Master Sword

"The Master Sword is a sacred blade which evil ones may never touch.... Only one worthy of the title of "Hero of Time" can pull it from the Pedestal of Time...." — Rauru

The Master Sword , also known as the Blade of Evil's Bane, is a recurring sword in the Legend of Zelda series. In many games, it is said to be the only sword capable of defeating Ganondorf and his alternate form, Ganon. This legendary blade was crafted by the Ancient Sages and blessed with the power to vanquish beings of evil. It has become one of the most iconic symbols of the Legend of Zelda series, often appearing in other video games. The Master Sword has been featured in several Zelda games' logos.

History

The Master Sword was forged from the Goddess Sword, a blade originally wielded by the Goddess, Hylia. During the events of Skyward Sword, Link is revealed as Hylia's chosen hero and removes the blade from its pedestal on the floating island of Skyloft.

The sword is tied with a guardian entity known as Fi, a being created by Hylia to guide the chosen hero. Fi guides Link in the forging of the Master Sword, this was done by exposing the blade to three Sacred Flames which represent Din, Nayru and Farore respectively.

Each sacred flame increased the properties of the sword as well as the shape and structure. Farore's flame forged the Goddess Sword into the Goddess Long Sword, a longer and sharper blade that does double damage.

Nayru's flame forged the Goddess Long Sword into the Goddess White Sword, the color of the hilt is now white and has enhanced dowsing abilities.

Din's flame forged the Goddess White Sword into the Master Sword, the hilt is now purple and green, the blade does three times the damage and also has enhanced dowsing abilities for locating treasure. Although this is the Master Sword it is not yet in its true form.

The Goddess then blessed the blade and turned it into the Master Sword's true form.

Design

The Master Sword is a double-edged longsword with no fuller and blue hilt, although in A Link to the Past, the hilt is golden. The sword's crossguard is large and elaborate in relation to its pommel, and is similair to the seal of Hyrule's Royal Family. The Triforce is engraved on the base of the blade, embedded in the crossguard is a gem.

In The Wind Waker, the state of the gem and crossguard seems to be indicative of the sword's power. When Link first acquires the unawakened Master Sword, the gem in its crossguard 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 Twilight Princess The Master Sword is much longer and slimmer.

Appearances

A Link to the Past

In A Link to the Past, the Master Sword is obtained by collecting the 3 Pennants from temples across Hyrule. In this game, the Master Sword can be upgraded to the Tempered Sword and the Golden Sword.

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Link obtains the Master sword after getting the three Spiritual stones that can be found in Dungeons across Hyrule.

Wind Waker

In Wind Waker, Link finds the Master Sword underwater in Hyrule. However he soon realizes that the Master Sword has lost its power. Now Link must go to the Earth Temple and the Wind Temple to get his sword blesses by the sages of the Master Sword.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Link obtains the Master Sword after getting cursed by Zant to turn into a wolf. The Master Sword is the only thing that can break the curse and it lies in a place called the Sacred Grove

Skyward Sword

Skyward Sword explains the creation of the Master Sword. It was originally known as the Goddess Sword until it was powered up by Sacred Flames and blessed by The Goddess. In this game, the player can make Link preform a Skyward Strike by holding the Wii Remote vertically with the sensor pointing away from the ground. Template:Spoiler/End

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