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| image = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px]]
| image = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px]]
| caption      = Artwork from ''Skyward Sword''
| caption      = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|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]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|Link's Awakening (2019)]]''
| 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]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Switch)]]<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| 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]]<br/>'''''<u>Breath of the Wild</u>'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Castle]]<br/>'''''<u>Link's Awakening (2019)</u>'''''<br/>[[Marin and Tarin's House]]
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]<br/>[[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Malo Mart]]<br/>'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Lanayru Gorge]]<br/>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]]<br/>'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>[[Marin and Tarin's House]]<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Docks|Hyrule Castle's Docks]]
| 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]]}}
| cost = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>80 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|OoT|166|Bazaar item sign}}<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>200 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|TP|4775|[[Malo]]}}<br />'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br />Slay [[Stalnox]] at [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], then 3,000 [[Rupee]]s from [[Granté]] henceforth
| use = Defending Link
| use = Defense
| related = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Hero's Shield]]<br/>[[Shield]]
| related = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Hero's Shield]]<br/>[[Shield]]
}}
}}
{{Languages
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| jpn = ハイリアの盾
| jpn = ハイリアの盾
| esp = Escudo Hyliano
| esp = Escudo Hyliano
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| deu = Hylia-Schild
| deu = Hylia-Schild
| ita = Scudo Hylia
| ita = Scudo Hylia
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The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring [[shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].
 
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''' is [[Link]]'s most famous [[Shield]], making many appearances throughout the series. It is a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage.  
==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.


==Properties==
==''Link's Awakening''==
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.
The Hylian Shield appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|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]].


==Appearances==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
===Ocarina of Time===
[[File:Hylian Shield - OOT64 icon.png|left]]
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]]''.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] for 80 [[Rupee]]s; however, a free one is located inside one of the graves in the [[Kakariko Village 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 Chest]]s around [[Hyrule]], although they are replaced with a Blue Rupee if Link already has one. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].


===Twilight Princess===
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.
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===
==''Twilight Princess''==
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.
[[File:Hylian Shield - TPHD icon.png|left]]
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 [[Castle Town|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]]s that strike it instead of catching them.
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===A Link Between Worlds===
==''Skyward Sword''==
{{Quote|A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams.|Gear Screen Description}}
[[File:HylianShield-SS-Icon.png|left]]
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.
 
The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game; it is able to block both fire and electric attacks, and is the only shield in the game that is unbreakable.
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==''A Link Between Worlds''==
[[File:Hylian Shield - ALBW icon.png|right]]
{{Quote|A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams.|Gear Screen description}}
 
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|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 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''==
{{Infobox|item
| image = [[File:Hylian-shield.png]]
| caption =
| shield guard = 90<br/>122 max (Shield Guard Up+ White Bonus)<br/>144 max (Shield Guard Up+ Yellow Bonus)
| durability    = 800<br/>1016 max (Durability Up Bonus)<br/>1160 max (Durability Up+ Bonus)
| location = Hyrule Castle [[Lockup]]
| cost = 3000 [[Rupee]]s ([[Granté]] '''after''' obtainment and breaking)
}}
{{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.|In-game description}}
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 royal guards, 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 Hylian 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|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.


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.
Link can only have one Hylian Shield at a time. If the shield breaks, Link can buy a new one from [[Granté]] for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed - however, it will not come with any bonuses.


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.
===Bonuses===
The shield will only have bonuses while it stays at the [[Lockup]]. As mentioned before, the shield sold by Granté will not have modifiers regardless of whether the initial shield had them. The bonuses depend on the level of progression in the game, and the shield in the Lockup only will present high (yellow) modifiers the longer the game is played, so if one is pursuing the highest values, the later the shield is picked up, the better.


===Breath of the Wild===
Due to the fact that there's only a scant amount of non-[[Lynel]] enemies that would necessitate a 90+ [[Shield Guard]] to disarm with a [[Perfect Guard]], and given that Lynels themselves do not drop their weapons under any circumstances unless killed, it may be preferable to obtain a Hylian Shield with Durability Up modifiers so that it lasts longer.
{{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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Found in a large room in the Hyrule Castle Lockup, it has 90 defense rating and looks exactly how you'd expect it to. The room it is found in 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 be indoctrinated into 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}} If the shield breaks, Link can go to [[Tarrey Town]] to get a new one if the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed.
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
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[[File:Hylian Shield - TotK icon.png|right]]
{{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.|''Tears of the Kingdom'' in-game description}}
The Hylian Shield is in a chest in the [[Docks]] under [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], in the exact location [[Saas Ko'sah Shrine]] was in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. It is also accessed in the same way, by lighting a fire in the nearby beacon, although the wood inside the beacon is [[gloom]]-afflicted.


