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| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' | ||
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| related = [[Hylian Shield]] | | related = [[Hylian Shield]] | ||
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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda'' series]] | The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Its protective side is covered in extremely polished metal, giving it the appearance of a mirror. As an upgraded version of [[Link]]'s starting shield, the Mirror Shield can protect him where other shields can not. | ||
==Special Properties== | ==Special Properties== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
[[File:MirrorShield-ALttP-Sprite.png|left|64x64px]] | [[File:MirrorShield-ALttP-Sprite.png|left|64x64px]] | ||
{{quote|Mirror Shield<br/>Link will be able to reflect beams with this Shield. It's thought that the Mirror Shield has magic Power.|[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]}} | {{quote|Mirror Shield<br/>Link will be able to reflect beams with this Shield. It's thought that the Mirror Shield has magic Power.|[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]}} | ||
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===Link's Awakening=== | ===''Link's Awakening''=== | ||
[[File:MirrorShield_LA.png|left|60px|Mirror Shield Sprite from ''Link's Awakening DX'', Green Link palette]] | [[File:MirrorShield_LA.png|left|60px|Mirror Shield Sprite from ''Link's Awakening DX'', Green Link palette]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Mirror Shield is located in [[Eagle's Tower]]. Although it can reflect fireballs, it serves little purpose in the boss fight with [[Evil Eagle]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Mirror Shield is located in [[Eagle's Tower]]. Although it can reflect fireballs, it serves little purpose in the boss fight with [[Evil Eagle]]. | ||
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===Ocarina of Time=== | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ||
The Mirror Shield is found in the adult portion of the [[Spirit Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is the final shield that Link obtains in the game. It is located in a treasure chest that can be reached after defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]], a mini-boss of the dungeon. In this game, it is used to reflect light on to sun symbols and walls to solve various light puzzles. It is also crucial to defeating [[Twinrova]], because the Mirror Shield can reflect their magic attacks back at them. | The Mirror Shield is found in the adult portion of the [[Spirit Temple]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is the final shield that Link obtains in the game. It is located in a treasure chest that can be reached after defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]], a mini-boss of the dungeon. In this game, it is used to reflect light on to sun symbols and walls to solve various light puzzles. It is also crucial to defeating [[Twinrova]], because the Mirror Shield can reflect their magic attacks back at them. | ||
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In the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''Ocarina of Time'', the shield possessed a symbol almost identical to the crescent moon and star symbol which originated with the Ottoman Empire, and is now used as a proxy symbol for [[Wikipedia:Islam|Islam]]. In later versions, this was changed to a new snakehead symbol for the [[Gerudo]]. | In the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''Ocarina of Time'', the shield possessed a symbol almost identical to the crescent moon and star symbol which originated with the Ottoman Empire, and is now used as a proxy symbol for [[Wikipedia:Islam|Islam]]. In later versions, this was changed to a new snakehead symbol for the [[Gerudo]]. | ||
===Majora's Mask=== | ===''Majora's Mask''=== | ||
The Mirror Shield also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Unlike other incarnations, it has a peculiar design of a face upon it, and this can be seen even in its light reflections. The face can be seen on the Happy Mask Salesmen's carrying bag, as it is also a mask. The shield can be obtained after trading with the [[Gibdo]]s under the well in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Like the Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'', it can reflect light. This time, large blocks possessing the same sun symbol will appear and can only be destroyed with a beam of light from this shield. It is required to enter the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana]] as well as solve some light puzzles in there and [[Stone Tower Temple]]. | The Mirror Shield also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Unlike other incarnations, it has a peculiar design of a face upon it, and this can be seen even in its light reflections. The face can be seen on the Happy Mask Salesmen's carrying bag, as it is also a mask. The shield can be obtained after trading with the [[Gibdo]]s under the well in [[Ikana Canyon]]. Like the Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'', it can reflect light. This time, large blocks possessing the same sun symbol will appear and can only be destroyed with a beam of light from this shield. It is required to enter the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana]] as well as solve some light puzzles in there and [[Stone Tower Temple]]. | ||
