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Throughout the years, Link has collected all types of different shields. These types could be wood, metal, iron, or in some cases, a Special Shield.

===Metal===

===Special Shields===

==Functionality==

===Automatic===

===Shield Surfing===

Link starts out with his first shield, which is unnamed. This can block simple projectiles such as arrows, spears, and rocks. However, it cannot stop magical attacks, like a [[Wizzrobe]] attack. Link is able to buy the [[Magical Shield]] from any [[Item Shop]] that sells it, assuming he has the rupees. This shield can block any projectile thrown at Link, however, it is quickly stolen by [[Like Like]]s, whereas the original Shield isn't.

Link continues using his [[Magical Shield]] in this game. Link's shield can't be stolen, and blocks all projectiles that come at him.<br/>

Link can learn a magic spell that reduces all damage he takes, called the [[Shield Spell]]. He can also learn the [[Reflect Spell]] that enables his shield to reflect certain enemies' magic attacks back at them.

Link receives the [[Fighter's Shield]] fairly early on in the game from his uncle. He gets it at the same time as the [[Fighter's Sword]]. The Fighter's Shield can be upgraded early on into the [[Fire Shield]]. This upgrade can be done two different ways. Link can buy the Fire Shield at a shop for a nice little sum, or he can drop his old shield in the [[Great Fairy]]'s pond that is near the [[Waterfall of Wishing]], and exchange it there for free. This shield can block fireballs as well as all the stuff the Fighter's Shield can block. Both of these shields can be eaten by [[Like Like]]s. The final shield in the game, the [[Mirror Shield]], can be found in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]], and is larger and blocks more attacks than the previous two shields. The Mirror Shield can't be eaten by Like Likes, and it can reflect [[Beamos]] lasers.

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There are 3 different shields present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', including the [[Deku Shield]], [[Hylian Shield]] and the [[Mirror Shield]].

{{Main|Deku Shield}}

Link can purchase the [[Deku Shield]] as soon as he manages to get 40 rupees at the [[Kokiri Shop]]. It is a wooden shield though, and has all the properties of wood, meaning it will burn if touched by fire. Link can only equip it as a child, and it is the first shield acquired in the game. It can be used to deflect enemy attacks, such as [[Deku Scrub]]s and [[Octorok]]s. It can be stolen by [[Like Like]]s, which means you will have to go back to [[Kokiri Forest]] and purchase another one.

{{Main|Hylian Shield}}  

{{Main|Mirror Shield}}

The [[Mirror Shield]] is acquired in the [[Spirit Temple]] as the second dungeon item. It is acquired, and can only be used as an adult. It has the special property of deflecting light from the mirror on the front (Hence why it's called the "Mirror Shield"). It cannot deflect back projectiles, as they will just break when hitting it. Since there is only one in the game, this shield cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s.

You start the game with the [[Hero's Shield]], which is incredibly similar in appearance to the [[Hylian Shield]]. You can find the Mirror Shield much later on, at the end of the Well in [[Ikana Canyon]]. This shield can deflect beams of light, which is incredibly useful in all kinds of cases, including killing [[ReDead]]s.

There are 2 different shields Link will acquire on his quest in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Hero's Shield, and the Mirror Shield.

{{Main|Hero's Shield}}

Link gets the [[Hero's Shield]] from his [[Grandma]] after [[Aryll]] is kidnapped. It normally hangs on the wall upstairs as decoration, but after realizing he will need it, she will give it to him gladly to help him on his quest to save his sister. It can be used to block enemy attacks, and even deflect projectiles, such as [[Octorok]] rocks, back at the enemy. If it is used against an enemy holding a weapon, and it hits the shield enough, it will fly out of the enemy's grasp, allowing Link to use it himself!

{{Main|Mirror Shield}}

The [[Mirror Shield]] is acquired in the depths of the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] after defeating three [[Stalfos]]. It has a mirror on the front side, which is used to reflect beams of light at different objects, which will sometimes crumble them. The light can also be used to stun certain enemies (such as [[ReDead]]s). It is the last shield acquired in the game.

