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===''A Link to the Past''=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
{{Quote|You found the Mirror Shield! You can now reflect beams that your old shield couldn't block!|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''}} | {{Quote|You found the Mirror Shield! You can now reflect beams that your old shield couldn't block!|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''}} | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]. It replaces the [[Fighter's Shield]] (or [[Fire Shield]]) once obtained, and has the ability to block all magic-based projectiles, including ones shot by [[Wizzrobe|Wizzrobes]], [[Laser Eye|Laser Eyes]], and [[Lynel|Lynels]]. In the [[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|GBA remake]], the Mirror Shield can be eaten by [[Like Like|Like Likes]], forcing [[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] to purchase a new one from a [[Dark World]] shop. | ||
===''Link's Awakening''=== | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of the [[Eagle's Tower]]. It replaces the regular [[Shield (Item)|Shield]] once obtained, and can reflect fire, wind, and beam attacks. It is required to get past a flamethrower blocking the path to [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]]. | |||
===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ||
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The Mirror Shield replaces the [[Hylian Shield]] once obtained. It destroys projectiles shot by [[Octorok|Octoroks]], [[Deku Scrub|Deku Scrubs]], and [[Business Scrub|Business Scrubs]] instead of reflecting them, and can somewhat reflect one of the magic attacks used by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. The Mirror Shield's polished surface also enables it to reflect light; This is required to solve certain puzzles, by shining light onto sun emblems and walls. The Mirror Shield is also required to defeat [[Twinrova]], as it is capable of reflecting their magic attacks. | The Mirror Shield replaces the [[Hylian Shield]] once obtained. It destroys projectiles shot by [[Octorok|Octoroks]], [[Deku Scrub|Deku Scrubs]], and [[Business Scrub|Business Scrubs]] instead of reflecting them, and can somewhat reflect one of the magic attacks used by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. The Mirror Shield's polished surface also enables it to reflect light; This is required to solve certain puzzles, by shining light onto sun emblems and walls. The Mirror Shield is also required to defeat [[Twinrova]], as it is capable of reflecting their magic attacks. | ||
In addition, the Mirror Shield cannot be consumed by | In addition, the Mirror Shield cannot be consumed by Like Likes. | ||
===''Majora's Mask''=== | ===''Majora's Mask''=== | ||
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===''The Wind Waker''=== | ===''The Wind Waker''=== | ||
{{Quote|You got the Mirror Shield! Its shiny surface reflects beams of light. Hold [R] to shield and use [L-Stick] aim its reflection.|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]' | {{Quote|You got the Mirror Shield! Its shiny surface reflects beams of light. Hold [R] to shield and use [L-Stick] to aim its reflection.|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''}} | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of the [[Earth Temple]], located in a Treasure Chest guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of the [[Earth Temple]], located in a Treasure Chest guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. The Mirror Shield returns to its old shape in this game, featuring a blue outer layer, and a grey boss with a design featuring two birds and the [[Triforce]] emblem. | ||
The Mirror Shield replaces the Hero's Shield once obtained. It is required to solve light puzzles, by shattering stone statues and reflecting light beams off of other mirrors, and must occasionally be paired with a second light beam via [[Medli's Harp]] to solve certain puzzles. The reflected light beams now paralyze undead enemies instead of instantly killing them, and must be used to solidify [[Poe|Poes]] and turn [[Dark ChuChu|Dark ChuChus]] to stone, as well as to defeat [[Jalhalla]]. | |||
During the fight against Ganondorf, [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] must use the Mirror Shield to bounce the [[Light Arrow|Light Arrows]] that [[Tetra|Princess Zelda]] fires into Ganondorf, when he begins dodging direct shots. | |||
===''The Minish Cap''=== | ===''The Minish Cap''=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
{{Non-Canon|section}} | {{Non-Canon|section}} | ||
===''Ancient Stone Tablets''=== | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]'', the Mirror Shield can be found in [[Level 8]]. | |||
