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|name = Mirror Shield
| image = [[File:Mirror Shield WW.png]]
|image = [[File:Mirror Shield WW.png]]
| caption      = The Mirror Shield from ''The Wind Waker''
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<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 Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
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|uses = Reflects light and magic
| use = Reflecting light and magic
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| related = [[Hylian Shield]]
|sim = [[Hylian Shield]]
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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring shield with its protective side covered in an extremely polished metal, giving it the appearance of a mirror. As an upgraded version of [[Link]]'s starting shield, the Mirror Shield can protect you where other shields can not.
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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring item 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==
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.


==Special Properties ==
==Appearances==
The shield is extremely versatile. It can deflect magical attacks and [[Zora]] fireballs with ease. In certain cases, it can even reflect enemy attacks. You can also use it to reflect beams of light.
===''A Link to the Past''===
[[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]]}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Mirror Shield is found in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]. It is the most powerful shield in the game. It can reflect the lasers from [[Laser Eye]]s.
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==A Link to the Past==
===''Link's Awakening''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|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]].
[[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]].
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==Link's Awakening==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the shield is located in [[Eagle's Tower]]. Although it can reflect fireballs, it serves little purpose in the [[boss]] fight with [[Evil Eagle]].
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.


==Ocarina of Time==
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.  
The Mirror Shield is found in 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]] in the adult half of the temple. In this game, it is used to reflect light onto sun symbols and walls to solve various light puzzles. It is also crucial to defeating the [[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]] 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 [[Wikipedia:Islam|Islam]]. In later versions, this was changed to a new snakehead symbol for the [[Gerudo]].


It is interesting to note that in the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the shield possessed the crescent moon of the Islamic religion. In later versions, this was changed to the symbol of the [[Gerudo]].
===''Majora's Mask''===
Unlike other incarnations, the Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' 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 Salesman]]'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]].


==Majora's Mask==
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 Mirror Shield is also 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. It is can be obtained after trading with the [[Gibdo|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 [[Ikana Castle]] as well as solve some light puzzles in there and  [[Stone Tower Temple]].


==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 be also be used in accordance with [[Medli]]'s harp to reflect multiple beams of light. Light from it can also stun [[ReDead]]s and [[Poe]]s, and it important to defeating [[Jalhalla]] by solidifying him. 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 Series==
===''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages''===
The Mirror Shield can only be found in the Oracle series if you are playing a linked version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. 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 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.


==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.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' the Mirror Shield can only be obtained by killing [[Vaati]] in [[Dark Hyrule Castle]]. In addition, the [[Goron Sidequest]] must have been completed and a succesful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right. This will make [[Biggoron]] appear at the summit of [[Veil Falls]]. Next give [[Biggoron]] a [[Small Shield]] and he will start chewing it. After about 20 minutes of not having a [[shield]], return to [[Veil Falls]] and [[Biggoron]] will give the Mirror Shield.
The Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|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.


The Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' can reflect projectiles shot at you right back at the enemy with a light beam. For example, if an [[Octorok]] spat a rock at you while you were defending, it will automatically shoot the rock back at your enemy.
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==Gallery==
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File:MirrorShield.png|Artwork of the Mirror Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''
File:Mirror-Shield.png|Mirror Shield sprite from ''A Link to the Past''
File:LA_Mirror_Shield_Art.png|Artwork of the Mirror Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' (Game Boy)
File:Mirror Shield - OOT64 render.png|Mirror Shield Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
File:Mirror Shield.png|The Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Mirror-Shield-Revised.png|Revised Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Mirror Shield - OOT64 icon (original).png|Mirror Shield Game Icon from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Mirror Shield - OOT64 icon (GCN).png|Revised Mirror Shield Game Icon from ''Ocarina of Time ([[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]] port)''
File:SC2-MirrorShield.png|Mirror Shield from ''[[SoulCalibur II]]''
File:SC2-Mirror Shield 1.png|''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Mirror Shield 2.png|''SoulCalibur II'' gallery entry (page 2)
File:Mirror-Shield-3D-Model.png|Mirror Shield Game Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:Mirror-Shield-3D.png|The Mirror Shield Game Icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Mirror Shield MM.png|The Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''
File:Mirror Sheildmc.png|The Mirror Shield's Sprite in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''
File:Mirror_Shield_(TWW).png|Artwork of the Mirror Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
File:Coh-mirror-shield.png|Mirror Shield from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''
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Revision as of 10:32, September 18, 2021

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The Mirror Shield is a recurring item 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

MirrorShield-ALttP-Sprite.png

"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

Mirror Shield Sprite from Link's Awakening DX, Green Link palette

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

Unlike other incarnations, the Mirror Shield in Majora's Mask 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 Salesman'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

Obtaining the Mirror Shield in 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