The only shield Link will find throughout these entire games are the ones featured on [[Item Stand]]s that can be found within the games. It is nameless.

You obtain the [[Small Shield]] and can obtain the [[Mirror Shield]] only once Link has already completed his quest once. You have to fuse [[Kinstone]]s with a certain [[Goron]] (this causes [[Biggoron]] to appear) then you have to feed [[Biggoron]] Links Small Shield. He will later give you the [[Mirror Shield]]. This one works the same way as the Small Shield, only difference being that if a projectile hits it, the shield will fire off a retaliatory beam.

There are 3 shields found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although two of them share the exact same properties.

{{Main|Ordon Shield}}

The [[Ordon Shield]] was not originally supposed to go to the ownership of [[Link]], as it was part of the gift that was to be delivered to [[Hyrule]]. However, when Link returned to [[Ordon Village]] as a wolf, he snuck into [[Malo]] and [[Talo]]'s house where the shield was located. Once the [[Twilight]] is gone, Link can use the shield for the first time by simply holding the target button (L/Z).<br/>Being the first shield in the game, the Ordon Shield is very basic. It can block some enemy attacks, but since it is made of wood, it will burn up if touched by fire, in which case you will have to buy a Wooden Shield later on.

{{Main|Wooden Shield}}

The Wooden Shield is the second obtainable shield in the game, but it shares all the same properties of the Ordon Shield, the only differences being the size and design.<br/>This shield can be purchased at [[Malo Mart]] after clearing the [[Eldin Province]] of Twilight.

{{Main|Hylian Shield}}

The Hylian Shield makes a return in ''Twilight Princess'', although the design is slightly different than it was in ''Ocarina of Time''. It is a very durable shield made of metal, so it will not burn if touched by fire. Link can buy the [[Hylian Shield]] from the [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]] for 200 [[Rupee]]s.

Link can buy the [[Wooden Shield]] at many different shops throughout [[New Hyrule]], but the first shop is the one in [[Castle Town]]. If Link is able to collect 10 stamps, [[Niko]] will reward Link with the [[Shield of Antiquity]], which cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s. It is the best shield found within the game. <br/>

The Shield of Antiquity looks very similar to the shield Link used at the beginning of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.

[[File:WATCHOUT.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The Wooden Shield from ''Skyward Sword'']]

The Sacred shields found within ''Skyward Sword'' have some unique characteristics. First off, they can block against fire, electricity, and dark magic attacks. They can also repair themselves if they have taken damage. The first shield in this family is the [[Sacred Shield]]. This shield can be purchased at the [[Gear Shop]] for 500 Rupees. This shield has a very low endurance level, which is okay because of its self-repairing quality. It can be upgraded at the Scrap Shop into the [[Divine Shield]]. This upgrade requires 3 [[Ornamental Skull]], 2 [[Bird Feather]], and 1 [[Dusk Relic]]. It costs 100 rupees. This shield has more endurance, so anticipate it lasting a long time. The Divine Shield can be further upgraded into the [[Goddess Shield]] at the [[Scrap Shop]]. This upgrade requires 4 [[Dusk Relic]], 3 [[Bird Feather]], 3 [[Monster Horn (Skyward Sword)|Monster Horn]], and 1 [[Blue Bird Feather]]. This upgrade costs 150 Rupees. This shield has quite a lot of endurance, so anticipate it lasting an insane amount of time before breaking.

There are two different types of shields in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'': the regular Shield and the [[Hylian Shield]].  

The [[Hylian Shield]] is a powerful and strong shield that can deflect magical projectiles as well as physical attacks. Just like a regular shield it can be used with the R button. The Hylian Shield is located on the second floor of [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]; found in a large chest after defeating four [[Wizzrobe]]s.  

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