Is the Master Sword good in Botw?

Of all the weapons in Breath of the Wild, the Master Sword is by far the best. This weapon is a special one because it doesn't actually break, it just needs to be recharged after being used for a while. But this powerful weapon and its special properties don't come without some sacrifices.
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Is the Master Sword worth getting in Botw?

Its blade gleams with a sacred luster that can oppose the Calamity. Only a hero chosen by the sword itself may wield it." The Master Sword is a 30 strength Sword, but will deal out much more damage to Ganon and anything affected by the Calamity, making it a useful weapon against major enemies and the end game.
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Is the Master Sword the strongest weapon in Botw?

The Master Sword is one of the most powerful weapons found in Zelda BOTW. Its durability is infinite as it never breaks. So we will see that the durability of the Master Sword is not specified.
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Is the Master Sword upgrade worth it?

The short answer is: No. It increases the sword's durability considerably, but does not make it unbreakable. It will still need to recharge after a while, it'll just take longer to deplete. Players report killing two Lynels using only the sword before it needed to recharge.
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What is so special about the Master Sword?

The Master Sword is unique in that it doesn't break like every other weapon in the game. Instead of shattering and being lost forever, the Master Sword loses energy. After extended use, the Master Sword will run out of energy and will explode as if it were breaking.
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[Zelda Breath of the Wild DLC] How Good is the UPGRADED Master Sword?



Can the Master Sword be upgraded?

You can upgrade the Master Sword's base damage to 40, 50, or 60 by completing the Trial of the Sword as part of The Master Trials DLC, which we'll outline below. If you upgrade it to damage 60, the weapon becomes unbreakable, but you'll still need to recharge it after a while.
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Why does Master Sword go to 60?

The Master Sword has an attack power of 30 which jumps to 60 when Link is fighting Calamity enemies. The weapon throw is replaced by a beam attack usable only when Link has full hearts. You cannot drop this sword to take a picture, so be sure to get one for the Hyrule Compendium before you pull it out of the stone.
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What is the strongest weapon in Botw?

The Strongest Weapons In Breath Of The Wild
  • 8 Savage Lynel Crusher.
  • 7 Edge Of Duality.
  • 6 Demon Carver.
  • 5 Savage Lynel Sword.
  • 4 Ancient Battle Axe++
  • 3 Savage Lynel Bow.
  • 2 Strongest: Meteor Rod.
  • 1 Royal Guard's Claymore.
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How many hits can the Master Sword take?

The Master Sword is a late-game item. It has a power of 30 and infinite durability, recharging itself after "breaking” after 40 hits.
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What is the best sword in Botw?

Of all the weapons in Breath of the Wild, the Master Sword is by far the best. This weapon is a special one because it doesn't actually break, it just needs to be recharged after being used for a while. But this powerful weapon and its special properties don't come without some sacrifices.
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Is there an unbreakable sword in Botw?

The Master Sword is unique in that it's the only unbreakable weapon in the game. Its durability wanes with use, but after a few minutes recharging in your inventory, it's good to go again. It's worth finding the sword as it does double damage against Ganon and his minions.
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Is Master Sword the best?

Of all the weapons in Breath of the Wild, the Master Sword is by far the best. This weapon is a special one because it doesn't actually break, it just needs to be recharged after being used for a while. But this powerful weapon and its special properties don't come without some sacrifices.
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Is there a sword better than the Master Sword?

The Biggoron Sword is physically more powerful than the Master Sword. The Master Sword possesses light magic and to kill a truly evil being, you must banish it with the light.
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Does the Master Sword ever break?

The Master Sword breaks, but it doesn't break like any other weapon in Breath of the Wild. Instead, its power drains. After several minutes, you can use it again. If you're looking for the Master Sword, check out our guide.
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How much damage does the Master Sword do to Ganon?

Completing each level of the Trial of the Sword will add 10 damage to the Master Sword (which starts out at 30). You will notice that when fighting Calamity Ganon monsters with the Master Sword, it will start glowing blue and its damage will jump to 60 points (along with a nice bonus to durability).
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Can the Hylian shield break?

While the Hylian Shield has a vast amount of durability, unlike the Master Sword it's not invincible and can break. If that happens, it won't no longer appear inside the Hylian Castle Lockup, and instead must be purchased from a special vendor after the end of a long quest.
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Is the Master Sword good against guardians?

Once you've gotten it, the Master Sword is also extremely effective against Guardians. With the exception of the Scouts found in shrines, being near Guardians turns the Master Sword into its glowing, massively empowered form, allowing you to dismantle ground-bound Guardians with ease.
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Why isn't the Master Sword recharging?

Like the champion powers, the Master Sword does not begin regenerating until it is completely used up. Keeping it in your pocket when it's weak does not help you get it back to full durability faster - you have to expend it to zero before the timer starts.
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Can you repair Master Sword Botw?

Well, the short answer is no. Players cannot repair weapons in Breath of the Wild. However, there are a couple of exceptions to this rule. The fabled Master Sword does not break, it just needs to recharge every so often.
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Can you repair swords in Zelda?

The answer to this question is no. There are no weapons that can be repaired in the game (except for the Master Sword, which will regain its charge), so once a weapon starts blinking red and you get a notification that it will soon break, that weapon's usage is almost up, so you should probably chuck it at an enemy.
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Can you tame Wolves Botw?

Unfortunately, you can't pet them — a severe oversight on Nintendo's part — but you can feed them and improve your bond with any dog you find.
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Can you repair weapons in Botw?

Breath of the Wild's weapon durability causes weapons to break after a certain amount of swings, and Nintendo doesn't allow players to repair them.
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Is there a bike in Botw?

The Master Cycle Zero in Zelda: BOTW is a motorcycle that players can unlock by completing each of the trials in the Champions' Ballad DLC. Players can test their skills and unlock the Master Cycle Zero in the Champions' Ballad DLC for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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How hard are the final trials Botw?

The Final Trials are arguably the most difficult challenge you'll face in Breath of the Wild — they're even harder than the final fight of the game simply because you don't have all the shiniest weapons and upgraded armor. The Beginning and Middle Trials make you polish your fighting techniques.
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