Breath of the Wild Shields

This is a list of shields found in Breath of the Wild.

Hylian Shield

Main article: Hylian Shield

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.

Pot Lid

Main article: Pot Lid

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

Wooden Shield

Main article: Wooden Shield

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

Emblazoned Shield

Main article: Emblazoned Shield

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.

Hunter's Shield

Main article: Hunter's Shield

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.

Fisherman's Shield

Main article: Fisherman's Shield

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.

Traveler's Shield

Main article: Traveler's Shield

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.

Soldier's Shield

Main article: Soldier's Shield

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.

Knight's Shield

Main article: Knight's Shield

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.

Royal Shield

Main article: Royal Shield

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.

Forest Dweller's Shield

Main article: Forest Dweller's Shield

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.

Silver Shield

Main article: Silver Shield

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.

Kite Shield

Main article: Kite Shield

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

Gerudo Shield

Main article: Gerudo Shield

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.

Radiant Shield

Main article: Radiant Shield

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.

Daybreaker

Main article: Daybreaker

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.

Shield of the Mind's Eye

Main article: Shield of the Mind's Eye

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

Ancient Shield

Main article: Ancient Shield

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

Rusty Shield

Main article: Rusty Shield

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.

Royal Guard's Shield

Main article: Royal Guard's Shield

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.

Boko Shield

Main article: Boko Shield

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.

Spiked Boko Shield

Main article: Spiked Boko Shield

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

Dragonbone Boko Shield

Main article: Dragonbone Boko Shield

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

Lizal Shield

Main article: Lizal Shield

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

Reinforced Lizal Shield

Main article: Reinforced Lizal Shield

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.

Steel Lizal Shield

Main article: Steel Lizal Shield

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.

Guardian Shield

Main article: Guardian Shield

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

Guardian Shield+

Main article: Guardian Shield+

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.

Guardian Shield++

Main article: Guardian Shield++

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.

Lynel Shield

Main article: Lynel Shield

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.

Mighty Lynel Shield

Main article: Mighty Lynel Shield

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.

Savage Lynel Shield

Main article: Savage Lynel Shield

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.