Dark Hylian Shield

The Dark Hylian Shield is a type of light or heavy armor shield.
The Heavy Dark Hylian Shield is a type of larger heavy armor shield.
== Characteristics ==
The light armor Dark Hylian Shield is between a Dragonscale and Glass Shield in protection, but weighs slightly more. The standard heavy armor variant is equal to a Dragonplate Shield in protection, with the heavier weight of a Dwarven Shield.
The Heavy Dark Hylian Shield is between a Daedric and Dragonplate Shield in protection, with a slightly higher weight than a Dwarven Shield.
=== Effects ===
The Dark Hylian Shield has the "Blessing of The Dark" enchantment and cannot be unenchanted.
The enchantment provides a constant 10% resistance to magic. While blocking, it also Fortifies Block by 40% and Resists 40% of Frost Damage. Further, it Resists 25% of Magic, Fire, and Shock Damage alongside 25% of Disease and Poison.
== Locations ==
A light armor Dark Hylian Shield has a chance to be found within a Dark Chest of Wonders, while the standard heavy armor variant can only be crafted.
A Heavy Dark Hylian Shield is located within Ganon's Tower.
== Crafting ==
The Dark Hylian Shield can be crafted from a Corrupt Hylian Shield at a Terminan Forge or Ancient Enchanter. The shield upgrades maintain their armor classification (light or heavy) and cannot be altered.
=== Terminan Forge ===
Required Items 	Match Conditions	Alternate Conditions
Corrupt Hylian Shield 	Smithing lvl. 60	Triforce of Knowledge
Black Soul Gem (Filled) (1)	 	
Daedra Heart (1) 	 	
=== Ancient Enchanter ===
Required Items 	Match Conditions 	Alternate Conditions
Corrupt Hylian Shield 	Conjuration lvl. 40	Triforce of Knowledge
Black Soul Gem (Filled) (1)	 	
Daedra Heart (1) 	 	
== Lore ==
Dark Hylian Shields were originally normal Hylian Shields stolen from soldiers of Hyrule. They were corrupted with dark magic during the Last Great War of Hyrule for use by the Dark Army. The shields were used to mock Hyrule and were often used by officers or skilled warriors.
== Background and Inspiration ==
The Dark Shield was originally included in a standalone mod with the Hylian Shield, and was later integrated into the first version of Relics of Hyrule. The shield's corruption system was left intact when the mod was merged.
The Dark Shield is based on the shield wielded by Dark Link in Super Smash Bros. 4 (seen here, third from the right), as well as the shield wielded by Link when dressed in blue in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
== Gallery ==
File:DarkHylianShield.jpg|The Dark Hylian Shield and Heavy Dark Hylian Shield prior to 6.6.2.A.
== See Also ==
*Corrupt Hylian Shield
*Corrupt Master Sword
*Hylian Shield
*Blessed Hylian Shield
Category:Shields