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{{List| | |||
{{Term|Series|Hylian Shield|link}}, | |||
{{Term|Series|Mirror Shield|link}}, | |||
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{{Term/Store|Shield|Shields|Series, TLoZ, LA, LADX, LANS, FS, FSA, PH, ST, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 138{{Exp Game|TLoZ, FS, FSA, PH, ST, ALBW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Shield<br/>A shield with your name written on it. Hold it up with {{Icon|LANS R}}.|Inventory|LANS}}</ref>{{Name Ref|BotW, TotK}} It is [[Link]]'s primary protective defense used to deflect objects, guard from attack, and in some instances, reflect light onto other objects. As a common and recurring item in nearly every ''Zelda'' title, the Shield is not only a trademark of the series but completes Link's hero-like appearance, along with any Sword he happens to wield at the time. From defending Link to being the favorite snack of [[Like Like]]s, the design and function of the Shield greatly differs throughout the series. | {{Term/Store|Shield|Shields|Series, TLoZ, LA, LADX, LANS, FS, FSA, PH, ST, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 138{{Exp Game|TLoZ, FS, FSA, PH, ST, ALBW}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Shield<br/>A shield with your name written on it. Hold it up with {{Icon|LANS R}}.|Inventory|LANS}}</ref>{{Name Ref|BotW, TotK}} It is [[Link]]'s primary protective defense used to deflect objects, guard from attack, and in some instances, reflect light onto other objects. As a common and recurring item in nearly every ''Zelda'' title, the Shield is not only a trademark of the series but completes Link's hero-like appearance, along with any Sword he happens to wield at the time. From defending Link to being the favorite snack of [[Like Like]]s, the design and function of the Shield greatly differs throughout the series. | ||
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==={{TLoZ|-}}=== | ==={{TLoZ|-}}=== | ||
In {{TLoZ}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} begins his adventure already equipped with a {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}}. The {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}} can be used to block non-magical projectiles if {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} is facing them and not attacking. It can be replaced by the {{Term|TLoZ|Magical Shield|link}}, which can be bought from certain {{Plural|TLoZ|Merchant|link}} found throughout {{Term|TLoZ|Hyrule|link}} for 90-160 {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} loses the {{Term|TLoZ|Magical Shield}} to a {{Term|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, he will again equip his original {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}}. The {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}} cannot be eaten by {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like}}. | In {{TLoZ}}, {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} begins his adventure already equipped with a {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}}. The {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}} can be used to block non-magical projectiles if {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} is facing them and not attacking. It can be replaced by the {{Term|TLoZ|Magical Shield|link}}, which can be bought from certain {{Plural|TLoZ|Merchant|link}} found throughout {{Term|TLoZ|Hyrule|link}} for 90-160 {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}}. If {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} loses the {{Term|TLoZ|Magical Shield}} to a {{Term|TLoZ|Like Like|link}}, he will again equip his original {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}}. The {{Term|TLoZ|Shield}} cannot be eaten by {{Plural|TLoZ|Like Like}}. | ||
==={{TAoL|-}}=== | |||
In {{TAoL}}, {{Term|TAoL|Link|link}} starts with the {{Term|TAoL|Magical Shield|link}} and does not receive any other {{Plural|TAoL|Shield}} throughout the game. While holding down, the {{Term|TAoL|Magical Shield}} covers the bottom half of {{Term|TAoL|Link}}'s body. By default, the {{Term|TAoL|Magical Shield}} covers the top half of {{Term|TAoL|Link}}'s body. The {{Term|Series|Reflect Spell|link}} can temporarily increase the power of the {{Term|TAoL|Magical Shield}}. | |||
==={{LA|-}}=== | ==={{LA|-}}=== | ||
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If the {{Term|LANS|Shield}} is eaten by a {{Term|LANS|Like Like|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Link}} can buy an identical one at the {{Term|LANS|Town Tool Shop|link}} for 20 {{Plural|LANS|Rupee|link}}. | If the {{Term|LANS|Shield}} is eaten by a {{Term|LANS|Like Like|link}}, {{Term|LANS|Link}} can buy an identical one at the {{Term|LANS|Town Tool Shop|link}} for 20 {{Plural|LANS|Rupee|link}}. | ||
==={{OoT|-}}=== | |||
