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| image    = [[File:Magical-Sword.png|75px]]
| image    = [[File:Adventure-of-Link-Magical-Sword-Art.png|150px]]
| caption  = Artwork from the NOA The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet
| caption  = ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' artwork
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Soulcalibur II]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/><br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[SoulCalibur II]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
| location = [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]]
| location = [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]]
| use      = Attacking enemies{{Ref|[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]], pg. 19|Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy.}}
| use      = Attacking enemies{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'', pg. 19|Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy.}}
| related  = [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)]]<br/>[[White Sword]]
| related  = [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)]]<br/>[[White Sword]]
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The '''Magical Sword''' is an item in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.
The '''Magical Sword''' is a recurring [[Item]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].


==''The Legend of Zelda''==
==Overview==
The Magical Sword is the final and most powerful sword in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It is easily the most powerful weapon [[Link]] can use, performing twice as much damage as the [[White Sword]] and four times as much damage as the [[Sword (The Legend of Zelda)|original Sword]].{{Ref|[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|''The Legend of Zelda'' Instruction Booklet]], pg. 19}}
===''The Legend of Zelda''===
{{Quote|MASTER USING IT AND YOU CAN HAVE THIS."|[[Old Man]], ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the Magical Sword can be found in a [[Cave]] in the northeast corner of the [[Graveyard]], underneath a tombstone; In the [[Second Quest]], however, it is located in the northern mountains, one screen left from the [[White Sword]]. Inside the cave, [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|Link]] will find an [[Old Man]], who will give him the Magical Sword if he has at least twelve [[The Legend of Zelda Heart Containers|Heart Containers]].


It can be obtained once [[Link]] has accumulated 12 [[Heart Container]]s. In the First Quest, he can take those 12 Heart Containers and head to the [[Graveyard (The Legend of Zelda)|Graveyard]], where, in the top-right screen of the Graveyard, he can push a specific grave to reveal a hidden underground area. Inside, the [[Old Man]] says to Link, ''"MASTER USING IT AND YOU CAN HAVE THIS."''{{Ref|LoZ|42|[[Old Man]]}} If Link has 12 Heart Containers, he is able to pick up the sword. However, if he has less than 12 Hearts, he is unable to claim it as his own.
The Magical Sword replaces the White Sword once obtained. It is the strongest sword in the game, dealing double damage compared to the White Sword (quadruple damage compared to the base [[Sword (Item)|Sword]]), which makes most enemies incredibly easy to defeat.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'', pg. 19}}


Using the Magical Sword makes most enemies very simple, as one hit defeats most enemies easily.
===''The Adventure of Link''===
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In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Link uses the Magical Sword as his default weapon, having kept it following the events of the previous game.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'' (Dark Horse Books) pg. 81}} It can be used to attack enemies, pick up items with its stabs, and fire [[Sword Beam|Sword Beams]] when Link is at full health; Link can also use the [[Fire Spell]] to augment his Sword Beams. Link can increase the Sword's strength by levelling up his Attack stat, and unlock new techniques to use with the Sword.


==''The Adventure of Link''==
==Other appearances==
[[File:Adventure-of-Link-Magical-Sword-Art.png|right|200x210px|Magical Sword Artwork from The Adventure of Link]]
{{Non-Canon|section}}
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'' indicates that Link retains the Magical Sword between ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''.{{Ref|[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia|Encyclopedia]] - (''Dark Horse Books'') pg. 81}}
===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
While not explicitly referred to as the Magical Sword, in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'', Link uses a sword similar to the Magical Sword as his main weapon.


During the events of ''The Adventure of Link'', it cannot be upgraded; instead, Link can increase his attack power with [[Experience Point|experience points]] gained in battle. The sword can also be used to pick up things like [[Point Bag]]s and [[Key]]s. Like in ''The Legend of Zelda'', Link can produce a [[Sword Beam]] when his health is full.
===''BS The Legend of Zelda''===
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{{Quote|I wonder if you know about the Magical Sword. It is a stronger sword than the White Sword. An old man at the base of the rocky mountain found the Magical Sword. You should get it by any means... Hero, the Evil King is after the Magical Sword and Red Ring. You will not be able to obtain them if the Evil King finds them. Do not let the two pass to his hands. It'd be terrible if he has them!|[[Old Man]] in [[Starting Screen]] Cave, ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''){{Ref|Translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}uDAaMfbPu10?t{{=}}1513}} }}
In ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'', the Magical Sword is available for only ten minutes during Week 4, between 25 and 35 past the hour, before [[Ganon]] takes it to prevent the hero from obtaining it. It is found in a cave beside a lake, one screen west of [[Level 7 (BS The Legend of Zelda MAP 1)|Level 7]], though accessible only from the south rather than east. As in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', it is easily the most powerful sword in the game.


