Hylian Shield

are recurring items in . The Hylian Shield goes unnamed in .
==Location and uses==
It is the traditional Shield borne by the Knights of Hyrule and is commonly used by Link in 3D Zelda games alongside the Master Sword since its first appearance in Ocarina of Time. Unlike the less advanced Wooden Shields, the Hylian Shield will not burn upon contact with fire. Though it is made of steel, it is light and sturdy, an optimal weight for a fighter with a one-handed weapon. Throughout the Zelda games, the Hylian Shield has changed little in terms of overall appearance, always bearing the symbol of the Triforce and, beneath it, a red Hylian Crest representing the goddess Hylia and the Crimson Loftwing that helped Link at the founding of Hyrule. The first Hylian Shield was a legendary Shield guarded by the Thunder Dragon Lanayru, who created the Lightning Round to judge whether someone would be worthy of wielding the Shield, in Skyward Sword.
==Mainline appearances==
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While the Hylian Shield does not exist in nor its DX version, it was given an appearance for the Nintendo Switch remake of the game. It can received from Tarin after Link wakes up on Koholint Island.
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In its debut in the series, the Hylian Shield can either be purchased or found by Link as a child in . Emblazoned with Hylian artwork, complete with a Crimson Loftwing and the Triforce, the Hylian Shield is much too large for Young Link to wield on his arm unlike the Deku Shield and functions more like a turtle's shell. After his seven year sleep and becoming the Hero of Time, Link became able to use it as his standard Shield.
The Hylian Shield becomes almost necessary to survive a visit to the Great Fairy in Death Mountain, as Child Link's 'turtle shell' use of the Shield protects from recurrent flaming rock eruptions. It is also not prone to the risk of being burnt by particular fire-borne enemies, such as the Fire Keese. However, the Hylian Shield can be consumed by the Shield-eating Like Likes if Link is swallowed by one. Child Link's use of the Shield limits mobility while defending and does not provide as much adequate protection from the front as the Deku Shield (and the Hylian Shield as an adult) and is similarly unable to reflect Deku Scrub and Octorok attacks, but it can defend Link from the Boulders that rain from Death Mountain. The guard at the gates of Kakariko Village (leading to Death Mountain) can offer Link a discount in correspondence with the owner of the Bazaar in Hyrule Castle Town. If Link speaks to the guard and then attempts to purchase the Hylian Shield at normal price at the Bazaar in the Market, the shop owner will give Link a discount of random values in intervals of 5 Rupees between a total price of 45 to 75 Rupees. However, the Shield cannot be bought even with the discount if Link does not have at least 80 Rupees. Despite the discount, a free Hylian Shield can be found if Link opens a certain grave at night in the Kakariko Village Graveyard. The Hylian Shield is surpassed by the larger Mirror Shield late in the game, which can only be used by Adult Link.
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In , the Hylian Shield becomes available before entering the Goron Mines in the newly established Malo Mart in Kakariko Village for 200 Rupees. It can also be bought (for a slightly higher price of 210 Rupees) from a Goron in Hyrule Castle Town. Unlike the Wooden Shield and Ordon Shield, the Hylian Shield is indestructible as it is made of metal. However, it is unable to catch Arrows that strike it, merely deflecting them instead.
Its appearance is largely similar to its appearance, with some minor design changes. Unlike , the metal frame is thinner and the numerous rivets are replaced by three large bolts. The Triforce symbol has become smaller, now with metal framing it. In contrast, the Wingcrest is noticeably bigger and takes up the entire bottom half of the Hylian Shield. The inverted triangle at the bottom has been removed and two metal decals take its place.
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As with all other Shields in , the Hylian Shield is controlled by using the Nunchuk: by quickly thrusting the Nunchuk forward, Link will raise his Shield and use it to defend himself against enemy attacks. Unlike other Shields in the game, this Hylian Shield is imbued with heroic power, making it indestructible, with its durability bar permanently filled with a glowing blue color to signify this. Unlike its past appearances, the Hylian Shield cannot be obtained early on in the game, due to the nature of normal Shields as potentially temporary items with limited durability. It is the reward from the Thunder Dragon Lanayru's Lightning Round if Link wins eight fights consecutively and then quits.
