Deku Shield

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Deku Shield
In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 デクの盾
France Française Bouclier Mojo
Spain Español Escudo Deku
Germany Deutsch Deku-Schild
Italy Italiana Scudo Deku

"You got a Deku Shield! Switch to the Equipment Subscreen and select the shield. Press (A) to equip it. Press (R) to crouch and defend. If you press (R) while (Z) Targeting, you can move while defending."

— In-game description

The Deku Shield is a shield from Ocarina of Time. It is the first and default shield of Young Link, and can only be used by him.

Ocarina of Time

A Deku Shield is a piece of tough wood, with the symbol of the Kokiri painted onto it in red. Link can purchase a Deku Shield from the Kokiri Shop for 40 Rupees, or from Business Scrubs for 50 Rupees. It can also be found in several Treasure Chests across Hyrule, including one in Dodongo's Cavern.

Link can use the Deku Shield to defend from incoming attacks; he requires both the Kokiri Sword and a Deku Shield before Mido allows him to see the Great Deku Tree. However, being made of wood, the Deku Shield will catch fire and instantly break if exposed to flames; it can also be stolen if Link is swallowed by a Like Like. It is later replaced with the Hylian Shield, although the Deku Shield remains Young Link's primary shield.

Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Ocarina of Time (Manga)

In the Ocarina of Time manga, the Great Deku Tree's dying wish is for Link to create the Deku Shield from his bark, so that Link may defend himself against evil on his journey. Link does so after he and Mido vanquish Queen Gohma.

Hyrule Warriors

When using the Spear, Lana turns it into the Deku Shield while guarding. It also appears on Lana's left arm while her Focus Spirit is active.

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