Mirror Shield: Difference between revisions

  |Artwork ALttP= File:Mirrorshieldlttp.png

  |Render TWW= File:Mirror Shield.png

  |Model MM= File:MM Mirror Shield.png

  |Model TWW= File:Mirror Shield TWW.png

|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{TMC}}

|other= {{AST}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{CoH}}

|location= [[Eagle's Tower]] {{Exp Game|LA}}<ref name="LA Location">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 72}}</ref>

The {{Term/Store|Mirror Shield||Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, TWW, TWWHD, TMC}} is a recurring [[Shield]] in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 131{{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA, OoT, MM, TWW, TMC}}}}</ref>{{Name Ref|AST, HWDE, CoH}} It is a powerful Shield that generally allows [[Link]] to reflect [[Light Beam]]s or [[Magic]] from one place to another.

In {{ALttP}}, the {{Term|ALttP|Mirror Shield}} is the strongest {{Term|ALttP|Shield}} that {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} can obtain and is found in {{Term|ALttP|Turtle Rock|link}}. It is better than the previous two shields, known for its ability to stop beams, such as those fired by {{Plural|ALttP|Laser Eye|link}}, and attacks from enemies such as {{Plural|ALttP|Lynel|link}}, and it can even reflect {{Term|ALttP|Wizzrobe|link}} projectiles. However, it cannot stop the beams of a {{Term|ALttP|Beamos|link}}. It is particularly large, with only half of {{Term|ALttP|Link}}'s body being visible behind it during gameplay. It cannot be stolen by {{Plural|ALttP|Pikit|link}}, but in the {{ALttP&FS}} it can be eaten by {{Term|ALttP|Like Like|link}}. Because of this, a shop in the {{Term|ALttP|Dark World|link}} will sell a replacement {{Term|ALttP|Mirror Shield}} if {{Term|ALttP|Link}} loses it in this version of the game.

In {{OoT}}, 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 (Boss)|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 [[Octorok]]s, [[Deku Scrub]]s, and [[Business Scrub]]s, 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 {{Wp|star and crescent}} 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.

File:Mirrorshield old.jpg|Nintendo 64 version

In {{MM}}, 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 [[Gibdo]]s. It can reflect light, and is vital for progressing through the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana|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 [[:Category:Undead|undead]] enemies, such as [[Floormaster]]s and [[ReDead]]s. 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 {{OoS}}, the {{Term|OoS|Mirror Shield}} appears as third and final {{Term|OoS|Wooden Shield|link}} upgrade. The {{Term|OoS|Mirror Shield}} can only be obtained on a {{Term|OoS|Linked Game|link}}, via upgrading the {{Term|OoS|Wooden Shield}} into the {{Term|OoS|Iron Shield|link}}, and the {{Term|OoS|Iron Shield}} into the {{Term|OoS|Mirror Shield}} through both gameplay and use of a password. These upgrades can be performed in either order. As in {{OoT|-}}, the {{Term|OoS|Mirror Shield}} can block {{Term|OoS|Twinrova|link}}'s energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other {{Plural|OoS|Shield}} cannot.{{Verify|OoS}} It is simply able to block things that the {{Term|OoS|Iron Shield|link}} cannot.

In {{OoA}}, the {{Term|OoA|Mirror Shield}} appears as the third and final {{Term|OoA|Wooden Shield|link}} upgrade. It can only be obtained on a {{Term|OoA|Linked Game|link}}, via upgrading the {{Term|OoA|Wooden Shield}} into the {{Term|OoA|Iron Shield|link}}, and further upgrading into the {{Term|OoA|Mirror Shield}} through both gameplay and using a password. These upgrades can be performed in either order. As in {{OoT|-}}, the {{Term|OoA|Mirror Shield}} can block {{Term|OoA|Twinrova|link}}'s energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other {{Plural|OoA|Shield}} cannot.{{Verify|OoA}} It is simply able to block things that the {{Term|OoA|Iron Shield}} cannot.

In {{SCII}}, the Mirror Shield from {{OoT|-}} 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.<ref>{{Cite|Reflects attacks, but may cause Link to lose balance|N/A|Soulcalibur II}}</ref>

*In the {{CE}} version of {{MM|-}}, 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 {{MM|-}} 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 {{OoT|-}}, predating the GameCube edition. However, the use of this item crashes the game.

*In {{TMC|-}}, unused text implies that the Mirror Shield, along with the [[Magic Boomerang]] and the unused [[Fire Rod]], was sold for 350 [[Rupee]]s instead.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Mirror Shield 350 Rupees|author= |published= |retrieved= August 8, 2015|url= http://www.zeldalegends.net/files/emulation/dumps/tmc/tmc_dump_english-american.txt|title= The Minish Cap Text Dump|site= Zelda Legends|type=}}</ref>

*Despite being in a Big Chest in [[Turtle Rock]] in {{ALttP}}, you do not need the Mirror Shield to complete the game.

File:Mirror Shield Sprite LttP.gif|The Mirror Shield on the subscreen of {{ALttP|-}}

File:LADX Mirror Shield Wielded Sprite.gif|The {{Term|LADX|Mirror Shield}} when used by {{Term|LADX|Link}} from {{LA|DX|-}}

File:OoT Mirror Shield Model 2.png|An earlier design of the {{Term|OoT|Mirror Shield}} from {{OoT|-}}

File:OoT Mirror Shield Icon 2.png|An earlier icon of the {{Term|OoT|Mirror Shield}} from {{OoT|-}}

File:HW Lokomo Sword.png|The Mirror Shield in the Lokomo Sword icon from {{HW|-}}

  |Shields

  |items= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, TWW, TWWHD, TMC, AST, Soulcalibur II, HW, HWL, HWDE, CoH