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| image    = [[File:Wooden Shield(SS).png|200px]]
| caption  = Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| game     = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| location = '''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Malo Mart]]<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>[[Mercay Island]]<br/>'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Instructor Owlan]]<br/>[[Gear Shop]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Field (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Field]]<br/>[[East Necluda]]<br/>[[Selmie's Spot]]
| use      = Defending [[Link]] from projectiles and sword slashes
| cost     = '''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>30 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|name=price|OoS|482|[[Stockwell]]}}<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>50 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|TP|4771|[[Malo]]}}<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>50 [[Rupee]]s<br/>'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>Free<br/>50 [[Rupee]]s
| related  = [[Shield]]
}}

The '''Wooden Shield''' is a recurring [[shield]] 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 Legend of Zelda''==
The Wooden Shield is the shield [[Link (The Legend of Zelda)|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.

==''Ocarina of Time''==
{{Main|Deku Shield}}
[[File:Deku Shield - OOT64 render.png|thumb|left|100px|Deku Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
While the Wooden Shield does not appear by name in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', a ''Wooden'' shield does appear, called the [[Deku Shield]]. It is the first shield [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] obtains in ''Ocarina of Time'' and can only be used while Link is a child. The shield can be purchased at the [[Kokiri Shop]] in [[Kokiri Forest]] for 40 [[Rupee]]s. This shield will burn if it comes into contact with fire, but a replacement can be purchased at any time. The shield appears to be made from a piece of thick tree bark, the front of the shield is carved with a symbol representing the [[Kokiri's Emerald]] and is painted red.
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==''Oracle of Seasons''==
[[File:Woodenshield.gif|25px]]
In ''Oracle of Seasons'', the Wooden Shield is the first shield [[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|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.

==''Oracle of Ages''==
The Wooden Shield can be purchased in the [[Lynna City Shop]], or from 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.

==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:Wooden Shield(TP).png|thumb|left|100px|Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|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 (Twilight Princess)|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.

===Ordon Shield===
[[File:Ordon_Shield.png|thumb|right|100px|Ordon Shield from ''Twilight Princess'']]
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Similarly to the Deku Shield from ''Ocarina of Time'', the Ordon Shield is a ''Wooden'' shield that appears in ''Twilight Princess''. [[Wolf Link]] steals it from [[Jaggle's House]] after [[Midna]] tells him to search the [[Ordon Village|village]] for a Sword and Shield. It is a small plain brown shield, and has an Ordonian goat's head and horns patterned onto it.

This is the only time [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] can obtain this shield, if it is burnt, it is lost forever.
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==''Phantom Hourglass''==
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]].

==''Skyward Sword''==
[[File:woodenshieldss.png|thumb|left|100px|Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']]
Unlike previous games, [[Link (Skyward Sword)|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.

This shield is obtainable by speaking with Instructor Owlan after Zelda falls out of the sky. Getting the Wooden Shield for free at the beginning makes Faron Woods much easier since Link does not have to save up rupees and purchase the shield himself. The Wooden Shield can also be purchased for 50 [[rupee]]s in the [[Bazaar]]'s [[Gear Shop]].

The Wooden Shield can later be upgraded to the [[Banded Shield]] and the [[Braced Shield]].

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==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{image|file=Wooden-shield.png|type=thumb|caption=Wooden Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|size=100px}}
{{Quote|This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.|''Breath of the Wild'' in-game description}}
The Wooden Shield makes a return once more in ''Breath of the Wild'', this time as a shield available relatively early on in [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]]'s quest. However, its properties are weak. Wooden shields have a defense rating of just 2, with only 12 durability. As such, it mainly is used as a placeholder shield. These shields can be found sporadically throughout [[Hyrule]], all lying on the ground.  One can be photographed on the wall of [[Selmie's Spot]].
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==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
{{Quote|This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.|''Tears of the Kingdom'' in-game description}}
The Wooden Shield appears in ''Tears of the Kingdom'' in pracitcally its same appearance and stats as in ''Breath of the Wild''; as a shield available relatively early on in [[Link (Tears of the Kingdom)|Link]]'s quest, primarily after he has descended back onto Hyrule's surface from the [[Great Sky Island]]. As before, its properties are weak. Wooden shields have a defense rating of just 2, with only 12 durability. As such, it mainly is used as a placeholder shield. These shields can be found sporadically throughout [[Hyrule]], all lying on the ground. Like the previous game, a Wooden Shield can be found/photographed on the wall at [[Selmie's Spot]].
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===''BS The Legend of Zelda''===
[[File:Shield - BS Zelda.png|62px|right]]
The default shield in ''BS The Legend of Zelda'' cannot be eaten by Like-Likes, but offers less protection than the [[Magical Shield]].

==Gallery==
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File:Wooden-Shield-LoZ-Art.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''
File:Shield1.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''
File:WoodenShield_OoS.png|[[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|Link]] obtaining the Wooden Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''
File:WoodenShieldOoA.png|[[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Ages|Link]] obtaining the Wooden Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
File:Wooden-Shield.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''
File:Wooden Shield(TP).png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Wooden Shield - TPHD icon.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
File:woodenshieldss.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Hyrule-Compendium-Wooden-Shield.png|[[Breath of the Wild Hyrule Compendium|''Breath of the Wild'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of a Wooden Shield
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