Why does the Master sword glow in Breath of the Wild?

The master sword powers up and glows when you are near a source of Ganon's corruption on the world, like Malice or a corrupted guardian. It's damage increases to 60 when it glows and goes back to 30 when it's not glowing. You can permanently increase its power by completing the Trial of the Sword from the DLC.

Why does the Master Sword randomly glow?

The master sword really comes into a class of its own in the game's dungeons. When you're in areas permeated by Ganon's corruption, like dungeons, the sword takes on a blue glow. This means its attack power has increased significantly, making it perhaps the most powerful one-handed weapon in the game.

Why does the Master Sword glow blue sometimes?

If Link is inside a dungeon, near Guardians or Malice, the blade of the sword will glow with a light blue aura. While in this state, the Master Sword will deal 60 damage and will only change back to 30 (with exception of the Trial of the Sword DLC) if moved away from malice.

Can the Master Sword run out of energy when glowing?

The Master Sword does not break, but it does run out of energy. It takes 10 minutes to recharge. 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.

Does the Master Sword glow around 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.

The Master Sword glow doesn't lie... - Zelda BOTW

Is the glowing Master Sword unbreakable?

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.

Why is the Master Sword flashing red?

Why is the Master Sword flashing red? Not worth mentioning on an answer, but when it's flashing red, that means that it has 3 hits left, so you can hit twice and then throw it to deal 2x damage.

What happens if you use the Master Sword too much?

After extended use, the Master Sword will run out of energy and will explode as if it were breaking. Instead of being gone, it sits in your inventory and is unusable until it recharges.

Can the Master Sword be corrupted?

The Corrupt Master Sword is the corrupted version of the Master Sword. It can be upgraded to the Deep Corrupt Master Sword. If desired, either variant can be purified back into the standard Master Sword.

Why is Master Sword 60 damage?

Weapon Stats

If Link is inside a dungeon, near Guardians or Malice, the blade of the sword will glow with a light blue aura. While in this state, the Master Sword will deal 60 damage and will only change back to 30 (with exception of the Trial of the Sword DLC) if moved away from malice.

What is the most powerful weapon in Breath of the Wild?

The Savage Lynel Sword is one of the strongest one-handed weapons in the game, with a base attack power of 58. You can find it after taking down either a White-Maned, Silver, or Golden Lynel, which are some of the deadliest enemies in Breath of the Wild.

Can 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.

What is the true power of the Master Sword?

Abilities. The Master Sword's classic ability is the power to vanquish evil. Infused with the sacred flames provided by the Golden Goddesses and blessed with Hylia's power, the sword is effective even against evil ones possessing the Triforce.

Why is the Master Sword only 30?

The reason the Master Sword deals only 30 damage and wears out so quickly when attacking “regular enemies” is because it had been broken and worn down a hundred years ago in the battles during the Great Calamity. It has lost its strength and is no longer able to perform at peak capacity.

How heavy is the Master Sword?

Description. This is a FULL SIZE bLUE Legend of Zelda Link's Master Sword with Plaque overall length 37" This is a very heavy duty Links Master Sword weight 3.6 pounds.

Can you fuse the Master Sword?

Step 2: Grind The Sword To Level 20

Once the Master Sword has been obtained, the next step is leveling the blade up to its (first) cap of 20. Head to the Hyrule Blacksmith. Fuse weapons into the Master Sword in order to level it up. Repeat until you've got enough equipment for it to reach level 20.

How many hits can the Master Sword take?

The maximum value available was 80 and I have used 200 for its durability as tests (according to a link found here) have shown that on the fully powered up version the Master Sword has nearly 200 strikes before needing to recharge.

Does the Master Sword count as an ancient weapon?

The Ancient Proficiency does not apply to the Master Sword.

What is kirito's blue sword?

Description. The Elucidator is Kirito's Primary Sword throughout the game. He was awarded the sword as a boss-drop, after he defeated one of the bosses in the game.

What is the name of Link's sword?

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. It is also known as "The Blade of Evil's Bane", the "Sword of Resurrection", the "Sword that Seals the Darkness", and the "Sacred Sword".

Can the hero sword break?

Unlike the vast majority of other weapons, the Master Sword becomes depleted of energy instead of breaking. At this point, players are unable to use the Master Sword until they give it enough time to recharge. Luckily, the recharge time is not very long at all.

Where is the fake Master Sword?

Fake Master Swords can be found in the Lost Woods. They are decoys placed in there to prevent Link from finding the real Master Sword. They resemble Fighter's Swords with the blade stuck into a pedestal. They can be lifted and thrown at enemies much like when throwing a Pot.

How powerful is the Master Sword?

The Master Sword has a base strength of 30 damage; its holy power will be awakened in the presence of evil. If Link is inside a dungeon, near Guardians or Malice, the blade of the sword will glow with a light blue aura.

Is there a sword stronger than the Master Sword?

Biggoron's Sword is the strongest sword in the game, dealing twice the damage of the Master Sword. As a tradeoff, it cannot be used in conjunction with a shield, as Link must use both hands to wield it.