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| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' | ||
| location = [[Item Shop]] | | location = [[Item Shop]] | ||
| use = | | use = Defending Link from magical projectiles and spells | ||
| cost = 90 to 160 [[Rupee]]s | | cost = 90 to 160 [[Rupee]]s | ||
| related = [[Shield]]<br/>[[Wooden Shield]] | | related = [[Shield]]<br/>[[Wooden Shield]] | ||
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The '''Magical Shield''' is | The '''Magical Shield''' is an item in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===The Legend of Zelda=== | ===''The Legend of Zelda''=== | ||
The Magical Shield is the second, and best, shield available in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It can be bought from any of the [[Item Shop]]s that can be found across [[Hyrule]]. The price varies, from 160 [[Rupee]]s to 130 Rupees to 90 Rupees. It blocks projectiles that were previously unblockable by the [[Wooden Shield]]. The Magical Shield can be swallowed by a [[Like Like]] if they attack Link and he does not break free in time. If Link does not break free in time, he will be forced to purchase a new one. | The Magical Shield is the second, and best, shield available in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It can be bought from any of the [[Item Shop]]s that can be found across [[Hyrule]]. The price varies, from 160 [[Rupee]]s to 130 Rupees to 90 Rupees. It blocks projectiles that were previously unblockable by the [[Wooden Shield]]. The Magical Shield can be swallowed by a [[Like Like]] if they attack Link and he does not break free in time. If Link does not break free in time, he will be forced to purchase a new one. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===''The Adventure of Link''=== | ||
According to the [[The Adventure of Link Story|story]], Link had a magical shield with him throughout his adventure. Link could "defend" by crouching down to avoid projectiles and other weapons. The artwork of Link's shield does depict the cross pattern on it. | According to the [[The Adventure of Link Story|story]], Link had a magical shield with him throughout his adventure. Link could "defend" by crouching down to avoid projectiles and other weapons. The artwork of Link's shield does depict the cross pattern on it. | ||
===Soulcalibur II=== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
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===''Soulcalibur II''=== | |||
[[File:SC2-MagicShield.png|right|200x210px|Magic Shield model from Soulcalibur II]] | [[File:SC2-MagicShield.png|right|200x210px|Magic Shield model from Soulcalibur II]] | ||
{{quote|Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact.|Character Profile description of the Magic Sword set}} | {{quote|Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact.|Character Profile description of the Magic Sword set}} | ||
The Magic Shield [sic] is one of Link's weapons in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', paired with the [[Magical Sword|Magic Sword]]. | The Magic Shield [sic] is one of Link's weapons in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', paired with the [[Magical Sword|Magic Sword]]. | ||
Unlike the Magic Sword, although the Weapon Gallery blurb references ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', it takes no visual cues from any sprites or art related to the Magical Shield in that game. Instead, it is a new design created with reference to the Magic Sword as seen in ''Soulcalibur II'', itself based on art from the | Unlike the Magic Sword, although the Weapon Gallery blurb references ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', it takes no visual cues from any sprites or art related to the Magical Shield in that game. Instead, it is a new design created with reference to the Magic Sword as seen in ''Soulcalibur II'', itself based on art from the ''TLoZ'' Instruction Booklet. | ||
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Cost | 90 to 160 Rupees | |
Uses | Defending Link from magical projectiles and spells | |
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The Magical Shield is an item in The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link.
Appearances
The Legend of Zelda
The Magical Shield is the second, and best, shield available in The Legend of Zelda. It can be bought from any of the Item Shops that can be found across Hyrule. The price varies, from 160 Rupees to 130 Rupees to 90 Rupees. It blocks projectiles that were previously unblockable by the Wooden Shield. The Magical Shield can be swallowed by a Like Like if they attack Link and he does not break free in time. If Link does not break free in time, he will be forced to purchase a new one.
The Adventure of Link
According to the story, Link had a magical shield with him throughout his adventure. Link could "defend" by crouching down to avoid projectiles and other weapons. The artwork of Link's shield does depict the cross pattern on it.
Non-Canon Appearances
This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon. |
Soulcalibur II
"Good at penetrating defenses, but weak against impact."
The Magic Shield [sic] is one of Link's weapons in Soulcalibur II, paired with the Magic Sword.
Unlike the Magic Sword, although the Weapon Gallery blurb references The Legend of Zelda, it takes no visual cues from any sprites or art related to the Magical Shield in that game. Instead, it is a new design created with reference to the Magic Sword as seen in Soulcalibur II, itself based on art from the TLoZ Instruction Booklet.
Gallery
SoulCalibur II Magic Sword & Magic Shield gallery entry (page 1)