Biggoron's Sword
Biggoron's Sword is a returning legendary greatsword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, found in the Depths beneath Akkala and valued for its exceptional sharpness.
Key Takeaways
Biggoron's Sword is a returning iconic greatsword whose value comes from its distinctive identity, high displayed attack, and guaranteed Depths acquisition rather than from a special Fuse recipe.
A returning iconic greatsword
Biggoron's Sword is a two-handed greatsword associated with exceptional sharpness and a long-running Zelda weapon legacy. Its identity is distinct from ordinary greatswords because it is a named, legendary weapon returning from earlier games.
Displayed attack is 36
At the source pack's stated baseline of Ver. 1.4.3, the sword's displayed attack is 36. This is the visible weapon value; any Fuse contribution or class-specific behavior should be treated separately.
Found behind a Depths combat gate
The sword is in a chest at the Akkala House of Bones in the Depths. Reaching it requires descending through Skull Lake Chasm and defeating the Stalnox there.
Recoverable after the first pickup
After Biggoron's Sword has been obtained, another copy can be purchased from Bargainer Statues for 150 Poes. This gives the weapon a recovery route beyond its initial chest.
Its main limitation is greatsword commitment
As a two-handed melee weapon, Biggoron's Sword rewards deliberate spacing and committed attacks rather than rapid, low-commitment strikes. Its usefulness therefore depends on whether the player wants greatsword reach and impact.
Compared with ordinary greatswords
Biggoron's Sword is best distinguished by its named status, iconic presentation, and special acquisition route; it should be compared with other two-handed weapons by attack, durability, Fuse compatibility, and handling rather than by displayed attack alone.
Overview
Biggoron's Sword is a legendary two-handed greatsword in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, returning as an iconic weapon for players who want a heavy melee option with strong direct-hit power and a clear place in the Depths' collectible progression.
Biggoron's Sword occupies the greatsword role rather than functioning as a flexible one-handed sidearm. Its defining appeal is straightforward: it is a large, hard-hitting melee weapon associated with exceptional sharpness, but using it also means accepting the deliberate handling and commitment expected from a two-handed weapon. That makes it a practical choice for players who prefer decisive swings over rapid attacks or constant shield access.
The weapon is notable beyond its combat role because it is a returning series icon. Its identity reaches back to earlier The Legend of Zelda games, particularly Ocarina of Time, while its Tears of the Kingdom appearance fits the game's system-driven approach to weapon progression. The sword remains a distinct named pickup rather than merely another member of the ordinary greatsword roster, giving it collectible value even when a player's preferred equipment is shaped by Fuse materials and durability management.
Biggoron's Sword is found as a fixed reward in the Depths, inside a chest at the Akkala House of Bones. Reaching that reward is tied to the surrounding encounter rather than to a normal surface vendor route, so the weapon becomes relevant when exploration has expanded below Hyrule. The full acquisition procedure belongs in the acquisition section; here, the important distinction is that this is a discoverable legacy weapon with a specific underground destination, not a random general-purpose drop.
After the initial pickup, the sword also has a place in the Depths' broader recovery loop: it can be obtained again from Bargainer Statues for Poes. That repeat-access option separates it from a purely irreplaceable quest relic and lets players treat it as a renewable named weapon when durability and Fuse decisions matter. It is therefore most relevant to players seeking a recognizable heavy blade, a classic Zelda weapon, or a reliable foundation for experimentation with melee fusions—not to players looking for the speed, reach profile, or defensive flexibility of other weapon classes.
Statistics
Attack and durability are the game’s own published values, not a 0–100 scale. Taken from the project’s verified weapons database, not from generated text.
- Attack36
- Durability60
- ClassTwo-Handed
- UniqueYes
- ConditionUnique / Untouched
- Compendium#388
Figures verified against Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
Compared to similar melee weapons
| Weapon | Attack | Durability | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggoron's Sword | 36 | 60 | Two-Handed |
| Fierce Deity Sword | 38 | 35 | Two-Handed |
| Boulder Breaker | 38 | 40 | Two-Handed |
| Dusk Claymore | 32 | 50 | Two-Handed |
| Royal Guard's Claymore | 32 | 11 | Two-Handed |
Attack and durability are the game’s own published values. From Consolidated Game Weapons Database.
How to Obtain
- Access to the Depths through Skull Lake Chasm.
- Ability to defeat the Stalnox at the Akkala House of Bones.
- 150 Poes for each replacement purchased from a Bargainer Statue.
- The Old Map sometimes associated with the weapon is optional, not an acquisition requirement.
