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| image   = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px]]
| image = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px]]
| caption = Artwork from ''Skyward Sword''
| caption       = Artwork from ''Skyward Sword''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]<br/>[[Bazaar]]
| location = <u>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''</u><br/>[[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]<br/>[[Bazaar]]<br/><u>'''''Twilight Princess'''''</u><br/>[[Malo Mart]]<br/><u>'''''Skyward Sword'''''</u><br/>[[Lanayru Gorge]]<br/><u>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''</u><br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]
----'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Malo Mart]]
| cost = <u>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''</u><br/>80 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|OoT|166|Bazaar Item Sign}}<br/><u>'''''Twilight Princess'''''</u><br/>200 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|TP|4775|[[Malo]]}}
----'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Lanayru Gorge]]
| use = Defending Link
----'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]
| related = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Hero's Shield]]<br/>[[Shield]]
| cost     = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>80 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|OoT|166|Bazaar Item Sign}}
----'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>200 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|TP|4775|[[Malo]]}}
| use     = Defending Link
| related = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Hero's Shield]]<br/>[[Shield]]
}}
}}


The '''Hylian Shield''' is [[Link]]'s most famous [[shield]], making four total appearances. It's a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage. In every game it appears in bar ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', it is the last shield Link acquires.
The '''Hylian Shield''' is [[Link]]'s most famous [[shield]], making four total appearances. It is a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage. In every game it appears in except ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', it is the last shield Link acquires.


==Properties==
==Properties==
The Hylian Shield has a wooden base with a metal overlay although in ''Twilight Princess'' the shield is completely metal. In all appearances the shield is resistant to fire, in ''Skyward Sword'' the shield is indestructable and is also resistant to electricity. It's very durable, capable of blocking a large variety of attacks without breaking. It is the shield the Hylian soldiers use in war.
The Hylian Shield has a wooden base with a metal overlay, although in ''Twilight Princess'', the shield is completely metal. In all appearances, the shield is resistant to fire. In ''Skyward Sword'', the shield is indestructable and is also resistant to electricity. It is very durable, capable of blocking a large variety of attacks without breaking. It is the shield the Hylian soldiers use in war.


