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{{Item
{{Infobox|item
|name = Hylian Shield
| image = [[File:HylianShield.png|200px]]
|image = [[File:HylianShield.png|150px|]]<br>Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| caption      = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Switch)]]<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''
|use = Defending Link
| location = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Kakariko Village Graveyard]]<br/>[[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Malo Mart]]<br/>'''''Skyward Sword'''''<br/>[[Lanayru Gorge]]<br/>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]<br/>'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]]<br/>'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>[[Marin and Tarin's House]]<br/>'''''Tears of the Kingdom'''''<br/>[[Docks|Hyrule Castle's Docks]]<br/>'''''Echoes of Wisdom'''''<br/>Link's Inventory
|sim = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br>[[Hero's Shield]]
| cost = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>80 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|OoT|166|Bazaar price tag}}<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>200 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|TP|4775|[[Malo]]}}<br />'''''Breath of the Wild'''''<br />Slay [[Stalnox]] at [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], then 3,000 [[Rupee]]s from [[Granté]] henceforth
| use = Defense
| related = [[Fighter's Shield]]<br/>[[Hero's Shield]]<br/>[[Shield]]
}}
}}
{{float|right|{{Languages
| jpn = ハイリアの盾
| esp = Escudo Hyliano
| fra = Bouclier Hylien
| deu = Hylia-Schild
| ita = Scudo Hylia
}}}}


The '''Hylian Shield''' is [[Link]]'s most famous shield, making many appearances. It's a fairly durable shield, not burning and absorbing tons of damage. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' they are Link's last shield.
The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring [[shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].


==Properties==
It is the traditional shield of the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and is one of the main shields in the franchise - [[Link]] often uses the shield alongside the [[Master Sword]] in the 3D games. The Hylian Shield is made from light and sturdy metal, making it optimal for use with one-handed weapons, and has maintained a consistent design throughout the franchise.
The Hylian Shield has a wooden base with a metal overlay although in [[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]] the shield is completely metal. In all appearances the shield is resistant to fire, in [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]] the shield is indestructable and is also resistant to electricity. It's very durable, capable of blocking a large variety of attacks without breaking. It is the shield the Hylian soldiers use in war.


==Game Appearances==
==Appearance==
The Hylian Shield is a wooden shield with a steel overlay and accents. The base of the shield is painted blue, with symbols of the [[Triforce]] and the [[Crimson Loftwing]] used by the [[Link (Skyward Sword)|Hero of the Sky]], painted in yellow and red respectively.


===Ocarina of Time===
==''Link's Awakening''==
[[File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'']]
The Hylian Shield appears in the [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|Nintendo Switch remake]] as [[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]]'s shield. It is mapped to the R button, and has the same properties as the [[Shield#Link's Awakening|Shield]]. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].
Link can find the Hylian Shield in a grave in the [[Graveyard]] at [[Kakariko Village]], or buy it from the [[Bazaar]] in [[Castle Town]] in the past or [[Kakariko Village]] in the future for 80 [[Rupee]]s. [[Link]] can receive a discount at the [[Bazaar]] after giving [[Zelda's Letter]] to the soldier guarding the [[Death Mountain Trail]]. It is the second shield Link is receives in the game. Link can use it as Adult Link and Young Link. However, the shield is too big for Young Link, so when he uses it he keeps it strapped to his back and crouches down to defend from above. Adult Link uses it as a normal shield. Extra Hylian Shields can also be found scattered in treasure chests in dungeons. However if [[Link]] is already carrying a Hylian Shield it will be replaced with 5 [[Rupee]]s. The design of the shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is a little different then in other games, the design features a fourth triangle, the reason for this triangle is unknown, it may represent the light force as revealed in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' however nothing official has been mentioned by [[Nintendo]].
 
==''Ocarina of Time''==
[[File:Hylian Shield - OOT64 icon.png|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] for 80 [[Rupee]]s; however, a free one is located inside one of the graves in the [[Kakariko Village Graveyard]], which can only be accessed at night. After [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] has given [[Zelda's Letter]] to the [[Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper]], the Hylian Shield will receive a random discount, reducing the price to 45-75 Rupees. Additional Hylian Shields are found in various [[Treasure Chest]]s around [[Hyrule]], although they are replaced with a Blue Rupee if Link already has one. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].
 
