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The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Guide > Walkthrough > Retrieving the Master Sword

After you have collected all three of the pendants, Sahasrahla will telepathically contact you. He says that you are now worthy of claiming the Master Sword since you have collected all three pendants. The Master Sword is found in the Lost Woods of course, so that is your next goal. First, return to your house via Irene.

Overworld


When you get to your house, head inside and talk to Ravio. He tells you that he is now a salesman, and by that Ravio means he can permanently sell you the items you have rented for a price. The first item you buy will be 50% off. Items you totally own will not be lost if you die, plus they can be upgraded by Mother Maiamai for every 10 baby Maiamais you return to her. Most of the items are 800 Rupees, with the Fire and Ice Rods being 1200 Rupees. If you have the money, I would suggest outright purchasing your staples such as the Bow, Bombs, and possibly the Hammer.

When you are done here, save at the weather vane, then head to the northwest area of Hyrule which is where the Lost Woods are located. There are a few entrances to the woods: one northwest of Kakariko Village, one north of the Fortune Teller's tent, and one west of the Miner's House near Death Mountain. It really makes no difference which way you enter since the path is very simple anyway and you can see your location on the map. So, pick one and continue.

Lost Woods


When you arrive in the woods, make your way to the northwest corner. There is a Heart Piece to be found in the north-central area if you did not get it earlier, and it requires your merging ability. In the middle of the log tunnel in the north, merge into the southern wall and pass through the cracks to grab that Heart Piece. There are also a few Maiamais to be found throughout the forest.

Anyway, when you reach the northwest corner, follow the path into the next area. You will meet a circle of ghosts who welcome you to the real Lost Woods. For this maze, you need to follow the directions carefully in order to succeed. In the next three areas, the ghosts will move around before exiting via the four exits, and you have to follow/not follow certain ones. In the first room, watch the one ghost and follow it to the second part. Once there, you need to watch two ghosts, but do not go down the tunnels they enter. Finally in the third area, there are three ghosts and you must not follow any of them either.

Make it through the three rooms correctly and you will reach the Sacred Grove, where the Master Sword is waiting. Go forward and pull out the sword to receive it! At that point, Sahasrahla will contact you with instructions to go to Hyrule Castle. With that said, make your way back to the castle gates.

Hyrule Castle


When you arrive at the castle gates, Sahasrahla will be waiting for you. Approach the gate and slice apart the barrier with the Master Sword to clear it. Save your game when prompted, then enter the castle. Inside, go up the stairs and into either the west or east rooms. Follow the path in either room to reach the outside part of the castle. Up there, go to the middle area and enter the now-unlocked center door to continue.

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