Hylian Shield: Difference between revisions

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.

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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 [[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]]''.

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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.

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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.

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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 legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.|Item Description}}

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Link can only have one Hylian Shield at a time. If the shield breaks, Link can go to [[Tarrey Town]] to buy a new one from [[Granté]] for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed. In addition, if you display this shield in your house near Hateno Village, this shield will not be available for purchase. Also, the shield bought from Granté will not have any possible durability bonuses.

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]].

When [[Link]] equips the [[Master Sword]], the Hylian Shield is automatically used as his shield.