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

Swords,(TLoZ | LA | TFH)[2][3][4] also known as Fighter's Swords,(ALttP)[5] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

The Legend of Zelda

First appearing in The Legend of Zelda, 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.[6] The Sword has two additional color variants which appear when Link wears either the Blue Ring or the Red Ring. 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 deals twice the damage of its predecessor. A Sword that is designed like a rapier 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.

A Link to the Past

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The Fighter's Sword is given to Link by his Uncle along with the Fighter's Shield as he enters Hyrule Castle. Link uses the Fighter's Sword until he obtains the Master Sword.

During the credits, Link's Uncle is shown using the Fighter's Sword again.

Link's Awakening

The Sword in Link's Awakening is the first Sword that Link can obtain. It is from Link's previous adventures and has his name engraved on it.[7] Link finds it on Toronbo Shores shortly after waking up after his crash on Koholint Island. By bringing 20 Secret Seashells to the Seashell Mansion, Link can replace it with the Level 2 Sword.[8][9]

By holding his Sword out, Link can move while he keeps facing the same direction.[10] If Link then releases his Sword, he will perform a Spin Attack attack,[11] which deals more damage than a regular Sword blow.[12]

Link can also hit walls with his Sword to determine whether or not they can be destroyed using Bombs.[13]

Tri Force Heroes

The Sword in Tri Force Heroes is the Sword used by the Link.[14] 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, and a parasol while wearing the Lady's Ensemble.

Breath of the Wild

The Sword in Breath of the Wild can be obtained randomly from a Treasure Chest dropped by scanning The Legend of Zelda Link amiibo with the amiibo Rune. It is described as a Sword that was once wielded by a hero in an ancient age.[4] It looks as it does throughout the artwork of The Legend of Zelda.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda (TV series)

In the "Stinging a Stinger" episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series, Sleezenose offers Link a Sword as a sign of gratitude for having saved him.[15] Although Link first hesitates to trade it in for his Crissword,[16] Sleezenose explains that anyone who carries the Sword is made irresistible to women, especially princesses.[17] This convinces Link and causes him to immediately hand over his old Sword when he hears Princess Zelda screaming for help.[18] When Link finds Zelda, she is being attacked by a Patra.[19] 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

TFoE Sword Sprite.png

In The Faces of Evil, the Sword is used as Link's main weapon.[20] 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.[21]

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

The Wand of Gamelon

In The Wand of Gamelon, the Sword is used as Zelda's main weapon.[22] 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.[23]

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

Link's Awakening (Cagiva)

In the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva, Link finds his lost Sword at Toronbo Shores after waking up from the shipwreck. During the fight against the Angler Fish, Link breaks the Sword after stabbing the boss on its head.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • ソード (Sōdo) (TLoZ)[26]
  • 剣 (Ken) (ALttP | LANS)[27][28]
  • 旅人の剣 (Tabibito no Ken) (BotW)
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTR
旅人之劍 (Lǚrén zhī jiàn) (BotW) 
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
  • 剑 (Jiàn) (TLoZ | LA)[30]
  • 剑 (jiàn) (ALttP)[30]
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
  • Zwaard (TLoZ)[29]
  • Reizigerszwaard (BotW)[32]
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
The French Republic
FrenchEU
  • Epée (TLoZ)[29]
  • Épée de voyageur (BotW)
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Spada (TLoZ | LA | LADX | LANS)[24][25]
  • Spada del Guerriero (ALttP)[25]
  • Spada da viandante (BotW)
  • Same as English.
  • Warrior's Sword
  •  
The Republic of Korea
Korean
여행자의 검 (Yeohaengjaui geom) (BotW) 
The Russian Federation
Russian
Походный меч (Pohodnyy mech) (BotW) 
Latin America
SpanishLA
  • Espada (LANS)
  • Espada de viajero (BotW)
  •  
  •  
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Espada de viajero (BotW) 
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Gallery

  • Artwork of the Sword seen on the Title Display from The Legend of Zelda

    Artwork of the Sword seen on the Title Display from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Sword while Link is wearing the Blue Ring from The Legend of Zelda

    The Sword while Link is wearing the Blue Ring from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Sword while Link is wearing the Red Ring from The Legend of Zelda

    The Sword while Link is wearing the Red Ring from The Legend of Zelda

  • The Sword in the opening from The Legend of Zelda

    The Sword in the opening from The Legend of Zelda

  • Link obtaining the Sword in The Legend of Zelda

    Link obtaining the Sword in The Legend of Zelda

  • File:TLoZ NES Title Display.png

    The Sword seen on the Title Display screen from The Legend of Zelda

  • Concept art of Link with the Sword in the ground nearby from The Legend of Zelda