The Hylian Shield's design originally was largely similar to that of , albeit with brighter colors more akin to the original design. Sometime prior to E3 2011, the design was altered, removing the silver rim around the Triforce and the metal ornamentation beneath the Crimson Loftwing design.
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The Hylian Shield is found in Turtle Rock in . When obtained, it replaces the standard Shield once obtained. Unlike the standard Shield, it can block magical attacks such as the beams fired by Beamos, as well as block the Lynels' fire breath, although it cannot reflect them back.
Although the Shield is referred to as a Hylian Shield and bears the Hyrulean Triforce, it is not known or explained how it came to be housed in a Lorulean dungeon.
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The Hylian Shield is located in a Treasure Chest in the Lockup of Hyrule Castle, guarded by a Stalnox. It is said to have been passed down through the Royal Family of Hyrule along with legends of the hero. The defensive capability and durability of this Shield are known to outshine all others. It is the strongest and most durable shield in the game, having a durability of 800 (up to 1160 with Durability Up +) and Defense rating of 90 (up to 144 with Guard Up +). Unlike , the Hylian Shield is capable of breaking like other Shields. Once obtained within Hyrule Castle, it can be purchased from Granté in Tarrey Town for 3,000 Rupees, provided Link does not have one already. However, when purchased here, it does not come with a chance of being granted modifiers.
When spoken to at Trilby Plain, Russ of the Shield Breakers will explain that all shield surfers have heard of and covet the Hylian Shield. He believes it to have been commissioned by the Royal Family, and its durability makes it perfect for shield surfing. The traveler Baumar has also heard about the Hylian Shield's durability.
The Hylian Shield, being made of metal, will attract Lightning if it is equipped during a Thunderstorm and conduct Electricity. It will also sink if it is dropped in Water, but it can be picked up and manipulated with the Magnesis Rune. Finally, it will not burn if it is exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate.
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The Hylian Shield will make a presumably minor appearance in the upcoming , as Link wields the shield before he disappears into a rift.
==Spinoff appearances==
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In , the Hylian Shield appears paired with the Master Sword.
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The Hylian Shield can be wielded by Link in conjunction with the Master Sword. It is based on its appearance from .
==Crossover appearances==
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In , Link wields the Hylian Shield alongside the Master Sword. The Shield is based on its iteration but it offers no protection.
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In , Link once again wields the Hylian Shield and it is based on its iteration. When Link is not moving, it is possible for him to block some projectiles with his Shield and get pushed back instead of taking damage. Whether the projectile is blocked or not depends on how much damage or knockback the projectile would normally do.
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In , the Hylian Shield is wielded by Link and is based on its iteration. Like in , it can block some projectiles when Link is not moving. The Hylian Shield also appears as two Stickers, one based on its iteration and the other based on its iteration.
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In , Link wields the Hylian Shield, which is still based on its iteration. The Shield can block some projectiles if Link is not moving or while Link is walking. When the Shield blocks a projectile, Link will take a defensive stance.
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Link once again wields the Hylian Shield in . The Shield is based on its iteration.
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In , the Hylian Shield also appears as Link's default weapon, along with the Master Sword. It is his most balanced weapon in the game. The Hylian Shield is also paired off with other weapons such as the Biggoron's Sword, Razor Sword, the Great Fairy Sword, and the Bug-Catching Net.
Image 	Cost 	Attributes 	Description
Master Sword & Hylian Shield	Free 	Well-balanced 	A magic sword and shield that have accompanied Link on many adventures and helped him repeatedly save the land of Hyrule. This journey is no less dire, and Link once again goes into battle equipped with these items, this time in another world. These are well-balanced arms for Link.
