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Shields 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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| image = [[File:Hylian Shield Oot.png|200px]]
| caption = Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
| game = All games
| use = Blocking attacks<br/>Shield surfing
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{{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]]''}}


{{Weapon
'''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.
|name = Shield
|image = [[file:Hylian Shield Oot.png‎]]
|game = [[Ocarina of Time]]
[[Twilight Princess]]
[[Skyward Sword]]
|found = Locations Vary
|use = Blocking attacks
}}


==Various Property's ==
==Properties==
Link has had many different shields, and they tend to have a great variety of special property's, usually good, but sometimes bad.
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.


===Wood===
===Wood===
[[Wooden Shield]]s are made of wood, and therefore, any shields made out of this material, while durable, burn when exposed to fire, and considering how much Link's enemys like fire, this is a fatal weakness for any shield, and Link. They can also be stolen by [[Like Like]]s.
Wooden Shields are made of wood, and therefore they share properties with its main material. Wood, while durable, will burn when exposed to fire, and considering how much Link's enemies tend to use fire based attacks, this is a fatal weakness for any shield Link carries around. They can usually be stolen by [[Like Like]]s.


===Metal===
===Metal===
Metal shields have no special property's 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 still be stolen by [[Like Like]]s though.
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|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 only acquirable once per game, and rarely, if ever through a shop. These shields have magical or unique propertys. These shields do not burn from fire, and cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s making them the best 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]].
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==Functionality==
==Functionality==
There are three different ways Link uses his shields; Automatic, Manual, and Shield Surfing.
===Automatic===
===Automatic===
In some games, Link's shield functions automatically, regardless of what the player does. These games are ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|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 Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''. 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.
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: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' while using the targeting system, Link automatically lifts his shield in defense. Projectiles can be reflected with the [[Hidden Skills#Shield Attack|Shield Attack]].
 
===Shield Surfing===
{{Main|Shield-Surfing}}
Starting in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', any shield could be used as a makeshift sled to slide down mountains or slopes. This provides an effective means of transportation when going downhill at the cost of Link's shield losing durability.
 
Shield-surfing is also featured in ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' as a movement skill and as an attack combo. Shield durability is not a factor in said game.


''[[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 [[Targeting System|targeting]], Link can 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''==
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.


''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' while using the [[Targeting System|targeting]] system, Link automatically lifts his shield in defense. Projectiles can be reflected with the [[Shield Attack]]
==''The Adventure of Link''==
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.


==Shields Appearances in Games==
==''A Link to the Past''==
This section covers each shield as it is in each Zelda game.
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.


===The Legend of Zelda (Game)===
==''Link's Awakening''==
Link starts out with his first shield, the [[Small Shield]]. This can block simple projectiles such as arrows, spears, and rocks, however it cannot stop magical attacks. Link is able to buy the [[Magic Shield]] from any shop that sells it, assuming he has the rupees. This shield can block any projectile thrown at Link, however it's quickly stolen by [[Like-Like]]s, whereas the Small Shield isn't.
Link receives the Level 1 shield at the start of the game. This can block most enemies and their projectiles, push most enemies (including, very importantly, [[Sea Urchin]]s so that Link can retrieve his [[Sword]]) and flip over [[Spiked Beetle]]s enabling them to be defeated easily.  [[Like Like]]s can steal this shield, and replacement shields are available from the [[Town Tool Shop]] or [[Trendy Game]].


===Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link===
In the [[Eagle's Tower]], Link finds the Level 2 shield ([[Mirror Shield]]), which can deflect a wider range of attacks including beams and the flames from the [[Flame Fountain]], and cannot be stolen by [[Like Like]]s.
Your shield doesn't have a name in this game, it's just a shield. Regardless, your shield can't be stolen, and blocks all projectiles that come at you.<br>
You can however, learn a magic spell that reduces all damage you take, its called Shield.


===A Link To The Past===
==''Ocarina of Time''==
You get the [[Fighters Shield]] fairly early on in the game, at the same time as the [[Fighter's Sword]]. You can buy the [[Fire Shield]] at a shop for a nice little sum, or you can drop your old shield in a [[Great Fairy]]'s pond, and exchange it there for free, this shield can block fireballs as well. Both of these shields can be eaten by [[Like-Like]]s. However though, the [[Mirror Shield]], which is found in [[Turtle Rock]] is larger than both, can't be eaten by Like-Likes, and it can reflect [[Beamos]] lasers.
[[File:deku_shield.png|300px|right|Buying the Deku Shield in Ocarina of Time]]
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]].