There are three types of {{Plural|OoT3D|Shield}} in {{OoT}}. {{Plural|OoT3D|Shield}} can be freely equipped in the Equipment menu. | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} can hold a {{Term|OoT3D|Shield}} in front of him using the R button. While {{Term|OoT3D|L-Targeting|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} is able to hold a {{Term|OoT3D|Shield}} while moving. Attacking while brandishing a {{Term|OoT3D|Shield}} will cause {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} to perform a crouch stab. During the {{Term|OoT3D|Child Era|link}}, {{Term|OoT3D|Link|link}} cannot properly use the {{Term|OoT3D|Hylian Shield|link}} due to its weight. As a result, using the R button will result in him ducking under the {{Term|OoT3D|Hylian Shield}} instead of holding it in front of him. | |||
====List of {{Plural|OoT3D|Shield}}==== | |||
{{Data Table | |||
|game= OoT3D | |||
|columns= {{Term|OoT3D|Shield}}[Image][Term], Location[Description], Description[Transcript] | |||
|- | |||
| Deku Shield | |||
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{{List| | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Kokiri Shop|link}} ({{Rupee|OoT3D|40}}), | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Lost Woods|link}} ({{Rupee|OoT3D|50}}), | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Dodongo's Cavern|link}} | |||
}} | |||
<hr/> | |||
{{MQ|-}} | |||
{{List| | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Inside the Deku Tree|link}} ({{Rupee|OoT3D|50}}) | |||
}} | |||
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|- | |||
| Hylian Shield | |||
| | |||
{{List| | |||
{{Term|OoT3D|Bazaar|link}} ({{Rupee|OoT3D|80}}), | |||
{{Term|OoT|Kakariko Village Graveyard|link}} | |||
}} | |||
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|- | |||
| Mirror Shield | |||
| {{Term|OoT3D|Spirit Temple|link}} | |||
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}} | |||
==={{MM|-}}=== | |||
{{Image | |||
|type=caption | |||
|image=MM3D Deku Link Shield Model.png | |||
|size=150px | |||
|align=right | |||
|caption={{Term|MM|Deku Link|link}} ducking under a wooden shield. | |||
|captionalign=center | |||
}} | |||
{{MM}} adopts the shielding system from {{OoT}} with a few differences. Only two {{Plural|MM3D|Shield}} can be found, though each {{Term|MM3D|Mask|link}} transformation allows {{Term|MM3D|Link}} to defend himself. {{Term|MM3D|Link|link}} cannot freely switch between {{Plural|MM3D|Shield}}. The {{Term|MM3D|Mirror Shield|link}} will completely replace the {{Term|MM3D|Hero's Shield|link}}. | |||
====List of {{Plural|MM3D|Shield}}==== | |||
{{Data Table | |||
|game= MM3D | |||
|columns= {{Term|MM3D|Shield}}[Image][Term], Location[Description], Description[Transcript] | |||
|- | |||
| Hero's Shield | |||
| {{Term|MM3D|Trading Post|link}} ({{Rupee|MM3D|80}}) | |||
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|- | |||
| Mirror Shield | |||
| {{Term|MM3D|Beneath the Well|link}} | |||
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}} | |||
==={{FS|-}}=== | ==={{FS|-}}=== | ||
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==={{PH|-}}=== | ==={{PH|-}}=== | ||
{{Stub|PH}} | {{Stub|PH}} | ||
[[File:PH Wooden Shield Icon.png|100px|right]] | |||
Only one {{Term|PH|Shield}} is available in {{PH}}: the {{Term|PH|Wooden Shield|link}}. The {{Term|PH|Wooden Shield}} resembles the {{Term|TWWHD|Hero's Shield|link}} from {{TWW}} in shape and color, though it features a different design on the front, replacing the winged creature with a lobster. The {{Term|PH|Wooden Shield}} can be purchased from many {{Plural|PH|Shop|link}}, including {{Term|PH|Mercay Island|link}}, for 50 {{Plural|PH|Rupee}}. The {{Term|PH|Wooden Shield}} can be eaten by {{Plural|PH|Like Like|link}}. | |||
==={{ST|-}}=== | ==={{ST|-}}=== | ||
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The damage dealt to a shield by an enemy attack or other damage source is proportional to the damage it would do to Link. Therefore, if a given attack does twice as much damage to Link as another attack does, it will also damage his shield twice as much. However, this does not apply to the increased damage attacks deal to Link in [[Hero Mode]]; shields take the same amount of damage from a given attack in Hero Mode that they do in regular gameplay. The number in the "strength" column in the table below indicates the number of hits required to break that shield provided the hits would each deal one heart of damage to Link in regular gameplay or two hearts in Hero Mode. (In the case of the Sacred Shield and its upgrades, the total number of hits does not take into account recovery of shield integrity over time.) | The damage dealt to a shield by an enemy attack or other damage source is proportional to the damage it would do to Link. Therefore, if a given attack does twice as much damage to Link as another attack does, it will also damage his shield twice as much. However, this does not apply to the increased damage attacks deal to Link in [[Hero Mode]]; shields take the same amount of damage from a given attack in Hero Mode that they do in regular gameplay. The number in the "strength" column in the table below indicates the number of hits required to break that shield provided the hits would each deal one heart of damage to Link in regular gameplay or two hearts in Hero Mode. (In the case of the Sacred Shield and its upgrades, the total number of hits does not take into account recovery of shield integrity over time.) | ||
