Master Sword in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Guide includes how to get the Master Sword, stats, details, special effects, memory locations, and more!
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Master Sword - How To Obtain
[Required] Create Two Stamina Wheels

When obtaining the Master Sword, an event occurs in which two Stamina Wheels are consumed. If the Stamina Wheel is not enough, the Master Sword cannot be obtained even if the other conditions are met. The number of Stamina Wheel will be increased to 2 after clearing 20 shrines and will increase the Wheel 5 times.
Heart Container And Stamina Vessel - How To Increase & Which One To GetThere Are 2 Routes To Obtain Master Sword
![]() | Required Time: 1~2 hr Difficulty: Easy It is easy as you only need to explore, but it takes time to move around the entire map. |
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![]() | Required Time: 30min~1 hr Difficulty: Rather difficult It is difficult for newbies because it goes through two boss fights. |
Two ways to obtain the Master Sword are known so far: the Geoglyphs Route and the Boss Route. Both of these routes are irrelevant to the Main Quests, so the most powerful weapon can be obtained from the Early Game.
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- Head to 11 locations of Geoglyphs and collect Zelda's memories
- After collecting memories from 11 locations, a white dragon appears in Akkala
- Fly toward the white dragon from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower
- Go near the Master Sword stuck in the white dragon's forehead then press A
- Follow the event instructions and long press the A button
- The Master Sword will be obtained after this event
Collect Memories From 11 Geoglyphs

※ The circled number indicates the memory number (3→4→5→6→7→8→9→10→12→13→15)
Collect memories at the 11 Geoglyphs on the surface. You can see the memories by examining a puddle somewhere in the Geoglyphs. The puddles are hidden until you get close to them, so if you are not sure, check the locations below.
Detailed Location Of All 11 Memory Locations
Ride The White Dragon That Appears In Akkala
After collecting all the memories of Geoglyphs, a white dragon will appear in Akkala. It is recommended to fly out from Ulri Mountain Skyview Tower and move in the direction of the white dragon.
It Will Wander Around The Hyrule
Once the white dragon appears, it will wander around the Hyrule area. Even if you lose sight of it, you still have a chance to find its presence in the skies above the Hyrule region.
If you lose sight of the white dragon, the location of the Master Sword will be mapped for the Boss Route. If you are unable to find it, try the route to desfeat the boss.
▲Return to the RoutesMeasure The Time To Land at Sokkala Sky Archipelago
Since the White Dragon passes under the Sokkala Sky Archipelago, if you measure the time of landing, it will be easy to land on the dragon's back when it comes.
At The Forehead Of The White Dragon, Press A

Go to the White Dragon's forehead and press the A button near the Master Sword to proceed to the event. You will be instructed to press and hold the A button during the event, so follow the instructions to obtain Master Sword.
- Head to Korok Forest via Minshi Woods Chasm
- Once you are on the surface, go to the hole inside the Great Deku Tree.
- Defeat Phantom Ganon inside the Deku Tree Chasm
- The Great Deku Tree will tell you the location of Master Sword
- Jump on the white dragon that is flying around Josiu Shrine and Great Sky Island
- Go near the Master Sword stuck in the white dragon's forehead then press A
- Follow the instructions and then long press the A button
- The Master Sword will be obtained after the event
Go To Korok Forest Via Minshi Woods Chasm
Head to the Korok Forest via Minshi Woods Chasm. Check the map and fly from Eldin Canyon Skyview Tower.
Moving In Depths
Once you descend from the Minshi Woods Chasm, you'll find yourself in the Depths, where is challenging to navigate due to the lack of light. Bring some food with you, such as Brightcap. The ceiling that leads to the Korok Forest is illuminated like an altar and you can Ascend to reach the surface.
From Inside The Great Deku Tree To The Chasm
After reaching Korok Forest, a cutscene of the Great Deku Tree will begin. When you go inside the Great Deku Tree, you will see the Deku Tree Chasm. Jump into the tree.
Defeat The Phantom Ganon
As you reach the Depths, you'll confront the Gloom tentacles in a Gloom-infested area. This will lead to a fight with Phantom Ganon, so it's important to have recovery items on hand to avoid being defeated.
How To Defeat Gloom Tentacles
- Bring 10 Bomb Flowers and Arrows
- Attached Bomb Flowers to the arrows then release them towards the 5 Gloom tentacles
How To Beat Phantom Ganon
- Stay away from the Phantom Ganon, and wait for it to initiate an attack
- If its hand is on the side, backstep to use Flurry rush
If its hand is held up, sidestep to use Flurry rush
Talk To The Great Deku Tree

After defeating Phantom Ganon, talk to the Great Deku Tree. He will tell you where to find the Master Sword.
Ride The White Dragon That Appears Around The Great Sky Island

After that, white dragons will appear around the Josiu Shrine and the Great Sky Island. Upon receiving the location from the Great Deku Tree, it will consistently be marked on the map. Therefore, it is advisable to pay attention to the dragon's arrival time and Fast Travel to the location.
Get The Master Sword Near The Forehead

Go to the White Dragon's forehead and press the A button near the Master Sword to proceed to the event. You will be instructed to press and hold the A button during the event, so follow the instructions to obtain the Master Sword.
Master Sword Stats & Details

Stats & Details
Weapon Type | Sword |
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Attack/Shield Guard | - |
Special Effects | Weapon Inventory increased by 1 when obtained R button turns into a beam when Hearts are maxed Respawns again in 10 minutes after being broken |
Even If Broken, It Will Be Restored In 10 Minutes

The Master Sword like its predecessor will be restored in 10 minutes after it is broken, and can be used as many times as needed. The remaining time until it recovers can be checked from the inventory.
Beam Can Be Fired When Hearts Is Full
By pressing the R button when Hearts is full, you can fire a beam. This is a long-range attack, so it can be used to preemptively stun a target or catch an Apple at the top of a tree.
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