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Russ
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Male

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Games

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Related

Fin (Business Partner)

Russ is a character from Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Breath of the Wild

Russ is a Hylian who can be found standing near a tree on top of a hill, near the Trilby Plain. He's one of The Shield Breakers, the other being Fin, and they are fans of Shield Surfing. Russ will talk to Link and ask if he's here to do some shield surfing.[1] Russ tries to sell Link on the experience and lifestyle of shield surfing, while also trying to get him to purchase one of the shields that he has for sale.[2] He mentions that down to the west of the hill is a rather smooth ride for beginners, but he still encourages Link to buy a shield.[3]

If Link speaks with Russ' partner, Fin, who is down by a campfire near the road, Link can automatically be warped up to Russ if he agrees to shield surf.[4]

Shields For Sale

Russ has three shields for sale; a Wooden Shield, Soldier's Shield, and a Knight's Shield. The wooden shield is the least expensive and rather a decent choice for shield surfing.[5] The soldier's shield is a bit more pricey, but is a reliable choice for combat.[6] The Knight's Shield is a very sturdy choice, but the most expensive of the bunch.[7] Russ whispers that he really needs to sell a shield, otherwise Shield Surfers will go bankrupt.[8]

Material Icons Quantity Price
Wooden-shield.png
1
30
Soldiers-shield.png
1
30
Knights-shield.png
1
30

Tears of the Kingdom

After the blizzard has been stopped via the completion of the Wind Temple, Russ can be found at Selmie's Spot, a cabin northwest of Hebra Peak. Russ and Fin have both become students of Selmie, a professional shield surfer, but she has gone missing. Fin has left to find Selmie but they have both been gone a long time and Russ is beginning to worry.[9]

The Duchess Who Disappeared

Main article: The Duchess Who Disappeared

After speaking with Russ, this will begin The Duchess Who Disappeared quest. Russ advises Link that once he exits the cabin, to look to the right where there are two flags. Fin had traveled down the mountain from there and might have gone to the deep valley, one mountain over to the west. Fin had said he'd send out a smoke signal where he was going so Russ could locate him. Russ will stay behind at the cabin, in case Selmie returns.[10]

After finding Selmie and completing The Duchess Who Disappeared, Russ can be found permanently at Selmie's Spot.[11][12]

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  1. Heeey, man. You here for some shield surfing? - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  2. That's all right, that's all right! Nothing to worry about, my man! Ya see, I'm a member of the shield-surfing gang, the Shield Breakers! Fin and me are the only two members, though... I make it my business to sell folks on the experience. The lifestyle. Yeaaah. Shields were made to be surfed on! Lucky for you, this hill here is the most savage spot for shield surfing. You just gotta crush it for yourself, my man. Oh, and if ya don't have your own shield, we've got some lying around here you can buy, if you wanna. If people don't start buying them soon... this gang will go out of business. - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  3. If you slide down to the west of here, it's a smooth ride even for beginners. All right, let's go! Don't be shy-just shred it up. And keep buying more shields, man! - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  4. Heeey, man! You came back! You just gotta try the experience. The lifestyle, if you will. Yeaaah. Shields were made to be surfed on! Oh, and if ya don't have your own shield, we've got some lying around here you can buy, if you wanna. If you don't...this gang is doomed. - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  5. The wooden shield? A decent choice for shield surfing, sure. How's about 30 rupees? - Russ
  6. The soldier's shield? A reliable choice for combat or the slopes, sure. How's about 100 rupees? - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  7. The knight's shield? A sturdy choice, sure. Perfect for shredding, my man! How's about 300 rupees? - Russ
  8. Aww. Maybe next time. If I don't sell somethin' soon, my gang is doomed... - Russ, Breath of the Wild
  9. "Coach?! Oh... Hi, sorry. Thought ya were our coach, Selmie. Uh... Know her? Selmie used to be a shield surfer, real pro level. Went by the name "Duchess of Downhill." Heard of that maybe? Anyway, she's taken me and my best bud on as students, but then... It all started so good, ya see! She said she was going out to build out a new course on the slopes somewhere! But she's still not back. I'm worried sick. Me and my best bud Fin figured she'd gone to the Biron Snowshelf in the west. He set off to find her. I'm waiting here in case she comes back. But now... Fin hasn't come back either. It's been too long. Maybe he found her. Maybe not. I dunno. I've been watching for him to send up smoke signals. That way I'd go wherever he is. We'd help Coach from there." — Russ, Tears of the Kingdom
  10. "Selmie—that's our coach—has gotta be in trouble out there somewhere. Fin's out searching but hasn't come back. Maybe it's about time I go to Biron Snowshelf in the west too. There are two flags on the right as you go out of the lodge. Fin went down the mountain from there. I think he might have gone off to the deep valley, one mountain over to the west. He said he'd send up a smoke signal when he got to where he was going, so I'd know how to find him. But now it's been so long for them both. I'm gonna stay here longer and wait for Selmie—in case she comes back." — Russ, Tears of the Kingdom
  11. I'm SO stoked that Coach came back to us safe. Major respect from me, man. - Russ, Tears of the Kingdom
  12. Yeah, see you on the slopes. Best way to learn! - Russ, Tears of the Kingdom