==Non-Canon Appearances==
===''SoulCalibur II''===
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{{quote|Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact.|Character Profile description}}
===''BS The Legend of Zelda''===
In ''[[SoulCalibur II]]'', the Magical Sword (called the '''Magic Sword''' in this game) is one of the weapons that [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] can use. It can be obtained in the Weapon Master Mode, by purchasing it from the Aldebaran Shop, Algol Shop, Pollux Shop, or Merak Shop for 3,000 Gold. When equipped, it is paired with the [[Magical Shield]]. The sword deals 40% chip damage to blocking opponents, compared to the normal 10%, but the shield is weaker against physical impact.
[[File:Magical Sword - BS Zelda.png|62px|right]]
{{quote|I wonder if you know about the Magical Sword. It is a stronger sword than the White Sword. An old man at the base of the rocky mountain found the Magical Sword. You should get it by any means... Hero, the Evil King is after the Magical Sword and Red Ring. You will not be able to obtain them if the Evil King finds them. Do not let the two pass to his hands. It'd be terrible if he has them!|[[Old Man]] ([[Starting Screen]] cave){{Ref|Translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v{{=}}uDAaMfbPu10?t{{=}}1513}} }}
The Magical Sword is available for only ten minutes during Week 4, between 25 and 35 past the hour, before [[Ganon]] takes it to prevent the hero from obtaining it. It is found in a cave beside a lake, one screen west of [[Level 7 (BS The Legend of Zelda MAP 1)|Level 7]], though accessible only from the south rather than east. As in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', it is easily the most powerful sword in the game.
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===''Soulcalibur II''===
Its design is loosely based on the Magical Sword from the instruction booklet for ''The Legend of Zelda'', which can be seen in the blue and red grip. It also incorporates the [[Triforce]] design on the cross-guard, as introduced in ''The Adventure of Link''.
[[File:SC2-MagicSword.png|right|200x210px|Magic Sword model from Soulcalibur II]]
{{quote|Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact.|Character Profile description of the Magic Sword set}}
The Magic Sword [sic] is one of Link's weapons in [[Soulcalibur II]], paired with the [[Magical Shield|Magic Shield]].


Its design is loosely based on the Magical Sword from the ''The Legend of Zelda'''s Instruction Booklet, most obviously in the blue and red grip. It also incorporates the "three triangles" Triforce design introduced in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' and used as one of the main branding elements of the Zelda series thereafter.
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!Weapon
!style="width:100px"|Cost (Gold)
!style="width:200px"|Attributes
!Description
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|[[File:Magic-Sword-and-Magic-Shield-Soulcalibur-II.png|80px]]<br/>Magic Sword & [[Magical Shield|Magic Shield]]
|3,000
|Causes 40% block damage<br/>Weak against physical impact
|Ancient arms hidden deep in an underground tomb. This powerful sword holds an enchantment that counters the forces of darkness, and its holy aura allows it to deliver damage to the enemy even without making physical contact. The shield is enchanted with a spell that protects its user from enemy magic, but the actual shield itself is quite old and is weak against physical impact.
|}


===''Hyrule Warriors''===
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
{{Main|Hylian Sword}}
{{Main|Hylian Sword}}
[[File:Magical Sword.png|right|Magical Sword image from Hyrule Warriors.]]
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Magical Sword is the Level 3 variation of the [[Hylian Sword]]. It is based on the design from ''The Adventure of Link'' and is wielded alongside the Magical Shield, but both feature a red, gold, and black color scheme, compared to the silver and red of the original game, which better reflects its color scheme in ''The Legend of Zelda''.
The Magical Sword is the third-level version of Link's [[Hylian Sword]] weapon and has the Light element.


While the design as a whole is new, it incorporates design elements from the ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|Adventure of Link]]'' version; such as red diamond patterning, and details in the hilt and pommel.
Additionally, an 8-Bit Magical Sword, based on its appearance in ''The Legend of Zelda'', appears as a variation of the [[Naginata]]. In the Wii U version, it is added with the [[Majora's Mask Pack]] DLC, while in ''[[Hyrule Warriors Legends]]'' and ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition]]'', it is a cosmetic appearance for the Crackling Naginata when "8-Bit Weapons" is turned on.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publications Strategy Guide]] artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Magical-Sword.png|''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' instruction booklet artwork
File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:LinkShield.png|Link holding the Magical Sword in ''[[The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Magical-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|''The Legend of Zelda'' sprite
File:LinkShield.png|[[Link (The Legend of Zelda)#The Adventure of Link|Link]] holding the Magical Sword in ''[[The Adventure of Link]]''
File:Old Man Magical Sword Get - BS Zelda MAP1.png|Male avatar obtains the Magical Sword in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:Old Man Magical Sword Get - BS Zelda MAP1.png|Male avatar obtains the Magical Sword in ''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:SC2-Magic Sword & Magic Shield 1.png|[[SoulCalibur II]] Magic Sword & Magic Shield gallery entry (page 1)
File:Magical Sword - BS Zelda.png|''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]'' sprite
File:SC2-Magic Sword & Magic Shield 2.png|SoulCalibur II Magic Sword & Magic Shield gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Magic Sword & Magic Shield 1.png|''[[SoulCalibur II]]'' Magic Sword & Magic Shield gallery entry in ''[[SoulCalibur II]]'' (page 1)
File:SC2-Magic Sword & Magic Shield 2.png|''SoulCalibur II'' Magic Sword & Magic Shield gallery entry in ''SoulCalibur II'' (page 2)
File:Magical Sword.png|''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' icon
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Trivia==
*In prototypes for ''The Legend of Zelda'', the Magical Sword required eight Heart Containers instead of twelve.
*The Magical Sword is commonly seen as the precursor to the [[Master Sword]].