The Hylian Shield is an upgraded version of the [[Deku Shield]], as it does not burn when exposed to fire. However, the shield is too heavy for Young Link to use properly, so he keeps it strapped to his back, and crouches to use it as a turtle shell while defending. As a result, this decreases his mobility while defending and doesn't protect Link's front - instead, it defends attacks coming from above Link, which is required to get past the rockfalls on [[Death Mountain]]. Adult Link is able to use the Hylian Shield normally.
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===Twilight Princess===
==''Twilight Princess''==
[[File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|right|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'']]
[[File:Hylian Shield - TPHD icon.png|left]]
After clearing the [[Twilight]] from the [[Eldin Province]], Link can buy the Hylian Shield at [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]] for 200 [[Rupee]]s. It is the third and final shield in the game. Unlike the [[Wooden Shield]] and the [[Ordon Shield]], it cannot burn from exposure to fire.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from [[Malo Mart]] for 200 Rupees after [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] has cleared the [[Twilight]] from the [[Eldin Province]]; a [[Goron]] in [[Castle Town|Hyrule Castle Town]] will also sell it for 210 Rupees. It is indestructible compared to the [[Ordon Shield]] and [[Wooden Shield]], making it the strongest shield in the game, although it will deflect [[Arrow]]s that strike it instead of catching them.
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===Skyward Sword===
==''Skyward Sword''==
[[File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|thumb|left|200px|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'']]
[[File:HylianShield-SS-Icon.png|left]]
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'' the Hylian Shield is obtained once the player mostly completes the Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round. This is the last shield in the game and is completely indestructible.  Unlike previous shields in ''Skyward Sword'', this one's durability meter will never decrease no matter how much it's used.
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]'', the Hylian Shield is obtained from the [[Lightning Round]], and is the prize for winning eight consecutive fights before quitting. It was forged by the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]], with the Lightning Round serving as a test to see whether [[Link (Skyward Sword)|Link]] was worthy of it.
 
