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{{Weapon

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|image = [[File:Master Sword (Ocarina of Time).png|200px]]

|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

|use=Attack; reflects certain attacks; cuts and breaks grass and pots; time travel

The '''sword''' is [[Link]]'s primary weapon in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)| 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 adequate in defeating 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, but he uses his right hand in the 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.

==Types of Swords ==

=== Basic Swords ===

=== Legendary Swords===

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

==Appearances in games==

===The Legend of Zelda===

 

====Wooden Sword====

{{Main|Wooden Sword}}

At the start screen you can find an old man in a cave who will give you the [[Wooden Sword]]. It is the weakest sword in the game, but it gets the job done against simpler enemies.

====White Sword====

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]].

====Magical Sword====

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.

===Zelda II: The Adventure of Link===

You have only one sword in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link| The Adventure of Link]]'', but it can be upgraded via the level up system. The level eight sword is the most powerful.

===A Link to the Past===

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.

====Fighter's Sword====

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.

====Master Sword====

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.

====Tempered Sword====

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.

====Golden 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!

===Link's Awakening===

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.

{{Main|Seashell Sword}}

===Ocarina of Time===

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.

====Kokiri Sword====

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.  

====Master Sword====

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]]

====Giant's Knife====

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.

====Biggoron's Sword====

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 [[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.

===Majora's Mask===

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.

====Kokiri Sword====

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.

====Razor 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.

====Gilded Sword====

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.

====Great Fairy's Sword====

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]]

===The Wind Waker===

====Hero's 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.

====Master Sword====

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.

===Four Swords===

===Four Swords Adventures===

===The Minish Cap===

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

====Smith's Sword====

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.  

====Broken Picori Blade====

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.

====White Sword====

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.

====White Sword (2 elements)====

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.

====White Sword (3 elements)====

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.

====Four Sword====

===Twilight Princess===

====Wooden Sword====

{{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]].

====Ordon Sword====

{{Main|Ordon Sword}}

====Master 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 [[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 Sphere]]s inside it, enabling it to cut through darkness.

===Phantom Hourglass===

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

====Oshus's Sword====

{{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.

====Phantom Sword====

{{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.

===Spirit Tracks===

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

====Recruit's Sword====

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.

====Lokomo Sword====

{{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]].

===Skyward Sword===

====Practice Sword====

{{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.

====Goddess Sword====

{{Main|Goddess Sword}}

The [[Goddess Sword]] is the second sword acquired in Skyward Sword. After [[Princess Zelda|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 [[Goddess]]'s symbol on it. Link keeps this sword for the duration of the first 4 dungeons.

====Goddess Longsword====

{{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.

====Goddess White Sword====

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.

====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.

====True Master Sword====

The [[Master Sword|True Master Sword]] is the final, and best sword in the game. The Master Sword is powerful, but does not have the power to repel evil. Because of this, Zelda herself will bless the Master Sword with the power of the Goddess [[Hylia]], turning it into the True Master Sword. This sword is the only weapon that can finish [[Demise]], and can load Skyward Strikes much faster.