====List of {{Plural| | ====List of {{Plural|SSHD|Shield}}==== | ||
{| | {{Data Table | ||
|game= SSHD | |||
|columns= {{Term|SSHD|Shield}}[Image][Term], Type, Tier, Strength | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Wooden Shield | |||
| Wooden | |||
| Normal | |||
| 4 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Banded Shield | ||
| | | Wooden | ||
| | | Better | ||
| | | 6 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Braced Shield | ||
| | | Wooden | ||
| Best | |||
| | | 8 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Iron Shield | ||
| | | Iron | ||
| Normal | |||
| | | 6 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Reinforced Shield | ||
| | | Iron | ||
| | | Better | ||
| | | 9 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Fortified Shield | ||
| | | Iron | ||
| Best | |||
| | | 12 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Sacred Shield | ||
| | | Sacred | ||
| Normal | |||
| 2.5 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Divine Shield | ||
| Sacred | |||
| | | Better | ||
| 3.75 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Goddess Shield | ||
| | | Sacred | ||
| Best | |||
| | | 5 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Hylian Shield | ||
| Hylian | |||
| Cannot be upgraded | |||
| ∞ | |||
}} | |||
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==={{ALBW|-}}=== | ==={{ALBW|-}}=== | ||
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==={{BotW|-}}=== | ==={{BotW|-}}=== | ||
{{Main|Shields in Breath of the Wild}} | |||
[[File:BotW Shield Icon.png|left]] | [[File:BotW Shield Icon.png|left]] | ||
{{BotW}} features several different pieces of equipment to use as protection. The diverse range of {{Plural|BotW|Shield}} available allows [[Link]] to deviate from the standard [[Sword]] and Shield dynamic. Many of these Shields follow a series of archetypes, such as "Boko," "Soldier's," and "Traveler's." Initially, Link can carry up to four Shields at a time in his inventory; however, he can obtain additional slots by giving [[Korok Seed]]s to [[Hestu]]. Hestu will upgrade Link's slots up to a full page, or 20 slots, of Shields. If Link takes another Shield while his inventory is full, he will drop the Shield or put it back if it came from a [[Treasure Chest]]. You can also obtain Shields from [[Selmie]]; however, she will turn you away if your inventory is full. Each Shield, including duplicates, occupies its own slot in the inventory. | {{BotW}} features several different pieces of equipment to use as protection. The diverse range of {{Plural|BotW|Shield}} available allows [[Link]] to deviate from the standard [[Sword]] and Shield dynamic. Many of these Shields follow a series of archetypes, such as "Boko," "Soldier's," and "Traveler's." Initially, Link can carry up to four Shields at a time in his inventory; however, he can obtain additional slots by giving [[Korok Seed]]s to [[Hestu]]. Hestu will upgrade Link's slots up to a full page, or 20 slots, of Shields. If Link takes another Shield while his inventory is full, he will drop the Shield or put it back if it came from a [[Treasure Chest]]. You can also obtain Shields from [[Selmie]]; however, she will turn you away if your inventory is full. Each Shield, including duplicates, occupies its own slot in the inventory. | ||
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Each hit a Shield receives while {{Term|BotW|Link}} is {{Term|BotW|Blocking|link}} lowers it durability, breaking once it reaches zero. Performing a [[Perfect Guard]] prevents the Shield from taking damage, while simultaneously stunning the enemy or deflecting its projectile. The [[Lynel Shield]] and its upgrades can also be used to deal direct damage when used to guard. By using a Shield while aerial, Link is capable of [[Shield Surfing]] at the cost of the Shield's integrity (provided the Shield is being ridden on coarse terrain; if Link Shield Surfs on snow or sand, the Shield will not take damage). | Each hit a Shield receives while {{Term|BotW|Link}} is {{Term|BotW|Blocking|link}} lowers it durability, breaking once it reaches zero. Performing a [[Perfect Guard]] prevents the Shield from taking damage, while simultaneously stunning the enemy or deflecting its projectile. The [[Lynel Shield]] and its upgrades can also be used to deal direct damage when used to guard. By using a Shield while aerial, Link is capable of [[Shield Surfing]] at the cost of the Shield's integrity (provided the Shield is being ridden on coarse terrain; if Link Shield Surfs on snow or sand, the Shield will not take damage). | ||
