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{{Main|Wooden Shield|section=Skyward Sword}} | {{Main|Wooden Shield|section=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]] falls out of the sky; or one can be bought for 50 rupees from the [[Gear Shop]]. | ||
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=== Banded Shield === | === Banded Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Banded Shield}} | {{Main|Banded Shield}} | ||
The Banded Shield is much more durable than the Wooden Shield it is upgraded from, but will still burn to ashes under a fire attack. It costs 30 rupees and a number of specific treasures to [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrade the Wooden Shield]] at the [[Scrap Shop]]. | The Banded Shield is much more durable than the Wooden Shield it is upgraded from, but will still burn to ashes under a fire attack. It costs 30 rupees and a number of specific treasures to [[Skyward Sword Upgrades|upgrade the Wooden Shield]] at the [[Scrap Shop]]. | ||
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=== Braced Shield === | === Braced Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Braced Shield}} | {{Main|Braced Shield}} | ||
The Braced Shield maintains the strengths and weaknesses of its forebears, but with greater durability. Upgrading a Banded Shield to a Braced Shield costs 30 rupees and a number of specific treasures. | The Braced Shield maintains the strengths and weaknesses of its forebears, but with greater durability. Upgrading a Banded Shield to a Braced Shield costs 30 rupees and a number of specific treasures. | ||
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== Iron Shields == | == Iron Shields == | ||
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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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=== Reinforced Shield === | === Reinforced Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Reinforced Shield}} | {{Main|Reinforced Shield}} | ||
A general improvement in durability and stopping power, the Reinforced Shield costs 50 rupees and several treasures to upgrade an Iron Shield to at the Scrap Shop. | A general improvement in durability and stopping power, the Reinforced Shield costs 50 rupees and several treasures to upgrade an Iron Shield to at the Scrap Shop. | ||
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=== Fortified Shield === | === Fortified Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Fortified Shield}} | {{Main|Fortified Shield}} | ||
The second-toughest shield in the game after the Hylian Shield in base durability, the Fortified Shield can be made from a Reinforced Shield for 100 rupees and treasures at the Scrap Shop. | The second-toughest shield in the game after the Hylian Shield in base durability, the Fortified Shield can be made from a Reinforced Shield for 100 rupees and treasures at the Scrap Shop. | ||
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== Sacred Shields == | == Sacred Shields == | ||
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{{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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=== Divine Shield === | === Divine Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Divine Shield}} | {{Main|Divine Shield}} | ||
An upgrade from the Sacred Shield, it has increased durability and faster regeneration than its predecessor. It costs 100 rupees and treasures to upgrade from the more basic version. | An upgrade from the Sacred Shield, it has increased durability and faster regeneration than its predecessor. It costs 100 rupees and treasures to upgrade from the more basic version. | ||
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=== Goddess Shield === | === Goddess Shield === | ||
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{{Main|Goddess Shield}} | {{Main|Goddess Shield}} | ||
Branded with a stylised image of [[Hylia]], the Goddess Shield is a further upgrade to the durability and regenerative ability of the Divine Shield. It costs 150 rupees and multiple rare treasures to upgrade the Divine Shield at the Scrap Shop. | Branded with a stylised image of [[Hylia]], the Goddess Shield is a further upgrade to the durability and regenerative ability of the Divine Shield. It costs 150 rupees and multiple rare treasures to upgrade the Divine Shield at the Scrap Shop. | ||
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== Hylian Shield == | == Hylian Shield == |