===Link's Awakening (2019)===
As in ''Breath of the Wild'', its base [[Shield Guard|shield guard]] is 90, and base durability is 800, both far in excess of any other shield. However, as ''Tears of the Kingdom'' bonuses are capped at +10, the maximum shield guard it can have is 100, and maximum durability is 810. If fused to a melee weapon, it has a fuse attack power of 22 and makes the weapon blunt.
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]].
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===Soul Calibur II===
===''Super Smash Bros.===
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]]. Link 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.
In all of his appearances, Link uses the Hylian Shield alongside the Master Sword.
 
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
While using the Master Sword, [[Link (Hyrule Warriors)|Link]] uses the Hylian Shield to guard.
 
===''Soulcalibur II''===
In ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', the Hylian Shield is Link's default shield. It is used in combination with the Master Sword, [[Razor Sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]], [[Cane of Byrna]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], [[Great Fairy's Sword]], and [[Bug Net]].
 
===''Age of Calamity''===
Like in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', Link uses the Hylian Shield in combination with the Master Sword.
 
===''The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim''===
In the Nintendo Switch version of ''Skyrim'', the player can receive the Hylian Shield from an [[Amiibo]] drop, by scanning ''Zelda''-series amiibo. It functions as a slightly upgraded Elven Shield, boasting a base armor of 23 and a weight of 3. It can also be found at the top of the Throat of the World, alongside the Master Sword and [[Champion's Tunic]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Fighter's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' is incredibly similar to the [[Hylian Shield]] judging by the official artwork posted by [[Nintendo]]. This shield was probably the basis for the Hylian Shield.
*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]].
*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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|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]]''.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
File:03HylianShield.png|''The Hylian Shield as it appears in Ocarina of Time''
File:Hylian Shield OoT.png|The Hylian Shield model used in shops and "You got the..." scenes in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' (N64)
File:Hylian-Shield-Art.png|''Hylian Shield Artwork from in Ocarina of Time''
File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' (N64)
File:Hylian-Shield-3D.png|''Hylian In-Game Icon from in Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Link at frozen Zora's Fountain OOT64.jpg|Adult Link wearing the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' (N64)
File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|''Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in Ocarina of Time''
File:SC2-HylianShield.png|The Hylian Shield in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-Twilight-Princess.png|''The Hylian Shield as it appears in Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian Shield Oot.png|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:TPHD-Hylian-Shield.png|''The Hylian Shield as it appears in Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian-Shield-3D.png|Hylian Shield icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|''Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in Twilight Princess''
File:Bean-Plant-04.jpg|Adult Link wearing the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Hylian-Shield-SS.png|''The Hylian Shield as it appears in Skyward Sword''
File:Hylian-Shield-Twilight-Princess.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|''Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in Skyward Sword''
File:Hylian-Shield-TP.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|''Link approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in A Link Between Worlds''
File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Twilight Princess'' (GameCube ver.)
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW-2.png|''Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in A Link Between Worlds''
File:HW Master Sword.png|The Hylian Shield with the Master Sword in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:Hylian-shield.png|''The Hylian Shield as it appears in Breath of the Wild''
File:TPHD-Hylian-Shield.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
File:La19-link.png|''Link seen holding the Hylian Shield in Link's Awakening (2019)''
File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Skyward Sword)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|[[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW-2.png|Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:Hylian-shield.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:Hyrule-Compendium-Hylian-Shield.png|Default [[Breath of the Wild Hyrule Compendium|''Breath of the Wild'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of a Hylian Shield.
File:La19-link.png|[[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]] seen holding the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Switch)]]
File:Link single player and multiplayer Luigi colour - SMM2.png|Link holding the Hylian Shield in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''.
File:Hylian Shield - TotK Compendium.png|Default [[Tears of the Kingdom Hyrule Compendium|''Tears of the Kingdom'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of a Hylian Shield.
</gallery>
 
<gallery caption="''[[Soulcalibur II]]'' Weapon Gallery entries featuring the Hylian Shield">
File:SC2-Biggoron's Sword 1.png|[[Biggoron's Sword]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Biggoron's Sword 2.png|Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Bug-Catching Net 1.png|[[Bug-Catching Net]] (page 1)
File:SC2-Bug-Catching Net 2.png|Bug-Catching Net gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Cane of Byrna 1.png|[[Cane of Byrna]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Cane of Byrna 2.png|Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Great Fairy Sword 1.png|[[Great Fairy's Sword|Great Fairy Sword]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Great Fairy Sword 2.png|Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 1.png|[[Master Sword]] & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 2.png|Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Megaton Hammer 1.png|[[Megaton Hammer]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Megaton Hammer 2.png|Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Razor Sword & Hylian Shield 1.png|[[Razor Sword]] & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Razor Sword & Hylian Shield 2.png|Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)
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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
Breath of the Wild
Hyrule Castle
Link's Awakening
Marin and Tarin's House
Tears of the Kingdom
Hyrule Castle's Docks

