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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[ | The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]] 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 him where other shields can not. | ||
==Special Properties == | ==Special Properties== | ||
The | 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. | ||
==A Link to the Past== | ==Appearances== | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | |||
{{quote|Mirror Shield<br>Link will be able to reflect beams with this Shield. It’s thought that the Mirror Shield has magic Power.|Nintendo Power 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.|Nintendo Power 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. | 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. | ||
==Link's Awakening== | ===Link's Awakening=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the | 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]]. | ||
==Ocarina of Time== | ===Ocarina of Time=== | ||
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 | 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 onto 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]] and it will destroy certain projectiles instead of reflecting them. | Unlike the [[Hylian Shield]], it cannot be consumed by a [[Like Like]] and it will destroy certain projectiles instead of reflecting them. | ||
It is interesting to note that in the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of '' | It is interesting to note that in the first [[Nintendo 64]] version of ''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== | ===Majora's Mask=== | ||
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]]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 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]]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]]. | ||
Interestingly, when using the Mirror Shield to reflect light in the Collector's Edition of the game, the emitted beam of light shows greenish and black stripes every second or so. | Interestingly, 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 therefore causes 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 be 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 is the best shield in the game. | |||
==Oracle Series== | ===Oracle Series=== | ||
The Mirror Shield can only be found in the Oracle series if | The Mirror Shield can only be found in the Oracle series if the player is 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. | ||
==Minish Cap== | ===The Minish Cap=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' the Mirror Shield can only be obtained | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after 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 Link the Mirror Shield. | ||
The Mirror Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' can reflect projectiles shot at | 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. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Mirror Sheildmc.png|The Mirror Shield's Sprite in ''The Minish Cap'' | File:Mirror Sheildmc.png|The Mirror Shield's Sprite in ''The Minish Cap'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{Cat|A Link to the Past Items}} | {{Cat|A Link to the Past Items}} | ||
Revision as of 00:52, December 4, 2012
The Mirror Shield is a recurring Shield in The Legend of Zelda series 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 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 onto 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 and it will destroy certain projectiles instead of reflecting them.
It is interesting to note that in the first Nintendo 64 version of 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
The Mirror Shield is also 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. It is 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.
Interestingly, 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 therefore causes 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 be 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 is the best shield in the game.
Oracle Series
The Mirror Shield can only be found in the Oracle series if the player is playing a linked version of Oracle of Ages and 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 Gorons. It is the best shield available.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the Mirror Shield can only be obtained after 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 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 from A Link to the Past.
The Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time
The Mirror Shield in Majora's Mask
The Mirror Shield's Sprite in The Minish Cap
