Master Sword: Difference between revisions

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the state of the gem in cross-guard seems to be indicative of the sword's power. When Link first acquires the un-awakened Master Sword, the gem in its cross-guard is dark, and the guard itself seems to have retracted toward the grip. Only once the sword has been restored to its full power does its hilt regain its signature appearance, and its blade again shines a mysterious light. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Master Sword is much longer and slimmer.

[[File:Lttpmaster sword.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'']]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Master Sword is obtained by collecting the three [[Pendants of Virtue]] from the three temples in the [[Light World]] across [[Hyrule]]. Once Link has them, he finds the Master Sword in the [[Lost Woods (A Link to the Past)|Lost Woods]], discarding any [[Fake Master Sword]]s he finds on the way.

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[[File:oot3ds_mastersword.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'']]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', [[Link]] obtains the Master Sword in the [[Temple of Time]] from the [[Pedestal of Time]]. Link needs to place the three [[Spiritual Stones]] on the temple's altar, which can be found in the three dungeons from the Child Timeline across Hyrule. [[Sheik]] describes the blade as a ship that sails across time; obviously referencing the ability of it to take Link back and forth between childhood and adulthood. After defeating [[Ganon]], Link places the Master Sword back into its pedestal. This creates a split in the [[timeline]].

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[[File:oosmastersword.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'']]

The Master Sword is the final upgrade of the [[Wooden Sword]] and can only be obtained in a [[Linked Game]] with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''.

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[[File:ooamastersword.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'']]

The Master Sword is the final upgrade of the Wooden Sword and can only be obtained in a Linked Game with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''.

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[[File:fsanniversary_mastersword.png|thumb|left|200px|The Master Sword as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' 25th Anniversary Edition]]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After Link's death during his final memory, the sword begins to flash blue and emit a sound that is the same as [[Fi]]'s in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', indicating that she is still present within the blade. Fi speaks to Princess Zelda, and tells her that Link can still be saved by taking him to the [[Shrine of Resurrection]], where he can fully recover to fight [[Calamity Ganon]] once more.

The Master Sword has a base strength of 30 damage, initially leaving it outclassed by a multitude of other single-handed weapons. Its true power, however, comes in the presence of evil when Link ventures to certain areas or draws near certain enemies. This includes all guardian variations and the entirety of [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], as well as the four [[Divine Beasts]], where Ganon's presence is most powerful. The blade will glow with a blue aura, and its strength will boost to 60 damage, making it the most powerful single-handed weapon in the game. Completing all three sections of the [[Trial of the Sword]], from the [[Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass]] "The Master Trials" DLC, upgrades it by 10 points per section, to ultimately be in the "awakened" 60 damage/glowing state at all times:

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[[File:Hyrule-Compendium-Master-Sword.png|180px|left|Hyrule Compendium image]]

The Master Sword is part of the [[Hyrule Compendium]], and should a picture not have been taken before acquiring it, as the sword cannot be dropped to take a picture from a distance, a picture can be obtained by taking a selfie with the [[Camera (Rune)|Camera Rune]], or by purchasing pictures at bulk from [[Symin]].

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