Mirror Shield

The is a recurring Shield in. It is a powerful Shield that generally allows Link to reflect Light Beams or Magic from one place to another.

In, the ALttP: is the strongest ALttP: that ALttP: can obtain and is found in ALttP:. It is better than the previous two shields, known for its ability to stop beams, such as those fired by NaN Laser Eyes, and attacks from enemies such as NaN Lynels, and it can even reflect ALttP: projectiles. However, it cannot stop the beams of a ALttP:. It is particularly large, with only half of ALttP:'s body being visible behind it during gameplay. It cannot be stolen by NaN Pikits, but in, it can be eaten by ALttP:. Because of this, a shop in the ALttP: will sell a replacement ALttP: if ALttP: loses it in this version of the game.

In, the LANS: is found in LANS:. Because the LANS: can protect its user from LANS:, LANS: and lasers from NaN Beamoss, it is essential for getting to the last LANS:, LANS:, as it is used to pass through NaN Fires. The LANS: is also unable to be eaten by NaN Like Likes.

In, the Mirror Shield is the final shield that Link acquires in his adventure. It is found in the Spirit Temple on a ledge that can only be reached after defeating an Iron Knuckle on the Adult Link portion of the temple. Unlike the Hylian Shield, the Mirror Shield has a polished surface, allowing it to reflect light. This allows Link to solve the light puzzles in the Dungeon. Otherwise, the Mirror Shield acts almost the same except for the fact that it destroys the projectiles spat at Link by Octoroks, Deku Scrubs, and Business Scrubs, instead of reflecting them. However, it can somewhat reflect one of Ganondorf's light magic attacks.

The Mirror Shield also plays an important part in defeating Twinrova, the boss of the Spirit Temple. When Koume and Kotake are separate, the Mirror Shield can be used to reflect - and in turn, direct to the other sister - the fire or ice beam that a sister will fire at Link. When in their combined form, the Mirror Shield can absorb Twinrova's energy, and after three of the same type of energy is absorbed, a beam of that element is fired that can stun Twinrova temporarily for a quick few slashes.

The original Mirror Shield resembled the real-world symbol, but this was changed in later releases to the Crest of the Gerudo because of Nintendo's policy of avoiding real-world religious imagery.

Comparison of the two different versions of the Mirror Shield

In, the Mirror Shield appears depicted as a decagonal shield with a picture of an unhappy or screaming face upon it. It is found Beneath the Well after bargaining with several Gibdos. It can reflect light, and is vital for progressing through the Ikana Castle and solving the few light puzzles in the Stone Tower Temple. Light directed from the Mirror Shield also has the ability to instantly defeat undead enemies, such as Floormasters and ReDeads. Like the previous Mirror Shield, it cannot deflect certain projectiles; however, unlike the previous game, it permanently replaces the Hero's Shield. Fortunately, it is more versatile than its old incarnation.

In, the OoS: appears as third and final OoS: upgrade. The OoS: can only be obtained in a OoS:, via upgrading the OoS: into the OoS:, and the OoS: into the OoS: through both gameplay and use of a password. These upgrades can be performed in either order. As in, the OoS: can block OoS:'s energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other NaN Shields cannot. It is simply able to block things that the OoS: cannot.

Like the other NaN Shields, the OoS: can be eaten by NaN Like Likes. The OoS: can be regained by purchasing one at any OoS: for 80 NaN Rupees, as it appears in shops after upgrading the OoS:.

In, the OoA: appears as the third and final OoA: upgrade. It can only be obtained in a OoA:, via upgrading the OoA: into the OoA:, and further upgrading into the OoA: through both gameplay and using a password. These upgrades can be performed in either order. As in, the OoA: can block OoA:'s energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other NaN Shields cannot. It is simply able to block things that the OoA: cannot.

Like the other NaN Shields, the OoA: can be eaten by NaN Like Likes. The OoA: can be regained by purchasing one at any OoA: for 80 NaN Rupees, as it appears in shops after upgrading the OoA:.

