Breath of the Wild Shields: Difference between revisions

A shield passes down through the Hylian royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.

The lid of a large soup pot. It smells vaguely of poultry broth... Yum! It can take quite a beating before breaking.

This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.

This shield features a traditional design from Necluda. Its combat capabilities aren't much better than the standard wooden shield, but it found popularity for its design.

Favored by hunters for its rabbit design, which is said to bring luck on hunts. It's easy to use, but its durability leaves something to be desired.

Often carried by fishermen for its fish design, which represents hope for a good catch. Its light wooden construction makes it convenient to take on a boat.

A sturdy shield loved by many an adventurer. It is made of animal hide and sturdy wood and is best suited to defending against weak monsters or animals.

A shield once used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. It's easy to handle, but its core is made of wood, so it can catch fire.

A shield favored by the knights who served the Hyrulean royal family. Its sturdy metal construction makes it quite durable, but its weight requires decent skill to wield.

A shield issued to the Hyrulean royal family's immediate guard detail. It boasts a high defense, but these days it's more a collector's item due to its ornamentation.

The Koroks made this shield specifically for Hylians. It's made from the finest hard wood of trees that only grow in the Korok forest, so it's sturdier than it looks.

A Zora-made shield adorned with intricate ornamentation. It's said that true masters of this shield can redirect attacks as a rock redirects rushing water.

Rito warriors cherish this shield. Its unique shape is designed with mid-battle flight in mind to facilitate aerial combat.

The design of this metal shield has changed over time to match the Gerudo's sword-and-shield fighting style. It's favored by soldiers and travelers alike.

This extravagant shield is presented to Gerudo warriors who rise to the rank of captain. Its apparent opulence is rivaled only by its combat capabilities.

This shield was cherished by the Gerudo Champion Urbosa. The gold used to make it was handpicked to ensure a design that is both lightweight and very durable.

A small Sheikah-made shield. Its design is intended to decrease blind spots without sacrificing too much defense.

This shield was made using ancient Sheikah technology. Its surface glows blue when raised in defense. Enhanced functionality allows it to deflect Guardian beams.

It's likely that this rusty old shield once belonged to a knight. It still has some defensive capabilities, but its usefulness has been worn down by time.

This shield was forged using ancient Sheikah technology. It boasts extremely high stopping power, but its structural weakness made its low durability impractical for combat.

A Bokoblin-made shield created by attaching a handhold to any flat tree bark picked up off the ground. It's pretty shoddy, so don't expect it to last very long.

A Boko shield made of slightly stronger wood and reinforced with animal bones.

This Boko shield is reinforced with fossilized bone. Its defensive capabilities are respectable, but its predictably slipshod craftsmanship spells low durability.

A common shield found among the Lizalfos. It's made of metal, but its sloppy craftsmanship offers poor durability.

This Lizal shield has been strengthened by adding a different type of metal to the mix. The edge is lined with spikes, so handle with care.

This Lizal shield is adorned with several metal shells as a means of reinforcement. Its defensive capabilities are high, but its weight requires a skilled soldier to bear.

A shield made with ancient Sheikah technology. It can deflect a Guardian Scout's beam.

This larger version of a Guardian shield has had its output level boosted. Its defensive capabilities are comparable to those of a metal shield's.

The output level of this shield has been boosted to a maximum. Its combat capabilities surpass those of metallic shields, and it can deflect Guardian Scout beams.

A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the bladed edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.

This Lynel-made shield has been reinforced with armor and even more blades. Stronger in both defense and offense, it can tear through basic armor when deflecting.

This ultimate Lynel shield is used only by the white-haired Lynels. It excels at defending against even the most brutal of attacks and cutting down powerful foes when deflecting.