie, who resides within the Dark Pyramid, is the only one who can give Link the Golden Sword. Link should toss the Tempered Sword into her pond. The Fat Faerie will ask Link if he dropped the Sword. Remember, always respond to Faeries with a truthful answer.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}
The Golden Sword can be obtained at the [[Mysterious Pond]] inside the [[Pyramid of Power]], which can be accessed using the [[Super Bomb]]. If [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] throws the [[Tempered Sword]] into the pond, the [[Cursed Fairy]] will appear, and ask if it is Link's: if he says yes, the Fairy remarks that she likes honest people and will give him something better in return, upgrading the sword into the Golden Sword.{{ref|ALTTP|170|Cursed Fairy}}
 
The Golden Sword deals double damage compared to the Tempered Sword, making it four times stronger than the [[Master Sword]], and eight times stronger than the [[Fighter's Sword]]; in the SNES version, it is also the only weapon capable of damaging [[Ganon]] with normal strikes, instead of requiring a [[Spin Attack]]. In [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|the GBA version]], the sword will break [[Jar|Jars]] and [[Skull|Skulls]] with its swings.
 
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
The Golden Sword appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', though it is referred to as the '''Master Sword Lv3'''. [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] can forge the [[Tempered Sword|Master Sword Lv2]] into the Lv3 blade at the [[Smithery|Blacksmith's Forge]] in [[Lorule]], which requires two pieces of [[Master Ore]].
 
==''Ancient Stone Tablets''==
In ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]'', the Golden Sword is located in the [[Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|Lost Woods]], kept in the pedestal where the Master Sword was. The sword is only available during Week 4, and the entrance is blocked off by a soldier - Link must have completed [[Level 7 (Ancient Stone Tablets)|Level 7]] before he can get past.
 
Once obtained, rental shops no longer offer an upgraded level for the sword.
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Golden-Sword.png|The Golden Sword icon from ''A Link to the Past''
</gallery>
 
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Items}}
{{cat|Ancient Stone Tablets Items}}
{{Cat|Swords}}

Latest revision as of 16:45, March 4, 2024

This article is about the twice-upgraded Master Sword from A Link to the Past. For the twice-upgraded Kokiri Sword from Majora's Mask, see Gilded Sword.
Golden Sword
Golden Sword.png

Games

A Link to the Past
Ancient Stone Tablets

Location

Pyramid of Power (A Link to the Past)
Lost Woods (Ancient Stone Tablets)

Uses

Defeating Ganon

Related

Master Sword
Tempered Sword

The Golden Sword is a sword from A Link to the Past. It is the final form of the Master Sword, and is theoretically the strongest sword in the entire franchise due to being a direct upgrade of the former.

Appearance

Despite being derived from the Master Sword, the Golden Sword has a radically different design. The Triforce emblem on the blade is upside-down and closer to the cross-guard, which is green and appears sleeker and straight-edged; the central jewel is also missing. The ricasso is much less prominent in the blade, the grip is now black, and the pommel is green.

In A Link Between Worlds, the Golden Sword appears identical to the Master Sword, except with a golden blade.

A Link to the Past

"Golden Sword
The Fat Faerie, who resides within the Dark Pyramid, is the only one who can give Link the Golden Sword. Link should toss the Tempered Sword into her pond. The Fat Faerie will ask Link if he dropped the Sword. Remember, always respond to Faeries with a truthful answer."

The Golden Sword can be obtained at the Mysterious Pond inside the Pyramid of Power, which can be accessed using the Super Bomb. If Link throws the Tempered Sword into the pond, the Cursed Fairy will appear, and ask if it is Link's: if he says yes, the Fairy remarks that she likes honest people and will give him something better in return, upgrading the sword into the Golden Sword.[1]

The Golden Sword deals double damage compared to the Tempered Sword, making it four times stronger than the Master Sword, and eight times stronger than the Fighter's Sword; in the SNES version, it is also the only weapon capable of damaging Ganon with normal strikes, instead of requiring a Spin Attack. In the GBA version, the sword will break Jars and Skulls with its swings.

A Link Between Worlds

The Golden Sword appears in A Link Between Worlds, though it is referred to as the Master Sword Lv3. Link can forge the Master Sword Lv2 into the Lv3 blade at the Blacksmith's Forge in Lorule, which requires two pieces of Master Ore.

Ancient Stone Tablets

In Ancient Stone Tablets, the Golden Sword is located in the Lost Woods, kept in the pedestal where the Master Sword was. The sword is only available during Week 4, and the entrance is blocked off by a soldier - Link must have completed Level 7 before he can get past.

Once obtained, rental shops no longer offer an upgraded level for the sword.

Gallery

  • The Golden Sword icon from A Link to the Past

    The Golden Sword icon from A Link to the Past

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