===Link's Awakening===
===Deku Shield===
You get the Standard Shield pretty early on, not quite starting out with it. In the [[Eagle's Tower]] you find the [[Mirror Shield]] it cannot reflect attacks, but it does stop pretty much anything throw at you.
{{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.


===Ocarina of Time===
===Hylian Shield===
You can buy the [[Deku Shield]] as soon as you manage to get 40 rupees at the Kokiri's shop. It's a wooden shield though, and has all the properties thereof. Later, you can find the [[Hylian Shield]] in one of the graves in [[Kakariko Village]]'s graveyard for free, or pay 80 rupees to buy it at the [[Castle Town]] [[Bazaar]]. Both can be stolen by [[Like-Like]]s. Once you reach the Spirit Temple, you can find the [[Mirror Shield]] as an adult, this shield cannot be stolen by Like-Likes, and it can reflect beams of intensely bright light.
{{Main|Hylian Shield}}
The [[Hylian Shield]] can either be found in one of the graves in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]] for free, or purchased at the [[Market]] [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] for 80 rupees. However, this price is dropped to 60 if you have already given the soldier guarding [[Death Mountain]] Trail [[Zelda]]'s Letter. It can also be used to deflect enemy attacks, and will not burn if touched by fire. It can be worn by Adult or Child Link, though it is too big for kid Link, in which case he can only carry it on his back to defend from above. It can be stolen from Like Likes as well, so you will have to buy it at the Bazaar (or get the one in the graveyard if you haven't already).


===Majora's Mask===
===Mirror Shield===
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]].
{{Main|Mirror Shield}}
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.


===Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages===
==''Majora's Mask''==
You never obtain a shield beyond the basic one you start with.
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.


===Wind Waker===
==''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''==
You get the [[Hero's Shield]] from your [[Grandma]] after [[Aryll]] is kidnapped. Once you reach the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]] you can find the [[Mirror Shield]]
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]].


===Four Swords & Four Swords Adventures===
==''The Wind Waker''==
You never obtain a shield beyond the basic one you start with.
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.


===Minish Cap===
===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.
 
===Mirror Shield===
{{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.
 
==''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 Minish Cap''==
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.
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.


===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
You find the Ordon Shield in the loft of the house with the waterwheel in Ordon when you return as a wolf. You can also buy Wooden Shields at various shops, these shields are larger and have a different design, but function exactly the same. Both are [[Wooden Shield]]s. You buy the [[Hylian Shield]] from [[Malo]]'s shop in [[Kakariko Village]] for 200 rupees.
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===
[[File:Ordon Shield.png|200px|left|thumb|The Ordon Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]
{{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.
 
===Wooden Shield===
{{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.
 
===Hylian Shield===
{{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 (Twilight Princess)|Kakariko Village]] for 200 [[Rupee]]s.
 
==''Phantom Hourglass''==
The [[Wooden Shield]] can be purchased at any of the shops on Mercay, Molida, and Goron Island for 80 rupees. Unusually for a Wooden Shield, it doesn't burn from fire.
 
==''Spirit Tracks''==
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]]''.
 
==''Skyward Sword''==
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''Skyward Sword'' features an expansive collection of shields. There are ten different shields which can be acquired throughout the game. These shields are separated by four categories: Wood, Iron, Sacred, and Hylian.
 
===Wood===
[[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.
 
===Iron===
The second family of shields in ''Skyward Sword'' is the Iron Shield family. The first shield is the [[Iron Shield]], which can be bought at the Gear Shop for 100 Rupees. It is great against fire, but is weak against electricity. It can be upgraded at the Scrap Shop into the [[Reinforced Shield]], a shield that has more endurance than that of the Iron Shield. This upgrade requires 2 [[Eldin Ore]], 2 [[Monster Claw]], and 2 [[Ornamental Skull]]. The upgrade costs 50 Rupees. The final shield in the Iron family is the [[Fortified Shield]], which has the best endurance of all three shields. It can be acquired by upgrading the Reinforced Shield at the Scrap Shop. The upgrade requires 3 [[Eldin Ore]], 3 [[Monster Claw]], 3 [[Tumbleweed]], and 1 [[Blue Bird Feather]]. The cost is 100 [[Rupee]]s.
 
