Master Sword

The Master Sword, also known as the Blade of Evil's Bane, is a unique, powerful sword that first appears in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. In the main series, the Master Sword rests in a pedestal within a sacrosanct area of Hyrule, usually the woods. The lore behind the Master Sword is different for most games, although it somewhat retains a consistent role in the games. Similar to, Link is the only person who can pull the Master Sword from its pedestal and wield it, and the Master Sword is the only weapon capable of defeating Ganon. The Master Sword is one of the most iconic weapons in The Legend of Zelda series.

The Master Sword is a double-edged longsword with no fuller and a purple or blue hilt. The sword's crossguard is large, and its pommel is small in comparison. The Triforce symbol is engraved on the base of the blade, and a yellow gemstone appears to be embedded in the crossguard. In some games, the Master Sword can be tempered or magically enhanced to increase its power—this sometimes changes its appearance and turns it into another sword.

The The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords metaseries revolves around a different legendary sword, the Four Sword, which is comparable to the Master Sword.