Players can get the Master Sword back in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but an empty stats tab may leave them wondering how much damage it does.

After its rude treatment from Ganondorf at the start of the game, it's thankfully possible to recover Link's iconic Master Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - but it can be unclear how much damage it actually does. Unlike all other weapons in the game, the legendary blade doesn't display its damage stats in the inventory menu, which can naturally lead to confusion and uncertainty of its true power in the newest Zelda title.

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.]

Getting the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom is no small feat, after all. Not only is there a physical stamina check, requiring that Link have at least two full rings of stamina to be able to pull the sword out - but an additional problem is posed by the fact that it's on top of a moving, flying dragon. Players will need to perform some careful aerial maneuvering to even be able to reach it, and they may be puzzled to find that their prize is a Master Sword of unknown potential.

The Master Sword Does 30 Damage In Tears Of The Kingdom

In reality, the Master Sword only does about 30 damage in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. This number means that the weapon has remained stagnant since Breath of the Wild, which is surprising, considering what happens to the Master Sword in TOTK. Luckily, damage numbers aren't the only thing that the sword retains. It doesn't take up any space in the inventory, and it's impossible to break, only needing to recharge periodically.

How To Upgrade The Master Sword In Tears Of The Kingdom

Breath of the Wild's The Master Trials DLC gave players a way to upgrade the Master Sword's base attack damage, but in Tears of the Kingdom, there aren't any quests that can boost the Master Sword's capabilities; at least for now, it's stuck at 30 damage. This may be disappointing at first, but TOTK's alternative to traditional upgrades is ultimately much more interesting. Instead of receiving a flat damage buff, Link can improve the Master Sword by using his newfound Fuse ability, attaching various materials or even other weapons to give it unique elemental effects and temporary increases to damage.

So while the Master Sword only does 30 damage in TOTK, players aren't actually stuck with that number. With the help of the ever-intriguing Fuse ability, Link can customize the Master Sword to his liking in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is an upgrade in and of itself.

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