Mirror Shield: Difference between revisions

| image = [[File:Mirror Shield WW.png]]

| caption      = The Mirror Shield from ''The Wind Waker''

| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

| use = Reflect light and magic

The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] with its protective side covered in extremely polished metal, giving it the appearance of a mirror. As an upgraded version of [[Link]]'s starting shield, the Mirror Shield can protect him where other shields can not.

==Appearances==

===A Link to the Past===

{{quote|Mirror Shield<br/>Link will be able to reflect beams with this Shield. It's thought that the Mirror Shield has magic Power.|Nintendo Power Player's Guide}}

===Link's Awakening===

[[File:MirrorShield_LA.png|left|''Mirror Shield Sprite from Link's Awakening'']]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Mirror Shield is located in [[Eagle's Tower]]. Although it can reflect fireballs, it serves little purpose in the boss fight with [[Evil Eagle]].

===Ocarina of Time===

The Mirror Shield is found in the adult portion of the [[Spirit Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is the final shield that Link obtains in the game. It is located in a treasure chest that can be reached after defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]], a mini-boss of the dungeon. In this game, it is used to reflect light on to sun symbols and walls to solve various light puzzles. It is also crucial to defeating [[Twinrova]], because the Mirror Shield can reflect their magic attacks back at them.

It is interesting to note that in the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''Ocarina of Time'', the shield possessed a symbol almost identical to the crescent moon of the Islamic religion. In later versions, this was changed to the symbol of the [[Gerudo]].

===Majora's Mask===

The Mirror Shield also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Unlike other incarnations, it has a peculiar design of a face upon it, and this can be seen even in its light reflections. The face can be seen on the Happy Mask Salesmen's carrying bag, as it is also a mask. The shield can be obtained after trading with the [[Gibdo]]s under the well in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Like the Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'', it can reflect light. This time, large blocks possessing the same sun symbol will appear and can only be destroyed with a beam of light from this shield. It is required to enter the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana]] as well as solve some light puzzles in there and [[Stone Tower Temple]].

Interestingly, when using the Mirror Shield to reflect light in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] version of the game, the emitted beam of light shows greenish and black stripes every second or so. This may be due to the fact that the game itself is being emulated on the GameCube, and therefore causes a graphical error.

===The Wind Waker===

Link finds the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' within the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]. It is guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. As usual, it can reflect light on certain designs to solve puzzles. It can also be used in accordance with [[Medli]]'s harp to reflect multiple beams of light. Light from it can also stun [[ReDead]]s, [[Poe]]s, and solidify [[Dark ChuChu]]s. It is also used in the battle against [[Jalhalla]]. It is the best shield in the game.

===Oracle Series===

The Mirror Shield can only be found in the Oracle series if the player is playing a [[Linked Game]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. After completing one of the games and putting the code into the other, it can be found in the library after receiving the [[Iron Shield]] from the [[Goron]]s. It is the best shield available.

===The Minish Cap===

[[File:MirrorShield_MC.png|thumb|right|200px|Obtaining the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']] In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after defeating [[Vaati]] in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. In addition, the [[Goron Sidequest]] must have been completed and a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right. This will make [[Biggoron]] appear at the summit of [[Veil Falls]]. If Link gives [[Biggoron]] a [[Small Shield]], he will start chewing it. After about 20 minutes of not having a shield, Link can return to [[Veil Falls]], where [[Biggoron]] gives Link the Mirror Shield.

The Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' can reflect projectiles shot at Link right back at the enemy with a light beam. For example, if an [[Octorok]] spat a rock at Link while he is defending, it will automatically shoot the rock back at the enemy.

File:MirrorShield.png|''Artwork of the Mirror Shield from A Link to the Past''

File:Mirror-Shield.png|''Mirror Shield from A Link to the Past''

File:Mirror Shield.png|''The Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time''

File:Mirror-Shield-Revised.png|''Revised Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time''

File:Mirror-Shield-Art.png|''Mirror Shield Artwork from Ocarina of Time''

File:Mirror-Shield-3D-Model.png|''Mirror Shield Game Model from Ocarina of Time 3D''

File:Mirror-Shield-3D.png|''The Mirror Shield Game Icon from Ocarina of Time 3D''

File:Mirror Shield MM.png|''The Mirror Shield in Majora's Mask''

File:Mirror Sheildmc.png|''The Mirror Shield's Sprite in The Minish Cap''

File:Mirror_Shield_(TWW).png|''Artwork of the Mirror Shield from The Wind Waker''

{{MagicNavbox|Link's Awakening|Items}}

 

{{Cat|Shields}}