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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', Link's '''shields''' come in three main lines - which will break with prolonged use, and which each have advantages and disadvantages - plus the [[Hylian Shield]] which becomes available in the latter part of the game. Most shields can be bought and upgraded at the [[Bazaar]], except for the [[Hylian Shield]], which is awarded to Link by [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]]. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', Link's '''shields''' come in three main lines - which will break with prolonged use, and which each have advantages and disadvantages - plus the [[Hylian Shield]] which becomes available in the latter part of the game. Most shields can be bought and upgraded at the [[Bazaar]], except for the [[Hylian Shield]], which is awarded to Link by [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]]. | ||
It is primarily operated by the player with motions of the [[Nintendo Wii|Wii]] | It is primarily operated by the player with motions of the nunchuk ([[Nintendo Wii|Wii]] version), left Joy-Con (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD|Skyward Sword HD]]'' motion controls) or by clicking the left stick (''Skyward Sword HD'' button controls). Link can use his shield to deflect certain items back at enemies, an example being reflecting rocks back at Octoroks when they shoot towards him. It can quickly be held in defense following a sword combo. Motion control of the Shield is quite limited compared to the sword, but it still plays a vital role in combat. | ||
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[[File:WoodenShield-SS-Icon.png|right]] | [[File:WoodenShield-SS-Icon.png|right]] | ||
{{main|Wooden Shield#Skyward Sword}} | {{main|Wooden Shield#Skyward Sword}} | ||
The first shield Link can get, the Wooden Shield has the lowest durability of any shield in the game, and will burn up quickly from a fire attack, but is resistant to electrical attacks. One can be obtained for free by speaking with [[Instructor Owlan]] after [[Zelda]] falls out of the sky; or one can be bought for 50 rupees from the [[Gear Shop]]. | The first shield Link can get, the Wooden Shield has the lowest durability of any shield in the game, and will burn up quickly from a fire attack, but is resistant to electrical attacks. One can be obtained for free by speaking with [[Instructor Owlan]] after [[Zelda (Skyward Sword)|Zelda]] falls out of the sky; or one can be bought for 50 rupees from the [[Gear Shop]]. | ||
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{{main|Iron Shield}} | {{main|Iron Shield}} | ||
Much more durable than a basic Wooden Shield, the Iron Shield can also block fire attacks; but conducts electricity.The second shield Link can buy, it can be obtained after beating [[Skyview Temple]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s at the Gear Shop. | Much more durable than a basic Wooden Shield, the Iron Shield can also block fire attacks; but conducts electricity. The second shield Link can buy, it can be obtained after beating [[Skyview Temple]] for 100 [[Rupee]]s at the Gear Shop. | ||
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[[File:SacredShield-SS-Icon.png|right]] | [[File:SacredShield-SS-Icon.png|right]] | ||
{{main|Sacred Shield}} | {{main|Sacred Shield}} | ||
Purchased at the [[Gear Shop]] for 500 [[rupee]]s and branded with a [[Loftwing]]'s foot, the Sacred Shield self- repairs over time, although it has less durability than equivalent shields which do not. It can block fire, electricity & curse attacks; and can startle [[Cursed Bokoblin]]s. | Purchased at the [[Gear Shop]] for 500 [[rupee]]s and branded with a [[Loftwing]]'s foot, the Sacred Shield self-repairs over time, although it has less durability than equivalent shields which do not. It can block fire, electricity & curse attacks; and can startle [[Cursed Bokoblin]]s. | ||
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