Editing Magical Shield

[[File:TLoZ item-shield art.jpg|thumb|Artwork shared by the shield and Magical Shield in ''The Legend of Zelda'']]
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The '''Magical Shield''', also called the '''magic shield'''<ref>''The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 37.</ref> and formatted '''magical shield'''<ref>''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link'' instruction booklet, page 12.</ref>, is a [[shield]] used by [[Link]] in the first two games, ''[[The Legend of Zelda (video game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' and ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]''. It can usually be identified by a large {{wp|Christian cross}}-like shape on the front.

==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the Magical Shield can be bought from various shops, priced at either 90, 130, or 160 [[rupee]]s. Unlike regular [[shield]]s, the Magical Shield can deflect spells from [[Wizzrobe]]s, beams from [[Lynel]]s, and fireballs from [[Zora|Zola]]s. The Magical Shield is larger than normal shields, allowing for more protection against projectiles. [[Like Like]]s can swallow Magical Shields, so if that happens, Link cannot recover it unless he buys another one from a [[merchant]].

====''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''====
In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', Link uses a Magical Shield as a defensive weapon for the entire game. By default, Link holds the shield in front to defend the upper half of his body, but if he crouches, he can defend the lower half. The Magical Shield cannot protect against fire. Unlike other games, Link cannot upgrade his shield, although the [[Reflect]] spell allows him to deflect spells from [[Wizard]]s.

===''Zelda's Adventure''===
In ''[[Zelda's Adventure]]'', the '''Magic Shield''' can be purchased in the [[Forest of Ogham]] for 500 rupees. It blocks projectiles when [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] is standing still, explained in the manual as concentrating to make its magic work.<ref>''Zelda's Adventure'' instruction booklet, page 4.</ref> The shield is circular and bears little resemblance to other incarnations.

===''Soulcalibur II''===
In the [[Nintendo GameCube|GameCube]] version of ''{{wp|Soulcalibur II}}'', the '''[[Magical Sword|Magic Sword]] & Magic Shield''' is a weapon set usable by [[Link]]. It can be bought in Weapon Master mode for 3000 Gold. The shield is said to be enchanted with a protective spell yet quite ancient, causing 40% block damage and being weak against physical impact. The symbol on the shield has been heavily redesigned to only vaguely resemble a cross.

===''Hyrule Warriors''===
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', an unnamed shield presumed to be the Magical Shield comes with the [[Magical Sword]]. It has been redesigned again, this time looking closer to a cross composed of [[Force Gem]]s.

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=マジカルシールド
|JapR=Majikaru Shīrudo
|JapM=Magical Shield
}}

==References==
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[[Category:Shields]]
[[Category:The Legend of Zelda weapons]]
[[Category:Zelda II: The Adventure of Link weapons]]
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