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-The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It is [[Link]]'s most famous shield. It is a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage.
+The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield|shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].
-==Properties==
+It is the traditional shield of the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and is one of the main shields in the franchise - [[Link]] often uses the shield alongside the [[Master Sword]] in the 3D games. The Hylian Shield is made from light and sturdy metal, making it optimal for use with one-handed weapons, and has maintained a consistent design throughout the franchise.
-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 indestructible 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.
+==Appearance==
+The Hylian Shield is a wooden shield with a steel overlay and accents. The base of the shield is painted blue, with symbols of the [[Triforce]] and the [[Crimson Loftwing]] used by the [[Link (Skyward Sword)|Hero of the Sky]], painted in yellow and red respectively.
+==''Link's Awakening''==
+The Hylian Shield appears in [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|the Nintendo Switch remake]] as Link's [[Shield]]. It is mapped to the R button, and has the same properties as the Shield. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].
 ==''Ocarina of Time''==
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-Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] at [[Kakariko Village (Ocarina of Time)|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 [[Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper|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]]''.
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] for 80 [[Rupee|Rupees]]; however, a free one is located inside of the graves in the [[Graveyard]], which can only be accessed at night. After [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] has given [[Zelda's Letter]] to the [[Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper]], the Hylian Shield will receive a random discount, reducing the price to 45-75 Rupees. Additional Hylian Shields are found in various Treasure Chests around [[Hyrule]], although they are replaced with a Blue Rupee if Link already has one. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].
+The Hylian Shield is an upgraded version of the [[Deku Shield]], as it does not burn when exposed to fire. However, the shield is too heavy for Young Link to use properly, so he keeps it strapped to his back, and crouches to use it as a turtle shell while defending. As a result, this decreases his mobility while defending and doesn't protect Link's front - instead, it defends attacks coming from above Link, which is required to get past the rockfalls on [[Death Mountain]]. Adult Link is able to use the Hylian Shield normally.
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 ==''Twilight Princess''==
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-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.
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from [[Malo Mart]] for 200 Rupees after [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] has cleared the [[Twilight]] from the [[Eldin Province]]; a [[Goron]] in [[Hyrule Castle Town]] will also sell it for 210 Rupees. It is indestructible compared to the [[Ordon Shield]] and [[Wooden Shield]], making it the strongest shield in the game, although it will deflect [[Arrow|Arrows]] that strike it instead of catching them.
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 ==''Skyward Sword''==
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-The Hylian Shield is obtained once Link defeats 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.
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the Hylian Shield is obtained from the [[Lightning Round]], and is the prize for winning eight consecutive fights before quitting. It was forged by the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]], with the Lightning Round serving as a test to see whether [[Link (Skyward Sword|Link]] was worthy of it.
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+The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game; it is able to block both fire and electric attacks, and is completely indestructible due to being blessed with sacred power.
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 ==''A Link Between Worlds''==
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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 Hylian Shield 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.
+In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Hylian Shield is the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds|Turtle Rock]]. Because [[Link (A Link Between Worlds|Link]] can choose which order to complete dungeons in, 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 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 Hylian Shield replaces the standard [[Shield]] when obtained. It is able to block both fire and magic-based projectiles, and will not be destroyed if Link is swallowed by a Like Like.{{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]]}} This makes it very useful against projectile-using enemies, particularly in the [[Treacherous Tower]].
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 ==''Breath of the Wild''==
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 {{Quote|A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.|Item description}}
-The Hylian Shield has a base [[Shield Guard]] of 90 and base durability of 800, making it easily the most durable shield in the game.
+The Hylian Shield has a base [[Shield Guard]] of 90 and base durability of 800, making it the best shield in the game. It is found in a large room in the [[Lockup]] of [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], which contains a [[Stalnox]] - if [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] defeats it, a chest appears containing the Hylian Shield. There is a stone slab in the room stating that this was a test room for the [[Royal Guard]], meaning a [[Hinox]] would need to be defeated in single combat for one to become a member of the Royal Guard.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|- Test of the Royal Guard - Strike down the giant foe to become recognized as a knight of the kingdom|Stone Slab Inside Royal Guard Test Room}} This is the only time the Shield will spawn here, as further visits to the Lockup will not manifest the chest. The Hylian Shield thereby obtained may have durability bonuses.
-Found in a large room in the [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]] [[Lockup]], the room contains a [[Stalnox]] which must be defeated before a chest appears with the shield inside. There is a Stone slab in the room stating that this was a test room for the [[Royal Guard]], meaning a [[Hinox]] would need to be defeated in single combat for one to become a member of the Royal Guard.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|- Test of the Royal Guard - Strike down the giant foe to become recognized as a knight of the kingdom|Stone Slab Inside Royal Guard Test Room}} This is the only time the Shield will spawn here, as further visits to the Lockup will not manifest the chest. The Hylian Shield thereby obtained may have durability bonuses.
 The Hylian Shield is one of the absolutely best shields in the game for [[shield surfing]] due to its high durability. Provided it's not used for anything else, and taking into consideration its average friction rate (1/4 durability point/sec) and its durability (800), the shield can be used more than 53 minutes of surfing without breaking.
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 *The [[Fighter's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' is very similar to the Hylian Shield in the official artwork for the game. This shield was probably the basis for the Hylian Shield.
 *The [[Hero's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' are both very similar to the Hylian Shield.
-*In ''Ocarina of Time'', the Hylian Shield features the [[Triforce]] on top, Link's [[loftwing]] in the middle, and a strange triangle that looks like another piece of the Triforce at the bottom, being guarded by the loftwing.
+*In ''Ocarina of Time'', the Hylian Shield features a fourth, upside-down triangle below the Loftwing. This could be the inspiration for the [[Light Force]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
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