Master Sword

Master Sword
The Legend of Zelda element
Model of the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Publisher	Nintendo
First appearance	The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
Genre	High fantasy action-adventure
In-universe information
Type	Divine magic sword
Owners	Link
Function	Ultimate weapon capable of defeating Ganon
Traits and abilities	Repels evil Time travel Emits sword beams

The Master Sword (マスターソード, Masutā Sōdo) is a fictional divine magic sword in Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series. At times, it is referred to in-universe as the "blade of evil's bane" or the "sword that seals the darkness". It was introduced in the 1991 action-adventure video game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and has since appeared in most other games in the series.

The sword is the signature weapon of Link, the series protagonist, and has become an integral part of the character's visual identity and also a core element of Zelda iconography. In the narrative of the series, it is a powerful, sacred weapon that Link repeatedly uses to defeat the main antagonist, Ganon and other forces of evil. Throughout the Zelda series, it is shown to have various magical powers, including the capability to repel evil, alter the flow of time, and emit light beams to attack surrounding enemies.

In addition to The Legend of Zelda series, the Master Sword has also appeared in various other video games, media, and merchandise. These include Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8, and Hyrule Warriors. It has been recreated in fan art, cosplay, and weaponry and has become a widely recognizable object in video gaming.