The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game; it is able to block both fire and electric attacks, and is the only shield in the game that is unbreakable.
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==''A Link Between Worlds''==
[[File:Hylian Shield - ALBW icon.png|right]]
{{Quote|A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams.|Gear Screen description}}
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Hylian Shield is the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]]. Because [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] can choose which order to complete dungeons in, the Hylian Shield can be acquired fairly early or even at the end of the adventure.
The Hylian Shield replaces the standard [[Shield#A Link Between Worlds|Shield]] when obtained. It is able to block both fire and magic-based projectiles, and will not be destroyed if Link is swallowed by a Like Like.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''|Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed.|[[Hint Ghost]]}} This makes it very useful against projectile-using enemies, particularly in the [[Treacherous Tower]].
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==''Breath of the Wild''==
{{Infobox|item
| image = [[File:Hylian-shield.png]]
| caption =
| shield guard = 90<br/>122 max (Shield Guard Up+ White Bonus)<br/>144 max (Shield Guard Up+ Yellow Bonus)
| durability    = 800<br/>1016 max (Durability Up Bonus)<br/>1160 max (Durability Up+ Bonus)
| location = Hyrule Castle [[Lockup]]
| cost = 3000 [[Rupee]]s ([[Granté]] '''after''' obtainment and breaking)
}}
{{Quote|A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.|In-game description}}
The Hylian Shield has a base [[Shield Guard]] of 90 and base durability of 800, making it the best shield in the game. It is found in a large room in the [[Lockup]] of [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], which contains a [[Stalnox]] - if [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] defeats it, a chest appears containing the Hylian Shield. There is a stone slab in the room stating that this was a test room for royal guards, meaning a [[Hinox]] would need to be defeated in single combat for one to become a member of the Royal Guard.{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''|- Test of the Royal Guard - Strike down the giant foe to become recognized as a knight of the kingdom.|Stone slab inside Royal Guard test room}} This is the only time the Hylian Shield will spawn here, as further visits to the Lockup will not manifest the chest. The Hylian Shield thereby obtained may have durability bonuses.
The Hylian Shield is one of the absolutely best shields in the game for [[Shield-Surfing|shield-surfing]] due to its high durability. Provided it's not used for anything else, and taking into consideration its average friction rate (1/4 durability point/sec) and its durability (800), the shield can be used more than 53 minutes of surfing without breaking.
Link can only have one Hylian Shield at a time. If the shield breaks, Link can buy a new one from [[Granté]] for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed - however, it will not come with any bonuses.
===Bonuses===
The shield will only have bonuses while it stays at the [[Lockup]]. As mentioned before, the shield sold by Granté will not have modifiers regardless of whether the initial shield had them. The bonuses depend on the level of progression in the game, and the shield in the Lockup only will present high (yellow) modifiers the longer the game is played, so if one is pursuing the highest values, the later the shield is picked up, the better.
Due to the fact that there's only a scant amount of non-[[Lynel]] enemies that would necessitate a 90+ [[Shield Guard]] to disarm with a [[Perfect Guard]], and given that Lynels themselves do not drop their weapons under any circumstances unless killed, it may be preferable to obtain a Hylian Shield with Durability Up modifiers so that it lasts longer.
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==''Age of Calamity''==
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Like in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', [[Link (Breath of the Wild)#Age of Calamity|Link]] uses the Hylian Shield in combination with the Master Sword.
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
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[[File:Hylian Shield - TotK icon.png|right]]
{{Quote|A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.|In-game description}}
The Hylian Shield is in a chest in the [[Docks]] under [[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)|Hyrule Castle]], in the exact location [[Saas Ko'sah Shrine]] was in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''. It is also accessed in the same way, by lighting a fire in the nearby beacon, although the wood inside the beacon is [[gloom]]-afflicted.
As in ''Breath of the Wild'', its base [[Shield Guard|shield guard]] is 90, and base durability is 800, both far in excess of any other shield. However, as ''Tears of the Kingdom'' bonuses are capped at +10, the maximum shield guard it can have is 100, and maximum durability is 810. If fused to a melee weapon, it has a fuse attack power of 22 and makes the weapon blunt.
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==''Echoes of Wisdom''==
[[File:Hylian Shield - EoW icon.png|right]]
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{{Quote|Hold ZL to ready your shield and block frontal attacks.|In-game description}}
The Hylian Shield appears in Link's inventory in the intro. It can be used to defend against enemy attacks.
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==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
In all of his appearances, Link uses the Hylian Shield alongside the Master Sword.
===''SoulCalibur II''===
In ''[[SoulCalibur II]]'', the Hylian Shield is [[Link#SoulCalibur II|Link]]'s default shield. It is used in combination with the Master Sword, [[Razor Sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]], [[Cane of Byrna]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], [[Great Fairy's Sword]], and [[Bug Net]].
===''The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim''===
In the Nintendo Switch version of ''Skyrim'', the player can receive the Hylian Shield from an [[amiibo]] drop, by scanning ''Zelda''-series amiibo. It functions as a slightly upgraded Elven Shield, boasting a base armor of 23 and a weight of 3. It can also be found at the top of the Throat of the World, alongside the Master Sword and [[Champion's Tunic]].
===''Hyrule Warriors''===
While using the Master Sword, [[Link (Hyrule Warriors)|Link]] uses the Hylian Shield to guard.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The [[Fighter's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' is incredibly similar to the [[Hylian Shield]] judging by the official artwork posted by [[Nintendo]]. This shield was probably the basis for the Hylian Shield.
*The [[Fighter's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' is very similar to the Hylian Shield in the official artwork for the game. This shield was probably the basis for the Hylian Shield.
*The [[Hero's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' are both very similar to the [[Hylian Shield]].
*The [[Hero's Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' are both very similar to the Hylian Shield.
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield features a fourth, upside-down triangle below the Loftwing. This could be the inspiration for the [[Light Force]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Hylian Shield OoT.png|The Hylian Shield model used in shops and "You got the..." scenes in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' (N64)
File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' (N64)
File:Link at frozen Zora's Fountain OOT64.jpg|Adult Link wearing the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' (N64)
File:SC2-HylianShield.png|The Hylian Shield in ''[[SoulCalibur II]]''
File:Hylian Shield Oot.png|Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-3D.png|Hylian Shield icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Bean-Plant-04.jpg|Adult Link wearing the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time 3D''
File:Hylian-Shield-Twilight-Princess.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-TP.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''Twilight Princess''
File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Twilight Princess'' (GameCube ver.)
File:HW Master Sword.png|The Hylian Shield with the Master Sword in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:TPHD-Hylian-Shield.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD|Twilight Princess HD]]''
File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|[[Link (Skyward Sword)|Link]] acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|[[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''
File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW-2.png|Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:Hylian-shield.png|The Hylian Shield as it appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''
File:Hyrule-Compendium-Hylian-Shield.png|Default [[Breath of the Wild Hyrule Compendium|''Breath of the Wild'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of a Hylian Shield.
File:La19-link.png|[[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]] seen holding the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|''Link's Awakening'' (Switch)]]
File:Link single player and multiplayer Luigi colour - SMM2.png|Link holding the Hylian Shield in ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]''
File:Hylian Shield - TotK Compendium.png|Default [[Tears of the Kingdom Hyrule Compendium|''Tears of the Kingdom'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of a Hylian Shield
File:Hylian Shield EoW Items Screen.jpg|Hylian Shield on the Key Items screen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''
</gallery>


