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{{Infobox Object
{{Object
|image= File:TPHD Scabbard Master Sword 1.png
|name= Scabbard
|caption= The Master Sword in its Scabbard from {{TPHD|-}}
|image= [[File:TPHD Scabbard Master Sword 1.png|80px]]
|game= OoT, MM, TWW, TP, PH, ST, SS, ALBW, TFH, BotW, TotK
|caption= The Master Sword in its Scabbard<br>from {{TPHD|-}}
|game= {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{SS}}
|other=
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|uses= Holding [[Link]]'s [[sword]]
|uses= Holding [[Link]]'s [[sword]]
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{{Term/Store|Scabbard|Scabbards|Series, BotW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Name Ref|OoT3D, MM3D, TWWHD, TPHD, PH, ST, SSHD, TotK}}<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 168}}</ref> {{Plural|Series|Scabbard}} are a type of sheath used to hold {{Plural|Series|Sword|link}}. In {{TLoZ|Series}}, especially in the console games, [[Link]] usually has a scabbard for his swords. The most ornate scabbards tend to be for the most advanced sword, which is usually the [[Master Sword]].


A '''Scabbard''' is a type of sheath used to hold swords. In {{TLoZ|Series}}, especially in the console games, [[Link]] usually has a scabbard for his swords. The most ornate scabbards tend to be for the most advanced sword, which is usually the [[Master Sword]].
Link infamously wears his scabbards clipped onto a shoulder belt instead of at the hip. This, along with his choice of keeping his shield on his back, creates his signature image that is instantly recognized. For most swords, the scabbards are automatically changed with them. Though a select few share the same scabbard.  Some scabbards have mouths, the name for the opening of the scabbard, that matches the sword’s guard. These parts of the sword form what is known as a chape, which when fitted at the mouth makes a seal when the sword is in the scabbard. The swords and scabbards that have these attributes tend to be the most ornate.


Link infamously wears his scabbards clipped onto a shoulder belt instead of at the hip. This, along with his choice of keeping his shield on his back, creates his signature image that is instantly recognized. For most swords, the scabbards are automatically changed with them. Though a select few share the same scabbard.  Some scabbards have mouthes, the name for the opening of the scabbard, that matches guard. These parts of the sword form what's known as a chappe, which with at fitted mouth makes a seal when the sword is in the scabbard. The swords and scabbards that have these attributes tend to be the most ornate.
==Location and Uses==
 
==Appearances==
==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{OoT}} introduced scabbards to the series. The scabbard changed depending on Link's age, so the [[Kokiri Sword]] had one scabbard and the [[Master Sword]], [[Giant's Knife]] and [[Biggoron's Sword]] shared a different one. In {{OoT3D}}, the latter two blades were given a unique scabbard to match their longer appearance, and a strap was added to Link's model as shown in official artwork.
{{OoT}} introduced scabbards to the series. The scabbard changed depending on Link's age, so the [[Kokiri Sword]] had one scabbard and the [[Master Sword]], [[Giant's Knife]] and [[Biggoron's Sword]] shared a different one. In {{OoT3D}}, the latter two blades were given a unique scabbard to match their longer appearance, and a strap was added to Link's model as shown in official artwork.


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File:Kokiri Sword Scabbard (OoT).png|Young Link's scabbard
File:OoT Kokiri Sword Scabbard Model.png|Young Link's scabbard
File:Master Sword Scabbard (OoT).png|Adult Link's scabbard
File:Master Sword Scabbard (OoT).png|Adult Link's scabbard
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File:Kokiri Sword Scabbard (MM).png|Kokiri Sword's scabbard
File:MM Kokiri Sword Scabbard Model.png|Kokiri Sword's scabbard
File:Razor Sword Scabbard.png|Razor Sword's scabbard
File:MM Razor Sword Scabbard Model.png|Razor Sword's scabbard
File:Gilded Sword Scabbard.png|The Gilded Sword's lengthy scabbard
File:MM Gilded Sword Scabbard Model.png|The Gilded Sword's lengthy scabbard
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<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Hero's Sword Scabbard.png|Hero's Sword's scabbard
File:TWW Hero's Sword Scabbard Model.png|Hero's Sword's scabbard
File:Master Sword Scabbard (TWW).png|Master Sword's scabbard
File:TWW Master Sword Scabbard Model.png|Master Sword's scabbard
</gallery>
</gallery>


