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{{Infobox|item | {{Infobox|item | ||
| image = [[File:Hylian Shield Oot.png| | | image = [[File:Hylian Shield Oot.png|200px]] | ||
| caption = Hylian Shield from ''Ocarina of Time'' | | caption = Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
| game = All games | | game = All games | ||
| use = Blocking attacks<br/>Shield surfing | | use = Blocking attacks<br/>Shield surfing | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{quote|Shield<br/>The Shield. Cast from a rare alloy, every Hyrulian Shield is very strong and also extremely light. A young boy like Link can easily wield even the heaviest Shield. It is rumored that the Swordsmiths also make Shields. Unfortunately, the merchants who sell Shields are not at liberty to disclose any information about their origin or who they obtain them from. The Hyrulian people take it for granted that Shields will always be available.|[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]}} | {{quote|Shield<br/>The Shield. Cast from a rare alloy, every Hyrulian Shield is very strong and also extremely light. A young boy like Link can easily wield even the heaviest Shield. It is rumored that the Swordsmiths also make Shields. Unfortunately, the merchants who sell Shields are not at liberty to disclose any information about their origin or who they obtain them from. The Hyrulian people take it for granted that Shields will always be available.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}} | ||
'''Shields''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They have been with [[Link]] for as long as his [[Sword]]s have and been about as important, protecting him from all sorts of otherwise fatal damage. | '''Shields''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They have been with [[Link]] for as long as his [[Sword]]s have and been about as important, protecting him from all sorts of otherwise fatal damage. | ||
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Metal shields have no special properties besides the fact that being made out of metal, they cannot burn in fire and therefore are much more durable and useful than their wooden counterparts. They can also be stolen by [[Like Like]]s. | Metal shields have no special properties besides the fact that being made out of metal, they cannot burn in fire and therefore are much more durable and useful than their wooden counterparts. They can also be stolen by [[Like Like]]s. | ||
However, in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', metal shields are given a new characteristic; they are weak against electricity based attacks. This continues in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. | However, in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', metal shields are given a new characteristic; they are weak against electricity based attacks. This continues in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. | ||
===Special Shields=== | ===Special Shields=== | ||
These shields are usually only acquirable once per game. These shields have magical or unique properties. These shields will block almost anything, including fire, electrical, and magic attacks. They can also block against rocks from an [[Octorok]] or a [[River Zora]]. They cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s. These shields are the best of the entire Zelda series. One example of a special shield is the [[Mirror Shield]] | These shields are usually only acquirable once per game. These shields have magical or unique properties. These shields will block almost anything, including fire, electrical, and magic attacks. They can also block against rocks from an [[Octorok]] or a [[River Zora]]. They cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s. These shields are the best of the entire ''Zelda'' series. One example of a special shield is the [[Mirror Shield]]. | ||
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===Automatic=== | ===Automatic=== | ||
In some games, Link's shield functions automatically, regardless of what Link does. These games are ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | In some games, Link's shield functions automatically, regardless of what Link does. These games are ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''. | ||
===Manual=== | ===Manual=== | ||
Starting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' the shield must be used manually, by having it equipped. This function is also used in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of | Starting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' the shield must be used manually, by having it equipped. This function is also used in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. This function appears again in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', in which the shield can bounce some attacks back at enemies. | ||
''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the first game to require you to press and hold the shield button while the shield was active, but you were able to hold other items as well, this method allowed for two methods of use. He can hold it while crouching, tilting it in whatever direction he faces. He can also, while [[Z-Targeting|targeting]], focus on his enemy while moving freely and defending with his shield, all at the same time. All manual shields can deflect certain enemy projectiles. | ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' was the first game to require you to press and hold the shield button while the shield was active, but you were able to hold other items as well, this method allowed for two methods of use. He can hold it while crouching, tilting it in whatever direction he faces. He can also, while [[Z-Targeting|targeting]], focus on his enemy while moving freely and defending with his shield, all at the same time. All manual shields can deflect certain enemy projectiles. | ||
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==''Ocarina of Time''== | ==''Ocarina of Time''== | ||
[[File:deku_shield.png|300px|right]] | [[File:deku_shield.png|300px|right|Buying the Deku Shield in Ocarina of Time]] | ||
There are | There are three different shields present in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', including the [[Deku Shield]], [[Hylian Shield]] and the [[Mirror Shield]]. | ||
===Deku Shield=== | ===Deku Shield=== | ||
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===Mirror Shield=== | ===Mirror Shield=== | ||
{{Main|Mirror 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. | The [[Mirror Shield]] is acquired in the [[Spirit Temple (Ocarina of Time)|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. | ||
