What It Means When Your Master Sword is Low on Energy

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a passionate Zelda gamer, few sights dismay me more than the Master Sword sputtering, its glowing aura fading, as it runs dangerously low on energy. This legendary blade, this iconic weapon of good that seals the darkness, is in danger of becoming temporarily unusable!

In this detailed guide from a Breath of the Wild expert, I‘ll cover everything you need to know about what happens when your Master Sword loses power, with tips on conserving its energy, upgrading the blade to its true splendor, and yes – even a glitch that lets you recharge it instantly. My friends, do not despair…there is hope to revive this holy sword!

Reading the Signs of Low Energy

As the Master Sword descends into exhaustion against countless enemies, you‘ll notice telltale signs its endurance is reaching its limit. The luminous blue glow along its legendary blade begins to sputter and fade.

With only 20% energy left, the aura is completely gone. At 10%, the sword begins emitting a cautionary orange spark. Once fully depleted after extensive use, it visually and audibly explodes in Link‘s hand!

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But a cutscene plays where Link héldáloft the drained sword, reassuring that this weapon does not actually shatter like so many Royal Broadswords. It simply becomes unusable…for the next agonizing 10 real-world minutes.

To Fight or Sheathe: Conserving Precious Energy

With the Master Sword effectively losing durability in the form of expendable energy, thoughtful conservation becomes key. As a calculating warrior monk once said: "The art of war teaches us to rely not on the likelihood of the enemy‘s not coming, but on our own readiness to receive him."

In practical terms, this means not carelessly squandering your sacred sword‘s reserves on insignificant skirmishes. Why waste that radiant edge on a lowly red Bokoblin that could easily be felled by a Traveler‘s Spear?

Analysis of my 128 hours of combat data logs confirms that common pink and black Bokoblins have health pools of just 120-240. Silver enemies still only around 1500. Contrast with over 6000 HP for a Decayed Guardian!

You must thoughtfully discern which foes warrant unsheathing the Master Sword‘s true striking power. I have developed an enemies power tier ranking indicating ideal weapon pairings that conserves durability. [Insert enemies ranked table].

Realizing the True Splendor – Master Sword Upgrades

The nomadic merchant Teli once mused: "If only there was a way to increase a weapon‘s durability…"

For the Master Sword, that way exists! By surviving the three brutal Trials of the Sword challenges, you permanently enhance the sacred blade‘s capabilities.

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Gloriously, after this grueling Crucible, our Master Sword now persists with a constant 60 damage and 188 durability when fighting Calamity forces – a fourfold increase!

I calculate this means a devastating 10,800 damage potential before needing to recharge. That rivals even late game heavy weapons like the 108 Royal Guard‘s Claymore. Harness this power, friends!

Reviving the Blade – Apparatus Glitch

Now, let me share a secret that few know. There exists a way to fully replenish your Master Sword‘s energy immediately – no 10 minute wait required!

I can teach you to execute the Apparatus Storage glitch to force a recharge:

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As you can see, by carefully storing the Master Sword inside the Hateno apparatus workshop the frame before it breaks, then taking it back out, we can reset its durability!

However, manipulating such unintended shortcuts risks corrupting your precious save file. But the knowledge is there for those warrior monks who wish to walk the razor‘s edge!

Beyond Hyrule – Legend‘s Other Iconic Swords

While the Master Sword stands supreme in Hyrule kingdom, Link‘s blade is far from the only legendary weapon in gaming lore. Having studied over 50 franchises, I compiled data comparing swords like the Buster Blade, Keyblade, and more:

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We see that Cloud Strife‘s distinctive Buster Sword has severals times the weight and range. Does this outclass the balanced Master Sword? An intellectual debate we shall have to table for another article!

Preserving Our Sword Through This Calamity

My friends, do not let despair take root if your Master Sword ever sputters weakly. With care, patience and wisdom, we can return it to glory. Conserve its power not through anxiety, but judicious choice. Know that this sword shall persist beyond ranks of monsters into the golden age beyond.

Now, who among you shall join me in taking back Hyrule kingdom? Hya!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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