Shield

Shields are a common defensive weapon that appear in every The Legend of Zelda game. It is Link's main weapon of defense. He often equips a sword with his shield. The shield allows Link to deflect projectiles shot by enemies, such as nuts spit by a Deku Scrub. If Link is swallowed by a Like Like, he usually loses his shield. Several enemies such as Stalfos Knights and Darknuts also carry a shield.

Several shields appear throughout the game. They are created from various material such as wood or metal. The size and material of a shield usually determines what it can protect against. For instance, shields made up of wood cannot defend against fire-based attacks, which cause it to burn up.