Recovering the Master Sword
Side Adventure| Category | Master Sword |
| Region | Sky |
| Difficulty | Hard |
| Steps | 5 |
| Rewards | 2 |
Recovering the Master Sword
Adventure Overview
The Master Sword was damaged in the battle beneath Hyrule Castle and is now embedded in the head of the Light Dragon circling high above Hyrule. To reclaim the legendary blade, you must locate the Light Dragon, land on its head, and pull the sword free — but only if you have enough hearts to withstand its power.
Prerequisites
View all Dragon's Tears memories (recommended)
At least 2 full stamina wheels
Rewards
Master Sword (30 base attack, regenerates, beam attack at full health)
Cutscene revealing Zelda's message
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
1
Learn the Master Sword's Location
Through the Dragon's Tears memories, you discover that Zelda swallowed a secret stone and transformed into the Light Dragon to preserve the Master Sword across millennia. The sword is embedded in her forehead.
2
Locate the Light Dragon
The Light Dragon circles high above Hyrule in a set flight path. Use Skyview Towers to launch yourself into the sky and scan for the dragon. It glows with golden light and is significantly larger than the other three dragons.
3
Land on the Light Dragon
Use a Skyview Tower near the dragon's flight path to launch into the sky. Glide toward the dragon and land on its back. You may need to use Recall on falling debris or chain multiple launches.
4
Reach the Sword
Walk along the Light Dragon's back toward its head. The Master Sword glows with a faint blue light, embedded in the dragon's forehead.
5
Pull the Master Sword
Interact with the Master Sword to begin pulling it free. You need at least two full stamina wheels (or temporary stamina boosts) to complete the pull. If you fail, eat stamina-restoring food mid-pull.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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