- 01Travel to Skull Lake in the Akkala region on the Surface and descend through Skull Lake Chasm into the Depths. The chasm leads to the Akkala House of Bones, the location containing Biggoron's Sword; an Old Map from the Sky Islands is optional and is not required to reach the weapon.
- 02Enter the Akkala House of Bones and defeat the Stalnox inside. After the fight, open the chest that appears in the area. This chest contains Biggoron's Sword, making the initial acquisition a guaranteed reward from the encounter rather than a random enemy drop or vendor purchase.
- 03After collecting the sword once, additional copies can be bought from Bargainer Statues in the Depths for 150 Poes. The chest route is therefore the first acquisition, while Bargainer Statues provide the intended recovery route if the weapon is lost. No DLC, NG+, or special mode is required.
Availability
Requires Reach the Akkala House of Bones through Skull Lake Chasm and defeat the Stalnox there to access the chest.
The sword is obtainable in the standard single-player game; no separate DLC, Online, or NG+ requirement is established.
Requires Biggoron's Sword must have been obtained previously; purchase it from a Bargainer Statue in the Depths.
This is a post-acquisition availability route rather than an alternative initial pickup.
Mechanics and Handling
Biggoron's Sword uses the standard two-handed greatsword handling of Tears of the Kingdom rather than introducing a separate weapon skill. Its value in combat comes from broad attack coverage and heavy hit commitment: it can control space in front of Link, but its swings are less forgiving than those of a one-handed weapon. The sword is therefore easier to use when there is room to complete an attack sequence than when an enemy is pressuring Link at close range.
Because it occupies both hands, Biggoron's Sword cannot be used together with a shield for ordinary blocking or shield parries. Switching to a shield remains possible, but doing so interrupts the sword's offensive role. Its handling is consequently built around spacing, attack timing, and using the greatsword's reach rather than reacting with a block after every exchange.
Broad swings and attack commitment
The standard attack sequence consists of large two-handed sword swings with wide coverage around the weapon's forward arc. This makes Biggoron's Sword useful against groups or enemies whose size makes them difficult to avoid, since a correctly positioned swing can cover more space than a short one-handed weapon. The same breadth also creates commitment: Link remains engaged in the attack animation, so starting a swing too close to a fast enemy can leave insufficient time to evade.
The sword's heavy handling is most noticeable during recovery between attacks. Rather than treating it as a rapid interruption tool, use it to punish a clear opening, strike an exposed enemy, or finish an enemy that is already staggered. Shorter weapons are generally easier for constant repositioning, while Biggoron's Sword rewards choosing a position before beginning the attack.
Charged spin and aerial attacks
Holding the attack input produces the greatsword's charged spin attack. The move consumes stamina while charging and then sweeps the blade around Link, giving it strong crowd-control coverage when enemies surround him or approach along a predictable path. It is less suitable when stamina is needed for an immediate paraglider, sprint, or evasive action, and charging in an enemy's face can be punished before the spin begins.
Jump attacks use the greatsword's heavy overhead strike rather than turning it into a quick weapon. They can be useful for hitting an enemy from above or taking advantage of a safe elevated approach, but they do not remove the weapon's two-handed commitment. The sword has no bow-style draw behaviour, projectile spread, or ammunition cycle.
Fuse and weapon traits
Biggoron's Sword can be used with Fuse. The fused material supplies the normal Fuse contribution to the weapon's attack and may add that material's applicable effect; the result should be understood as the sword's base weapon combined with a separate material, not as a permanently different Biggoron's Sword variant. A fused attachment can also alter the weapon's practical reach or impact profile, so the best choice depends on whether the fight calls for raw damage, elemental interaction, or a particular utility effect.
The sword is not known for a weapon-specific conditional trait such as a Flurry Rush, water, gloom, or low-health multiplier. Its attack behaviour therefore does not change because of a special Biggoron's Sword trigger. Any increased performance from a fused material, enemy vulnerability, or temporary combat effect should be treated as coming from that separate interaction rather than from an intrinsic sword passive.
Durability and break behaviour
Biggoron's Sword follows Tears of the Kingdom's ordinary weapon durability rules. Each successful use consumes durability, and Fuse can provide an additional durability benefit, but the exact remaining durability is not exposed as a dependable combat value in normal play. The weapon should therefore be treated as a consumable combat resource even when it is reserved for difficult encounters.
When the sword becomes badly worn, the game's warning state signals that only limited use remains. A fused attachment does not make the weapon permanently unbreakable: the sword can still reach its breaking state through continued attacks. Once it breaks, another copy can be obtained through the game's intended repeat-acquisition system, allowing the weapon to be used rather than permanently stored as a collector's item.
