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The '''Deku Shield''' is an item in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is the first shield [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] acquires in the game. It is required in order to see the [[Great Deku Tree]], along with the [[Kokiri Sword]], because [[Mido]] will not let Link pass unless he is properly equipped. It is child-sized, therefore can only be used as a child. It costs 40 [[Rupee]]s at the [[Kokiri Shop]] and 50 Rupees from [[Business Scrub]]s.
The '''Deku Shield''' is a [[Shield|shield]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is the first and default shield of [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Young Link]], and can only be used by him.


==Description==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
The red emblem on it is the symbol of the [[Kokiri]], and it is the shape of the gold trimming on the [[Kokiri's Emerald]].
A Deku Shield is a piece of tough wood, with the symbol of the [[Kokiri]] painted onto it in red. Link can purchase a Deku Shield from the [[Kokiri Shop]] for 40 [[Rupee|Rupees]], or from [[Business Scrub|Business Scrubs]] for 50 Rupees. It can also be found in several [[Treasure Chest|Treasure Chests]] across Hyrule, including one in [[Dodongo's Cavern]].


The Deku Shield is made of tough, hard wood, and it gives great protection. Unfortunately, because it is made of wood, it burns instantly when it comes in contact with fire.
Link can use the Deku Shield to defend from incoming attacks; he requires both the [[Kokiri Sword]] and a Deku Shield before [[Mido]] allows him to see the [[Great Deku Tree]]. However, being made of wood, the Deku Shield will catch fire and instantly break if exposed to flames; it can also be stolen if Link is swallowed by a [[Like Like]]. It is later replaced with the [[Hylian Shield]], although the Deku Shield remains Young Link's primary shield.


If the shield burns up, Link can purchase a new one, or find them in treasure chests hidden throughout [[Hyrule]], including one in the [[Dodongo's Cavern]].
===Manga===
{{Non-Canon}}
In [[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|the ''Ocarina of Time'' manga]], the Great Deku Tree's dying wish is for Link to create the Deku Shield from his bark, so that Link may defend himself against evil on his journey. Link does so after he and Mido vanquish [[Queen Gohma]].
 
==''Hyrule Warriors''==
{{Non-Canon}}
When using the [[Spear]], [[Lana]] turns it into the Deku Shield while guarding. It also appears on Lana's left arm while her [[Focus Spirit]] is active.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Manga)|Ocarina of Time Manga]]'', [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] makes the [[Deku Shield]] out of the [[Great Deku Tree]]'s remains.
*The doors of the [[Forbidden Woods]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' bear the Kokiri symbol on them, referencing the Deku Shield.
*During development, the Deku Shield was originally going to bear Link's family crest.
*The Deku Shield appears in early screenshots of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', since Young Link's model from ''Ocarina of Time'' had been initially used as a placeholder.


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Revision as of 20:54, February 19, 2024

In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 デクの盾
France Française Bouclier Mojo
Spain Español Escudo Deku
Germany Deutsch Deku-Schild
Italy Italiana Scudo Deku

"You got a Deku Shield! Switch to the Equipment Subscreen and select the shield. Press (A) to equip it. Press (R) to crouch and defend. If you press (R) while (Z) Targeting, you can move while defending."

— In-game description

The Deku Shield is a shield in Ocarina of Time. It is the first and default shield of Young Link, and can only be used by him.

Ocarina of Time

A Deku Shield is a piece of tough wood, with the symbol of the Kokiri painted onto it in red. Link can purchase a Deku Shield from the Kokiri Shop for 40 Rupees, or from Business Scrubs for 50 Rupees. It can also be found in several Treasure Chests across Hyrule, including one in Dodongo's Cavern.

Link can use the Deku Shield to defend from incoming attacks; he requires both the Kokiri Sword and a Deku Shield before Mido allows him to see the Great Deku Tree. However, being made of wood, the Deku Shield will catch fire and instantly break if exposed to flames; it can also be stolen if Link is swallowed by a Like Like. It is later replaced with the Hylian Shield, although the Deku Shield remains Young Link's primary shield.

Manga

This article describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

In the Ocarina of Time manga, the Great Deku Tree's dying wish is for Link to create the Deku Shield from his bark, so that Link may defend himself against evil on his journey. Link does so after he and Mido vanquish Queen Gohma.

Hyrule Warriors

This article describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

When using the Spear, Lana turns it into the Deku Shield while guarding. It also appears on Lana's left arm while her Focus Spirit is active.

Trivia

Gallery