The 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". It was introduced in the 1991 action-adventure video game The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and has since appeared in numerous other games in The Legend of Zelda series. The sword is the signature weapon of the hero, Link and has become an integral part of the character's visual identity and destiny in Zelda mythology. In the narrative of the Zelda 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, including Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors. It has been recreated in fan art, cosplay and weaponry and has become a widely recognisable image in video gaming. Characteristics The Master Sword is a divine, magic sword and the signature weapon of Link, the hero of The Legend of Zelda series. It has become a defining aspect of Link's identity alongside the Hylian Shield. The majority of The Legend of Zelda video games follow a similar story arc that involves Link starting the game with a simple weapon and embarking on a journey that eventually leads him to recovering the Master Sword. Once he obtains it, the sword makes Link much stronger in combat so that the player has greater capability to defeat the main antagonist at the end of the game. The Master Sword has been referred to by various names over the course of The Legend of Zelda series. In several games it is named the "Blade of Evil's Bane". In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the Master Sword is described as, "The legendary sword that seals the darkness." It is also named the "Master Sword of Resurrection". In Hyrule Warriors it is called "The Sacred Sword". In the mythology of the series, the Master Sword is defined as a divine object. In The Legend of