<gallery>
<gallery caption="''[[SoulCalibur II]]'' Weapon Gallery entries featuring the Hylian Shield">
File:Hylianshieldtp.jpg|The Hylian Shield from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''
File:SC2-Biggoron's Sword 1.png|[[Biggoron's Sword]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Biggoron's Sword 2.png|Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Bug-Catching Net 1.png|[[Bug-Catching Net]] (page 1)
File:SC2-Bug-Catching Net 2.png|Bug-Catching Net gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Cane of Byrna 1.png|[[Cane of Byrna]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Cane of Byrna 2.png|Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Great Fairy Sword 1.png|[[Great Fairy's Sword|Great Fairy Sword]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Great Fairy Sword 2.png|Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 1.png|[[Master Sword]] & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Master Sword & Hylian Shield 2.png|Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Megaton Hammer 1.png|[[Megaton Hammer]] gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Megaton Hammer 2.png|Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 2)
File:SC2-Razor Sword & Hylian Shield 1.png|[[Razor Sword]] & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)
File:SC2-Razor Sword & Hylian Shield 2.png|Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 21:35, September 27, 2024

Hylian Shield
HylianShield.png
Artwork from Skyward Sword

Games

Ocarina of Time
Twilight Princess
Skyward Sword
A Link Between Worlds
Hyrule Warriors
Breath of the Wild
Link's Awakening (Switch)
Age of Calamity
Tears of the Kingdom
Echoes of Wisdom

Location

Ocarina of Time
Kakariko Village Graveyard
Bazaar
Twilight Princess
Malo Mart
Skyward Sword
Lanayru Gorge
A Link Between Worlds
Turtle Rock
Breath of the Wild
Hyrule Castle
Link's Awakening
Marin and Tarin's House
Tears of the Kingdom
Hyrule Castle's Docks
Echoes of Wisdom
Link's Inventory

Cost

Ocarina of Time
80 Rupees[1]
Twilight Princess
200 Rupees[2]
Breath of the Wild
Slay Stalnox at Hyrule Castle, then 3,000 Rupees from Granté henceforth

Uses

Defense

Related

Fighter's Shield
Hero's Shield
Shield

In Other Languages[show]
Language Name
Japan 日本語 ハイリアの盾
France Française Bouclier Hylien
Spain Español Escudo Hyliano
Germany Deutsch Hylia-Schild
Italy Italiana Scudo Hylia

The Hylian Shield is a recurring shield in The Legend of Zelda series.

It is the traditional shield of the Knights of Hyrule and is one of the main shields in the franchise - Link often uses the shield alongside the Master Sword in the 3D games. The Hylian Shield is made from light and sturdy metal, making it optimal for use with one-handed weapons, and has maintained a consistent design throughout the franchise.

