Can the Master Sword break in Zelda?

No, the Master Sword in Breath of the Wild doesn't permanently break like other weapons; instead, it runs out of energy and becomes unusable for about 10 minutes, after which it fully recharges, making it a perpetually available, powerful tool, especially when glowing near malice or guardians, say Reddit users, Quora users, and Fandom users.
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Can Zelda Master Sword break?

The Master Sword does not break, but it does run out of energy. It takes 10 minutes to recharge. The Master Sword has an attack power of 30 which jumps to 60 when Link is fighting Calamity enemies. The weapon throw is replaced by a beam attack usable only when Link has full hearts.
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Is The Master Sword Unbreakable in Zelda?

No, the Master Sword isn't permanently unbreakable in Breath of the Wild, but it doesn't break like other weapons; instead, it runs out of energy and needs a 10-minute recharge, making it functionally infinite, especially after completing the Trial of the Sword DLC where its power (and durability) significantly increases, especially against Malice, where it glows and becomes very potent.
 
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Why did my Master Sword break BotW?

BotW establishes the idea that the Master Sword can become "fully awakened" which implies that it can also fall back asleep 🤷‍♂️. Defeating Calamity Ganon might have drained it enough that it "fell asleep" and wasn't completely prepared for someone as powerful as Ganondorf with a Secret Stone without time to recharge.
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How was Ganondorf able to break the Master Sword?

Ganondorf broke the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom because his Gloom, empowered by a powerful Secret Stone, was a divine force that overpowered the sword's base strength at that moment, shattering it before Zelda could fully imbue it with sacred power, showcasing his immense power and necessitating its restoration as the Light Dragon.
 
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Can The Master Sword BREAK in Breath of the Wild?

Why is the Master Sword decayed?

The Master Sword is decayed in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom because it was shattered and corrupted by Ganondorf's Gloom beneath Hyrule Castle when Link first confronted the Demon King, weakening it and draining Link's own power. This initial decay left it in a much weaker, broken state, necessitating its journey back in time to be restored by Zelda, eventually becoming the Light Dragon.
 
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Can Ganondorf be killed without the Master Sword?

Yes, you can beat Ganon without the Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and other Zelda games, by relying on strong backup weapons (like Ancient/Royal gear), arrows (especially Ancient Arrows/Light Arrows), perfect shield parries (reflecting his beams), and using Divine Beast abilities, though the Master Sword makes it much easier and is often needed for the final blow in older titles. You need good preparation, plenty of fairies, and understanding his attack patterns, especially reflecting his Guardian beams. 
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How did Zelda fix the Master Sword?

The legendary sword that seals the darkness. Its corruption was healed by its time with the Light Dragon.
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Can the Yiga steal the Master Sword?

Yes, through a specific glitch in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a Yiga Blademaster can steal the Master Sword from its pedestal by being led to the Korok Forest, treating the sacred blade as any other dropped weapon to confiscate, though reloading the game returns it to normal. This exploit involves exploiting their AI to bring them from the Yiga Hideout to the Korok Forest, where they pick it up, leaving behind only bananas and an invisible, glitched blade. 
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Can the Master Sword run out of energy during Ganon fight in BOTW?

It can break, but it will still recharge after ten minutes, so even if it breaks then just use any other weapons / Ancient Arrows / Champion's Abilities until it is recharged ... if you even need that much time and not accidentally kill Ganon before the sword recharges...
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How old is the Master Sword?

The Master Sword's age varies by game, but it's ancient, originating from the Goddess Sword in Skyward Sword (the earliest game) and existing for thousands of years, often appearing centuries old, like the 10,000-year-old sealed version in Breath of the Wild, but its true beginning is from the time of Hylia.
 
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What is the rarest weapon in Zelda Breath of the Wild?

The rarest weapons in Breath of the Wild often involve items with limited spawns, unique properties, or those only obtainable through specific glitches or DLC, with candidates like the Kite Shield, unique Champion weapons, rare drops like the Vicious Sickle (Yiga), and DLC-exclusive items (like Biggoron's Sword) topping lists, alongside powerful, hard-to-find variants like Pristine Royal Guard's Claymores.
 
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Is the Hylian Shield unbreakable?

No, the Hylian Shield is not truly unbreakable in games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but it's incredibly durable, having the highest durability of any shield, lasting for hundreds of uses before breaking. If it does break, you can get a replacement by completing specific quests, such as the "From the Ground Up" quest in BotW or by buying it from Cece in TotK.
 
