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Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a massive game, and its armory is no exception. From the weapons you can find, to the rarer ones gained by opening chests, to the odds and ends you can use Fuse to create, there are weapons for every play style and situation. However, no weapon is more iconic or coveted than the Master Sword.
The Master Sword is Link’s classic weapon of choice, and it would make sense that players would want to grab it first and foremost. Sadly for players, Link has gone and lost the weapon, meaning players won’t have the Master Sword at the game’s start.
For those still desperate to find it, this guide is here to help. We’ll go over where the Master Sword is located, and what will be required for Link to claim it once more.
- Introducing amiibo: character figures designed to connect and interact with compatible games.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game introduced a time traveling element into the series
- -this amiibo shows a 17-year old Link playing the ocarina that allowed him to warp back and forth across a seven-year gap to defeat the power-hungry Ganondorf.
- Recommended for children ages 6+
- Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touch point on a compatible system to enjoy fun in-game extra features
- Compatible games on the Nintendo Switch system, New Nintendo 2DS XL system, New Nintendo 3DS XL system and Wii U console.
Where Can the Master Sword Be Found in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
The Master Sword can be found on the Light Dragon, stuck in its head. You can see the Light Dragon flying around the map during the early portions of the game. The sword is stuck just below the brow of the Dragon, meaning even reaching the sword can be a difficult journey.
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How to restore the Master Sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
To pull the sword out of the Light Dragon’s head, players will need two full stamina wheels.
Once the Master Sword is grabbed, the Light Dragon will take off, dragging Link along with it. Two full stamina wheels are needed to hold on, as Link will be thrown off the dragon mid-flight if he has any less. Once the Dragon has tired out and judged Link worthy, the player can claim the Master Sword.
Temporary stamina increases don’t count towards this threshold, meaning Link’s base stamina must be at least two wheels before a player should consider attempting this.
What Are the Benefits of the Master Sword in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?
Beyond being Link’s iconic weapon along with the Hylian Shield, the Master Sword also provides two other bonuses.
When at full health, the R button can be pressed to fire a beam attack
The Master Sword degrades, but instead of breaking, simply becomes unusable for 10 minutes.
Given the annoyance many players feel due to the weapon degradation system in Tears of the Kingdom, it’s no surprise that a weapon that never breaks would be sought after. While it does take quite a bit of stat investment to get the sword, players generally agree that it’s worth the time spent acquiring. Given the positive reception the game is getting, players will more than likely be playing long enough to get the weapon anyway.