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| caption  = [[Master Sword]] from [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]

| game    = Every canonical game in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|series]]

| use      = Damage enemies{{Ref|pg. 19|Link can use his sword to inflict damage on almost all of the enemy.|''[[The Legend of Zelda]] Game Manual''}}<br>Reflects certain attacks

The '''Sword''' is [[Link]]'s primary weapon in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. The sword is one of the first weapons Link obtains, the other being the [[Shield]]. The Sword is also the most crucial weapon Link obtains, as it is used to defeat most foes he encounters. The sword is also used to break open pots, trigger switches, and slash grass. In certain ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, the sword can be used to detect whether a wall can be destroyed with a [[Bomb]] through the hollow clang sound it makes when hitting a suspicious wall. Link holds the sword in his left hand in most titles; he only uses his right hand in the [[Nintendo Wii|Wii]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''. Swords such as the [[Giant's Knife]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]] require both hands to hold. Link acquires many different swords along his quests, and he can also learn various sword techniques and skills.

Optional swords include the [[Giant's Knife]], the [[Biggoron's Sword]], and the [[Great Fairy's Sword]].

====First Sword====

[[File:Woodensword.png|50px|left]] [[File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|50px|right]]

The first sword of ''The Legend of Zelda'' is appropriately named the ''Sword''. It can be found in the cave on the [[Starting Screen]], where the [[Old Man]] gives Link the Sword. It is the weakest sword in the game, but it gets the job done against simpler enemies.

Once Link has six [[Recovery Heart|hearts]], can get the [[White Sword]] to replace the Wooden Sword. The White Sword does twice as much damage as the Wooden Sword. It is possible to get this blade before the first [[Dungeon]].

The [[Magical Sword]] is the final sword in the game. It does 3x as much as the wooden sword, and requires 12 hearts to obtain. It is possible to finish the game with just the Wooden Sword, but getting the Magical Sword makes it much simpler.

Link possesses the same sword throughout ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link| The Adventure of Link]]'', though he is able to deal more damage by leveling up his attack power.

{{quote|Sword<br>The Sword. It's the most important weapon Link will get. Forged from aged cold steel and sweat, each Hyrulian Sword is handcrafted by expert swordsmiths. A Smithy of particular merit lies to the east of Kakariko Village. The master swordsmiths who work there will be eager to help Link if he helps them first.

You can have four swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', though two of them are upgrades.

You get the [[Fighter's Sword]] fairly early on in the game. When you first arrive in [[Hyrule Castle]], your uncle will give it to you along with the shield, before his passing. It is fairly weak, and does minimal damage against enemies, but it gets the job done.

After collecting the three Pendants (The [[Pendant of Courage]], the [[Pendant of Power]] and the [[Pendant of Wisdom]]) you earn the right to wield the legendary [[Master Sword]]. This legendary blade has twice the power of the Fighter's Sword. It can be upgraded into two more powerful weapons.

The [[Tempered Sword]] is an upgrade from the Master Sword. After turning the frog back into a human and reuniting him with his friend, they will temper with your sword (hence the name) increasing the power to three times that of the Fighter's Sword.

After purchasing a Super Bomb from the Bomb Shop in the [[Dark World]], you can blow up an area in the [[Pyramid of Power]] only accessible via this bomb. Inside, you can throw in your Master or Tempered Sword to receive the final Sword upgrade, the [[Golden Sword]]. This blade has twice the power of the Master Sword, or four times the power of the Fighter's Sword, and makes the battle against [[Ganon]] much easier!

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', you obtain the Sword right after you awaken. It is the only required sword in the game, but it can be upgraded to the Level 2 Sword.

====Seashell Sword====

{{Main|Seashell Sword}}

Once you obtain 20 [[Secret Seashell]]s, you can go to the [[Seashell Mansion]] and get the Level 2 Sword. This sword does more damage than the standard sword and can shoot [[Sword Beam]]s.

There are technically 4 swords you can acquire in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''; however, one of them is very fragile, so it breaks.

You get the [[Kokiri Sword]] very early on in the game and keep it throughout [[Link]]'s entire childhood. It is very weak, and only does minimal damage to enemies. It is the only sword usable as Young Link, and cannot be used by Adult Link.  

