Hylian Shield: Difference between revisions

==Appearances==

Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] at [[Kakariko Village]], or purchase it from the [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] in [[Hyrule 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]]''.

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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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the Hylian Shield is obtained once Link beats eight consecutive bosses in the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. Unlike all other shields in the game, it is indestructible; it also resists fire and electric attacks.

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{{Quote|A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams.|Gear Screen Description}}

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.

{{Quote|A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.|Item Description}}

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If the shield breaks, Link can go to [[Tarrey Town]] to buy a new one from [[Granté]] for 3000 rupees, provided the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed.

Link receives the Hylian Shield from [[Tarin]] at the beginning of the game. It replaces the Level-1 Shield. If Link loses the shield, a new one can be purchased from the [[Town Tool Shop]] or won at the [[Trendy Game Shop]].

==Non-Canon Appearances==

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==Trivia==