Using the Shield

[Mrflamexd3]

What's Link without his sword AND his shield?

 

[TheUntoldLegend]

im not much of a shield user

 

[bspurka]

It really depends on what Zelda game you are playing. If I'm playing Loz then you definitely need one. Taol very important. Alttp I use it a lot. Oot I rarely used it, mostly as a child. MM I think I did only against Deku scrubs. Wind waker, I use the shield more then My sword. TP I didnt really need it, SS it was only useful when fighting cursed Bokoblins

 

[fredfan11]

I think I use my shield more than my sword

 

[ShadowBlades]

I rarely used the shield in the Zelda games, besides the mirror shield, but that is an obvious reason to use the shield. I used it a little more in skyward sword, but not too much.

 

[Mariley]

I've never been terribly good at the combat in Zelda, but I do always try to use the shield if the situation calls for it. I know you don't really ''need'' it in most situations, but it's fun to use and it feels ''right''.

 

[winterbbytumblr]

I really only use my shield in Sword battles with mini bosses or bosses

 

[ShadowDiety]

I use the shield, but not constantly.

 

[Kupsacker]

I use it all the time, especially useful in SS against Technoblin's and minibosses, etc. and in Twilight Princess it's required to do Link's coolest move ever, the Helm Splitter.

 

[RawMeals]

Now that I've thought about it, I don't use my shield much.
I run and go after the enemies slashing my sword away.

 

[Roy]

I use mine all the time.

 

[Danigo92498]

The only time I seriously use a shield is for all of the older console/handheld games and SS. Mainly because in those games, the shield can be very useful and I'm bad at hitting projectiles with the sword(SS).

 

[endtoendhockey]

I'm one of the rare ones that go out of my way to find ways to use it. I can't explain it and it doesn't seem very logical, but there is something satisfying about blocking rather than evading. I guess that's just my style.

 

[bs8814]

All except for SS. I always find with limited objects I never use them

 

[Krazy4Krash]

I always keep it around for looks, but I do love using for combat. It's an excellent counter move and easier to attack an enemy after they hit your shield when compared to a side jump or backflip. It does take skill to use the shield wisely.