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Magical Sword

The Magical Sword is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.

Overview

The Legend of Zelda

"MASTER USING IT AND YOU CAN HAVE THIS.""

In The Legend of Zelda, the Magical Sword can be found in a Cave in the northeast corner of the Graveyard, underneath a tombstone; In the Second Quest, however, it is located in the northern mountains, one screen left from the White Sword. Inside the cave, Link will find an Old Man, who will give him the Magical Sword if he has at least twelve Heart Containers.

The Magical Sword replaces the White Sword once obtained. It is the strongest sword in the game, dealing double damage compared to the White Sword (quadruple damage compared to the base Sword), which makes most enemies incredibly easy to defeat.[2]

The Adventure of Link

In The Adventure of Link, Link uses the Magical Sword as his default weapon, having kept it following the events of the previous game.[3] It can be used to attack enemies, pick up items with its stabs, and fire Sword Beams when Link is at full health; Link can also use the Fire Spell to augment his Sword Beams. Link can increase the Sword's strength by levelling up his Attack stat, and unlock new techniques to use with the Sword.

Other appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Captain N: The Game Master

While not explicitly referred to as the Magical Sword, in Captain N: The Game Master, Link uses a sword similar to the Magical Sword as his main weapon.

BS The Legend of Zelda

"I wonder if you know about the Magical Sword. It is a stronger sword than the White Sword. An old man at the base of the rocky mountain found the Magical Sword. You should get it by any means... Hero, the Evil King is after the Magical Sword and Red Ring. You will not be able to obtain them if the Evil King finds them. Do not let the two pass to his hands. It'd be terrible if he has them!"

In BS The Legend of Zelda, the Magical Sword is available for only ten minutes during Week 4, between 25 and 35 past the hour, before Ganon takes it to prevent the hero from obtaining it. It is found in a cave beside a lake, one screen west of Level 7, though accessible only from the south rather than east. As in The Legend of Zelda, it is easily the most powerful sword in the game.

SoulCalibur II

"Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact."

— Character Profile description

In SoulCalibur II, the Magical Sword (called the Magic Sword in this game) is one of the weapons that Link can use. It can be obtained in the Weapon Master Mode, by purchasing it from the Aldebaran Shop, Algol Shop, Pollux Shop, or Merak Shop for 3,000 Gold. When equipped, it is paired with the Magical Shield. The sword deals 40% chip damage to blocking opponents, compared to the normal 10%, but the shield is weaker against physical impact.

Its design is loosely based on the Magical Sword from the instruction booklet for The Legend of Zelda, which can be seen in the blue and red grip. It also incorporates the Triforce design on the cross-guard, as introduced in The Adventure of Link.

Weapon Cost (Gold) Attributes Description
Magic-Sword-and-Magic-Shield-Soulcalibur-II.png
Magic Sword & Magic Shield 		3,000 Causes 40% block damage
Weak against physical impact 		Ancient arms hidden deep in an underground tomb. This powerful sword holds an enchantment that counters the forces of darkness, and its holy aura allows it to deliver damage to the enemy even without making physical contact. The shield is enchanted with a spell that protects its user from enemy magic, but the actual shield itself is quite old and is weak against physical impact.

Hyrule Warriors

Main article: Hylian Sword

In Hyrule Warriors, the Magical Sword is the Level 3 variation of the Hylian Sword. It is based on the design from The Adventure of Link and is wielded alongside the Magical Shield, but both feature a red, gold, and black color scheme, compared to the silver and red of the original game, which better reflects its color scheme in The Legend of Zelda.

Additionally, an 8-Bit Magical Sword, based on its appearance in The Legend of Zelda, appears as a variation of the Naginata. In the Wii U version, it is added with the Majora's Mask Pack DLC, while in Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, it is a cosmetic appearance for the Crackling Naginata when "8-Bit Weapons" is turned on.

Gallery

Trivia

  • In prototypes for The Legend of Zelda, the Magical Sword required eight Heart Containers instead of twelve.
  • The Magical Sword is commonly seen as the precursor to the Master Sword.

References

  1. ↑ "Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy.", The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 19
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet, pg. 19
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 81
  4. ↑ Translation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDAaMfbPu10?t=1513
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