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==Location and Uses== | ==Location and Uses== | ||
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The Deku Shield is a simple wooden | The Deku Shield is a simple wooden {{Term|OoT3D|Shield|link}} crafted from the bark of the [[Great Deku Tree]].<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT|publisher= Nintendo|page= }}</ref> The {{Term|OoT3D|Crest of the Kokiri|link}} painted on its surface resembles the [[Kokiri]]'s {{Term|OoT3D|Spiritual Stone|link}}, the [[Kokiri's Emerald]]. Link must first purchase the {{Term|OoT3D|Deku Shield|display=Shield}} in the [[Kokiri Shop]] found in the [[Kokiri Forest]] for 40 {{Plural|OoT3D|Rupee|link}} to convince [[Mido]] that he is worthy of his council with the Great Deku Tree.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|OoT3D Red|Deku Shield: 40 Rupees}}<br/>Once equipped, you can defend with {{Icon|OoT3D R}}. If set on fire, it will burn!|N/A|OoT3D}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Eh, what's that?! Oh, you have a {{Color|OoT3D Light Blue|Deku Shield}}… And what's THAT?! Is that the {{Color|OoT3D Red|Kokiri Sword}}?! GOOD GRIEF!|Mido|OoT3D}}</ref> After passing Mido, Link can purchase another {{Term|OoT3D|Deku Shield|display=Shield}} from [[Business Scrub]]s in either the [[Lost Woods]], [[Inside the Deku Tree]], or within [[Dodongo's Cavern]] for 50 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|I give up! If you let me go,I will sell you a Deku Shield! It's 50 Rupees!|Business Scrub|OoT}}</ref> | ||
The Deku Shield is fairly functional, but its durability may be compromised by certain flame attacks, as it instantly burns up if a [[Fire Keese]] touches Link or a [[Dodongo]]'s breath harms him.<ref>{{Cite|Fire Keese-Destroy it before it flies into you! If you don't, its flames will burn up your Deku Shield!|Navi|OoT}}</ref> The Deku Shield can only be equipped while Link is in child form.<ref>{{Cite|Hi, mister! You can't use a Deku Shield! It's only for kids!|Kokiri|OoT}}</ref> Although the [[Hylian Shield]] is available to child Link, it is far too heavy and it hinders his movement into a sort of "turtle shield" technique. However, the Deku Shield provides a more mobile defense and is well utilized by | The Deku Shield is fairly functional, but its durability may be compromised by certain flame attacks, as it instantly burns up if a [[Fire Keese]] touches Link or a [[Dodongo]]'s breath harms him.<ref>{{Cite|Fire Keese-Destroy it before it flies into you! If you don't, its flames will burn up your Deku Shield!|Navi|OoT}}</ref> The Deku Shield can only be equipped while Link is in child form.<ref>{{Cite|Hi, mister! You can't use a Deku Shield! It's only for kids!|Kokiri|OoT}}</ref> Although the [[Hylian Shield]] is available to child Link, it is far too heavy and it hinders his movement into a sort of "turtle shield" technique. However, the Deku Shield provides a more mobile defense and is well utilized by {{Term|OoT3D|Targeting|link}}. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