Appearance

The Hylian Shield is a wooden shield with a steel overlay and accents. The base of the shield is painted blue, with symbols of the Triforce and the Crimson Loftwing used by the Hero of the Sky, painted in yellow and red respectively.

Link's Awakening

The Hylian Shield appears in the Nintendo Switch remake as Link's shield. It is mapped to the R button, and has the same properties as the Shield. It is later replaced with the Mirror Shield.

Ocarina of Time

Hylian Shield - OOT64 icon.png

In Ocarina of Time, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the Bazaar for 80 Rupees; however, a free one is located inside one of the graves in the Kakariko Village Graveyard, which can only be accessed at night. After Link has given Zelda's Letter to the Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper, the Hylian Shield will receive a random discount, reducing the price to 45-75 Rupees. Additional Hylian Shields are found in various Treasure Chests around Hyrule, although they are replaced with a Blue Rupee if Link already has one. It is later replaced with the Mirror Shield.

The Hylian Shield is an upgraded version of the Deku Shield, as it does not burn when exposed to fire. However, the shield is too heavy for Young Link to use properly, so he keeps it strapped to his back, and crouches to use it as a turtle shell while defending. As a result, this decreases his mobility while defending and doesn't protect Link's front - instead, it defends attacks coming from above Link, which is required to get past the rockfalls on Death Mountain. Adult Link is able to use the Hylian Shield normally.

Twilight Princess

Hylian Shield - TPHD icon.png

In Twilight Princess, the Hylian Shield can be purchased from Malo Mart for 200 Rupees after Link has cleared the Twilight from the Eldin Province; a Goron in Hyrule Castle Town will also sell it for 210 Rupees. It is indestructible compared to the Ordon Shield and Wooden Shield, making it the strongest shield in the game, although it will deflect Arrows that strike it instead of catching them.

Skyward Sword

HylianShield-SS-Icon.png

In Skyward Sword, the Hylian Shield is obtained from the Lightning Round, and is the prize for winning eight consecutive fights before quitting. It was forged by the Thunder Dragon Lanayru, with the Lightning Round serving as a test to see whether Link was worthy of it.

The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game; it is able to block both fire and electric attacks, and is the only shield in the game that is unbreakable.

A Link Between Worlds

Hylian Shield - ALBW icon.png

"A shield that's based on Hylian design. Raise it with [R] to block flames and beams."

— Gear Screen description

In A Link Between Worlds, the Hylian Shield is the dungeon item of Turtle Rock. Because Link can choose which order to complete dungeons in, the Hylian Shield can be acquired fairly early or even at the end of the adventure.

The Hylian Shield replaces the standard Shield when obtained. It is able to block both fire and magic-based projectiles, and will not be destroyed if Link is swallowed by a Like Like.[3] This makes it very useful against projectile-using enemies, particularly in the Treacherous Tower.

Breath of the Wild

Hylian Shield
Hylian-shield.png

Location

Hyrule Castle Lockup

Cost

3000 Rupees (Granté after obtainment and breaking)

Base Shield Guard

90
122 max (Shield Guard Up+ White Bonus)
144 max (Shield Guard Up+ Yellow Bonus)

Base Durability

800
1016 max (Durability Up Bonus)
1160 max (Durability Up+ Bonus)

"A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields."

— In-game description

The Hylian Shield has a base Shield Guard of 90 and base durability of 800, making it the best shield in the game. It is found in a large room in the Lockup of Hyrule Castle, which contains a Stalnox - if Link defeats it, a chest appears containing the Hylian Shield. There is a stone slab in the room stating that this was a test room for royal guards, meaning a Hinox would need to be defeated in single combat for one to become a member of the Royal Guard.[4] This is the only time the Hylian Shield will spawn here, as further visits to the Lockup will not manifest the chest. The Hylian Shield thereby obtained may have durability bonuses.

The Hylian Shield is one of the absolutely best shields in the game for shield-surfing due to its high durability. Provided it's not used for anything else, and taking into consideration its average friction rate (1/4 durability point/sec) and its durability (800), the shield can be used more than 53 minutes of surfing without breaking.

