Editing Hylian Shield

{{Item infobox
|image=[[File:Hylian Shield SS art.png|250px]]<br>''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword'' artwork
|first_appearance=''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998)
|latest_appearance=''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]'' (2020)
|location='''''Ocarina of Time:'''''<br>Either the [[Bazaar (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]], [[graveyard]] or certain [[Treasure Chest]]s<br>'''''Twilight Princess:'''''<br>[[Malo Mart]] or [[Hyrule Castle Town]]
|effect=Protects against enemy attacks
|related=[[Hero's Shield]]<br>[[Holy Hylian Shield]]<br>[[Knight's Shield]]<br>[[Royal Guard's Shield]]<br>[[Royal Shield]]
}}
The '''Hylian Shield''' is a large metal shield and an iconic item in ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' series. It first appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. The Hylian Shield has a dark blue plate with a metal border, and depicts a [[Triforce]] symbol above a red version of the crest of the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]]. Because it is made of metal, the Hylian Shield cannot be destroyed from fire. Originally, it was depicted as a standard, commonplace shield, but later games began depicting it as special. Ever since its introduction, the Hylian Shield has become one of the iconic symbols representing the series, even being part of ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''{{'}}s logo.

In ''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'', a single golden triangle is depicted on the bottom of the shield's plate. In later appearances, the single triangle was removed, the red crest was made larger, and two more metal decals were added.

==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda series''===
====''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', the Hylian Shield is stated to be the standard shield for [[Hylian Knight]]s and can be purchased at the [[Bazaar (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time)|Bazaar]] in [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]] for 80 [[Rupee]]s. After Link shows [[Zelda's Letter]] to the gatekeeper of [[Death Mountain Trail]], the guard sends the Bazaar's owner a message to give Link a discount for it. Alternatively, the Hylian Shield can found in a tomb in the [[graveyard]] or in certain [[Treasure Chest]]s. If Link already has the Hylian Shield, the Treasure Chests instead contain five [[Rupee]]s. The Hylian Shield can deflect most projectiles back at enemies, block most melee range attacks, and protect Link from falling [[boulder]]s.

Link can equip the Hylian Shield as either a child or an adult. The Hylian Shield is nearly the size of child Link, who has it strapped on his back and crouches as a means of protection, meaning he cannot deflect projectiles back at enemies. Adult Link, however, uses it as a normal shield.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', the Hylian Shield can either be bought at [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]] for 200 Rupees or from a [[Goron]] merchant at [[Hyrule Castle Town]] at a slightly higher price of 210 Rupees. It first appears haphazardly placed on Malo Mart's counter, and if Link approaches, Malo, who is out of sight behind the counter, snarks that he needs to buy it first. Unlike the [[Ordon Shield]] or [[Wooden Shield]], the Hylian Shield cannot be used to collect arrows from enemy archers, as any arrows that strike the Hylian Shield bounce off. Once again, though, it is immune to fire.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', the Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in the game, being the only indestructible one. It was created by the thunder dragon, [[Lanayru (dragon)|Lanayru]], in hopes of finding a warrior worthy of it. If Link completes all his boss fight challenges consecutively, he will earn it.

====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Hylian Shield replaces both the [[Red Shield]] and the [[Mirror Shield]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]''. It is found in [[Turtle Rock]] and can be used to block many things, including the fire from a [[Lynel]].

====''The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild]]'', the Hylian Shield again has the role of a hidden extremely durable shield, though it is not completely indestructible. It can be found in a [[treasure chest]] in [[Hyrule Castle]]'s [[Lockup]], with Link needing to defeat a [[Stalnox]] before obtaining it. Once one is gained initially, Link can alternatively purchase replacements in [[Tarrey Town]] for 3000 Rupees if Link is not currently in possession of one.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening'' (Nintendo Switch)====
Although the Hylian Shield does not specifically appear in the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', the [[shield]] has the same design as it.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
In every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' game, Link uses the Hylian Shield as his main defensive weapon. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', it also appears as a sticker along with the [[Hero's Shield]], itself misidentified as a Hylian Shield.

===''Soulcalibur II''===
In ''[[Soulcalibur II]]'', the Hylian Shield is paired with many of Link's weapons, though attention is only drawn to it when paired with the [[Master Sword]].

===''Mario Kart 8''===
In the DLC of ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and the base game of ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'', a Hylian Shield appears on both sides of the [[Master Cycle]].

==Gallery==
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Hylian Shield OOT art.png|''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time'' artwork
Hylian Shield TP art.png|''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess'' artwork
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