Editing Master Sword (section)

=== Other media ===
The Master Sword has made appearances in various other video games. Link appears with the Master Sword as a playable character in the original 1999 [[Super Smash Bros. (video game)|''Super Smash Bros'']].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Baird|first=Scott|date=2018-12-07|title=10 Smash Bros. Characters Who Are Overpowered (And 10 Who Are Completely Worthless)|url=https://screenrant.com/super-smash-bros-characters-overpowered-worthless/|access-date=2021-09-24|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}</ref> In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Link also appears as a playable character in eight different costumes that include the Master Sword and Hylian Shield.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith Jr.|first=Donnie|date=2021-08-23|title=Super Smash Bros Ultimate: Where Each Of Link's Alt Costumes Come From|url=https://screenrant.com/super-smash-bros-ultimate-where-each-of-links-alt-costumes-come-from/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=ScreenRant|language=en-US}}</ref> The Master Sword has also made an appearance in ''[[Animal Crossing]]'' games and ''[[Soulcalibur II]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Corbett|first=Noelle|date=2020-08-12|title=Animal Crossing: It's Time for the Nintendo Items to Return|url=https://www.cbr.com/animal-crossing-nintendo-items-should-return/|access-date=2021-09-22|website=CBR|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rinyu|first=John|date=2020-09-16|title=10 Best Swords in The Legend of Zelda Series, Ranked|url=https://gamerant.com/best-swords-in-the-legend-of-zelda/|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Game Rant|language=en-US}}</ref> In ''[[Nintendo Land]]'', players can wield the Master Sword as part of The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Severino|first=Anthony|title=Nintendo Land Review|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/58079-nintendo-land-review|access-date=2021-09-23|website=GameRevolution|date=20 November 2012 }}</ref> Link makes a cameo appearance with the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield in ''[[Scribblenauts Unlimited]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cook|first=Dave|date=2012-11-20|title=Scribblenauts Unlimited: see Mario & Link in action here|url=https://www.vg247.com/scribblenauts-unlimited-see-mario-link-in-action-here|access-date=2021-09-23|website=VG247|language=en}}</ref> In ''[[Bayonetta 2]]'', Bayonetta is able to use the Master Sword after equipping Link's costume.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nunneley|first=Stephanie|date=2014-06-21|title=This is what Bayonetta can do when wearing classic Nintendo outfits|url=https://www.vg247.com/bayonetta-wii-u-port-bayonetta-2|access-date=2021-09-23|website=VG247|language=en}}</ref> In the racing game ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'', the Master Sword was introduced with Link in the first [[DLC (video gaming)|DLC]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=LeJacq|first=Yannick|date=13 November 2014|title=Link Is Now In Mario Kart, And He Brought A Sword|url=https://kotaku.com/link-is-now-in-mario-kart-and-he-brought-a-sword-1658354893|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Kotaku|language=en-us}}</ref> It also makes an appearance in the Hyrule Circuit as a statue inside the castle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Carter|first=Chris|date=2017-05-09|title=Mario Kart 8 Deluxe shortcuts|url=https://www.polygon.com/mario-kart-8-deluxe-guide/2017/5/9/15593724/shortcuts|access-date=2021-09-21|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref> It is also obtainable as gear alongside the Hylian Shield in the [[Nintendo Switch]] version of ''[[The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Orry|first=Tom|date=2017-12-01|title=Skyrim Switch Zelda Gear Guide - How to get the Zelda Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and Link's Champion's Tunic - How to use amiibo to Unlock Zelda Items|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/01-12-2017-skyrim-switch-how-to-get-the-zelda-master-sword-hylian-shield-and-champions-tunic-how-to-use-amiibo|access-date=2021-09-21|website=USgamer|language=en|archive-date=2021-09-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921222622/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/01-12-2017-skyrim-switch-how-to-get-the-zelda-master-sword-hylian-shield-and-champions-tunic-how-to-use-amiibo|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Master Sword was also introduced in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'' with a ''Zelda'' update in 2019. The sword transforms [[Mario]] into Link and bestows a range of special abilities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=2019-12-02|title=Super Mario Maker 2's Zelda update lets you wield the Master Sword|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-12-02-super-mario-maker-2s-zelda-update-lets-you-wield-the-master-sword|access-date=2021-09-23|website=Eurogamer|language=en}}</ref> In the [[hack and slash]] video game ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' (2014), the Master Sword appears as a prominent weapon. Link can use it in battle alongside the Hylian Shield, and after completing certain tasks, the sword has the capability of emitting the sword beam.<ref name=":5" /> In ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' (2020), Link is able to use the Master Sword throughout the game after defeating an antagonist named Astor and retrieving the blade from its pedestal. Once obtained, Link is able to level up the sword by fusing other weapons into it and add unique effects by equipping it with Seals. The fully maxed out Master Sword then unlocks an additional sword beam attack when Link is at full health.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Fontes|first=Renan|date=2021-01-23|title=Age of Calamity: 10 Pro Tips To Making An Overpowered Master Sword|url=https://www.thegamer.com/age-of-calamity-overpowered-master-sword-guide/|access-date=2021-09-21|website=TheGamer|language=en-US}}</ref> The Master Sword has also been featured prominently in ''Zelda''-related media, including books and other merchandise.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Yehl|first=Joshua|date=9 January 2017|title=Unsheathe the Master Sword to Open This Zelda Art Book|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/09/unsheathe-the-master-sword-to-open-this-zelda-art-book|access-date=22 September 2021|website=IGN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Lobley|first=William|title=The Best Zelda Merchandise|url=https://www.empireonline.com/shopping/gaming/best-zelda-merchandise/|access-date=2021-09-22|website=Empire|date=15 February 2021 }}</ref>