==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Ocarina of Time===
===Ocarina of Time===
[[File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
[[File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] at [[Kakariko Village]], or buy it from the [[Bazaar]] in [[Castle Town]] in the past or [[Kakariko Village]] in the future for 80 [[Rupee]]s. Link can receive a discount at the [[Bazaar]] after giving [[Zelda's Letter]] to the soldier guarding the [[Death Mountain Trail]]. It is the second shield Link is receives in the game. Link can use it as Adult Link and Young Link. However, the shield is too big for Young Link, so when he uses it he keeps it strapped to his back and crouches down to defend from above. Adult Link uses it as a normal shield. Extra Hylian Shields can also be found scattered in treasure chests in dungeons. However if Link is already carrying a Hylian Shield it will be replaced with 5 Rupees. The design of the shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is a little different then in other games, the design features a fourth triangle, the reason for this triangle is unknown, it may represent the light force as revealed in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' however nothing official has been mentioned by [[Nintendo]].
Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] at [[Kakariko Village]], or purchase it from the [[Bazaar]] in [[Castle Town]] in the present or [[Kakariko Village]] in the future for 80 [[Rupee]]s. Link can receive a discount at the [[Bazaar]] after giving [[Zelda's Letter]] to the soldier guarding the [[Death Mountain Trail]]. It is the second shield Link receives in the game. Link can use it as a child and as an adult. However, the shield is too big for Link when he is a child, so when he uses it, he keeps it strapped to his back and crouches down to defend from above. Link uses it as a normal shield when he is an adult. Extra Hylian Shields can also be found scattered in treasure chests in dungeons. However, if Link already carries a Hylian Shield, it will be replaced with 5 Rupees. The design of the shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is a little different than in other games; the design features a fourth triangle, and the reason for this triangle is unknown, but it may represent the [[Light Force]] revealed in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
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===Twilight Princess===
===Twilight Princess===
[[File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]
[[File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]
After clearing the [[Twilight]] from the [[Eldin Province]], Link can buy the Hylian Shield at [[Malo Mart]] in Kakariko Village for 200 Rupees. It is the third and final shield in the game. Unlike the [[Wooden Shield]] and the [[Ordon Shield]], it cannot burn from exposure to fire.
After clearing the [[Twilight]] from the [[Eldin Province]], Link can purchase the Hylian Shield at [[Malo Mart]] in Kakariko Village for 200 Rupees. It is the third and final shield in the game. Unlike the [[Wooden Shield]] and the [[Ordon Shield]], it cannot burn from exposure to fire.
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===Skyward Sword===
===Skyward Sword===
[[File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']]
[[File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']]
In ''Skyward Sword'' the Hylian Shield is obtained once Link mostly completes the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. This is the last shield in the game and is completely indestructible. Unlike previous shields in ''Skyward Sword'', this one's durability meter will never decrease no matter how much it's used. It can resist fire and electric attacks.
In ''Skyward Sword'' the Hylian Shield is obtained once Link mostly completes the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. This is the last shield in the game and is completely indestructible. Unlike previous shields in ''Skyward Sword'', this one's durability meter will never decrease no matter how much it is used. It can resist fire and electric attacks.
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The Hylian Shield makes its fourth main series appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. It is found within [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]], one of the seven [[Lorule]] dungeons, on the second floor after defeating four [[Wizzrobe]]s.{{Ref|pg. 24|On the second floor of the Turtle Rock dungeon, Link finds the Hylian Shield in a large chest after a battle with the four Wizzrobes.|''[[Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide]]''}} Because of Link's choice as to which dungeons to tackle in whatever order, the Hylian Shield can be acquired fairly early or even at the end of the adventure.
The Hylian Shield makes its fourth main series appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''. It is found within [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]], one of the seven [[Lorule]] dungeons, on the second floor after defeating four [[Wizzrobe]]s.{{Ref|pg. 24|On the second floor of the Turtle Rock dungeon, Link finds the Hylian Shield in a large chest after a battle with the four Wizzrobes.|''[[Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide]]''}} Because of Link's choice as to which dungeons to tackle in whatever order, the Hylian Shield can be acquired fairly early or even at the end of the adventure.


The main improvements in the Hylian Shield over the regular Shield are its ability to block flames and beams, such as a Wizzrobe's attack or any flame-based projectile. Furthermore, it can block the [[Buzz Blob|Buzz Blob's]] electric attacks without hurting Link despite being made of metal. Even if the shield gets eaten along with Link by [[Like Like]]s, it won't be destroyed.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed.|[[Hint Ghost]]}} As a result, it is very useful against enemies, particularly in the [[Treacherous Tower]], where there are plenty of projectile-using foes.
The main improvements in the Hylian Shield over the regular Shield are its ability to block flames and beams, such as a Wizzrobe's attack or any flame-based projectile. Furthermore, it can block the [[Buzz Blob]]'s electric attacks without hurting Link despite being made of metal. Even if the shield gets eaten along with Link by [[Like Like]]s, it won't be destroyed.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed.|[[Hint Ghost]]}} As a result, it is very useful against enemies, particularly in the [[Treacherous Tower]], where there are plenty of projectile-using foes.


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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File:Hylian-Shield-Twilight-Princess.png|''Hylian Shield from Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian-Shield-Twilight-Princess.png|''Hylian Shield from Twilight Princess''
File:TPHD-Hylian-Shield.png|''Hylian Shield from Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian-Shield-SS.png|''Hylian Shield from Skyward Sword''
File:Hylian-Shield-SS.png|''Hylian Shield from Skyward Sword''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|''Link approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in A Link Between Worlds''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|''Link approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in A Link Between Worlds''

Revision as of 13:54, February 10, 2016

Hylian Shield
HylianShield.png
Artwork from Skyward Sword

Games

Location

Ocarina of Time
Kakariko Village Graveyard
Bazaar
Twilight Princess
Malo Mart
Skyward Sword
Lanayru Gorge
A Link Between Worlds
Turtle Rock

Cost

Ocarina of Time
80 Rupees[1]
Twilight Princess
200 Rupees[2]

Uses

Defending Link

Related

The Hylian Shield is Link's most famous shield, making four total appearances. It is a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage. In every game it appears in except Ocarina of Time, it is the last shield Link acquires.

