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The '''Wooden Shield''' is a recurring item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They are typically the weakest shield and the first shield [[Link]] obtains.

Wooden Shields can block most attacks, but are highly susceptible to fire and leaves Link bereft of a shield. This is a weakness that only wooden shields possess, since all metal shields do not have a weakness that causes them to break. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', they offer resistance to electricity to make up for their weakness to fire.

The Wooden Shield is the shield [[Link]] starts with at the beginning of ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. It is able to block basic attacks such as arrows and rocks, but cannot defend against magical attacks, like a [[Wizzrobe]]'s beam. This shield cannot be eaten by [[Like Like]]s.

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[[File:Deku Shield - OOT64 render.png|thumb|left|100px|Deku Shield from ''Ocarina of Time'']]

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In ''Oracle of Seasons'', the Wooden Shield is the first shield Link obtains, and is indicated as the L-1 Shield. It can be purchased at the [[Horon Village Shop]] for 30 [[Rupee]]s.{{Ref|name=price}} The shield is available right from the start of Link's quest.

The Wooden Shield can be purchased in several locations in the Forest. The shield is used mainly for defense, but for certain enemies it is the only item that will harm them.

[[File:Wooden Shield(TP).png|thumb|left|100px|Wooden Shield from ''Twilight Princess'']]

The Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is an optional item that can be purchased from the [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. This shield is larger than the [[Ordon Shield]], but comes with the same weakness to fire. This shield can be purchased again if it is burnt. The design on the front resembles something like a bird and appears to be painted with white paint. This shield is generally considered a meaningless purchase due to the fact that it becomes available at the same time as the [[Hylian Shield]], a far stronger and more preferable shield.

[[File:Ordon_Shield.png|thumb|right|100px|Ordon Shield from ''Twilight Princess'']]

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The Wooden Shield is the only shield that is found in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''. It can be purchased very early in the game at the cost of 50 [[Rupee]]s from the Shop on [[Mercay Island]].

[[File:woodenshieldss.png|thumb|left|100px|Wooden Shield from ''Skyward Sword'']]

Unlike previous games, Link's shield now has a durability meter. This means that after a certain number of hits it will break. However, if Link thrusts his shield just as the attack is coming at him, the shield will not take damage. As incentive for using this shield later in the game, it insulates Link from electricity-based attacks. This is the first shield obtainable in ''Skyward Sword''. It is pathetically weak, and will break in just a few hits in its non-upgraded form.

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{{Quote|This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.|In-Game Description}}

The Wooden Shield makes a return once more in ''Breath of the Wild'', this time as a shield available early on in [[Link]]'s quest, with a defense rating of just 2, it should only be used as a last resort. These shields can mainly be found in and around the [[Great Plateau]], occasionally being wielded by [[Bokoblin]]s.

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