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. 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. The inverted triangle at the bottom has been removed and two metal decals take its place.Īs with all other Shields in Skyward Sword, 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. In contrast, the Royal Crest is noticeably bigger and takes up the entire bottom half of the Hylian Shield. The Triforce symbol has become smaller, now with metal framing it.
Unlike Ocarina of Time, the metal frame is thinner and the numerous rivets are replaced by three large bolts.
Its appearance is largely similar to its Ocarina of Time appearance, with some minor design changes. However, it is unable to catch Arrows that strike it, merely deflecting them instead.
Unlike the Wooden Shield and Ordon Shield, the Hylian Shield is indestructible as it is made of metal. It can also be bought (for a slightly higher price of 210 Rupees) from a Goron in Hyrule Castle Town. In Twilight Princess, the Hylian Shield becomes available before entering the Goron Mines in the newly established Malo Mart in Kakariko Village for 200 Rupees.
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Despite the discount, a free Hylian Shield can be found if Link opens a certain grave at night in the Kakariko Village Graveyard. However, the Shield cannot be bought even with the discount if Link does not have 80 Rupees. 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. 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. 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. However, the Hylian Shield can be consumed by the Shield-eating Like Likes if Link is swallowed by one. It is also not prone to the risk of being burnt by particular fire-borne enemies, such as the Fire Keese. 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. After his seven year sleep, Link became able to use it as his standard Shield. 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 and functions more like a turtle's shell. The Hylian Shield can either be purchased or found by Link as a child in Ocarina of Time. It it received from Tarin after Link wakes up on Koholint Island. While the Hylian Shield did not appear in the original or DX versions of Link's Awakening, the Shield was given the appearance of the Hylian Shield in Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch. Location and Uses Link's Awakening Main article: Shield