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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. | ||
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