==={{TP|-}}===
==={{TP|-}}===
{{TP}} had scabbards for two of the three swords. The [[Wooden Sword]] was only held by straps instead of a full scabbard. These scabbards have more detail in them than any other game before or since.
{{TP}} had scabbards for two of the three swords. The [[Wooden Sword]] was only held by straps instead of a full scabbard. These scabbards have more detail in them than any other game before or since. Sometimes other characters carry scabbards for their swords. One notable scabbard here is the one for the smaller sword of a [[Darknut]] in {{TP}}. When the Darknut pulls out this sword, its scabbard gets thrown to the side. There is also the scabbard that [[Ganondorf]] uses to carry the [[Sword of the Sages]].  


<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ordon Sword Scabbard.png|The Ordon Sword's scabbard
File:Ordon Sword Scabbard.png|The {{Term|TP|Ordon Sword}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Master Sword Scabbard.png|The Master Sword's scabbard
File:Master Sword Scabbard.png|The {{Term|TP|Master Sword}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TP|-}}
File:TPHD Scabbard Master Sword 2.png|The Master Sword's scabbard
File:Darknut Scabbard.png|A {{Term|TP|Darknut}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Ganondorf Scabbard.png|{{Term|TP|Ganondorf}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TP|-}}
File:Ashei's Sword.png|{{Term|TP|Ashei}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TP|-}}
File:TPHD Scabbard Master Sword 2.png|The {{Term|TP|Master Sword}}'s {{Term|TP|Scabbard}} from {{TPHD|-}}
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File:No Image.png|Oshus's Sword's scabbard
File:PH Oshus Sword Scabbard Model.png|Oshus's Sword's scabbard
File:PH Phantom Sword Scabbard.jpg|Phantom Sword's scabbard
File:PH Phantom Sword Scabbard.jpg|Phantom Sword's scabbard
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File:ST Link Whip Artwork.png|Recruit's Sword's scabbard
File:ST Link Whip Artwork.png|Recruit's Sword's scabbard
File:No Image.png|Lokomo Sword's scabbard
File:ST Lokomo Sword Scabbard Model.png|Lokomo Sword's scabbard
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File:Link SS 2.png|The Goddess Sword's scabbard
File:Link SS 2.png|The Goddess Sword's scabbard
File:SS Link Artwork 2.png|The Master Sword's scabbard
</gallery>
</gallery>
=== ''A Link Between Worlds'' ===
''A [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|Link Between Worlds]]'' has scabbards for the [[Forgotten Sword]] and the [[Master Sword]]. Though it is difficult to see bacause the top view angle of the game.
=== ''Tri Force Heroes'' ===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]'' only the [[Bear Minimum|Bear Minimun]], [[Hero's Tunic]] and the [[Timeless Tunic]] outfits have scabbards. Similar to [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]] it is difficult to see because of the angle.
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Stub|BotW}}
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Stub|TotK}}


===Out-of-Game Scabbards===
===Out-of-Game Scabbards===
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<gallery>
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File:ALttP Dungeon Artwork.png|The scabbard from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Link Exploring A Dungeon Artwork.png|The scabbard from {{ALttP|-}}
File:FourLinksPosing.png|Four Sword's scabbard
File:FourLinksPosing.png|Four Sword's scabbard
File:TMC Link Capless.png|Smith's Sword's scabbard
File:TMC Link Artwork 5.png|Smith's Sword's scabbard
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Other Scabbards==
==See Also==
Sometimes other characters carry scabbards for their swords. One notable scabbard here is the one for the smaller sword of a [[Darknut]] in {{TP}}. When the Darknut pulls out this sword, its scabbard gets thrown to the side. There is also the scabbard that [[Ganondorf]] uses to carry the [[Sword of the Sages]].
* {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}


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{{Ref}}
File:Darknut Scabbard.png|A Darknut's sword's scabbard.
 