==''Majora's Mask''== | ==''Majora's Mask''== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
==''Oracle of Seasons'' | ==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''== | ||
There are three shields in total Link can obtain in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'': the [[Wooden Shield]] and the [[Iron Shield]]. The [[Mirror Shield]] can be obtained exclusively when playing a [[Linked Game]]. | There are three shields in total Link can obtain in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'': the [[Wooden Shield]] and the [[Iron Shield]]. The [[Mirror Shield]] can be obtained exclusively when playing a [[Linked Game]]. | ||
==''The Wind Waker''== | ==''The Wind Waker''== | ||
There are | There are two 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. | ||
===Hero's Shield=== | ===Hero's Shield=== | ||
{{Main|Hero's 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 | 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. | ||
===Mirror Shield=== | ===Mirror Shield=== | ||
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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 [[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. | ||
==''Four Swords'' | ==''Four Swords'' & ''Four Swords Adventures''== | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==''Twilight Princess''== | ==''Twilight Princess''== | ||
There are | There are three shields found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although two of them share the exact same properties. | ||
===Ordon Shield=== | ===Ordon Shield=== | ||
[[File:Ordon Shield.png|200px|left|thumb|The Ordon Shield from ''Twilight Princess'']] | [[File:Ordon Shield.png|200px|left|thumb|The Ordon Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']] | ||
{{Main|Ordon Shield}} | {{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. | 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. | ||
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===Wood=== | ===Wood=== | ||
[[File:WATCHOUT.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The Wooden Shield from ''Skyward Sword'']] | [[File:WATCHOUT.jpg|200px|right|thumb|The Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']] | ||
There are three different shields featured in Skyward Sword that are part of the Wooden Shield family. The first is the [[Wooden Shield]], which can be acquired two different ways. Link can either get it from [[Instructor Owlan]], or from the [[Gear Shop]] in the [[Bazaar]]. The only difference is that Instructor Owlan gives it to Link for free, where [[Rupin]], owner of the Gear Shop, will sell it to Link for 50 [[Rupee]]s. The next shield in the wood family is the [[Banded Shield]]. It can be acquired by [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrading]] the Wooden Shield at the [[Scrap Shop]]. This upgrade requires 2 [[Amber Relic]], 1 [[Monster Claw]], and 1 [[Jelly Blob]]. The cost is 30 Rupees. The final and best shield in the wood family is the [[Braced Shield]]. It can be acquired by upgrading the Banded Shield at the Scrap Shop. This upgrade requires 3 [[Amber Relic]], 2 [[Monster Claw]], 2 [[Tumbleweed]], and 1 [[Ornamental Skull]]. The cost is 50 Rupees. | There are three different shields featured in ''Skyward Sword'' that are part of the Wooden Shield family. The first is the [[Wooden Shield]], which can be acquired two different ways. Link can either get it from [[Instructor Owlan]], or from the [[Gear Shop]] in the [[Bazaar]]. The only difference is that Instructor Owlan gives it to Link for free, where [[Rupin]], owner of the Gear Shop, will sell it to Link for 50 [[Rupee]]s. The next shield in the wood family is the [[Banded Shield]]. It can be acquired by [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrading]] the Wooden Shield at the [[Scrap Shop]]. This upgrade requires 2 [[Amber Relic]], 1 [[Monster Claw]], and 1 [[Jelly Blob]]. The cost is 30 Rupees. The final and best shield in the wood family is the [[Braced Shield]]. It can be acquired by upgrading the Banded Shield at the Scrap Shop. This upgrade requires 3 [[Amber Relic]], 2 [[Monster Claw]], 2 [[Tumbleweed]], and 1 [[Ornamental Skull]]. The cost is 50 Rupees. | ||
===Iron=== | ===Iron=== | ||
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===Hylian=== | ===Hylian=== | ||
The final and best shield found within Skyward Sword is the [[Hylian Shield]]. This shield will never take damage, meaning it will never break. It can be acquired through beating a certain number of [[Boss]]es in the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. | The final and best shield found within ''Skyward Sword'' is the [[Hylian Shield]]. This shield will never take damage, meaning it will never break. It can be acquired through beating a certain number of [[Boss]]es in the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round]]. | ||
==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ==''A Link Between Worlds''== | ||
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==''Cadence of Hyrule''== | ==''Cadence of Hyrule''== | ||
[[File:Coh-small-shield.png|72px|left]] | [[File:Coh-small-shield.png|72px|left|Small Shield sprite from Cadence of Hyrule]] | ||
The Shield is an item that only [[Link]], [[Shadow Link]], and [[Cadence]] can use. The Shield will protect the player against most concussive attacks, but is ineffective against magic. It can also reflect [[Deku Nut]]s and rocks back at the attacker with less difficulty than [[Nayru's Love]], making it preferable for new players. After getting the shield, the player can find the [[Tower Shield]] while exploring, which blocks wind when used. | The Shield is an item that only [[Link]], [[Shadow Link]], and [[Cadence]] can use. The Shield will protect the player against most concussive attacks, but is ineffective against magic. It can also reflect [[Deku Nut]]s and rocks back at the attacker with less difficulty than [[Nayru's Love]], making it preferable for new players. After getting the shield, the player can find the [[Tower Shield]] while exploring, which blocks wind when used. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Shield_LA.png|Shield | File:Shield_LA.png|Shield sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' | ||
File:Spirit-Tracks-Wooden-Shield.png|Wooden Shield model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | File:Spirit-Tracks-Wooden-Shield.png|Wooden Shield model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | ||
File:Spirit-Tracks-Wooden-Shield-Art.png|Wooden Shield art from '' | File:Spirit-Tracks-Wooden-Shield-Art.png|Wooden Shield art from ''Spirit Tracks'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||