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Mario Maker 2: How to Get Master Sword

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Mario Maker 2 is home to a lot of items from the Nintendo catalog of games, throwing them in as neat little things that can be placed in each level. One of those is the fabled sword that belongs to Link in The Legend of Zelda. Here is everything you need to know about how to get the Master Sword in Mario Maker 2.

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Before you can do anything, you’ll need to download the latest update. This Ver. 2.0 patch adds a lot of new stuff, including a lot of stuff from The Legend of Zelda.

How to Get Master Sword in Mario Maker 2

Once downloaded, load up the original Super Mario Bros. game style. This is the only design that features the Master Sword.

The next step requires you to place a Super Mushroom on the menu and bring up the submenu attached to it. Inside, there is a new sword icon that features a red exclamation point.

Select this item and place it on your level. When you do, every level that is created will see players taking control of Link from The Legend of Zelda.

Finally, simply start up the level and the Master Sword will be at your disposal.

Time needed: 1 minute

To summarize, you’ll need to follow these steps to get the Master Sword in Mario Maker 2:

  1. Download the Ver. 2.0 patch.

  2. Open the level creator and use the original Super Mario Bros. game design style.

  3. Place a Super Mushroom on the menu and bring up the submenu attached to it.

  4. Click on the new sword icon that features a red exclamation point.

  5. Play the level and use the Master Sword.

That is everything you need to know about how to use the Master Sword in Mario Maker 2.

Looking for more help navigating the chaotic levels that make up Mario Maker 2? Check out the rest of Twinfinite for more guides, tips, and tricks.


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Andrew McMahon
Andrew was Twinfinite's Features Editor from 2020 through until March 2023 and wrote for the site from 2018. He has wandered around with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications sitting in his back pocket for a while now, all the while wondering what he is going to do for a career. Luckily, video games have always been there, especially as his writing career progresses.