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Could Zelda wield the Master Sword?

Yes, Zelda can hold and has held the Master Sword, especially in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, but wielding its full power usually requires the "Spirit of the Hero" (Link) or someone with a strong divine lineage (like Zelda) to draw it from its pedestal or use it as a true weapon; she can't use it as a main weapon like Link, but she interacts with it significantly, sometimes transporting or bonding with it.
 
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Can the Master Sword break during a Ganon fight?

Yeah, during the Phantom Ganon fights and Demon King Ganondorf fights, the Master Sword is unbreakable. During the Demon King's Army fight the Master Sword does 45 damage, but is breakable. It does 45 damage against any enemy coated in gloom. Normally, it does 30 damage.
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What happens if the Master Sword runs out of energy?

When the Master Sword runs out of energy in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (and Tears of the Kingdom), it becomes unusable and enters a recharge period, typically taking about 10 minutes of real-time to fully restore its power, though it can be boosted by proximity to Malice or Ganon-related foes. It doesn't break permanently like other weapons but becomes inert, requiring you to either wait or complete the Trial of the Sword DLC for permanent upgrades and faster recharge, with Tears of the Kingdom introducing fusion mechanics that affect its durability and recovery.
 
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Does Ganon know about the Yiga Clan?

Ganondorf likely knows the Yiga by watching them through the eyes of his puppets, he just doesn't care about them. The manifestation of his hatred also knew about the Yiga as seen in Age of calamity but it too doesn't care much about them though it likely didn't want them to switch sides.
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Are there fake master swords in BOTW?

Several Fake Master Swords can be found in the Lost Woods. They are decoys placed in there to prevent Link from finding the real Master Sword.
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What does becoming a Yiga Blademaster do?

At this Yiga Clan rank, they have mastered a technique that allows them to manipulate the very earth. By striking the ground, they can create stone pillars and blasts of air. Yiga Blademasters are the elite soldiers of the Yiga Clan.
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Why did Link sleep for 100 years?

Link slept for 100 years in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild because he sustained near-fatal injuries fighting Calamity Ganon and was placed in the Shrine of Resurrection for a "Slumber of Restoration" to heal, a process that also wiped his memory. Princess Zelda ordered this stasis for his recovery and to prevent aging, allowing him to awaken later, stronger, to fulfill his destiny after Ganon broke free, with Zelda holding Ganon at bay for the century. 
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What is the rarest thing in BotW?

The rarest items in Breath of the Wild often involve specific, hard-to-find materials like Big Hearty Radishes, Smotherwing Butterflies, Endura Carrots, and Star Fragments, but truly unique finds include the glitchy Ice Cream Cone, missable Secret Seashells, specific rare armor pieces like the Flamebreaker Armor (requiring Smotherwings), and certain high-end Lynel weapons that can be lost forever, plus the powerful Bow of Light (limited use) and Master Sword, with some players considering Giant Ancient Cores extremely rare drops.
 
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What is the least liked Zelda game?

The least liked Zelda game is often cited as Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, due to its drastic shift to side-scrolling, brutal difficulty, and RPG elements that felt un-Zelda-like, making it the franchise's "black sheep". Other contenders for least popular include multiplayer-focused games like Tri Force Heroes and Four Swords, and sometimes Phantom Hourglass or Spirit Tracks for their unique mechanics (trains, touch controls) that divided fans.
 
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Is there any LGBTQ in Zelda?

While The Legend of Zelda series lacks explicitly confirmed LGBTQ+ characters, many fans interpret queer themes and subtext through ambiguous characters, gender-bending moments (like Link in Gerudo Town), and androgynous designs, with characters like Sheik, Prince Sidon, and even Link himself often sparking discussion, though Nintendo usually maintains the characters' canonical genders.
 
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What is the hardest Zelda game to beat?

The hardest Zelda game is widely considered to be Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, due to its brutal, RPG-style difficulty, punishing combat with cheap hitboxes, frequent loss of experience upon death, and unforgiving dungeons, especially the final Great Palace. Other contenders for difficulty include the original The Legend of Zelda (for its obscurity and combat) and Majora's Mask (for its time limits and complex dungeons like the Great Bay Temple), while Breath of the Wild becomes extremely challenging in its optional Trial of the Sword DLC.
 
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Why is Ganondorf shortened to Ganon?

As his alter-ego Ganondorf, the archvillain is a Gerudo rather than a beast. Because of this, 'Ganon' is also a nickname for Ganondorf and the name given to him when he transforms into his true form.
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