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 * This article is about the item. For the game, see The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

The Skyward Sword is an item from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. A powerful sword, the Skyward Sword is used by Link in many ways during his quest.

Properties
The Skyward Sword has many abilities, some not seen in other weapons in the series. The Sword allows Link to travel between Skyloft and Hyrule. Link can also hold the Skyward Sword upward toward the sky to charge the sword, allowing him to shoot a crescent shaped Sword Beam. Unlike previous games, Link does not need full health to use a Sword Beam. Another unique property of the Sword is its relation to Phi; the sword and Phi appear to be one and the same, and as such can change between forms at will. The sword also has the ability to aid in the discovery of hidden treasure, the specifics of which are unknown.

Wii MotionPlus
The sword retains most of its basic abilities, including hacking and slashing though enemies. However, with the addition of the Wii MotionPlus, the way the sword is used has changed dramatically. Link now can swing the sword any way he wants, which is necessary to defeat enemies, solve puzzles and opening certain doors.

Story
It has been revealed that the Skyward Sword becomes the Master Sword. It is currently unknown how the change occurs, though it will result from something Link does in the Siren Realm. It should be noted, however, that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess dictates that the Ancient Sages are the creators of the Master Sword.

Timeline
Nintendo revealed that the story takes place before Ocarina of Time