Editing Shield

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'''Shields''' are a common defensive weapon that appear in every ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game. It is [[Link]]'s main method 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 Knight]]s and [[Darknut]]s 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.

==History==
===''The Legend of Zelda'' series===
====''The Legend of Zelda''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', the shield (also called the '''Wooden Shield'''<ref>''Classic NES Series: The Legend of Zelda'' instruction booklet, page 15.</ref>) is Link's most basic starting equipment. It deflects most physical projectiles in the direction that Link faces. It can be replaced with a [[Magical Shield]] if purchased from a [[merchant]], but if a [[Like Like]] eats it then Link will resort to his regular shield.

====''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''====
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In ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'', the shield that Link has equipped the entire game is the Magical Shield.

====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', the shield (also called the '''Fighter's Shield'''<ref name=P143>M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past'' Player's Guide. Page 143.</ref> or '''Blue Shield'''<ref>M. Arakawa. ''The Legend of Zelda - A Link to the Past'' Player's Guide. Page 42.</ref>) is received by [[Link's uncle]] in [[Hyrule Castle]] along with the sword. It can be improved as a [[Red Shield]] if [[Link]] throws it in the [[Waterfall of Wishing]] and answers the [[Water Faerie]] honestly. Both types of shields can be eaten by [[Pikit]]s and have to be repurchased, but the [[Mirror Shield]] is a permanent shield (except in the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past/Four Swords|GBA version]], where [[Like Like]]s can eat it too). According to the SNES Player's Guide, every [[Hyrule|Hyrulian]] Shield is cast from a rare alloy, making them very strong and extremely light so that even a young boy like Link can wield the heaviest one; although people take it for granted that shields will always be available, the merchants who sell shields are not at liberty to discuss their origins, though it is rumored that the [[Craftsman|dwarven swordsmith]]s make them.<ref name=P143/>

====''The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'', [[Tarin]] gives Link his shield, which has his name on it. It is replaced with the Mirror Shield in [[Eagle's Tower]]. In artwork, it looks like the shield from ''A Link to the Past'', but in the [[Nintendo Switch]] [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)|remake]], it greatly resembles the [[Hylian Shield]].

====''The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'', equipping the [[Kokiri Sword]] and [[Deku Shield]] will reluctantly stop [[Mido]] from blocking the way to the [[Great Deku Tree]].

====''The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Link starts out equipped with the [[Hero's Shield]], which resembles the Hylian Shield from the previous game; however, Link must be in human form in order to use it.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'', the most basic shield is the [[Wooden Shield]].

====''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', the most basic shield is the Hero's Shield, obtained from [[Link's Grandma]] along with the Hero's Sword.

====''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]'', the '''small shield''' is obtained from [[Princess Zelda]]. In artwork, it looks like the Hero's Shield from ''The Wind Waker''.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'', the most basic shield is the [[Ordon shield]]. If it catches fire, Link must sheath or unequip his weapon or it will burn away entirely. Link cannot get another one and must buy its equivalent, a common wooden shield. The player can also purchase and equip the Hylian Shield, but it lacks the ability to catch [[arrow]]s. This game also introduces the [[Parry|shield attack]] as the second [[hidden skill]].

====''The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass]]'', the shield is known as the Wooden Shield in the English version, and it is based on the Hero's Shield from ''The Wind Waker''. It is the only shield in the game. If eaten by a Like Like, it can be replaced by purchasing one from a shop.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks]]'', the shield can be eaten by a Like Like, which requires replacing by purchasing one from a shop. Link can also obtain the [[Shield of Antiquity]] by collecting ten [[stamp]]s for [[Niko]], which is implied to be a shield from ''Phantom Hourglass'' but is impervious to a Like Like.

====''The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword''====
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword]]'', the most basic shield is the Wooden Shield. One can be obtained from [[Owlan]] after getting the [[Goddess Sword]]. It is also available for purchase in the [[bazaar]], along with other types of shields. Like ''Twilight Princess'', it is capable of catching arrows, although it is more easily burned away. Every shield except the Hylian Shield has different [[shield gauge|durability]], which will break the shield if is depletes. The [[Scrap Shop]] can fix or upgrade shields. The [[Parry|shield bash]] technique taught by [[Eagus]] at the [[Sparring Hall]] can bypass durability with the right timing.

====''The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds''====
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds]]'', the shield can optionally be purchased in several shops for 50 [[Rupee]]s. It can be replaced with the Hylian Shield, which cannot be eaten by Like Likes.

===''Link: The Faces of Evil'' / ''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon''===
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In ''[[Link: The Faces of Evil]]'' and ''[[Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon]]'', the shield acts much like it does in ''Zelda II: The Adventure of Link''. Both games also feature the [[Reflecting Shield]], an upgraded shield that reflects the projectile attack of certain bosses and allows Link or Zelda to defeat them.

===''Hyrule Warriors''===
In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', shields come with [[Hylian Sword]]s, [[Light Sword]]s, and [[Phantom Arms]]. As of Ver. 1.2.0, a rendition of the original shield is paired with the [[Sword#Hyrule Warriors|8-Bit Wooden Sword]]. The symbol on the front of the shield has been slightly modified to look less like a [[Cross]]. The original shield also appears unaltered on Link's 8-bit representation in [[Adventure Mode]] and [[bottle]]d by the [[Fairy#Hyrule Warriors|8-Bit Fairy]].

===''Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda''===
In ''[[Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda]]'', the small shield is found outside [[Link's House]].

==Names in other languages==
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|Jap=シールド<ref>''Zelda no Densetsu'' instruction booklet, page 19.</ref><br>''Shīrudo''<br><span class="explain" title="たて">盾</span><br>''Tate''<br>小さな盾<ref>''Zelda no Densetsu: Kamigami no Triforce'' Shogakukan guide, ''Jou'' volume, page 21.</ref><br>''Chiisana Tate''
|JapM=Shield (''Zelda no Densetsu'')<br><br>Shield<br><br>Small Shield (''Kamigami no Triforce'' Shogakukan, ''Inishie no Sekiban'', and ''Fushigi no Bōshi'')
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