File:Ganondorf Scabbard.png|[[Ganondorf]] keeps the [[Sword of the Sages]] in this scabbard.
{{Categories
File:Ashei's Sword.png|[[Ashei]] carries this sword in its scabbard at all times, and is never seen taking the sword out of it.
|objects= OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TWW, TWWHD, TP, TPHD, PH, ST, SS, SSHD, BotW, TotK
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}}

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Scabbards are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed][1] Scabbards are a type of sheath used to hold Swords. In The Legend of Zelda series, especially in the console games, Link usually has a scabbard for his swords. The most ornate scabbards tend to be for the most advanced sword, which is usually the Master Sword.

Link infamously wears his scabbards clipped onto a shoulder belt instead of at the hip. This, along with his choice of keeping his shield on his back, creates his signature image that is instantly recognized. For most swords, the scabbards are automatically changed with them. Though a select few share the same scabbard. Some scabbards have mouths, the name for the opening of the scabbard, that matches the sword’s guard. These parts of the sword form what is known as a chape, which when fitted at the mouth makes a seal when the sword is in the scabbard. The swords and scabbards that have these attributes tend to be the most ornate.

Location and Uses

Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time introduced scabbards to the series. The scabbard changed depending on Link's age, so the Kokiri Sword had one scabbard and the Master Sword, Giant's Knife and Biggoron's Sword shared a different one. In Ocarina of Time 3D, the latter two blades were given a unique scabbard to match their longer appearance, and a strap was added to Link's model as shown in official artwork.

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask had a scabbard for all the normal b-button swords. The Great Fairy's Sword and Fierce Deity Sword lacked scabbards. These scabbards are notable for having very accurate sizes in regards to the sword they hold. The Gilded Sword's scabbard is absolutely massive and sometimes clips the ground as Link moves. It's also the first in-game appearance of Link's shoulder-strap.

The Wind Waker

The Wind Waker had two scabbards, one for each of the swords. All the stages of the Master Sword used the same scabbard. These scabbards followed the style of The Wind Waker of being cel shaded smaller in size.

Twilight Princess

Twilight Princess had scabbards for two of the three swords. The Wooden Sword was only held by straps instead of a full scabbard. These scabbards have more detail in them than any other game before or since. Sometimes other characters carry scabbards for their swords. One notable scabbard here is the one for the smaller sword of a Darknut in Twilight Princess. When the Darknut pulls out this sword, its scabbard gets thrown to the side. There is also the scabbard that Ganondorf uses to carry the Sword of the Sages.

Phantom Hourglass

Phantom Hourglass is the first handheld game to have scabbards. Both of the swords have small scabbards, though Link's hat consistently obscures most of them. Link's initial scabbard given to him by Oshus is identical to the scabbard seen in The Wind Waker.

Spirit Tracks

Spirit Tracks has scabbards for both swords. Though again Link's hat consistently obscures most of each scabbard.

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, the Goddess Sword's scabbard inexplicably changes as the Goddess Sword is upgraded. Impa's outfit also resembles the scabbard of the True Master Sword.

A Link Between Worlds

A Link Between Worlds has scabbards for the Forgotten Sword and the Master Sword. Though it is difficult to see bacause the top view angle of the game.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes only the Bear Minimun, Hero's Tunic and the Timeless Tunic outfits have scabbards. Similar to A Link Between Worlds it is difficult to see because of the angle.

Breath of the Wild



Tears of the Kingdom



Out-of-Game Scabbards

Link's Awakening, Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures, and The Minish Cap do not depict Link with a scabbard in-game, usually because his sword is always drawn. However, Link is depicted with a scabbard in artwork for the games. His scabbard in Link's Awakening appears as a dark brown with a red jewel at the bottom. The scabbards seen in Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures and The Minish Cap appear identical to the Hero's Sword's scabbard seen in The Wind Waker.

See Also

References

  1. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168