Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW)

How to Get the Ancient Short Sword: Damage Output and Prices

This is a guide to the Ancient Short Sword, a weapon in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW). Read on to see the Ancient Short Sword's stats, effects, prices, and where to find it.

Ancient Short Sword Stats and Effects

Base Info

Ancient Short Sword
Breath of the Wild - Ancient Short Sword
Weapon Type One-Handed
Attack Power 40
Durability 54
Effect Attack Up against Guardians
The blade of this sword was made using an ancient power lost to this modern age. Its blade appears only when drawn, and its cutting power surpasses metal swords.

How to Get the Ancient Short Sword

Where to Buy the Ancient Short Sword
Cherry (Akalla Ancient Tech Lab)

You can purchase the Ancient Sword from Cherry at the Akalla Ancient Tech Lab. It requires Rupees (1,000) Ancient Core (×2) Ancient Shaft (×5) Ancient Spring (×15).

Ancient Short Sword Cost and Materials
Rupees (×1,000)
Ancient Core IconAncient Core (×2)
Ancient Shaft IconAncient Shaft (×5)
Ancient Spring IconAncient Spring (×15)

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