The Hero's Sword
The Hero's Sword | |
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| Quest Giver | Great Deku Tree |
| Location | Korok Forest |
| Reward | Master Sword |
| Next Quest | |
| "EX Trial of the Sword" | |
"The Hero's Sword" is a Main Quest in Breath of the Wild.[1]
Overview
After traversing the Lost Woods, Link will arrive in the Korok Forest. There he will find a pedestal, upon which rests the Master Sword. If he attempts to pull the sword, he will hear the voice of Zelda saying he is the final hope of Hyrule, overlaid with flashbacks from several Recovered Memories.[2]
Link draws back from the Master Sword, which awakens the Great Deku Tree.[3] He recognizes Link and admonishes him for taking so long to return.[4] After a century, his patience has been tested by waiting for Link.[5]
The Great Deku Tree realizes that Link does not remember him.[6] He explains that he has watched over Hyrule for a very long time,[7] and that the Weapon in front of him is the Master Sword, crafted by the Goddess Hylia that only the chosen knight can wield against Calamity Ganon.[8] 100 years ago, Link himself carried that Sword,[9] though in order to wield it again, the Master Sword will test him.[10]
In Link's current state, the Great Deku Tree is unsure whether or not he is worthy of the blade,[11] and if he were to try to draw it in a weakened state, he would lose his life.[12] He wishes Link luck.[13] To pull the Master Sword, the Great Deku Tree says Link will need to use his true strength, and so he challenges Link to test his worth.[14] With this, the Main Quest begins.
If Link does not have enough Hearts to pull the Master Sword, the Great Deku Tree will stop him once he only has a quarter of a Heart left,[15] as continuing any further would have killed him.[16] He encourages Link to prepare before his next attempt, since he will not have him stop next time.[17] True to his word, the next time Link tries to pull the Master Sword without enough Hearts, he will receive a Game Over.
Link needs at least 13 Hearts in order to successfuly draw the Master Sword. Once he does so, he raises it towards the sky, which begins "The Master Sword" Recovered Memory. After Link practices swinging the Sword, the Great Deku Tree explains that the Memory he witnessed ocurred in the Korok Forest 100 years ago.[18] Zelda decided to bring the Master Sword to the Forest to keep it safe after Link collapsed.[19] Now, she is trapped fighting Calamity Ganon inside Hyrule Castle,[20] hoping for Link's return.[21] The Great Deku Tree likens her smile to the sun, and he would like to see it once again.[22]
The Great Deku Tree explains that the Master Sword will glow with a holy light when used against Calamity Ganon or his Malice.[23] Though this is the true power of the Sword, it can become exhausted from extended use.[24] In this scenario, Link will have to wait for the Master Sword to recover.[25] The Great Deku Tree reminds Link to use the Master Sword with care and wield it bravely,[26] which completes the Main Quest.
Objectives
| Stage | Description |
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| 1 | Through the Lost Woods and deep within the Korok Forest sleeps the sword that seals the darkness, a weapon said to be capable of striking down the Calamity. Though you came to claim the sword, the Deku Tree told you the blade would test you... Although you wielded it 100 years ago, can you pull the sword out in your current state? |
| Complete | You've acquired the legendary Master Sword, that which seals the darkness. You feel that the sword itself delights to be in your possession... Even at this moment, Princess Zelda is within Hyrule Castle, fighting to suppress the Calamity. She endures, believing you will come for her... Will you be able to save her as you are now? |
Nomenclature
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Gallery
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The Master Sword in the Korok Forest
See Also
References
- ↑ "The Hero's Sword
Korok Forest" — Adventure Log (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ "Link... You are our final hope. The fate of Hyrule rests with you." — Zelda (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Who is that...? Did I doze off again?" — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hrm? Well, well...it's you. You finally decided to return. Better late than never." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "After 100 years, I'd nearly given up hope on seeing you again. Even my patience has limits, you know..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That look on your face tells me that you have no recollection of me, however." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "I have watched over Hyrule since time immemorial. Many have referred to me over the ages as the Deku Tree." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That is the weapon created by the ancient Goddess. The sword that seals the darkness—that only the chosen knight can wield against the Calamity Ganon." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Believe it or not...it was actually you who wielded that sword 100 years ago." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "But I must warn you to take extreme caution. The sword stands as a test to anyone who would dare attempt to possess it." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "As you are now, I cannot say whether you are worthy or not..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you sought to free the sword in any sort of weakened state, you would surely lose your life where you stand." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Best of luck, young one..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "If you hope to pull the sword from its resting place, you must use your true strength. Let us see whether or not you currently possess said power." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Enough." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You would have lost your life if you hadn't released your grip on the sword..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Prepare before you try again...for I will not stay your hand partway through next time." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "What you just saw happened where you stand 100 years ago..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "After you were separated from the sword, the princess thought to bring it here, where she knew that it would be safe under my watch." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "She continues to fight, trapped deep within the confines of Hyrule Castle." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Her heart cascades with faith that you will return." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "She has a smile like the sun... I would do much to feel its warmth upon me once again." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "That blade has a name... It is the Master Sword. When used against Calamity Ganon or those tainted by his Malice, it will become suffused with holy light..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "At such times, the true power of the sword will manifest...but be warned. Do not rely too much on its power. If you wield it without need, its power will be exhausted and it will no longer be of use to you." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "...Should this happen, you must wait for the sword to recover." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "It was your partner a century ago... Use it with care... And wield it bravely for the one who waits for you..." — Great Deku Tree (Breath of the Wild)