After acquiring the 3 [[Spiritual Stones]], Zelda will throw the [[Ocarina of Time]] while fleeing from Ganondorf. This instrument can be used to open the Door of Time located in the [[Temple of Time]] where the Master Sword rests. When Link pulls it out of the pedestal, he goes through a seven year sleep, thus becoming an adult since he was too young to be the [[Hero of Time]]. The Master Sword does twice the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and is only wieldable by Adult Link. Should Link choose to insert the sword back into the Pedestal, he will return to 7 years in the past.<br>The Master Sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Ganondorf]]

The Giant's Knife is an extremely powerful blade that is so long, it requires two hands to wield. It is only acquirable as Adult Link. If you blow up the walls on the third? tier of [[Goron City]], you will eventually find [[Medigoron]] who will sell you this knife for 200 [[Rupee]]s. If you swing it at a wall enough, it will eventually break, at which time you can buy another one for the same price, which will also break.

The '''Biggoron's Sword''' is the last sword Link can receive during his journey to save [[Hyrule]]. It is tied with the Giant's Knife, see above, power wise, but will not break. It is the best sword in the game. The catch is, like the [[Giant's Knife]], it requires two hands to carry. This means that Link cannot defend with his [[Shield]] while wielding this sword. It is given to you by [[Biggoron]] after finishing a long [[Ocarina of Time Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]. It is a rather lengthy sidequest, but it is well worth it as the Biggoron's Sword does double the damage of the Master Sword.

There are four swords obtainable in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'': Your standard 'starting off' sword, and two upgrades. The fourth sword is an equipable item.

You begin your journey through [[Termina]] with your old [[Kokiri Sword]]. This is the weakest sword in the game, and the only one that it is required. However, it is highly recommended that you upgrade it. It has two upgrades, and they are as follow: The Razor Sword, and the Gilded Sword.

After beating [[Goht]], you can bring your Kokiri sword into the Mountain Smithy located in the [[Mountain Village]]. If you pay him 100 [[rupee]]s, he will sharpen it, upgrading it to the [[Razor Sword]]. This sword does double the damage of the Kokiri Sword, but it will break and return to the original after 100 swings. You can get it re-upgraded as many times as you want, but it will just keep breaking.

If you have enough time left in the current three day cycle, you can go to [[Biggoron]] for a [[Powder Keg]] lesson. Take the Powder Keg he gives you, and carry it all the way to the entrance to the Mountain Village, but take a sharp right before entering the Village. Blow up the boulders at the top and compete in the Goron Races. '''Note: This is only available if it is spring.''' After winning, you will be given some Gold Dust. Give this Gold Dust to the smithy, who will upgrade your ''Razor Sword'' into a ''Gilded Sword.'' It will not work if you still have the Kokiri Sword. The Gilded Sword does three times the damage of the Kokiri Sword, and will not break.

The [[Great Fairy's Sword]] is the most powerful sword in the game, doing four times the damage of the Kokiri Sword. The catch is that it's an equipable item, meaning you can not use your shield while handling it. This blade is given to you by the [[Great Fairy]] after rescuing all of the [[Stone Tower Temple]] [[Stray Fairy|Stray Fairies]].

====Double Helix Sword=====

{{Main|Double Helix Sword}}

The [[Double Helix Sword]] is the sole weapon used by [[Fierce Deity Link]]. It shoots a Sword Beam, that can inflict up to eight times the damage of that of the [[Kokiri Sword]]

===Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages===

{{Main|Noble Sword}}

 

You get the [[Hero's Sword]] fairly early on, after seeing [[Tetra]] fall into the woods on [[Outset Island]]. It is fairly weak, but it gets the job done. It is given to you by [[Orca]] after completing his test only after witnessing Tetra's fall.

The legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the [[Master Sword]] makes a return in ''The Wind Waker''. After completing the puzzle in [[Hyrule Castle]], you can pick it up out of the pedestal in the basement. It does not possess the full power to banquish evil anymore, and must be restored to its original state. Restoring it doesn't actually increase it's power, but it does enable you to hurt [[Ganondorf]]. To restore it, you need to receive a prayer from the two [[sage]]s that watch over the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth]] and [[Wind Temple|Wind]] Temples ([[Medli]] and [[Makar]]). Only then can you use it to finish off Ganondorf by stabbing it through his head.

There are 6 swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', except most of them are upgrades.

You get the [[Smith's Sword]] fairly early. It is given to you by the King during your first visit to [[Hyrule Castle]]. It is the weakest of all the swords in the game, but at least it gets the job done.  

This legendary blade was broken by [[Vaati]] near the start of the game. You can not use it, as it is broken, but the king still gives it to you in hopes that you will get it reforged to restore peace to Hyrule.

The first upgrade of the Picori Blade. It is forged by [[Melari]] while you battle through the [[Cave of Flames]]. It is twice as powerful as the Smith's Sword.