===Sacred===
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.
 
===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]].
 
==''A Link Between Worlds''==
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]].
 
===Shield===
The regular Shield can block most attacks and projectiles. The R button will allow Link to make use of the Shield. If Link is ever grabbed by a [[Like Like]] the shield will disappear and he will need to purchase another one.
 
===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.
 
==''Cadence of Hyrule''==
[[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.


===Phantom Hourglass===
Once the player gets the [[Shield Technique]], Link and Cadence can attack while defending, at the cost of [[Stamina (Cadence of Hyrule)|Stamina]].
The Wooden Shield can be purchased at any of the shops on Mercay, Molida, and Goron Island for 80 rupees. Despite its name, it doesn't qualify as a [[Wooden Shield]] since it doesnt burn from fire.
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===Spirit Tracks===
==Gallery==
You can buy Link's regular shield at a great deal many shops, but the first one is the one in [[Hyrule]]'s [[Castle Town]]. If you find 10 stamps then you can take them to [[Niko]] and he will give you the [[Shield of Antiquity]], which cannot be stolen by [[Like-Like]]s. <br>
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This is the same shield Link used at the beginning of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.
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-Art.png|Wooden Shield art from ''Spirit Tracks''
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===Skyward Sword===
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In Skyward Sword you can have MANY different shields, you can get the first one, a [[Wooden Shield]] fairly early in the game, and later upgrade it through the [[Upgrade System]] to the [[Banded Shield]] and then the [[Iron Shield]]. There are also at least two purple shields that fall (most likely) directly after the Iron Shield. The last (and most difficult and expensive) shield you can obtain is the [[Hylian Shield]] this shield is practically invincible.
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Latest revision as of 23:35, February 11, 2024

Shield
Hylian Shield Oot.png
Hylian Shield from Ocarina of Time

Games

All games

Uses

Blocking attacks
Shield surfing

"Shield
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.
"

Shields are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. They have been with Link for as long as his Swords have and been about as important, protecting him from all sorts of otherwise fatal damage.

Properties

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.

Wood

Wooden Shields are made of wood, and therefore they share properties with its main material. Wood, while durable, will burn when exposed to fire, and considering how much Link's enemies tend to use fire based attacks, this is a fatal weakness for any shield Link carries around. They can usually be stolen by Like Likes.

Metal

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 Likes.

However, in Skyward Sword, metal shields are given a new characteristic; they are weak against electricity based attacks. This continues in Breath of the Wild.

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 Likes. These shields are the best of the entire Zelda series. One example of a special shield is the Mirror Shield.

Functionality

There are three different ways Link uses his shields; Automatic, Manual, and Shield Surfing.

Automatic

In some games, Link's shield functions automatically, regardless of what Link does. These games are The Legend of Zelda, The Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past, Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks.

Manual

Starting in Link's Awakening the shield must be used manually, by having it equipped. This function is also used in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. This function appears again in Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, in which the shield can bounce some attacks back at enemies.

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 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.

Twilight Princess while using the targeting system, Link automatically lifts his shield in defense. Projectiles can be reflected with the Shield Attack.

Shield Surfing

Main article: Shield-Surfing

Starting in Breath of the Wild, any shield could be used as a makeshift sled to slide down mountains or slopes. This provides an effective means of transportation when going downhill at the cost of Link's shield losing durability.

Shield-surfing is also featured in Age of Calamity as a movement skill and as an attack combo. Shield durability is not a factor in said game.

The Legend of Zelda

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 Likes, whereas the original Shield isn't.

The Adventure of Link

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

A Link to the Past

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 Likes. The final shield in the game, the Mirror Shield, can be found in 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.

Link's Awakening

Link receives the Level 1 shield at the start of the game. This can block most enemies and their projectiles, push most enemies (including, very importantly, Sea Urchins so that Link can retrieve his Sword) and flip over Spiked Beetles enabling them to be defeated easily. Like Likes can steal this shield, and replacement shields are available from the Town Tool Shop or Trendy Game.