In, the TWWHD: is found in the TWWHD:. It is obtained by defeating three NaN Stalfoss, the NaN Minibosss of the TWWHD:. It is the second, and final, TWWHD: and automatically replaces the TWWHD: once obtained.

The TWWHD: is required to solve light puzzles. It occasionally must be paired with another light beam to successfully solve a puzzle, usually by utilizing TWWHD: as it acts much, if not the same, as the TWWHD: does regarding light. Light that bounces off the TWWHD: can also paralyze certain enemies such as NaN ReDeads. Using the TWWHD: is the only way to solidify NaN Poes and thereby required to defeat TWWHD:, and allows NaN Dark Chuchus to be turned to stone.

The TWWHD: can also cause certain stone statues to break and reflect light along a large network of mirrors, as seen in the TWWHD:. The ability to break stone statues is needed to carry on past Floor 31 of the TWWHD:. Lastly, it proves invaluable in the final battle, during which TWWHD: uses it to reflect TWWHD:'s NaN Light Arrows onto TWWHD: when he begins to dodge them, giving TWWHD: an opportunity to land the finishing blow.

After defeating TMC:, TMC: can find TMC: at the peak of TMC: and let him eat his TMC:. If TMC: returns later, TMC: will give him the TMC: as compensation. While TMC: guards with the TMC:, any projectiles that hit it are converted into a beam that shoots back in the direction that TMC: is facing. The TMC: does not fire a beam when hit by an enemy at close range. The design is the same as the TWW: from.

The AST: is found in AST: in.

In, the Mirror Shield from is one of shields available to Link. Paired off with the Master Sword, the Mirror Shield can be bought in the Pollux Shop, Rigel Shop or the Aldebaran Shop for 2200 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. Although Link's offense and defense stays the same when he equips this shield, all of the hits the young hero takes are counters, and 33% of damage received is inflicted back to the opponent.

In, the Mirror Shield from appears as a Defense Badge. It decreases the damage taken from battles with HWDE: as a recommended element. Its damage reduction effect can also be further increased by crafting its enhanced Badges. In and, the Mirror Shield from  also appears paired with the Lokomo Sword from  as the third tier of Toon Link's Light Sword weapon.

Trivia

 * The Mirror Shield may be a direct reference to the of the  series, used by  to defend against 's eye beams. The Mirror Shield is first used in  series to similarly defend against Laser Eyes. The Mirror Shield in both series is likely a reference to the Greek myth of, where he used a shield to reflect the image of  so he could avoid her gaze. The Kid Icarus series also includes Light Arrows, both items predating their appearance in  series.
 * The Mirror Shield also appears in . borrows much from this game, including the game's engine and the cameo appearance of Prince Richard. In this game, the shield is used to reflect a mammoth boss's image, causing it to hesitate and leave itself open to attack. The Mirror Shield is found in the Ice Cavern and is the strongest shield in the game. [[File:For The Frog The Bell Tolls - Mirror Shield.png]]
 * The Happy Mask Salesman's backpack has a Mask in the shape of 's Mirror Shield.
 * In the version of, the Mirror Shield causes a slight graphical error. When reflecting light, a green and black stripe slowly slides across the light-ray every second or so. This is probably a result of incorrect emulation.
 * The Japanese Nintendo 64 release of has another Mirror Shield in the game's programming as an unused item. It has a finished select icon and appears identical to what would later be the revised Mirror Shield of, predating the GameCube edition. However, the use of this item crashes the game.
 * In, the Mirror Shield momentarily vanishes from Link's back during the cutscene after the final battle. It reappears following the end credits when he departs from Outset Island.
 * In, unused text implies that the Mirror Shield, along with the Magic Boomerang and the unused Fire Rod, was sold for 350 Rupees instead.
 * Despite being in a Big Chest in Turtle Rock in, you do not need the Mirror Shield to complete the game.