Properties

The Hylian Shield has a wooden base with a metal overlay, although in Twilight Princess, the shield is completely metal. In all appearances, the shield is resistant to fire. In Skyward Sword, the shield is indestructable and is also resistant to electricity. It is very durable, capable of blocking a large variety of attacks without breaking. It is the shield the Hylian soldiers use in war.

Appearances

Ocarina of Time

Hylian Shield from Ocarina of Time

Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the Kakariko Village Graveyard at Kakariko Village, or purchase it from the Bazaar in Castle Town in the present or Kakariko Village in the future for 80 Rupees. Link can receive a discount at the Bazaar after giving Zelda's Letter to the soldier guarding the Death Mountain Trail. It is the second shield Link receives in the game. Link can use it as a child and as an adult. However, the shield is too big for Link when he is a child, so when he uses it, he keeps it strapped to his back and crouches down to defend from above. Link uses it as a normal shield when he is an adult. Extra Hylian Shields can also be found scattered in treasure chests in dungeons. However, if Link already carries a Hylian Shield, it will be replaced with 5 Rupees. The design of the shield in Ocarina of Time is a little different than in other games; the design features a fourth triangle, and the reason for this triangle is unknown, but it may represent the Light Force revealed in The Minish Cap.

Twilight Princess

Hylian Shield from Twilight Princess

After clearing the Twilight from the Eldin Province, Link can purchase the Hylian Shield at Malo Mart in Kakariko Village for 200 Rupees. It is the third and final shield in the game. Unlike the Wooden Shield and the Ordon Shield, it cannot burn from exposure to fire.

Skyward Sword

Hylian Shield from Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword the Hylian Shield is obtained once Link mostly completes the Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round. This is the last shield in the game and is completely indestructible. Unlike previous shields in Skyward Sword, this one's durability meter will never decrease no matter how much it is used. It can resist fire and electric attacks.

A Link Between Worlds

"A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams."

— Gear Screen Description

The Hylian Shield makes its fourth main series appearance in A Link Between Worlds. It is found within Turtle Rock, one of the seven Lorule dungeons, on the second floor after defeating four Wizzrobes.[3] Because of Link's choice as to which dungeons to tackle in whatever order, the Hylian Shield can be acquired fairly early or even at the end of the adventure.

The main improvements in the Hylian Shield over the regular Shield are its ability to block flames and beams, such as a Wizzrobe's attack or any flame-based projectile. Furthermore, it can block the Buzz Blob's electric attacks without hurting Link despite being made of metal. Even if the shield gets eaten along with Link by Like Likes, it won't be destroyed.[4] As a result, it is very useful against enemies, particularly in the Treacherous Tower, where there are plenty of projectile-using foes.

Non-Canon Appearances

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

Soul Calibur II

In Soul Calibur II, the Hylian Shield is among Link's most common shields, used with almost every weapon he wields. It is his default shield, as it is used when combined with the Master Sword. He also uses the shield with the Razor Sword, Megaton Hammer, Cane of Byrna, Biggoron's Sword, Great Fairy's Sword, and Bug Net. Out of Link's 11 weapon sets, only four do not use the Hylian Shield.

Trivia

Gallery

References

  1. "Hylian Shield 80 Rupees" — Bazaar Item Sign, Ocarina of Time.
  2. "A [ 8C]Hylian shield will cost you 200 Rupees. Want one or not?" — Malo, Twilight Princess.
  3. "On the second floor of the Turtle Rock dungeon, Link finds the Hylian Shield in a large chest after a battle with the four Wizzrobes." — Prima Games A Link Between Worlds Strategy Guide, pg. 24
  4. "Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed." — Hint Ghost, A Link Between Worlds