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The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Named after the highly-polished boss, the Mirror Shield is the strongest shield in games that it appears in, being able to reflect magical projectiles that other shields cannot. In the 3D games, it can reflect light off of its surface and is used to solve puzzles. | |||
===''A Link to the Past''=== | ===''A Link to the Past''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of | {{Quote|You found the Mirror Shield! You can now reflect beams that your old shield couldn't block!|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''}} | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]. | |||
The Mirror Shield replaces the [[Hylian Shield]] once obtained. It destroys projectiles shot by [[Octorok|Octoroks]], [[Deku Scrub|Deku Scrubs]], and [[Business Scrub|Business Scrubs]] instead of reflecting them, and can somewhat reflect one of the magic attacks used by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]].The Mirror Shield's polished surface also enables it to reflect light; This is required to solve certain puzzles, by | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== | ||
{{Quote|You found the Mirror Shield! The shield's polished surface can reflect light or energy. Press [R] to use it.|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Ocarina of Time]]''}} | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of the [[Spirit Temple]], alongside the [[Silver Gauntlets]]. It is located in a [[Treasure Chest]] in the adult era section, where [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] must defeat an [[Iron Knuckle]] to reach the ledge with the Chest. The Mirror Shield's design is drastically altered in this game; It features a diamond shape with a red border, and the surface of the shield is indented with an ornate pattern. | |||
The Mirror Shield replaces the [[Hylian Shield]] once obtained. It destroys projectiles shot by [[Octorok|Octoroks]], [[Deku Scrub|Deku Scrubs]], and [[Business Scrub|Business Scrubs]] instead of reflecting them, and can somewhat reflect one of the magic attacks used by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]]. The Mirror Shield's polished surface also enables it to reflect light; This is required to solve certain puzzles, by shining light onto sun emblems and walls. The Mirror Shield is also required to defeat [[Twinrova]], as it is capable of reflecting their magic attacks. | |||
In addition, the Mirror Shield cannot be consumed by [[Like Like|Like Likes]]. | |||
===''Majora's Mask''=== | |||
{{Quote|You got a Mirror Shield! It can reflect certain types of light. Press [R] to assume a defensive position. If you press [R] while [[Z-Targeting]], you can move while defending yourself.|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''}} | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', the Mirror Shield is located in a Treasure Chest [[Beneath the Well]]. The design has been altered again; It is an octagonal shield, with a brown outer layer and three gold accents on either side. The boss is grey, and features an agonized face as a decorative design. | |||
The Mirror Shield replaces the [[Hero's Shield]] once obtained. It functions mostly identically to its appearance in ''Ocarina of Time'', able to destroy certain projectiles instead of reflecting them; However, reflected light beams are now capable of instantly killing undead enemies, such as [[Floormaster|Floormasters]] and [[ReDead|ReDeads]]. It is required to progress through the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana]] and solve puzzles in the [[Stone Tower Temple]]. | |||
===''Oracle of Seasons'' & ''Oracle of Ages''=== | |||
In both ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', Link can obtain the Mirror Shield in a [[Linked Game]], if he tells the [[Smith Secret]] to the [[Smithy Manager]] and already has the [[Iron Shield]]. It is the strongest shield in the game, capable of blocking any projectiles the Iron Shield could not. The Mirror Shield can be swallowed by a Like Like, in which case Link can purchase a new one for 80 [[Rupee|Rupees]]. | |||
===''The Wind Waker''=== | |||
{{Quote|You got the Mirror Shield! Its shiny surface reflects beams of light. Hold [R] to shield and use [L-Stick] aim its reflection.|N/A, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]' | |||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the Mirror Shield is the dungeon item of the [[Earth Temple]], located in a Treasure Chest guarded by three [[Stalfos]]. | |||
===''The Minish Cap''=== | ===''The Minish Cap''=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield is a post-game item. After [[Vaati]] is defeated, if [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] has completed the [[Goron Quest]] and performed a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right, [[Biggoron]] will appear at the top of [[Veil Falls]]. If Link lets him eat the [[Small Shield]], he can come back after around 20 minutes to receive the Mirror Shield. It uses the design from ''The Wind Waker'', but the frame is a lighter shade of blue, and the design features two gold marks on the side. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the Mirror Shield is a post-game item. After [[Vaati]] is defeated, if [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] has completed the [[The Minish Cap Goron Quest|Goron Quest]] and performed a successful [[Kinstone Fusion]] with the [[Goron]] on the far right, [[Biggoron]] will appear at the top of [[Veil Falls]]. If Link lets him eat the [[Small Shield]], he can come back after around 20 minutes to receive the Mirror Shield. It uses the design from ''The Wind Waker'', but the frame is a lighter shade of blue, and the design features two gold marks on the side. | ||
The Mirror Shield will automatically reflect any projectiles it blocks. | The Mirror Shield will automatically reflect any projectiles it blocks. | ||
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File:Mirror Shield - MM3D Icon.png|3DS icon | File:Mirror Shield - MM3D Icon.png|3DS icon | ||
File:MM3D-Link.png|Artwork of Link with the Mirror Shield (3DS) | File:MM3D-Link.png|Artwork of Link with the Mirror Shield (3DS) | ||
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