How to Get Knight's Broadsword: Stats and Effects

Knight's Broadsword is a One-Handed Weapon that Link can use in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK). Read on to learn how to get Knight's Broadsword, its general locations, stats, bonus attributes, and the effects of this weapon.

How to Get Knight's Broadsword

North of Arbiter's Grounds

Travel to Irasak Shrine in the Gerudo Desert Region, and head north towards the pinned location on the map above.

The Knight's Broadsword is placed beside a bonfire north of Arbiter's Grounds. The exact coordintes of the weapon are -4155, -3688, 0020.

South of Gerudo Desert Gateway

Travel to Mayatat Shrine in the Gerudo Desert Region, and head east towards the pinned location on the map above.

The Knight's Broadsword is placed on a large stone located at a Lizalfos Camp. The exact coordinates of the weapon are -2958, -2480, 0027.

You may choose to either eliminate the nasty, bipedal lizards roaming the area, or grab the weapon and flee from your reptilian foes.

Knight's Broadsword General Locations

Explore the general locations and methods listed below for a chance to encounter and obtain the Knight's Broadsword:

• Chest from Skyward Sword Link amiibo
  
• Chest from 8-bit Link amiibo
  
• Found in Second Gatehouse of Hyrule Castle
  
• Gerudo Desert
  
• Hyrule Castle

Knight's Broadsword Overview and Stats

Knight's Broadsword Attack and Effects

Knight's Broadsword	Knights of Hyrule once carried this sword. Even in its decayed state, it shows its true resolve in desperation and can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart.
Weapon Type	One-Handed Weapon (Bladed Edge)
Base Attack	7
Compendium No.	340
Passive Ability	Desperate Strength

How to Maximize Desperate Strength

Weapons with the Desperate Strength Passive Ability, your damage increases when when you only have one heart left. Take advantage of weapons with this effect when your health is low and have no means of healing.

It's also recommended if you are good at defense tactics such as dodging or blocking.

Upgrades and Pristine Weapon Variants

Upgraded Weapon	New Stat	Description
Knight's Broadsword✨	18	Knights of Hyrule Castle once carried this sword. It can yield powerful attacks when you're down to your last heart.

This weapon has Pristine variations as indicated by a sparkling symbol (✨), and are found being held by ghosts in the Depths.

You will only start seeing Pristine Weapon variations after finding and breaking its Decayed Version at least once before.

Similar Weapons

Weapons in the Same Series
Knight's Broadsword	Knight's Broadsword✨	Knight's Claymore
Knight's Claymore✨	Knight's Halberd	Knight's Halberd✨
Knight's Bow	Knight's Shield

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Related Guides

List of All Weapons

Weapons and Equipment by Type

List of Weapons
One-Handed	Two-Handed	Spear
Bow	Shield
Champion Weapons	amiibo Weapons

List of One-Handed Weapons

Decayed Master Sword	Master Sword	Tree Branch	Torch
Soup Ladle	Boomerang	Boomerang ✨	Sea-Breeze Boomerang
Traveler's Sword	Traveler's Sword✨	Soldier's Broadsword	Soldier's Broadsword✨
Knight's Broadsword	Knight's Broadsword✨	Royal Broadsword	Royal Broadsword✨
Forest Dweller's Sword	Forest Dweller's Sword✨	Zora Sword	Zora Sword✨
Feathered Edge	Feathered Edge✨	Gerudo Scimitar	Gerudo Scimitar✨
Scimitar of the Seven	Eightfold Blade	Eightfold Blade✨	Rusty Broadsword
Sword of the Hero	Royal Guard's Sword	Royal Guard's Sword✨	White Sword of the Sky
Wooden Stick	Sturdy Wooden Stick	Gnarled Wooden Stick	Lizal Boomerang
Zonaite Sword	Strong Zonaite Sword	Mighty Zonaite Sword	Magic Rod
Bokoblin Arm	Lizalfos Arm	Gloom Sword