Link can only have one Hylian Shield at a time. If the shield breaks, Link can buy a new one from Granté for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest From the Ground Up has been completed - however, it will not come with any bonuses.

Bonuses

The shield will only have bonuses while it stays at the Lockup. As mentioned before, the shield sold by Granté will not have modifiers regardless of whether the initial shield had them. The bonuses depend on the level of progression in the game, and the shield in the Lockup only will present high (yellow) modifiers the longer the game is played, so if one is pursuing the highest values, the later the shield is picked up, the better.

Due to the fact that there's only a scant amount of non-Lynel enemies that would necessitate a 90+ Shield Guard to disarm with a Perfect Guard, and given that Lynels themselves do not drop their weapons under any circumstances unless killed, it may be preferable to obtain a Hylian Shield with Durability Up modifiers so that it lasts longer.

Age of Calamity

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Like in Hyrule Warriors, Link uses the Hylian Shield in combination with the Master Sword.

Tears of the Kingdom

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"A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields."

— In-game description

The Hylian Shield is in a chest in the Docks under Hyrule Castle, in the exact location Saas Ko'sah Shrine was in Breath of the Wild. It is also accessed in the same way, by lighting a fire in the nearby beacon, although the wood inside the beacon is gloom-afflicted.

As in Breath of the Wild, its base shield guard is 90, and base durability is 800, both far in excess of any other shield. However, as Tears of the Kingdom bonuses are capped at +10, the maximum shield guard it can have is 100, and maximum durability is 810. If fused to a melee weapon, it has a fuse attack power of 22 and makes the weapon blunt.

Echoes of Wisdom

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"Hold ZL to ready your shield and block frontal attacks."

— In-game description

The Hylian Shield appears in Link's inventory in the intro. It can be used to defend against enemy attacks.

Non-Canon Appearances

This section describes a subject that is or may be outside the core Zelda canon.

Super Smash Bros. Series

In all of his appearances, Link uses the Hylian Shield alongside the Master Sword.

SoulCalibur II

In SoulCalibur II, the Hylian Shield is Link's default shield. It is used in combination with the Master Sword, Razor Sword, Megaton Hammer, Cane of Byrna, Biggoron's Sword, Great Fairy's Sword, and Bug Net.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

In the Nintendo Switch version of Skyrim, the player can receive the Hylian Shield from an amiibo drop, by scanning Zelda-series amiibo. It functions as a slightly upgraded Elven Shield, boasting a base armor of 23 and a weight of 3. It can also be found at the top of the Throat of the World, alongside the Master Sword and Champion's Tunic.

Hyrule Warriors

While using the Master Sword, Link uses the Hylian Shield to guard.

Trivia

Gallery

  • SoulCalibur II Weapon Gallery entries featuring the Hylian Shield
  • Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 1)

    Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 1)

  • Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 2)

    Biggoron's Sword gallery entry (page 2)

  • Bug-Catching Net (page 1)

    Bug-Catching Net (page 1)

  • Bug-Catching Net gallery entry (page 2)

    Bug-Catching Net gallery entry (page 2)

  • Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 1)

    Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 1)

  • Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 2)

    Cane of Byrna gallery entry (page 2)

  • Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 1)

    Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 1)

  • Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 2)

    Great Fairy Sword gallery entry (page 2)

  • Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)

    Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)

  • Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)

    Master Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)

  • Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 1)

    Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 1)

  • Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 2)

    Megaton Hammer gallery entry (page 2)

  • Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)

    Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 1)

  • Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)

    Razor Sword & Hylian Shield gallery entry (page 2)

References

  1. ↑ "Hylian Shield 80 Rupees" — Bazaar price tag, Ocarina of Time.
  2. ↑ "A [ 8C]Hylian shield will cost you 200 Rupees. Want one or not?" — Malo, Twilight Princess.
  3. ↑ "Even if the Hylian Shield gets eaten by a monster, it won't be destroyed." — Hint Ghost, A Link Between Worlds
  4. ↑ "- Test of the Royal Guard - Strike down the giant foe to become recognized as a knight of the kingdom." — Stone slab inside Royal Guard test room, Breath of the Wild
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