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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 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 the Blue Figure; the sword and the Blue Figure appear to be one and the same, and as such can change between forms at will.

Wii MotionPlus
The sword retains most of its basic abilities, including hacking and slashing though enemies. However, with the addition of 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 and solve puzzles.

Story
It has been revealed that the Skyward Sword becomes the Master Sword. It is currently unknown how the change occurs, although it appears to happen during the course of Skyward Sword. It should be noted, however, that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess dictates that the Ancient Sages are the creators of the Master Sword. However, the sages might be involved in the transforming of the Skyward Sword into the Master Sword. It is also speculated that the Link in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is the first Link due to the fact that the game may have to do with the creation of the Master Sword.

Trivia

 * Skyward Sword is said to be the longest Zelda development game.
 * Skyward Sword is a mixture of Twilight Princess and Wind Waker.
 * In the E3 2010 Trailer, Scorpion is fought in the woods, not the forest temple.