Trial of the Sword Master Mode

Trial of the Sword speedruns are really cool because they're focused on efficient combat instead of glitches. I've been doing the restricted version of the category which means that I have to complete every floor like normal meaning I'm not allowed to clip out of bounds to go fight the Hinox. I learned the whole run from watching tt815tt who is the current WR holder so huge shout outs to him. I know I can get a 34, but I'm probably not going to push super hard for it so we'll see what happens. It's a nice and short category that can be a backup for when other runs don't go well.
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[@jackal0p]

watching this gave me a lot of tips for my non speedrun go at master trial of the sword, so thank you, you absolute madlad

[@rosegoldberg2469]

I know, I didn't know about those ancient arrows

[@Zelologist]

fr he makes it look easy too

[@MawltenTheLucario]

what ive learned from this video: -sneakstrikes are insanely powerful -stasis+ is worth the ancient cores -the floors that you thought were the hardest are actually pathetically easy

[@ratchet9869]

Man you have no idea how much this video helped me. With TotK around the corner I decided it was finally time to do my Master Mode run and eventually do my Trial of the Sword. I was looking for strategies and yours were by far the best, even from a non-speedrun perspective and I was able to do all 3 trials in under 30 minutes each food buff-wise. Thank you so much

[@Player5SR]

I'm glad you found it helpful and GGs!

[@samsonsays5456]

I’ve been using your speed runs to talk to fall to sleep. You’ll be hearing from my therapist.

[@pierresibille6353]

Same thing here :)

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

KZbin claims you left this comment 13 days ago. You'll be hearing from my Time Variance Authority representative.

[@claytonjordan8821]

ZFG paternity confirmed

[@Jdubs12345]

this video came out a month go but this comment is from 2 months ago...

[@anonymousperson1706]

@@claytonjordan8821 nothing could possibly beat the shrieks of young link as he rolls 3cm across Hyrule field while zfg searches for bombs to Hess

[@maylingrace]

The way the convo is so chill and laid back while Link is just committing absolute genocide. 😂

[@EmseyDaisy]

I’m so glad you did these runs! They were so much fun to watch

[@dme3907]

I was wondering. And here it is. Almost 3 minutes improvement since last vid. Amazing

[@kimarimoi]

Thanks for posting these, helped a lot with my casual Trial playthrough. Most of the guides aren't for master mode, and I had no idea you could use the lynel in the last room to freeze and blow up all the bokoblins (though I didn't do it quite right and had to spam bomb arrows at them, lol)

[@ja1212az]

Player 5, i love your playing, greetings from Spain

[@DiogoVKersting]

The speedrun on the trial of the sword are really interesting.

[@1mwls]

Great runs you have. I'm 62 and have played all the Zelda games to the end. Heading out in a few days to preorder Tears of the Kingdom. What are you going to do when the new Zelda comes out.

[@Player5SR]

When TotK comes out I plan on doing a casual playthrough on stream and then start speedrunning it right after. I'll probably drop BotW stuff for a while with plans to probably come back to it once the hype dies out some.

[@MayeulVarin]

As a french, I love to see that french is the best language to speedrun

[@Dionysos-]

Mais oui mec

[@sidpomy]

Hey man, I just got a Switch recently and this run helped me beat the trials. Not speedrunning mind you, but still some of your techniques are great for normal runs (especially using that blizzard rod on the last floor of final trials). Just wanted to say thanks for the vid!

[@crr731]

I quite enjoyed watching that :-) I'm still in a newby phase, in which i collect every weapon and food! Picked up a few ideas, things should run smoother for me next run. Sneakstriking after an (elemental) arrow, very cunning and very effective. Merci

[@aecrago]

I’m just over here. Crying cause I cant beat it normally

[@johnbhoy04]

Middle and final trials arnt too hard if you learn you to parry gaurdians and take the time to loot everything(use magnesis and stasis to find hidden chests in places like lava lakes). And for beginner trials theirs only one hard room(the one with the 2 strong lizalos and one archer), shoot the archer and sneak strike the other two. Also make use of damage up food.

[@Fistopristo]

Great job dude

[@CodeF53]

I did end up buying and eating pickles after this was streamed.

