Who has wielded the Master Sword?

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The Master Sword has been wielded by Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series, as well as by a hero ten thousand years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild, who used it to seal away Calamity Ganon within Hyrule Castle. The Master Sword was also originally wielded by the Goddess Hylia, as depicted in Skyward Sword, where it was known as the Goddess Sword before being transformed into the Master Sword.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who uses the Master Sword?

The Master Sword is a divine, magic sword and the signature weapon of Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series.

2. Who wields the Master Sword?

Link is told by Impa that ten-thousand years prior to the events of Breath of the Wild, a hero used the sword to seal away Calamity Ganon within Hyrule Castle.

3. Who was the original wielder of the Master Sword?

The Master Sword was originally wielded by the Goddess Hylia, as depicted in Skyward Sword, where it was known as the Goddess Sword before being transformed into the Master Sword.

4. Has anyone other than Link wielded the Master Sword?

Although only the hero can “wield” it (use its power), that doesn’t mean that nobody can touch it, as Zelda was holding the Master Sword at the end of Wind Waker.

5. Are There TWO Master Swords?

This is a topic of debate among fans, with some theories suggesting that there may be multiple Master Swords, although there is no definitive answer.

6. Does Link love Mipha or Zelda?

While Link may have romantic feelings for Zelda by the end of Breath of the Wild, his feelings for Mipha are more platonic, viewing her as a childhood friend.

7. Can Ganon hold the Master Sword?

Ganon can’t touch the Master Sword, as only the chosen hero can draw it and wield it.

8. Who is the most legendary swordsman of all time?

Miyamoto Musashi is often considered one of the most legendary swordsmen in history, known for his unique double-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record.

9. Who is the best sword master ever?

Miyamoto Musashi, Joseph Bologne, Donald McBane, Achille Marozzo, and Julie d’Aubigny are all considered among the greatest sword masters in history.

10. Does the Goddess Sword become the Master Sword?

Yes, in Skyward Sword, the Goddess Sword is transformed into the Master Sword, a powerful blade that has the magical ability to repel evil.

11. What weapon is stronger than the Master Sword?

The Fierce Deity Sword and the Great Fairy Sword are both extremely powerful magical great-swords capable of dealing more raw damage than the Master Sword.

12. What is more powerful than the Master Sword?

In terms of raw attack power, Ocarina of Time’s Biggoron Sword and many of Breath of the Wild’s higher-level weapons easily outclass the iconic blade.

13. Why is Master Sword only 30?

The Master Sword deals only 30 damage and wears out quickly because it had been broken and worn down a hundred years ago in the battles during the Great Calamity.

14. Is the Master Sword Excalibur?

The Master Sword is clearly derived from the popular version of Excalibur, in that the sword pulled from the stone and the magical blade are one and the same.

15. Can Ganon be killed permanently?

No, Ganon cannot be defeated permanently, as the game simply puts the player back at the entrance of the Sanctum as though the battle never happened.