Sword


 * This article is about the recurring items named "Sword". For other Swords, see Sword (Disambiguation).

The Sword is a recurring item in.

The Legend of Zelda
First appearing in, the Sword can be obtained in a Cave in the very first area of the game. Inside, Link finds an Old Man who tells him to take the Sword because it is dangerous to travel alone. The Sword can damage almost every enemy, but it is one of the weakest items in the game. However, the Sword can be replaced by the White Sword and then the Magical Sword, which each deal twice more damage than its predecessor. A Sword that is designed like a is depicted on the Title Display of the game. It is not confirmed to be any of the Swords that can be obtained in the game.

Link's Awakening
The Sword in is the first Sword that Link can obtain in the game. It is from Link's previous adventures and has his name engraved on it. Link finds it in the wreckage on Toronbo Shores shortly after waking up after his crash on Koholint Island. As Link's Awakening takes place directly after, it is speculated that the Sword is the Fighter's Sword from that adventure. Link can replace the Sword with the Level 2 Sword, which deals more damage.

Tri Force Heroes
The in  is the Sword used by the Links. It changes appearance when certain Outfits are worn, such as the Sword Suit and the Sword Master Suit. While wearing the Fierce Deity Armor, the Sword becomes the Fierce Deity Sword. In addition, the Sword becomes a Telescope while wearing Linebeck's Uniform.

Breath of the Wild
The Sword appears in as a weapon exclusive to the 8-Bit Link amiibo. It is described as a Sword that was once wielded by a hero in an ancient age. It looks as it does throughout the artwork of The Legend of Zelda.

The Legend of Zelda TV series
In the "Stinging a Stinger" episode of, Sleezenose offers Link a Sword as a sign of gratitude for having saved him. Although Link first hesitates to trade it in for his Crissword, Sleezenose explains that anyone who carries the Sword is made irresistible to women, especially princesses. This convinces Link and causes him to immediately hand over his old Sword when he hears Princess Zelda screaming for help. When Link finds Zelda, she is being attacked by a Patra. The young hero, confident about his new Sword, faces an incoming Patra, but one beam from the foe breaks the Sword in half and causes Link to collapse from the attack. When he looks up and sees the broken Sword, he realizes that he has been tricked by Sleezenose. Link leaves behind the broken Sword when Ganon appears and captures him.

The Faces of Evil
In, the Sword is used as Link's main weapon. As well as being used to fight enemies with, it is also used to pick up dropped items and talk to characters by striking them. In the game's tutorial, the Sword is also referred to as a "Smart Sword", and it is explained that it will not hurt friendly characters but instead encourage them to talk.

Link can later receive a stronger Sword called the Power Sword, which replaces his standard Sword.

The Wand of Gamelon
In, the Sword is used as Zelda's main weapon. Identically to The Faces of Evil, it is also able to pick up items and encourage characters to talk, in addition to fighting enemies with. The Sword is also referred to as a "Smart Sword" in the game's tutorial.

As in The Faces of Evil, Zelda can later find the stronger Power Sword. It replaces her standard Sword.