Oddly, when using the Mirror Shield to reflect light in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] version of the game, the emitted beam of light shows greenish and black stripes every second or so. This may be due to the fact that the game itself is being emulated on the GameCube, and the emulator is imperfect, resulting in a graphical error. | Oddly, when using the Mirror Shield to reflect light in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] version of the game, the emitted beam of light shows greenish and black stripes every second or so. This may be due to the fact that the game itself is being emulated on the GameCube, and the emulator is imperfect, resulting in a graphical error. | ||
===The Wind Waker=== | ===''The Wind Waker''=== | ||
Link finds the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' within the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]. It is guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. As usual, it can reflect light on certain designs to solve puzzles. It can also be used in accordance with [[Medli]]'s harp to reflect multiple beams of light. Light from it can also stun [[ReDead]]s, [[Poe]]s, and solidify [[Dark ChuChu]]s. It is also used in the battle against [[Jalhalla]]. It's quite useful to defend Wizzrobe's fireball. It is the best shield in the game. | Link finds the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' within the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]. It is guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. As usual, it can reflect light on certain designs to solve puzzles. It can also be used in accordance with [[Medli]]'s harp to reflect multiple beams of light. Light from it can also stun [[ReDead]]s, [[Poe]]s, and solidify [[Dark ChuChu]]s. It is also used in the battle against [[Jalhalla]]. It's quite useful to defend Wizzrobe's fireball. It is the best shield in the game. | ||
===Oracle | ===''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''=== | ||
The Mirror Shield can only be found in | The Mirror Shield can only be found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' if the player is playing a [[Linked Game]]. After completing one of the games and putting the code into the other, it can be found in the library after receiving the [[Iron Shield]] from the [[Goron]]s. It is the best shield available. | ||
===The Minish Cap=== | ===''The Minish Cap''=== | ||
[[File:MirrorShield_MC.png|thumb|right|200px|Obtaining the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']] In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after defeating [[Vaati]] in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. In addition, the [[Goron Sidequest]] must have been completed and a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right. This will make [[Biggoron]] appear at the summit of [[Veil Falls]]. If Link gives [[Biggoron]] a [[Small Shield]], he will start chewing it. After about 20 minutes of not having a shield, Link can return to [[Veil Falls]], where [[Biggoron]] gives Link the Mirror Shield. | [[File:MirrorShield_MC.png|thumb|right|200px|Obtaining the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'']] In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after defeating [[Vaati]] in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. In addition, the [[Goron Sidequest]] must have been completed and a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right. This will make [[Biggoron]] appear at the summit of [[Veil Falls]]. If Link gives [[Biggoron]] a [[Small Shield]], he will start chewing it. After about 20 minutes of not having a shield, Link can return to [[Veil Falls]], where [[Biggoron]] gives Link the Mirror Shield. | ||
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File:Coh-mirror-shield.png|Mirror Shield from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | File:Coh-mirror-shield.png|Mirror Shield from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | ||
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The Mirror Shield from The Wind Waker
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Uses | Reflecting light and magic | |
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| Language | Name |
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 日本語
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ミラーシールド |
 Française
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Bouclier Miroir |
 Español
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Escudo Espejo |
 Deutsch
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Spiegel-Schild |
 Italiana
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Scudo Specchio |
The Mirror Shield is a recurring Shield in The Legend of Zelda series. Its protective side is covered in extremely polished metal, giving it the appearance of a mirror. As an upgraded version of Link's starting shield, the Mirror Shield can protect him where other shields can not.
Special Properties
The Mirror Shield is extremely versatile. It can deflect magical attacks and River Zora fireballs with ease. In certain cases, it can even reflect enemy attacks. Link can also use it to reflect beams of light.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
"Mirror Shield
Link will be able to reflect beams with this Shield. It's thought that the Mirror Shield has magic Power."
In A Link to the Past, the Mirror Shield is found in Turtle Rock. It is the most powerful shield in the game. It can reflect the lasers from Laser Eyes.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the Mirror Shield is located in Eagle's Tower. Although it can reflect fireballs, it serves little purpose in the boss fight with Evil Eagle.