Upgrades and Variants
Strengths, Weaknesses and Best Uses
Strengths
- Its displayed un-fused attack of 36 on the Tears of the Kingdom Ver. 1.4.3 baseline gives a strong starting point for a two-handed weapon and leaves Fuse materials to add their own contribution rather than compensating for a weak base weapon.
- As a greatsword, it uses broad, committed swings that can cover more space around Link than a one-handed weapon. This makes ordinary groups and large targets easier to pressure when there is room to complete an attack.
- Its value is consistent: the sword does not require a special condition or named weapon trait to provide its base attack, so it remains useful after the player has used up more situational weapons or materials.
Weaknesses
- The greatsword moveset commits Link to slower attacks than one-handed weapons, making the sword less forgiving against fast enemies, narrow openings and fights that demand frequent repositioning.
- It is a two-handed weapon, so equipping it prevents simultaneous shield use. Players give up shield parries, shield surfing and shield-device utility until they switch weapons.
- Its effectiveness depends on having enough space for wide swings. In cramped interiors, around fragile objects or against agile enemies that stay close, the commitment of each attack can outweigh its displayed attack advantage.
Best uses
- Use it as a general-purpose boss and miniboss weapon when the target provides clear attack windows and the player wants a high starting attack before applying Fuse.
- Carry it for open-area encounters against groups or larger enemies where broad greatsword swings can reach several nearby targets or maintain pressure while the player has room to move.
- Choose it as a reliable high-base-attack option for a melee inventory that already includes a shield-compatible one-handed weapon for parries and a faster weapon for cramped or highly mobile fights.
Compared With Similar Weapons
| Weapon | Class and role | Base displayed attack | Distinctive comparison | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggoron's Sword | 36 | No special weapon trait is required; its value is a strong, straightforward heavy-weapon moveset with the usual melee Fuse options. | Players who want a dependable two-handed sword without a conditional trait. | — |
| Fierce Deity Sword | Higher than Biggoron's Sword | A close same-class alternative with greater base displayed attack, while retaining the commitment and reach of a two-handed sword. | Players prioritizing displayed attack over Biggoron's lower acquisition friction or personal preference. | — |
| Royal Guard's Claymore | Lower than Biggoron's Sword | Its Breaking Point trait makes its damage profile more condition-dependent, especially as the weapon approaches its breaking state. | Players deliberately exploiting near-break weapon damage rather than seeking consistent general use. | — |
| Master Sword | Lower base attack in its normal state | It uses a faster one-handed moveset and has special behavior against certain enemies, but it does not provide the same two-handed reach or heavy-weapon commitment. | Players who value one-handed handling, shield access, or the Master Sword's enemy-specific behavior over greatsword reach. | — |
Used In
- Akkala House of BonesThe Depths location containing the chest with Biggoron's Sword.
- Skull Lake ChasmThe chasm provides access to the area where Biggoron's Sword is found.
- StalnoxDefeating the Stalnox at the Akkala House of Bones allows access to the sword's chest.
- Bargainer StatuesAfter the initial acquisition, Bargainer Statues can offer another Biggoron's Sword for Poes.
Lore and Design
Biggoron’s Sword carries the legacy of Biggoron, the renowned Goron swordsmith associated with the weapon in earlier The Legend of Zelda titles. Tears of the Kingdom presents it as a legendary blade whose defining reputation is exceptional sharpness, preserving the sword’s identity as a powerful forged weapon rather than introducing a new character or faction connection.
Its return is primarily a piece of series continuity: the sword is recognisable from classic entries, including Ocarina of Time, while its Tears of the Kingdom appearance places that legacy within the game’s broader collection of recovered and restored weapons. The item’s description emphasises the blade’s extraordinary cutting ability, but does not establish additional history about Biggoron or explain how this particular sword passed into the Depths. Claims about a real-world design source or an undocumented developer intention are not established here.
Biggoron’s legacy
The sword’s lore significance comes from its named association with Biggoron and its status as a returning iconic weapon. In Tears of the Kingdom, that connection functions as a concise reference to the series’ history: players encounter a familiar legendary blade whose reputation is built around sharpness and craftsmanship. The game does not require a separate continuity explanation to identify it, and the available item text supports the sword’s connection to Biggoron without documenting a broader relationship with Goron society or a specific faction.
Trivia
- The sword’s name refers to Biggoron, the giant Goron associated with its forging in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; its appearance in Tears of the Kingdom continues that longstanding series connection.
- Biggoron’s Sword is one of the recurring legacy weapons that links Tears of the Kingdom’s collectible weapon roster to earlier Zelda games, rather than being a newly introduced weapon design.