=== | ==={{TotK|-}}=== | ||
{{Main|Shields in Tears of the Kingdom}} | |||
Several types of {{Plural|TotK|Shield}} appear in {{TotK}}. They can be {{Term|TotK|Fuse|link|display=Fused}} with {{Plural|TotK|Material|link}} and {{Plural|TotK|Object|link}} as a means of enhancement. | |||
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Along with many reuccuring shields from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', the game also introduces a series of new shields, manily a new archetype - the "Zonaite" shields. [[Fuse|Fusing]] these with [[Zonai Device|Zonai devices]] reduces the [[battery]] usage of them when [[blocking]]. Like in the last game, [[Hestu]] can upgrade the Shield Inventory in exchange for [[Korok Seed|Korok Seeds]]. | |||
Equally to its predecessor, Link has the ability to [[Shield Surfing|Shield Surf]]. Doing this on coarse terrain lowers the shields durability, but fusing frozen meat to the shield makes for a smooth ride, no matter the terrain. | |||
==Levels of Shields== | ==Levels of Shields== | ||
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{{OoT}} greatly changed the way the shield functions. All shields must be equipped before using. Link can use the shield in two ways. He can hold it while remaining stationary, tilting it in whatever direction he faces. Contrarily, when [[Targeting System|targeting]], Link can focus on his enemy while moving freely and defending with his shield at the same time. Similarly to the Reflect magic, Link's shield can reflect certain enemy projectiles back at the attacker, an ability that comes with the item (except for the Mirror Shield in {{OoT|-}}). In a special case, if Link equips the Hylian Shield as a child, he must carry it on his back at all times, even when defending, because the shield is too heavy for him to lift. This method can be used to block debris shooting from [[Death Mountain]]. The shield mechanics of {{MM}} and {{TWW}} are the same as those in {{OoT|-}}, except shields are equipped automatically.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Normally, Link will crouch as he raises his shield, but he can also move with his shield raised when Z-Targeting is activated. You can also change the direction Link guards against by tilting the Control Stick while he is crouching behind his shield.|game= MM|page=23}}</ref> | {{OoT}} greatly changed the way the shield functions. All shields must be equipped before using. Link can use the shield in two ways. He can hold it while remaining stationary, tilting it in whatever direction he faces. Contrarily, when [[Targeting System|targeting]], Link can focus on his enemy while moving freely and defending with his shield at the same time. Similarly to the Reflect magic, Link's shield can reflect certain enemy projectiles back at the attacker, an ability that comes with the item (except for the Mirror Shield in {{OoT|-}}). In a special case, if Link equips the Hylian Shield as a child, he must carry it on his back at all times, even when defending, because the shield is too heavy for him to lift. This method can be used to block debris shooting from [[Death Mountain]]. The shield mechanics of {{MM}} and {{TWW}} are the same as those in {{OoT|-}}, except shields are equipped automatically.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Normally, Link will crouch as he raises his shield, but he can also move with his shield raised when Z-Targeting is activated. You can also change the direction Link guards against by tilting the Control Stick while he is crouching behind his shield.|game= MM|page=23}}</ref> | ||
{{TP}} takes the Shield mechanics of the previous 3D titles and expands on them. Now when targeting an enemy, Link automatically lifts his Shield in defense.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=While holding down L, you will lock on to the enemy and defend simultaneously.|game=TP|page=18}}</ref> However, he can't automatically reflect projectiles without use of the [[Shield Attack]], a learned ability he can also use to open the defenses of enemies and stun them. To defend with the Shield in {{SS|-}}, the Wii Remote's Nunchuk must be thrust forward.<ref>{{Cite|Ready Shield / Shake the Nunchuk forward to ready your shield. Swing the Wii Remote to return to a normal stance.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The same motion is used to perform a [[Shield Bash]], a move similar to the Shield Attack.<ref name="shield bash">{{Cite|Shield Bash / Shake the Nunchuk again to bash your shield forward. Time it just right for the full effect.