What Does Completing The Trial Of The Sword Do

So, you conquered the Trial of the Sword. Congrats! You’re officially a Link legend. Now what?

The Obvious Answer (That Everyone Knows)

Duh, your Master Sword gets a serious glow-up. It's always powered up! No more waiting for it to recharge.

It's like finally understanding those complicated coffee machines. Pure, unadulterated power.

This alone is worth the pain, right? …Right?

The Less Obvious Perks

You gain bragging rights. Seriously, this is a tough challenge.

Tell your friends. Tell your family. Tell that squirrel in your backyard. You are a Trial of the Sword survivor!

Inventory Management: Now a Real Game

You become a master of resource management. You learn to value every rusty sword and questionable mushroom.

Before, you hoarded 99 apples like a dragon. Now? You're crafting elixirs like a seasoned apothecary.

It’s a survivalist's dream. Or nightmare. Depending on your perspective.

Guardian Combat: From Foe to…Slightly Less Annoying Foe?

You get better at fighting those blasted Guardians. You learn their tells and weaknesses.

Okay, maybe not "better." But you definitely become less terrified.

Progress is progress, right?

The Unpopular Opinion (Hear Me Out!)

Let's be honest: the Trial of the Sword is a bit… much.

It's a gauntlet of pain. A relentless barrage of bokoblins and lizalfos.

And for what? A sword that’s…always powered up?

Is it REALLY worth it?

Think about it. You spend hours, maybe days, mastering this challenge.

You painstakingly learn every enemy placement. Every hidden treasure. Every sneaky trick.

Then, you waltz around Hyrule, feeling like an unstoppable god. For a while.

But then… the game is kinda over, isn't it? You’ve beaten Calamity Ganon. You’ve saved the princess.

What’s left? Beating up helpless bokoblins with your super-powered sword?

It's like buying a ridiculously expensive sports car... then only driving it to the grocery store.

The True Reward: The Journey (Ugh, I Know)

Okay, okay, I know what you’re thinking. “It’s about the journey, not the destination!”

And yeah, there’s some truth to that. You learn a lot about the game. About yourself (maybe?).

But still. A fully powered sword is great and all, but maybe the REAL reward is the satisfaction of finally being DONE with the dang trial.

So go forth, Hero of Hyrule! Wield your permanently powered-up sword and… maybe find something new to do. Like finally collect all those korok seeds.

Just kidding! (Mostly.)