Cost

Ocarina of Time
80 Rupees[1]
Twilight Princess
200 Rupees[2]
Breath of the Wild
Slay Stalnox at Hyrule Castle, then 3,000 Rupees from Granté henceforth

Uses

Defense

Related

In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 ハイリアの盾
France Française Bouclier Hylien
Spain Español Escudo Hyliano
Germany Deutsch Hylia-Schild
Italy Italiana Scudo Hylia

The Hylian Shield is a recurring shield in The Legend of Zelda series.

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.

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 Hero of the Sky, painted in yellow and red respectively.

Link's Awakening

The Hylian Shield appears in 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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In Ocarina of Time, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the Bazaar for 80 Rupees; however, a free one is located inside one of the graves in the Kakariko Village Graveyard, which can only be accessed at night. After 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.

Twilight Princess

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In Twilight Princess, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from Malo Mart for 200 Rupees after 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 Arrows that strike it instead of catching them.

Skyward Sword

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In 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, with the Lightning Round serving as a test to see whether Link was worthy of it.

The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game; it is able to block both fire and electric attacks, and is the only shield in the game that is unbreakable.

A Link Between Worlds

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

— Gear Screen description

In A Link Between Worlds, the Hylian Shield is the dungeon item of Turtle Rock. Because 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 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.[3] This makes it very useful against projectile-using enemies, particularly in the Treacherous Tower.

Breath of the Wild

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Location

Hyrule Castle Lockup

Cost

3000 Rupees (Granté after obtainment and breaking)

90
122 max (Shield Guard Up+ White Bonus)
144 max (Shield Guard Up+ Yellow Bonus)

Base Durability

800
1016 max (Durability Up Bonus)
1160 max (Durability Up+ Bonus)

"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."

— In-game description

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, which contains a Stalnox - if 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 royal guards, meaning a Hinox would need to be defeated in single combat for one to become a member of the Royal Guard.[4] This is the only time the Hylian 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.

Link can only have one Hylian Shield at a time. If the shield breaks, Link can buy a new one from Granté for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest From the Ground Up has been completed - however, it will not come with any bonuses.

Bonuses

The shield will only have bonuses while it stays at the Lockup. As mentioned before, the shield sold by Granté will not have modifiers regardless of whether the initial shield had them. The bonuses depend on the level of progression in the game, and the shield in the Lockup only will present high (yellow) modifiers the longer the game is played, so if one is pursuing the highest values, the later the shield is picked up, the better.

Due to the fact that there's only a scant amount of non-Lynel enemies that would necessitate a 90+ Shield Guard to disarm with a Perfect Guard, and given that Lynels themselves do not drop their weapons under any circumstances unless killed, it may be preferable to obtain a Hylian Shield with Durability Up modifiers so that it lasts longer.

Tears of the Kingdom

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"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."

Tears of the Kingdom in-game description

The Hylian Shield is in a chest in the Docks under Hyrule Castle, in the exact location Saas Ko'sah Shrine was in Breath of the Wild. It is also accessed in the same way, by lighting a fire in the nearby beacon, although the wood inside the beacon is gloom-afflicted.

As in Breath of the Wild, its base shield guard is 90, and base durability is 800, both far in excess of any other shield. However, as Tears of the Kingdom bonuses are capped at +10, the maximum shield guard it can have is 100, and maximum durability is 810. If fused to a melee weapon, it has a fuse attack power of 22 and makes the weapon blunt.

Non-Canon Appearances

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

Super Smash Bros.

In all of his appearances, Link uses the Hylian Shield alongside the Master Sword.

Hyrule Warriors

While using the Master Sword, Link uses the Hylian Shield to guard.

Soulcalibur II

In Soulcalibur II, the Hylian Shield is Link's default shield. It is used in combination with the Master Sword, Razor Sword, Megaton Hammer, Cane of Byrna, Biggoron's Sword, Great Fairy's Sword, and Bug Net.

Age of Calamity

Like in Hyrule Warriors, Link uses the Hylian Shield in combination with the Master Sword.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

In the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim, the player can receive the Hylian Shield from an Amiibo drop, by scanning Zelda-series amiibo. It functions as a slightly upgraded Elven Shield, boasting a base armor of 23 and a weight of 3. It can also be found at the top of the Throat of the World, alongside the Master Sword and Champion's Tunic.

Trivia

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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. "Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed." — Hint Ghost, A Link Between Worlds
  4. "- 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, Breath of the Wild