[@Player5SR]

😋

[@tswan137]

What a legend

[@dme3907]

If speedrunning isn't his thing anymore he could always just go voice acting. dude got a nice voice

[@You-ul8qw]

Would be curious to see a relics of the past speedrun

[@williamsantamaria]

just a question how do you get 29 hearts and full stamina at the same time. I thought with full stamina you could only get 28 hearts max with dlc

[@sadied0g]

Same question here

[@indoorleo1617]

Its a glitch with the demon statue its hateno village

[@ethansmusic9898]

This makes me feel bad for cheesing the trials by skew clipping oob

[@alexcourriol6963]

Incredible

[@whisped8145]

30:50 I just did the normal master trials yesterday for the first time. They weren't out yet when I was done with the game initially, and by then I was out of the combat too much, especially for master mode. So it was slow, but super fun. For the fun of it, I set a fire in front of the Ice Talos, and... when he got up it immediately defrosted him right when he fell onto it after an arrow to his ore and i could jump on and insta-nab him. Is this something to consider or would that take longer? :D

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

Congratulations! You wion!

[@sporty-speedy]

Insane

[@MrWillwildfire]

The Help album cover flags the phrase “help us.”

[@Aussieshepherdowner]

I love how in the last room, you freeze all of the bokos and then the lynel kills them

[@shooky5522]

Insaneee

[@nicolaspradet3251]

Ca va trop vite, j'ai le vertige 😂

[@AppleJackSix]

Gg!

[@GFY_Meno]

Amazing

[@Listen2Quran5]

Does clipping out and back in not count as a legit run?

[@tartacitrouille1111]

Either it's not legit to Shield clip and go beat the giant of the first level or it's faster to do everything rather than use bugs

[@trentthen642]

There 2 categories. One which uses the clip and one which doesn’t (this one)

[@johnburn872]

This guy is gunna break Zelda sequel lol

[@platinum_blade3857]

i know you've probably answered this before, but what time do you stream at? i hardly even watch twitch and i'd love to come by

[@Player5SR]

I've been starting around 4 pm pst recently and I stream Wed-Sun (for ~5-6 hours).

[@tartacitrouille1111]

In Europe all night🤣

[@npcx-mq6cr]

i thought i was okay at this game until 35 minutes ago

[@Pizzasalad_22222]

Only two bad splits and they were only plus 5-10 seconds! Amazing

[@user-pd2si1qn7r]

You’re amazing 😮

[@GetHumanized]

I still suck ass at this and haven't beaten my begginer trials yet. But this helps and I'm getting better. Thank you

[@UrbanRave1982]

Where is the fire arrows in third trail? I never find those.

[@animatt1881]

saw someone in your comment section saying that they have a song playing in their heads at all times I have adhd and have that too but it's more like either I play a song or I'm always thinking

[@Fistopristo]

It took me 2 hours to get to the last room then i died cause i couldnt slay the Lionel

[@mrguitman99]

You are so so so so good do that so amazing do it again in 10000 seconds

[@xanti_not_santi1605]

9:20 the chat though 😂

[@amirulazim6124]

Zelda really thought im gonna play like this guy

[@Mr.BigChest]

Me: feels good about completing beginning trial in 35 minutes Player 5: finishes the entire thing in 35 minutes

[@botw_jinyoung]

GG

[@Enforc3r]

The higher level bokoblins look so weird with tiny horns now that Totk ones are out

[@NewNikeo]

Awesome run! I was wondering howd you get 29 hearts AND full stamina? Ive completed all 120 Shrines + DLC and only have 28 hearts with full stamina :D

[@oneask1]

glitch using an apparratus shrine in hateno village

[@vollkornkeks9177]

@@oneask1 he'd have 30 hearts if he used that

[@oneask1]

@@vollkornkeks9177 you can get below 30 if you do it

[@vollkornkeks9177]

@@oneask1 why would he stop at 29?

[@oneask1]

@@vollkornkeks9177 dont ask me lol

[@Kristirella]

I only got to the hinox at end of beginner in master mode and ran out of arrows and weapons so I couldn't defeat him. Then I gave up 😅. I finished it all in normal mode so eh

[@coneyislandqueen476]

i’m watching this to figure out how i’m supposed to beat the trials in normal mode

[@howardsternssmicrophone9332]

I've learned you have to be patient to beat the Trial of the Sword. I say that as someone who hasn't even beat the regular version of it, but if my words can reach someone out there who has doubts, don't! You can do it, be patient, use bombs, and rehearse (by watching videos like this). By the way, the Master Sword actually goes up to 60 attack (temporarily) when you come in contact with Enemies under Ganon's influence. I discovered this by accident.

