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A sword wields no strength unless the hand that holds it has courage.

— Hero’s Shade ‧ The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (2006)

A plain steel blade rests beside a small green leaf on a sunlit stone training ledge.
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Spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

What it means

Our interpretation.

The Hero’s Shade makes courage the condition that gives skill and equipment their value. The instruction directs Link’s attention to his own resolve rather than the weapon alone. The retained dialogue uses the singular “hand”, correcting the discovery transcription.

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  • GamesRadar+The Hero’s Shade makes courage the condition that gives skill and equipment their value. The instruction directs Link’s attention to his own resolve rather than the weapon alone. The retained dialogue uses the singular “hand”, correcting the discovery transcription.Reference checked
  • Zelda DungeonThe Hero’s Shade makes courage the condition that gives skill and equipment their value. The instruction directs Link’s attention to his own resolve rather than the weapon alone. The retained dialogue uses the singular “hand”, correcting the discovery transcription.Reference checked

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