Once you have obtained the White Sword, you can add elements to it to make it stronger. You can almost immediately infuse the blade with the power of the Earth and Fire elements, making it slightly stronger. Using the power of this sword, Link can duplicate himself at certain tiles around Hyrule.

You can infuse your blade with the water element after completing the [[Temple of Droplets]], making it slightly more powerful. Link can now split into three copies of himself rather than just four.

{{Main|Wooden Sword}}

The [[Wooden Sword]] is given to [[Link]] after [[Rusl]] repairs it. It is a very weak sword, taking 8 hits to defeat a standard [[Bokoblin]].

{{Main|Ordon Sword}}

Making another appearance, the [[Master Sword]] is the most powerful sword in the game. It is twice as powerful as the Ordon Sword, and is the only tool that can utterly defeat [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. It appears to have been made longer in this game.

The [[Wooden Sword]] makes a return here and you get it fairly early on, after [[Rusl]] repairs it for you. Its quickly replaced though, by the [[Ordon Sword]] once [[Midna]] takes you to back to [[Ordon Village]]. Eventually, Link acquires the [[Master Sword]] after completing the [[Lakebed Temple]]. You eventually place the power of two [[Sol]]s inside it, enabling it to cut through darkness.

There are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. They are both required to beat the game.

{{Main|Oshus's Sword}}

You get [[Oshus's Sword]] from the old man [[Oshus]] himself after breaking into his secret storage cage and "stealing" it. It is your average ordinary beginner sword: Not to powerful, but usable. It is the weakest of the two swords.

{{Main|Phantom Sword}}

Oshus's Sword is replaced by the [[Phantom Sword]] much later on in the game. The Phantom Sword is the only weapon able to defeat [[Bellum]], and can be used to kill [[Phantom]]s as well. It is given to you only as a blade by [[Zauz]] after collecting the three [[Pure Metals]]. If you give Oshus the blade, he will forge it into the Phantom Sword, which is more powerful than Oshus's sword. It has the power to turn back time during the final boss battles.

Like in ''Phantom Hourglass,'' there are two swords in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]], also both required to beat the game.

You get the [[Recruit's Sword]] from the Knights after you pass the sword test. It is the weakest of the two swords, and is not able to defeat the final boss.

{{Main|Lokomo Sword}}

The Recruit's Sword is eventually replaced by [[Anjean]] who gives you the [[Lokomo Sword]] near the end of the game. This blade is more powerful, and is the only weapon that can defeat the Demon King [[Malladus]].

{{Main|Practice Sword}}

The Practice Sword is the first sword acquired in Skyward Sword. It is found in a treasure chest in the Sparring Hall. It is mostly used for practice on the logs for knights. It is the weakest sword in the game, and you don't have it for very long.

{{Main|Goddess Sword}}

The [[Goddess Sword]] is the second sword acquired in Skyward Sword. After [[Zelda]] goes missing, [[Link]] will follow the spirit [[Fi]] to the Statue of the Goddess, inside which the Goddess Sword is held. This blade is twice as powerful as the Practice Sword, but is still fairly weak.<br>The Goddess Sword has the ability to create sword beams when raised skyward. This is called a Skyward Strike, and can be used to activate anything with the [[Hylia|Goddess]]'s symbol on it. Link keeps this sword for the duration of the first 4 dungeons.

{{Main|Goddess Longsword}}

The [[Goddess Longsword]] is forged from the Goddess Sword. After beating [[Koloktos]] in the [[Ancient Cistern]], Link will encounter [[Farore's Flame]], the first of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of this flame, the Goddess Sword is able to be forged into this blade, which has twice the power and is slightly longer.

The [[Goddess White Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess Long Sword, forged from the Goddess Sword. After beating [[Tentalus]] in the [[Sandship]], Link will encounter [[Nayru's Flame]], second of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of Nayru's Flame, the Goddess Long Sword will be forged into the Goddess White Sword, which has enhanced [[Dowsing]] abilities.

{{Main|Master Sword}}

The [[Master Sword]] is an enhanced version of the Goddess White Sword, forged from the Goddess Long Sword. After beating [[Ghirahim]] in the [[Fire Sanctuary (Skyward Sword)|Fire Sanctuary]], Link will encounter [[Din's Flame]], the last of the three [[Sacred Flame]]s. Using the power of Din's Flame, the Goddess White Sword will be forged into the more powerful Master Sword, which has three times the power of the Goddess Sword.

File:Woodensword.png|Sword Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' Game Manual

File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Art-2.png|Sword [[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide|Million Publishing]] Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

File:Wooden-Sword-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sword Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''

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