[@ThatBenKraft]

You’re epic

[@christopher_campbell]

Is this your main file?

[@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ]

19:39 I had to close my eyes

[@Nuvuxo]

what games did you play before botw im just curious

[@Player5SR]

I played a lot of smash before I started running botw. I don't really play a lot of different games so it's mostly been zelda, mario, and pokemon.

[@rogelhernandez5114]

How did you got such long duration of attack up?

[@Player5SR]

If you cook with dragon parts it gives you a really long timer with dragon horns giving guaranteed 30 minutes.

[@rogelhernandez5114]

​@@Player5SR what brand and type of controller are you using?

[@DavidMeyers-gc5nx]

Nice

[@boks02_]

Video game ost and anime openings. He just like me fr

[@chips409]

nice

[@Ryft170]

him at room 10 at 7 min meenwihle me at room 5 with 7 min

[@jaymr.123]

Omg what a badass

[@rogelhernandez5114]

What brand and specific type of controller you used?

[@Player5SR]

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

[@rogelhernandez5114]

Thanks. I would love to see more of your master mode speed run trial.

[@tartacitrouille1111]

@@Player5SR moded?

[@lewisleung5228]

What got you into speed running ?😊

[@AimeRoyer]

alright player 5 I've a challenge for you : complete the trails of the sword in master mode with only 3 hearths, 1 stamina circle and without sheikas modules and archeonics arrows good luck !

[@Dionysos-]

He wouldnt have that much trouble doing that. I did that multiple times. You too?

[@AimeRoyer]

@@Dionysos- yes of course that was a joke I know that's too easy for him

[@gonrico]

Lmao I’ve never see a wizard run around as long as that

[@Johnny2Feathers]

History of the Beatles college course.. 🤦🏿

[@Mabra51]

Why did you use a corrupt guardian in the thumbnail when they are none in the DLCs?

[@uiophairetsuX]

32:03 😂

[@zentozanto2118]

35:35 Bro is literally risking everything

[@sionrusher2463]

i did it i beat the sword trials with 3 hearts in mastermode and no bonus stamina

[@thetearsofthekingdom]

I am stuck at floor 10. 🤦🏻‍♂

[@NFITC1]

Yikes. If it weren't for shield skew I'd never have "beaten" these trials. And here people are speed running it.

[@SuperEkkorn]

This, to me, is the greatest loss of no dlc for totk, no fun gauntlet to do :/ I know I'm in the minority, but after 2 playthroughs I'm done with it, and i'm back to botw.

[@pyroman7196]

You’re a WR holding speedrunner, I’ve reached out to a few in the community and recommended this challenge. With your skill I imagine you can put in one hell of an attempt: true gamers never touch grass. Can you beat Breath Of The Wild without touching grass?

[@brennanroberts2918]

That seems more dumb than challenging tbh

[@pyroman7196]

You are aware of challenge running if you’re interested in speedrunning, right? It’s how a good amount of speedrun strategies are found through creative exploration of the game mechanics. Now my friend, go touch grass, you’ve failed my challenge ;)

[@Nat_the_Chicken]

Has anyone actually completed that? I'm curious

[@tedothedoth]

@@Nat_the_Chicken probably not but i might try that

[@pyroman7196]

@@Nat_the_Chicken Not yet, however im going through a diverse group of challenge runners, speedrunners and those who I believe might attempt it. If you wouldnt mind nudging a few as well and maybe tossing in an up vote on it if you see it, I'd be very appreciative to see if they have the wit and skill to creatively complete this challenge :D

[@berniervanekroy]

this isn't master mode?

[@sadied0g]

Yes it is

[@halt1931]

people speed run this shit? goddamnit of course they do lol

[@azeldafan]

How tf did you pull this off i literaly spent Hours to do 4 Rooms and died like 10 times (dont say skill issue in comments i bet you wil die to in Master mode)

[@keirstuff8450]

I completed it in mastermode but dont feel pressure i was very bad when i started the game

[@i_forgot_my_username240]

Can’t you just clip out of bounds?

[@natureboy6268]

shower dude

[@naikrovek]

youtube: here's a breath of the wild gameplay video! me: oh cool, a breath of the wild gameplay video. I hope no one talks through it. youtube: someone talks the entire time. me: fuck. nothing against you or anyone else but holy shit i just want to listen to gameplay while I work and not hear anyone talk.

[@31json]

GG