In the Eagle's Tower, Link finds the Level 2 shield (Mirror Shield), which can deflect a wider range of attacks including beams and the flames from the Flame Fountain, and cannot be stolen by Like Likes.

Ocarina of Time

Buying the Deku Shield in Ocarina of Time

There are three different shields present in Ocarina of Time, including the Deku Shield, Hylian Shield and the Mirror Shield.

Deku Shield

Main article: 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 Scrubs and Octoroks. It can be stolen by Like Likes, which means you will have to go back to Kokiri Forest and purchase another one.

Hylian Shield

Main article: Hylian Shield

The Hylian Shield can either be found in one of the graves in the Kakariko Village Graveyard for free, or purchased at the Market Bazaar for 80 rupees. However, this price is dropped to 60 if you have already given the soldier guarding Death Mountain Trail Zelda's Letter. It can also be used to deflect enemy attacks, and will not burn if touched by fire. It can be worn by Adult or Child Link, though it is too big for kid Link, in which case he can only carry it on his back to defend from above. It can be stolen from Like Likes as well, so you will have to buy it at the Bazaar (or get the one in the graveyard if you haven't already).

Mirror Shield

Main article: 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 Likes.

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 ReDeads.

Oracle of Seasons & Oracle of Ages

There are three shields in total Link can obtain in Oracle of Seasons and 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

There are two different shields Link will acquire on his quest in The Wind Waker, the Hero's Shield, and the Mirror Shield.

Hero's Shield

Main article: 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.

Mirror Shield

Main article: Mirror Shield

The Mirror Shield is acquired in the depths of the 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 ReDeads). It is the last shield acquired in the game.

Four Swords & Four Swords Adventures

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

The Minish Cap

You obtain the Small Shield and can obtain the Mirror Shield only once Link has already completed his quest once. You have to fuse Kinstones 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.

Twilight Princess

There are three shields found in Twilight Princess, although two of them share the exact same properties.

Ordon Shield

The Ordon Shield from Twilight Princess
Main article: 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).
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.

Wooden Shield

Main article: 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.
This shield can be purchased at Malo Mart after clearing the Eldin Province of Twilight.

Hylian Shield

Main article: 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 Rupees.

Phantom Hourglass

The Wooden Shield can be purchased at any of the shops on Mercay, Molida, and Goron Island for 80 rupees. Unusually for a Wooden Shield, it doesn't burn from fire.

Spirit Tracks

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 Likes. It is the best shield found within the game.
The Shield of Antiquity looks very similar to the shield Link used at the beginning of The Wind Waker.

Skyward Sword

Main article: Skyward Sword Shields

Skyward Sword features an expansive collection of shields. There are ten different shields which can be acquired throughout the game. These shields are separated by four categories: Wood, Iron, Sacred, and Hylian.

Wood

The Wooden Shield from 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 Rupees. The next shield in the wood family is the Banded Shield. It can be acquired by 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

The second family of shields in Skyward Sword is the Iron Shield family. The first shield is the Iron Shield, which can be bought at the Gear Shop for 100 Rupees. It is great against fire, but is weak against electricity. It can be upgraded at the Scrap Shop into the Reinforced Shield, a shield that has more endurance than that of the Iron Shield. This upgrade requires 2 Eldin Ore, 2 Monster Claw, and 2 Ornamental Skull. The upgrade costs 50 Rupees. The final shield in the Iron family is the Fortified Shield, which has the best endurance of all three shields. It can be acquired by upgrading the Reinforced Shield at the Scrap Shop. The upgrade requires 3 Eldin Ore, 3 Monster Claw, 3 Tumbleweed, and 1 Blue Bird Feather. The cost is 100 Rupees.

Sacred

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, 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.

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 Bosses in the Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round.

A Link Between Worlds

There are two different types of shields in A Link Between Worlds: the regular Shield and the Hylian Shield.

Shield

The regular Shield can block most attacks and projectiles. The R button will allow Link to make use of the Shield. If Link is ever grabbed by a Like Like the shield will disappear and he will need to purchase another one.

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; found in a large chest after defeating four Wizzrobes.

Cadence of Hyrule

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 Nuts 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.

Once the player gets the Shield Technique, Link and Cadence can attack while defending, at the cost of Stamina.

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