Hylian Shield: Difference between revisions

| image   = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px]]

| 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]]''

| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]<br/>[[Bazaar]]

----'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Malo Mart]]

----'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Lanayru Gorge]]

----'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]

| 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 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.

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]].

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.

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.

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.