===''SoulCalibur II''=== | |||
In ''[[SoulCalibur II]]'', the ''Ocarina of Time'' Mirror Shield is one of the weapons that Link can use. It can be obtained in the Weapons Master Mode, by purchasing it from the Pollux Shop, Rigel Shop, or Aldebaran Shop for 2,200 Gold. When equipped, it is paired with the [[Master Sword]]. The shield reflects 33% of damage Link receives onto his opponent. | |||
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!Weapon | |||
!style="width:100px"|Cost (Gold) | |||
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!Description | |||
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|[[File:Mirror-Shield-Soulcalibur-II.png|80px]]<br/>Mirror Shield | |||
|2,200 | |||
|Hits taken are counters<br/>33% of damage received is inflicted back onto opponent | |||
|A mirror-like shield found in the Spirit Temple. It is an amazing work of art, and there are few who would argue that it is not one of the finest shields in [[Hyrule]]. It is said that its surface reflects not only light but hostile intent as well. | |||
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===''Hyrule Warriors''=== | ===''Hyrule Warriors''=== | ||
{{Main|Light Sword}} | |||
[[File:Lokomo Sword - HWDE icon.png|right]] | |||
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the ''Wind Waker'' Mirror Shield is wielded alongside the [[Lokomo Sword]], as the Level 3 variation of the [[Light Sword]] [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons|weapon]] class. | In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the ''Wind Waker'' Mirror Shield is wielded alongside the [[Lokomo Sword]], as the Level 3 variation of the [[Light Sword]] [[Hyrule Warriors Weapons|weapon]] class. | ||
The ''Majora's Mask'' Mirror Shield also appears as a type of [[Badge Market|Badge]]. Purchasing it will increases the warrior's defence in stages where the recommended [[Elements (Hyrule Warriors)|element]] is {{Darkness}} Darkness. | The ''Majora's Mask'' Mirror Shield also appears as a type of [[Badge Market|Badge]]. Purchasing it will increases the warrior's defence in stages where the recommended [[Elements (Hyrule Warriors)|element]] is {{Darkness}} Darkness. | ||
===''Cadence of Hyrule''=== | |||
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'', the Mirror Shield is the third and final shield upgrade, replacing the [[Tower Shield]] once obtained. The Mirror Shield is based on its ''A Link to the Past'' appearance, and can block stronger attacks and reflect more projectiles when compared to the Tower. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The Mirror Shield is likely a direct reference to the item of the same name from ''Kid Icarus'', which Pit used to defend himself from Medusa's eye beams. Similarly, the Mirror Shield is first used to defend against | *The Mirror Shield is likely a direct reference to the item of the same name from ''Kid Icarus'', which Pit used to defend himself from Medusa's eye beams. Similarly, the Mirror Shield is first used to defend against Laser Eyes. | ||
**In both series, the Mirror Shield is a reference to the Greek myth of [[Wikipedia:Perseus|Perseus]], who used a shield to reflect Medusa's gaze. | **In both series, the Mirror Shield is a reference to the Greek myth of [[Wikipedia:Perseus|Perseus]], who used a shield to reflect Medusa's gaze. | ||
*In ''Ocarina of Time'', the Mirror Shield originally featured the real-life [[Wikipedia:Star and crescent|star and crescent]] symbol on it. In later releases and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', the design was altered to feature the [[Gerudo]] crest instead. | *In ''Ocarina of Time'', the Mirror Shield originally featured the real-life [[Wikipedia:Star and crescent|star and crescent]] symbol on it. In later releases and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', the design was altered to feature the [[Gerudo]] crest instead. | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery caption="The Wind Waker"> | <gallery caption="The Wind Waker"> | ||
File:Mirror Shield WW.png|Model | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery caption="The Minish Cap"> | |||
File:Mirror Sheildmc.png|Sprite | |||
File:MirrorShield MC.png|Obtaining the Mirror Shield in ''The Minish Cap'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
<gallery caption="Other appearances"> | |||
File:SC2-MirrorShield.png|''SoulCalibur II'' model | |||
File:SC2-Mirror Shield 1.png|''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 1) | |||
File:SC2-Mirror Shield 2.png|''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 2) | |||
File:Coh-mirror-shield.png|''Cadence of Hyrule'' sprite | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||