The opening ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a striking sequence, due in no small part to the sight of the legendary Master Sword shattering under the onslaught of Ganondorf’s Gloom; a shocking development consideringthe Master Sword’s potent powersas the Sword of Evil’s Bane. Subsequent events can leave people questioning if and how they would be able to find it again. Finding the answer to this in-game means delving deeply into some ofthe mysteries ofTOTK, spending many hours of gameplay searching for any sign of the sword.
Tears of the Kingdomwastes no time in setting up the ultimate fate of the Master Sword as one of its biggest mysteries. Shortly after awakening in the sky, Link finds himself relinquishing theDecayed Master Swordinto a floating aura of golden magic; magic revealed to transport the sword directly into Zelda’s hands. From there, the sword’s story is deeply intertwined withwhat happens to Zelda inTOTK, who is left stranded in Hyrule’s distant past after the encounter with Ganondorf.
Link Can Get The Master Sword Back In TOTK
Although it can seem like it has simply vanished from modern Hyrule,getting theMaster Swordback inTears of the Kingdomis entirely possible, and is arguably even one of the highlights of the game. Of course, as inBreath of the Wild, retrieving the sword takes more than simply finding it; similar to how it drains Link’s health inBOTW, drawingthe Master Sword inTOTKrequires considerable stamina. Tracking the sword down also takes considerable time and effort, although it is worth noting that there is actually more than one path to doing so.
There Are Several Ways To Find The Master Sword In TOTK
By finding all of the Tears of the Dragon and learning what happened to Zelda in the past,Link can directly connect both her and the Master Sword to the Light Dragon. Should he save the Great Deku Tree from the Gloom plaguing him, the ancient being will also be able to point Link in the dragon’s direction. In either case,Link will be able to follow the trail and find himself tasked with drawing the Master Sword once morefrom where it is embedded, now fully restored, in the dragon’s forehead.
People who are more curious about the Light Dragon may also discover the Master Sword ‘early’, simply by finding a way to approach it for a closer look.
Getting the Master Swordonce again in working order is possible inTears of the Kingdom, but it could take a long time before Link is in a position to claim it. However, this only makes finally finding the Sword of Evil’s Bane all the more satisfying. Finding and reclaiming the Master Sword inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis the culmination of a major plot thread set up not just in its opening moments, but also highlighted in trailers beforehand, and doing so is undoubtedly one of the game’s most memorable moments.
