How to Get the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom

The alluring Master Sword makes yet another dramatic return in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. But, it appears that Link loses the fiery weapon just a little while after starting the game. Luckily, you can get back the Master Sword if you try hard enough. While it might be a bit difficult to get to it, the Master Sword itself remains in a single location. However, you’ll need two full wheels of Stamina to get it.

This guide will provide you will all the information you need to know to help you locate the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom. Let’s dive in!

How to Get the Master Sword by Saving the Great Deku Tree

You need access to the Lost Woods to save the Deku tree. It will then provide you with the Master Sword location on the map. But, the only way to access it is through the underworld. The Minshi Wood chasm will provide you with an entry portal into the underworld.

Use Ascend to get to the Deku tree quicker. But it won’t be that straightforward. You will have to enter the chasm inside the Deku tree and fight Ganon and get rid of Gloom’s miasma. This means that you should stock your inventory with Sundelion and enough weapons to take on these two.

Once you have cleansed the Deku tree of the dark influence, it will unlock a quest for you. The Recovering the Hero’s Sword quest will highlight the Light Dragon location for you on the map. This is the location where you will find the Master Sword.

How to Get the Master Sword by Locating the Dragon’s Tears

This method is quite lengthy but also less combat-oriented. You will have to complete the Impa and Geoglyph Quest before unlocking the Dragon’s Tears Quest. There are 11 Geoglyphs in total and you must locate each one of them to avoid running around in circles. Hovering over the Great Sky islands will help you easily to spot the Geoglyphs.

Once you have found all the Geoglyphs and the 11 tears, you’ll be guided to the 12th tear in Akkala at coordinates (4535, 2143, 0000). Collecting this final tear will reveal the location of the Master Sword.

Note: You need to have two stamina wheels ready before embarking on the Dragon’s Tears quest. This is because the location disappears after a short while.

You may come across many tear memories when traversing the Sky Islands. The teardrops you collect should be solid and not an empty outline.

How to Get the Master Sword by Finding the Light Dragon

Though there are many ways to get to the Master Sword, none can be successful without the Light Dragon. Until you complete specific quests on the map in Tears of the Kingdom, it will be difficult to spot the dragon. But. If you want to bypass the quests, you can locate the Light Dragon by either hovering over the Sky Islands or using a Zonaite device to fly at a similar altitude to the dragon.

There are four dragons in Tears of the Kingdom, so which one has the Master Sword? The Light Dragon has a blue aura around its head which originates from the Master Sword. You will also notice some white and yellow hues around its head. Another way you can identify the Light Dragon is by using Link’s camera obtained from the Camera Work in the Depths quest. An info box with the name of the Dragon will appear above it.

Once you spot the Light Dragon, jump on her head and pull out the blade. The Master Sword is usually logged in between the Dragon’s eyes. Ensure that you have full stamina bars before getting on the Light Dragon, or you’ll be thrown off and end up injured. Now that you have the Master Sword, there’s nothing you won’t be able to slay in Tears of the Kingdom.

How to Get the Master Sword by Fighting Demon King Ganondorf

This last boss fight will have you fighting for your life. You will need to partner with the Light Dragon in the Destroy Ganondorf quest to win against Ganondorf. You will be able to get hold of the Master Sword even when you don’t have enough stamina bars at this stage.

Riding on the Light Dragon will provide you with a height advantage to be able to strike at Ganondorf’s weak points. Use the Master Sword to hit the Demon Dragon’s Secret Stone. The Master Sword will help seal away the darkness brought by Gloom and ultimately defeat the Last Boss in Tears of the Kingdom.

Important Things to Note About the Iconic Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom

There are several things you will need to know about the mystic Master Sword. These include:

• You need to have at least two full stamina wheels (or bars) to get the Master Sword in your hands in Tears of the Kingdom. The Stamina bars need to have been gained naturally.
• You can gain stamina bars naturally by completing quests and taking down shrines. This helps you win the Blessing of Lights which you can use to get Stamina rings or trade your heart containers at the Emergency Shelter in Lookout Landing.
• Be aware that getting the Stamina bars isn’t easy. Four blessing lights provide one-fifth of the Stamina ring so you need to visit a lot of shrines before you can retrieve the Master Sword.
• The Master Sword doesn’t break in Tears of the Kingdom. However, it can run out of energy and go off during fights. It takes 10 minutes to recharge it. You need another solid weapon to bridge the recharge gap.
• Fusing the Master Sword to a strong weapon helps to increase the strength of the Master Sword. However, this isn’t just any weapon. Be careful how you use it and ensure that you attach it to the right object.

FAQs

Why should you get the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?

The Master Sword is an effective weapon in fighting Gloom, Phantom Ganon, and Ganondorf.

Can you use Fuse on the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?

Yes, you can. Depending on what you use to fuse the Master Sword, you can add to its stats or simply change its cosmetics.

Can you break the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?

No, even Ganondorf can’t do that. But, you can’t use it without limit. You will need to give it sufficient time to recharge between quests.

Master the Sword and Slay the Demon

There are many weapons in Tears of the Kingdom that can have a lethal effect on your enemies. But, none comes close to the Master Sword. With the Master Sword in hand, saving Hyrule will be much easier.

Did you get the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom? Which method did you use to get this prized weapon? Let us know in the comments section below.