Summary
The most recognizable weapon inThe Legend of Zeldaseries is Link’s Master Sword andTears of the Kingdomplayers have learned a sound way to make the blade unbreakable. InTears of the Kingdom, and its 2017 predecessorBreath of the Wild, each Hylian weapon breaks after repeated use, including the Master Sword. However, an in-depth tutorial on unlocking an indestructible version has recently taken the fandom by storm.
Nintendo’s beloved sequel became a playground for players to build the devices, structures, and mechanical animals of their dreams, thanks to the game’s Zonai technology and Hyrule’s unlimited resources. OneTears of the Kingdomplayer built a dragonthat could breathe fire, adding to the impressive plethora of inventions crafted by enthusiastic players and budding engineers.
Posted on YouTube by El Duende 05, an hour-long tutorial on how to obtain the unbreakable Master Sword was shared with the community. The video features a seven-part walkthrough to help players unlock the magic sword for themselves, adding toZelda’slong list of legendary weapons. The YouTuber credited several other players who had contributed their discoveries to the lengthy guide, now compiled in one comprehensive, albeit complicated, method.
Tears of the Kingdom’s Challenging Gauntlet to Obtain the Unbreakable Master Sword
In short, players will have to methodically tamper with save files, weapon abilities, and perform the art of zuggling, known as a glitch-hunting technique. Button patterns, timing, and maintaining an order of events and glitch sequences are key to claiming the final prize. If executed properly, treasure hunters will be led to Ganondorf’s location under Hyrule Castle and presented with the game’s unbreakable Master Sword previously seen in the prologue, titled “MsgNotFound.”
FellowZeldaplayers, ranging from casual gamers to avid members of the glitch community, were impressed by the in-depth guide. However, several comments highlighted that this endeavor was a test of endurance above all else. In addition toElden Ring’sStone Coffin Fissure resembling the Depths, fans also compared the grueling Master Sword gauntlet to From Software’s unforgivingShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion in terms of difficulty, as one wrong move in the chain can cancel out previous steps.
Tears of the Kingdomhas been out in the wild for just over a year, and fans are wondering what other discoveries will surface within the next five years. One artist has already recreatedEchoes of Wisdom’strailer in the sequel’s style, which will be Nintendo’s next entry in the franchise due for release this September. The sky’s the limit when it comes to the community’s creativity.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the beloved open-world adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment once again sees Link and Zelda battling to protect Hyrule from falling to Ganondorf. This new adventure takes place in the same land of Hyrule as Breath of the Wild but sees something called the Upheaval, which allows link to travel to Sky Islands, as well as deep into the Depths beneath Hyrule. Players can use special abilities to fuse together weapons, and build items to help them progress through the release.