    Concept art of Link with the Sword in the ground nearby from The Legend of Zelda

  • Artwork of Link holding the Sword from Link's Awakening

    Artwork of Link holding the Sword from Link's Awakening

  • The Sword from Link's Awakening DX

    The Sword from Link's Awakening DX

  • Link obtaining the Sword from Link's Awakening DX

    Link obtaining the Sword from Link's Awakening DX

  • A Sword used by Stalfos from Skyward Sword

    A Sword used by Stalfos from Skyward Sword

  • A Sword used by Koloktos from Skyward Sword

    A Sword used by Koloktos from Skyward Sword

  • The Sword used by Demise from Skyward Sword

    The Sword used by Demise from Skyward Sword

  • Artwork of one of the Links holding the default Sword from Tri Force Heroes

    Artwork of one of the Links holding the default Sword from Tri Force Heroes

  • The Sword from The Legend of Zelda TV series

    The Sword from The Legend of Zelda TV series

  • The Sword after being broken in The Legend of Zelda TV series

    The Sword after being broken in The Legend of Zelda TV series

  • The Sword from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

    The Sword from the Link's Awakening manga by Ataru Cagiva

Trivia

  • In The Legend of Zelda, when the Old Man gives Link the Sword, he tells Link the line, "IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS."[6] This line has become a famous line throughout the Zelda fanbase, even being referenced in Zelda media, like Hyrule Warriors, where Impa references the line when talking to Zelda.[33]
    • In Breath of the Wild, the line is also referenced in the Sword's inventory description.[34]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 10
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 140 (TLoZ | LA | TFH)
  3. ↑ "Sword
    The sword you carried prior to washing ashore on the island.    " — N/A (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sword
    A sword once wielded by a hero in an ancient age. When grasped, a strange sense of nostalgia washes over you. Take it when going alone would otherwise be dangerous.    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 140 (ALttP)
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS." — Old Man (The Legend of Zelda)
  7. ↑ "You found your Sword! It must be yours because it has your name engraved on it!" — N/A (Link's Awakening DX)
  8. ↑ "I am the spirit of the mansion. I have been waiting for someone to overcome the darkness. Find all the secret shells and go through the gate to receive the ultimate sword!" — Spirit of the Mansion (Link's Awakening DX)
  9. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 129
  10. ↑ Link's Awakening manual, pg. 18
  11. ↑ "'The Whirling Blade technique has been handed down from generation to generation by the family of the hero. To use it, hold down the Sword Button and build up your power. When you have enough, you can release the Button! Can you master this?'" — Secrets Of The Whirling Blade (Link's Awakening DX)
  12. ↑ Link's Awakening manual, pg. 19
  13. ↑ "Well that was a surprise! Hey! I'll tell you a secret! Use your sword to poke at dungeon walls... If you hear a hollow clank, you can break the wall with a Bomb!" — Talking Timber (Link's Awakening DX)
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  20. ↑ "The Sword Attack by pressing Button One to strike enemies. It is rumored that hidden in Koridai are ways to make your sword fire deadly Power Blasts." (The Faces of Evil manual, pg. 3)
  21. ↑ "Luckily, I brought my Smart Sword. It won't hurt anyone friendly. In fact, it makes them talk!" — Link (The Faces of Evil)
  22. ↑ "The Sword Attack by pressing Button One to strike enemies. It is rumored that hidden in Gamelon are ways to make your sword fire deadly Power Blasts." (The Wand of Gamelon manual, pg. 4)
  23. ↑ "Luckily, I brought my Smart Sword. It won't hurt anyone friendly. In fact, it makes them talk!" — Princess Zelda (The Wand of Gamelon)
  24. ↑ "Spada, scudo e arguzia ti serviranno per recuperare gli otto frammenti della Triforza e salvare la principessa Zelda." — The Legend of Zelda | NES | Giochi | Nintendo , www.nintendo.it, retrieved September 10, 2020. "Prendi la spada!" (Get the sword!) — Level 1-1 (The Legend of Zelda) (NES Remix, Italian localization)
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 140
  26. ↑ The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 18
  27. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 21
  28. ↑ "剣" — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Japanese localization)
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 19
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 125
  31. ↑ "Nun hast Du Dein Schwert gefunden und bist froh, den Namen [Name] darauf zu lesen!" — N/A (Link's Awakening, German localization)
  32. ↑ "Reizigerszwaard" — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  33. ↑ "Princess Zelda, it's dangerous to go alone. Take me!" — Impa (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  34. ↑ "Take it when going alone would otherwise be dangerous." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
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