Hylian Shield: Difference between revisions

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| 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]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''

| 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]]

| cost = '''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>80 [[Rupee]]s{{Ref|OoT|166|Bazaar item sign}}<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 = Defending Link

The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield|shield]] in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]].

The Hylian Shield appears in [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)|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]].

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield can be purchased from the [[Bazaar (Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] for 80 [[Rupee|Rupees]]; however, a free one is located inside of the graves in the [[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 Chests around [[Hyrule]], although they are replaced with a Blue Rupee if Link already has one. It is later replaced with the [[Mirror Shield]].

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 [[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|Arrows]] that strike it instead of catching them.

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 completely indestructible due to being blessed with sacred power.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: 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]] 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]].

{{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.|Item 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 the [[Royal Guard]], 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 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 go to [[Tarrey Town]] to buy a new one from [[Granté]] for 3,000 rupees, provided the side quest ''[[From the Ground Up]]'' has been completed. In addition, if you display this shield in your house near Hateno Village, this shield will not be available for purchase. Also, the shield bought from Granté will not have any possible durability 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.

When [[Link (Breath of the Wild)|Link]] equips the [[Master Sword]], the Hylian Shield is automatically used as his shield.

{{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.|''Tears of the Kingdom'' in-game description}}

===''Soulcalibur II''===

In ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', the Hylian Shield is among Link's most common shields, used with almost every weapon he wields. It is his default shield, as it is used when combined with the [[Master Sword]]. Link also uses the shield with the [[Razor Sword]], [[Megaton Hammer]], [[Cane of Byrna]], [[Biggoron's Sword]], [[Great Fairy's Sword]], and [[Bug Net]]. Out of Link's 11 weapon sets, only four do ''not'' use the Hylian Shield.

===''Skyrim''===

In the Switch release of ''Skyrim'', the player can use [[Amiibo]] to get items. The Zelda series Amiibo have a chance of giving the player unique gear. Among these is the Hylian Shield, which is essentially just an Elven Shield.

==Trivia==

*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.

*In ''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]]''.

File:OOT_Hylian Shield.png|Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' (N64)

File:SC2-HylianShield.png|The Hylian Shield in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]''

File:TP_Hylian Shield.png|Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''Twilight Princess'' (GameCube ver.)

File:SS_Hylian Shield.png|Link acquiring the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''

File:Hylian-Shield-ALBW.png|Link approaching the chest that contains the Hylian Shield in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''

File:La19-link.png|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.

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