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==Majora's Mask==
==Majora's Mask==
Sword Beams can be shot out of the [[Double Helix Sword]] whilst Link wears the [[Fierce Deity's Mask]]. An indication that Link retains the capability to use a Sword Beam is when he is targeting an enemy, as energy radiates off of [[Fierce Deity Link]]. Once this occurs, pressing B to slash activates beams of light that are released from the Double Helix Sword.
While wearing the [[Fierce Deity's Mask]], Link shoots sword beams each time he performs a targeted attack. Each one takes up a small segment of his magic power in order to be used.
 
==Phantom Hourglass==
The ability to shoot sword beams is granted to Link by upgrading [[Ciela]]'s power at [[Spirit Island]] using 10 [[Courage Gem]]s. With 20 gems, the width of the beam will be upgraded further. The sword beams do not rely on Link's health or magic power as in previous games; he must simply equip Ciela as his fairy guide in order to use them.


==Skyward Sword==
==Skyward Sword==
{{Main|Skyward Strike}}
{{Main|Skyward Strike}}
Link can charge the [[Goddess Sword]] with energy from [[The Sky]], by holding the sword skyward.
In ''Skyward Sword'', Link can hold the [[Goddess Sword]] upward to charge it with divine energy, which will be released in the form of a beam through his next attack. In addition to damaging enemies, the Skyward Strike is necessary to activate [[Goddess Cube]]s and [[Goddess Crest]]s and to draw images on [[Goddess Wall]]s. Link also requires a Skyward Strike from the [[Master Sword]] in order to activate the sleeping [[Gate of Time]]. Once [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s blessing has unlocked the blade's true power, the charge time, power, size, and range of the Skyward Strike will be increased.
The main purpose for the Skyward Strike is to activate [[Goddess Cube]]s or [[Goddess Crest]]s. Additionally, it can be used to draw figures on certain surfaces, such as [[Goddess Wall]]s.  
 
==Breath of the Wild==
In ''Breath of the Wild'', sword beams are only possible using the Master Sword. They are used by motioning as if to throw the blade; as the Master Sword cannot be dropped or relinquished from Link's inventory, doing so instead shoots off a spiraling blue beam. As in the first ''Legend of Zelda'' game, sword beams are only possible while Link is at full health, and their range is also dictated by the amount of Heart Containers he possesses. They can be upgraded further by unlocking the set bonus of the [[Cap of the Wild|Cap]], [[Tunic of the Wild|Tunic]], and [[Trousers of the Wild]].


Each sword beam fired off will take away a portion of the Master Sword's energy. This can be rectified by completing all three stages of the [[Trial of the Sword]], which unlocks the true power within the blade and enables Link to shoot off sword beams indefinitely without it wearing down.
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Sword Beam
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Games

Learned from

Sometimes learned, sometimes a sword's innate ability.

Effect

Attack enemies from a safe distance.

The Sword Beam is the ability to fire an attack out of Link's Sword, typically when he is at full health. The damage dealt from a Sword Beam varies from each Zelda game.

The Legend of Zelda

The Sword Beam in The Legend of Zelda is a ranged attack that can be activated when Link is at full health by pressing B.

Majora's Mask

While wearing the Fierce Deity's Mask, Link shoots sword beams each time he performs a targeted attack. Each one takes up a small segment of his magic power in order to be used.

Phantom Hourglass

The ability to shoot sword beams is granted to Link by upgrading Ciela's power at Spirit Island using 10 Courage Gems. With 20 gems, the width of the beam will be upgraded further. The sword beams do not rely on Link's health or magic power as in previous games; he must simply equip Ciela as his fairy guide in order to use them.

Skyward Sword

Main article: Skyward Strike

In Skyward Sword, Link can hold the Goddess Sword upward to charge it with divine energy, which will be released in the form of a beam through his next attack. In addition to damaging enemies, the Skyward Strike is necessary to activate Goddess Cubes and Goddess Crests and to draw images on Goddess Walls. Link also requires a Skyward Strike from the Master Sword in order to activate the sleeping Gate of Time. Once Zelda's blessing has unlocked the blade's true power, the charge time, power, size, and range of the Skyward Strike will be increased.

Breath of the Wild

In Breath of the Wild, sword beams are only possible using the Master Sword. They are used by motioning as if to throw the blade; as the Master Sword cannot be dropped or relinquished from Link's inventory, doing so instead shoots off a spiraling blue beam. As in the first Legend of Zelda game, sword beams are only possible while Link is at full health, and their range is also dictated by the amount of Heart Containers he possesses. They can be upgraded further by unlocking the set bonus of the Cap, Tunic, and Trousers of the Wild.

Each sword beam fired off will take away a portion of the Master Sword's energy. This can be rectified by completing all three stages of the Trial of the Sword, which unlocks the true power within the blade and enables Link to shoot off sword beams indefinitely without it wearing down.