Guardian


 * This article is about the enemy in Skyward Sword. For other uses, see Guardian (disambiguation).

A Silent Realm Guardian is a powerful creature featured in Skyward Sword. There are two types of Guardians that inhabit Silent Realm. One looks like a Minotaur with a giant mace, which can run quickly, but cannot pass certain obstacles. The other type slowly hovers around with two blades, passing through any obstacle in its way.

While Link is in the Silent Realm, he has to collect Sacred Tears to successfully complete the trial. Silent Realm Guardians will try to prevent him from accomplishing that goal by chasing him. If they land a single hit on him, Link must restart the trial. Link can stop the pursuit by collecting a Sacred Tear, which will stun the creatures for 90 seconds. A flower on the side of the screen acts as a timer, with its petals disappearing to indicate how long the Silent Realm Guardian will be stunned. If Link is spotted by a Watcher, the effect of the tears will wear off and the Silent Realm Guardian will no longer be stunned, resuming its search for the young hero.