Razor Sword 	600 Gold 	Attack goes up 25%Short reachTakes 15% block damage 	A sword forged by the blacksmith from the Mountain Village on Snowhead. The blacksmith is famous for his perfectionism--this sword is yet another excellent example of of his craftsmanship and boasts an amazingly sharp cutting edge. Unfortunately, the metal used to forge this blade is prone to chipping, so there remains some concern about its defensive capabilities.
Megaton Hammer 	1200 Gold 	Offense goes up 35%Short reach 	An extremely heavy hammer. Learning to use it effectively could take some time, as its reach is somewhat short for a weapon. Its power and toughness, however, far exceed that of any normal sword. It's guaranteed to inspire awe.
Cane of Byrna 	1600 Gold 	Soul Charge boosts offense up to 50%Soul Charge lowers damage received by 25%Soul Charge recovers up to 32 HP each time	An ancient magic staff that grants protection to heroes. It can be used even by those who are not sorcerers as long as their hearts are pure. It is said that praying to the staff with all one's heart will shroud the user in light and fill him with vitality. Because it is not a true weapon, it usually does not fare well when it clashes against an opponent's weapon.
Biggoron's Sword 	4000 Gold 	Long reachDrains 3 HP per attack 	A masterfully crafted long sword forged by the best blacksmith in Hyrule, Biggoron, who lives on Death Mountain. Designed specifically for Link, it is made to be wielded with one hand. Even so, swinging it with full force gets tiring after a while.
Great Fairy Sword 	9800 Gold 	Attack goes up 20%Gains 5 HP per secondTakes 20% block damage 	A sword blessed by the Great Fairy, rumored to be able to reflect any and all dark magic. Merely holding it fills the wielder with strength, but unfortunately, its protective power did not survive intact in this world, and it is no longer able to resist enemy attacks.
Bug-Catching Net 	12,500 Gold	Offense decreases 80%Defenses decreases 80% 	A long-handled net used for catching bugs. This item is an old companion of Link's and has appeared on many of his adventures--it accompanies him on this adventure as well. Obviously, it is not a weapon, but perhaps it will cause opponents to let down their guard.
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In , the first player wields a bow (or optionally a sword and shield if playing singleplayer) and the other one to four players wield swords and shields. The swords resemble the Master Sword, while the shields resemble the Hylian Shield. However, the shields' (and swords') base color changes to match the color of the player wielding them (with the exception of the first player in singleplayer, where the sword and shield will be colored blue, despite the first player being green). The shield's design is much more simplistic than the majority of its canon appearances, and is flat across the top and lacks the curved edges on the bottom as well as the metal designs above the Triforce crest. The back of the shield is made of wood, similar to its in-game appearance in Ocarina of Time. Similar to its functionality in Skyward Sword, the shield is controlled using the Nunchuk and can block melee attacks as well as projectiles.
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The fifth puzzle in the Picross series and the fifteenth puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict a Hylian Shield.
==Trivia==
*While parts of the back of the Hylian Shield are made with wood, most of the artwork for depicts the Shield made entirely of metal.
*Although the Hylian Shield was said to be indestructible in Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, it can be destroyed in Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild.
*The Hero's Shield seen in some games such as Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker bares a close resemblance to the Hylian Shield.
==Nomenclature==
==Gallery==
File:OoT Hylian Shield Low-Poly Model.png|The Hylian Shield as seen when obtained from 
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta1.png|The first early version of the Hylian Shield from 
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta2.png|The second early version of the Hylian Shield from 
File:TP Hylian Shield Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Hylian Shield from 
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork 2.png|Alternate artwork of the Hylian Shield from 
File:SS Hylian Shield and Master Sword Artwork.png|Artwork of the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield from 
File:SS Hylian Shield Concept Model.png|Early version of Hylian Shield from 
File:SSHD Twitter Hylian Shield Emoji.png|A promotional Hylian Shield emoji for the release of 
File:Hylian shield battle quest.png|The Hylian Shield from 
File:HW Hylian Shield Model.png|The Hylian Shield from