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Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the Bazaar in Hyrule Castle Town for 80 Rupees; However, if Link speaks to the Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper beforehand, he will grant Link a random discount, reducing the price to 45-75 Rupees (in increments of 5). Link can also find a Hylian Shield in one of the graves in the Kakariko Village Graveyard, accessible during nighttime.
Unlike the Deku Shield, the Hylian Shield does not burn when exposed to fire. However, it is too heavy for Young Link to use properly, causing him to use it as a turtle shell when guarding. This protects him from the front, and is required to scale the Death Mountain Trail, but is less effective than the Deku Shield in combat; Adult Link uses the Hylian Shield properly. It is later replaced with the Mirror Shield.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from Malo Mart in Kakariko Village, for 200 Rupees; Link can also purchase the shield from a Goron in Hyrule Castle Town for 210 Rupees. The design has been altered compared to Ocarina of Time: The metal frame is thinner and the rivets have been removed, replaced with three large bolts at each corner of the shield. The Royal Crest on the shield is noticeably larger, taking up the entire bottom half of the boss, and the inverted triangle has been removed; The Triforce emblem also features a metal frame, there is a metal decoration below the Crest, and the bouche displays an ornate design.
The Hylian Shield does not burn when exposed to fire, making it the best shield in the game; However, unlike the Ordon Shield and Wooden Shield, it is unable to catch Arrows that strike it, deflecting them instead.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, the Hylian Shield is given to Link by Lanayru, as the prize for winning eight fights in the Lightning Round. The design has been altered again; The colors are brighter, the metal frames around the Triforce and below the Royal Crest have been removed, and the ornate bouche has been replaced with a plain, notched one.
The Hylian Shield is the best shield in the game. It is capable of blocking both fire and electric attacks, and has unlimited durability, making the shield unbreakable.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, the Hylian Shield is the dungeon item of Turtle Rock. It replaces the standard Shield once obtained, and is capable of blocking magical attacks such as ones from Beamos and Lynels.
Breath of the Wild
"A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields."
In Breath of the Wild, the Hylian Shield is located inside a Treasure Chest in the Lockup of Hyrule Castle, guarded by a Stalnox. It is the strongest and most durable shield in the game, with a durability of 800 and a Shield Guard of 90. While the Hylian Shield can break, Link may purchase a new one from Granté for 3,000 Rupees.