|N/A|SS}}</ref> If used just as an enemy's attack lands, the Shield Bash will act as a parry and temporarily stun them.<ref name="shield bash"/> Performing this parry does not decrease the Shield's durability. In {{BotW}}, Link can perform a [[Deflecting|Deflect]] by pressing the 'A' button while guarding by holding 'ZL'. This move will bash enemies and even cause damage as a slash attack when used with any type of [[Lynel Shield]].<ref>{{Cite|A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the banded edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.|N/A|BotW}}</ref> Similar to the Shield Bash in {{SS|-}}, Link can perform a [[Perfect Guard]] by Deflecting just as an enemy's attack lands. This acts as a parry and temporarily stuns the enemy. Perfect Guards can be performed on [[ | {{TP}} takes the Shield mechanics of the previous 3D titles and expands on them. Now when targeting an enemy, Link automatically lifts his Shield in defense.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=While holding down L, you will lock on to the enemy and defend simultaneously.|game=TP|page=18}}</ref> However, he can't automatically reflect projectiles without use of the [[Shield Attack]], a learned ability he can also use to open the defenses of enemies and stun them. To defend with the Shield in {{SS|-}}, the Wii Remote's Nunchuk must be thrust forward.<ref>{{Cite|Ready Shield / Shake the Nunchuk forward to ready your shield. Swing the Wii Remote to return to a normal stance.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The same motion is used to perform a [[Shield Bash]], a move similar to the Shield Attack.<ref name="shield bash">{{Cite|Shield Bash / Shake the Nunchuk again to bash your shield forward. Time it just right for the full effect.|N/A|SS}}</ref> If used just as an enemy's attack lands, the Shield Bash will act as a parry and temporarily stun them.<ref name="shield bash"/> Performing this parry does not decrease the Shield's durability. In {{BotW}}, Link can perform a [[Deflecting|Deflect]] by pressing the 'A' button while guarding by holding 'ZL'. This move will bash enemies and even cause damage as a slash attack when used with any type of [[Lynel Shield]].<ref>{{Cite|A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the banded edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.|N/A|BotW}}</ref> Similar to the Shield Bash in {{SS|-}}, Link can perform a [[Perfect Guard]] by Deflecting just as an enemy's attack lands. This acts as a parry and temporarily stuns the enemy. Perfect Guards can be performed on [[Guardian]] lasers as well, which will deflect their lasers back at them and cause a high amount of damage. Deflecting can also be used to deflect certain projectiles back at enemies. Link can also use his Shield to [[Shield Surfing|Shield Surf]] down hills in {{BotW|-}}. This, like Deflecting, is also performed by pressing the 'A' button while holding 'ZL', but while in the air. | ||
==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
==={{TFoE|-}}=== | ==={{TFoE|-}}=== | ||
{{Noncanon|Start}} | {{Noncanon|Start}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:TFoE Shield Sprite.png|left]] | ||
In {{TFoE}}, Link uses the Shield to defend himself from enemy attacks.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The Shield When an enemy throws a weapon, you can use the shield to defend yourself. When you stop moving, you automatically lift the shield while standing or crouching.|game=TFoE|page=3}}</ref> The Shield is able to block most projectile attacks, but only when Link is standing still or crouching. On the inventory screen, the Shield bears the initial "L" for Link. | In {{TFoE}}, Link uses the Shield to defend himself from enemy attacks.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=The Shield When an enemy throws a weapon, you can use the shield to defend yourself. When you stop moving, you automatically lift the shield while standing or crouching.|game=TFoE|page=3}}</ref> The Shield is able to block most projectile attacks, but only when Link is standing still or crouching. On the inventory screen, the Shield bears the initial "L" for Link. | ||
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File:FS Links Fighting Octorok Artwork.png|Shield seen in {{FS|-}} artwork | File:FS Links Fighting Octorok Artwork.png|Shield seen in {{FS|-}} artwork | ||
File:TLoZ Wooden Shield Sprite 2.png|The Wooden Shield, as seen in Level-3 of the First Quest and Level-2 of the Second Quest from {{TLoZ|-}} | File:TLoZ Wooden Shield Sprite 2.png|The Wooden Shield, as seen in Level-3 of the First Quest and Level-2 of the Second Quest from {{TLoZ|-}} | ||
File:LADX Shield | File:LADX Shield Inventory Sprite.png|The Shield as seen from the inventory in {{LA|DX|-}} | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||