You may be wondering how to get the Master Sword in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. The Master Sword is undoubtedly one of the most iconic weapons in the Legend of Zelda universe. In fact, making your way through the game and obtaining the Master Sword was one of the highlights of Breath of the Wild.
Fret not, as the Master Sword is going to play a pivotal role in the story of Tears of the Kingdom. Without spoiling, you may have noticed the damaged Master Sword in the game’s logo and promotional artwork. A trailer also confirmed this damaged state for the Master Sword. So, let’s see if it still remains usable in Tears of the Kingdom.
Can you use the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?
If you loved the Master Sword as much as we did, you’ll be happy to hear that it makes its return in Tears of the Kingdom, and is useable at the very start of the game. However, there is a bit of bad news for those who want to go through their entire journey with the weapon. Spoilers ahead.
During the story's first scenes, the Master Sword is damaged and broken. This means you can’t access it after the starting events of the game. It'll remain in Link's inventory, but you can't use it to battle enemies across Hyrule.
How to find the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom
Luckily, we’ve already figured out how to get the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom. In Breath of the Wild, it was hidden away in the Korok Forest. And while completing the Lost Woods quest in Tears of the Kingdom will help you track down the Master Sword, it isn't required reading.
In Tears of the Kingdom, the Master Sword is found embedded in the head of a Dragon. While we won’t go into the story details, we can tell you how to find and pull the sword out.
The Light Dragon appears over Lunayru Village high up into the sky. If you're struggling to pick out the differences between the dragons sliding around the skies above Hyrule, you can point the Purah Camera at one to learn which they are. You're looking for the Light Dragon.
Once you've spotting the serpent, it's time to fly. The easiest way is to get to the nearest Skyview Tower. This should give you enough lift to glide to the dragon.
Once you’re on top of the Dragon, you just need to pull out the Master Sword.
click to enlargeHow much stamina do you need to pull out the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?
Rather than requiring ample hearts to pull loose like in the last game, you'll need stamina to grab the sword of evil's bane in Tears of the Kingdom. Specifically, you'll need two full rings to pry the blade from the dragon's skull.
How to get enough stamina for the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom
You can use Horned Statue to swap hearts for stamina if needed, but you can use meals or beds to gain temporary stamina in a pinch.
That’s all you need to know about finding the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom! For more on the game, read up on how to get good weapons early, how to get the Bokoblin Mask, and where to find Ancient Arowana.
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