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(The Triforce Spinner, as seen in-game)
 
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|game={{LoZ}}<br>{{AoL}}<br>''[[Soulcalibur II]]''
 
|other=[[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' animated series]]<br>''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]''
 
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The '''Magical Sword''' is the final and strongest of all three swords in {{LOZ}}.
 
This is also the sword wielded in {{AOL}}.
 
 
==Appearances==
 
==={{LOZ}}===
 
[[File:MagicalSwordLoZ.png|left]]
 
[[Link]] finds the Magical Sword in the possession of a man who lives underneath a grave in the [[Graveyard#The Legend of Zelda|cemetery]]. The [[Old Man]] requires that Link to have at least twelve [[Heart Container]]s in his life meter before he gives Link the sword. The sword has the same properties as all of the other swords in the game, such as the ability to shoot [[Sword Beam]]s, but is simply stronger. In fact, the weapon is entirely optional, as only the [[Silver Arrow]]s and any kind of [[Sword]] are required to defeat [[Ganon]].
 
 
==={{AOL}}===
 
Link departs on his quest with the magical sword in his left hand and the magical shield in his right.<ref>{{cite manual|quote=Then, with a magical sword in his left hand and a magical shield in his right, he set off alone in his long travels.|game=The Adventure of Link|page=12}}</ref> Link is able to augment the sword's ability to fire [[Sword Beam]]s with the Fire spell, which allows the sword to shoot fireballs even if Link is not at full health. The sword will also do more damage if Link levels up his Attack stats. The sword is pictured on the game's box art.
 
 
==Other Appearances==
 
{{noncanon|Start}}
 
===[[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' animated series]]===
 
{{Main|Crissword}}
 
Link wields a sword very similar to the Magical Sword in the [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)|animated series]]. It is much smaller than any depiction of the sword featured in official art, however, and resembles a long dagger more than a sword. Link is almost never shown to slash with it, using it only to parry and attacking using its [[Sword Beam]]s. In the episode "[[Stinging a Stinger]]", the sword is given the name "Crissword."
 
 
===''Captain N: The Game Master''===
 
Although not explicitly referred to as the Magical Sword, Link in ''[[Captain N: The Game Master]]'' wields a sword similar to the Magical Sword. Like in the ''Zelda'' animated series, Link can use it to [[zap]] enemies, and this time, he can be seen attacking enemies with the sword rather than just using it to defend himself or parry.
 
 
===''Soulcalibur II''===
 
The Magical Sword is one of Link's weapons available in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', although it is known as the '''Magic Sword''' instead. Paired off with the [[Magical Shield]], the Magic Sword and the shield can be bought in the Aldebaran Shop, Algol Shop, Pollux Shop, or the Merak Shop for 3000 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. Although Link's offense and defense will not increase when he equips these weapons, the Magic Sword will cause 40% block damage, compared to the usual 10%.<ref>{{cite|Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact|Sword description|Soulcalibur II}}</ref>
 
 
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|[[File:Magic Sword and Magic Shield.png|80px]]
 
|<center>3000 Gold</center>
 
|<center>Causes 40% block damage</center>
 
<center>Weak against physical impact</center>
 
|Ancient arms hidden deep in an underground tomb. This powerful sword holds an enchantment that counters the forces of darkness, and its holy aura allows it to deliver damage to the enemy even without making physical contact. The shield is enchanted with a spell that protects its user from enemy magic, but the actual shield itself is quite old and is weak against physical impact.
 
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{{noncanon|End}}
 
==Theories==
 
{{theory|Start}}
 
There is a some debate as to whether or not the Magic Sword is in truth the [[Master Sword]]. [[Zelda.com]]'s encyclopedia section refers to them both as the same weapon,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.zelda.com/universe/pedia/m.jsp#MagicSword|title= Magic Sword|site= Zelda.com}}</ref> but this website's canonical status is dubious. Some fans speculate that since the Master Sword's absence in a game featuring [[Ganon]] is curious, the two swords could be the same (although it should be noted that the Master Sword did not appear in {{FSA}} either). This is doubtful, however, as the Magical Sword is never referred to as the Blade of Evil's Bane, only as a very powerful sword that is not even essential to defeat Ganon. Furthermore, the Master Sword is said to rest in [[Pedestal of Time|its pedestal]] in the [[Lost Woods]] forevermore at the end of {{ALTTP}}, which [[Zelda Timeline|chronologically]] comes before ''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''The Adventure of Link'' (although that statement is contradicted by {{AST}} and {{ALBW}}, further adding to the debate). It is noteworthy however that all official art and ''Soulcalibur II'' depict the Magical Sword differently to the Master Sword, as either a blue sword with red edges (''The Legend of Zelda'' and ''Soulcalibur II''), or a silver blade with red gems embedded in its hilt (''The Adventure of Link'').
 
 
In subversion to all of this however, retroactive artwork of the Magic Sword illustrated by Katsuya Terada in the Official "A Link to the Past" and "Link's Awakening" guides, depict it as being the Master Sword. While this would settle the matter of the sword's identity, in an ironic twist, said artwork depicts Link as wielding the same shield across all four contemporary games at the time, rather than the familiar cross-emblazoned shields in the artwork for the first two Zeldas seen before. {{noncanon|End}}
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:TAoL Sword.png|Artwork of the Magical Sword featuring golden tints
 
File:MagicalSword.png|Artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
 
File:MagicalSwordLoZArt.png|Artwork from the Japanese strategy guide of ''The Legend of Zelda''
 
File:Magical Sword.png|The Magical Sword in ''Captain N: The Game Master''
 
File:IMG 1934.jpg|Link bears the Magical Sword in ''Soul Calibur II''
 
</gallery>
 
 
==See also==
 
*[[Swords of The Legend of Zelda|Swords of ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
 
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Revision as of 18:04, 19 July 2016

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