Ocarina of Time
The Mirror Shield is found in the adult portion of the Spirit Temple in Ocarina of Time. It is the final shield that Link obtains in the game. It is located in a treasure chest that can be reached after defeating an Iron Knuckle, a mini-boss of the dungeon. In this game, it is used to reflect light on to sun symbols and walls to solve various light puzzles. It is also crucial to defeating Twinrova, because the Mirror Shield can reflect their magic attacks back at them.
Unlike the Hylian Shield, it cannot be consumed by a Like Like (due to that fact that there is only one found in the game, and cannot be purchased in any store) and it will destroy certain projectiles instead of reflecting them.
In the first Nintendo 64 version of Ocarina of Time, the shield possessed a symbol almost identical to the crescent moon and star symbol which originated with the Ottoman Empire, and is now used as a proxy symbol for Islam. In later versions, this was changed to a new snakehead symbol for the Gerudo.
Majora's Mask
The Mirror Shield also appears in Majora's Mask. Unlike other incarnations, it has a peculiar design of a face upon it, and this can be seen even in its light reflections. The face can be seen on the Happy Mask Salesmen's carrying bag, as it is also a mask. The shield can be obtained after trading with the Gibdos under the well in Ikana Canyon. Like the Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time, it can reflect light. This time, large blocks possessing the same sun symbol will appear and can only be destroyed with a beam of light from this shield. It is required to enter the Ancient Castle of Ikana as well as solve some light puzzles in there and Stone Tower Temple.
Oddly, when using the Mirror Shield to reflect light in the Collector's Edition version of the game, the emitted beam of light shows greenish and black stripes every second or so. This may be due to the fact that the game itself is being emulated on the GameCube, and the emulator is imperfect, resulting in a graphical error.
The Wind Waker
Link finds the Mirror Shield in The Wind Waker within the Earth Temple. It is guarded by three Stalfos. As usual, it can reflect light on certain designs to solve puzzles. It can also be used in accordance with Medli's harp to reflect multiple beams of light. Light from it can also stun ReDeads, Poes, and solidify Dark ChuChus. It is also used in the battle against Jalhalla. It's quite useful to defend Wizzrobe's fireball. It is the best shield in the game.
Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
The Mirror Shield can only be found in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages if the player is playing a Linked Game. After completing one of the games and putting the code into the other, it can be found in the library after receiving the Iron Shield from the Gorons. It is the best shield available.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after defeating Vaati in Dark Hyrule Castle. In addition, the Goron Sidequest must have been completed and a successful Kinstone Fusion with the Goron on the far right. This will make Biggoron appear at the summit of Veil Falls. If Link gives Biggoron a Small Shield, he will start chewing it. After about 20 minutes of not having a shield, Link can return to Veil Falls, where Biggoron gives Link the Mirror Shield.
The Mirror Shield in The Minish Cap can reflect projectiles shot at Link right back at the enemy with a light beam. For example, if an Octorok spat a rock at Link while he is defending, it will automatically shoot the rock back at the enemy.
Gallery
Artwork of the Mirror Shield from A Link to the Past.
Mirror Shield sprite from A Link to the Past
Artwork of the Mirror Shield from Link's Awakening (Game Boy)
Mirror Shield Artwork from Ocarina of Time.
The Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time
Revised Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time
Mirror Shield Game Icon from Ocarina of Time
Revised Mirror Shield Game Icon from Ocarina of Time (GCN port)
Mirror Shield from SoulCalibur II
SoulCalibur II gallery entry (page 1)
SoulCalibur II gallery entry (page 2)
Mirror Shield Game Model from Ocarina of Time 3D.
The Mirror Shield Game Icon from Ocarina of Time 3D
The Mirror Shield in Majora's Mask.
The Mirror Shield's Sprite in The Minish Cap.
Artwork of the Mirror Shield from The Wind Waker.
Mirror Shield from Cadence of Hyrule
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