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It is possible that the Hero's Shield seen in ''The Wind Waker'' is actually the same as the [[Small Shield]] used by Link in {{TMC}}, rather than the [[Hero of Time]] as is suggested in-game. Supporting this theory is that the Hero's Shield and Small Shield appear identical to each other, while resembling very little any shield used by Link in ''Ocarina of Time''. In addition, in-game dialogue from ''The Wind Waker'' implies that the Hero's Shield is an heirloom of Link's family; the [[King of Red Lions]] mentions at one point that Link bears no relation to the Hero of Time, making it impossible for the shield to have been passed down from him. If this theory were true, it would mean that the legends of the Hero of Time and the origins of the shield were misconstrued in the years since the [[Great Flood]], and also would seem to imply a possible relation between the Links of ''The Wind Waker'' and ''The Minish Cap''. | |||
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*The Hero's Shield appeared in the [[SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo|SpaceWorld 2000 Tech Demo]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It was however wielded by the older incarnation of Link. | *The Hero's Shield appeared in the [[SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo|SpaceWorld 2000 Tech Demo]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]]. It was however wielded by the older incarnation of Link. | ||
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Revision as of 00:04, 6 November 2015
Template:Item The Hero's Shield is the name of two different impregnable Shields used by Link in Majora's Mask and The Wind Waker.
Appearances
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, the Hero's Shield is used by Link at the beginning of the game. It is a strong metal shield that can also be bought at the Trading Post in Clock Town for 80 Rupees, in case Link gets his shield swallowed by a Like Like.
The Hero's Shield is permanently replaced by the Mirror Shield once Link obtains it in Beneath the Well.
The shield bares many similarities to the Hylian Shield's features, including the red Hylian eagle, the blue base, the Triforce, and the metal decals. However, the Hero's Shield features a simplified and abstract style in comparison. The bird's head is more hunched, and the shape cannot be seen, but its face is visible. Its wings are also much larger than its body, and point down. The Triforce has moved from above the bird to below it, greatly decreased in size.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, the Hero's Shield is the basic shield received at the beginning of the game. It bears a slight resemblance to the Hylian Shield once used by the Hero of Legend. The Shield is sturdy and provides adequate protection against most attacks, although its flimsy appearance is mocked by Tetra. Despite this, the Hero's Shield will not burn upon contact with fire like most wooden Shields.
The Shield is an heirloom belonging to Link's family.[1] It is said that the family Shield was the legendary Shield used by the Hero himself.[2] The Shield is given to Link by his Grandma before he leaves Outset Island to save his sister, Aryll. It is with sadness that Grandma gives Link the Shield, as it symbolizes his departure from the island to face great danger. Link uses the Shield throughout a large portion of the game before obtaining the Mirror Shield in the Earth Temple, after which the Hero's Shield disappears from Link's inventory.
The Shield is predominantly brown as opposed to the blue seen in Majora's Mask. The Triforce is in the very center of the shield. There are long swirls surrounding it as well as three bolts at its corners. A winged creature with horns replaces the bird, but unlike the Majora's Mask version, it faces up with wings spread out like the original Hylian Shield.
Non-canon Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Series
- See SmashWiki's article on Link's shields for more information.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Toon Link uses the Hero's Shield in battle. It also appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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| Hero's Shield | File:Hero's Shield Sticker.png | The Wind Waker | Shield Recovery +5 | All |
Theory
Origins
It is possible that the Hero's Shield seen in The Wind Waker is actually the same as the Small Shield used by Link in The Minish Cap, rather than the Hero of Time as is suggested in-game. Supporting this theory is that the Hero's Shield and Small Shield appear identical to each other, while resembling very little any shield used by Link in Ocarina of Time. In addition, in-game dialogue from The Wind Waker implies that the Hero's Shield is an heirloom of Link's family; the King of Red Lions mentions at one point that Link bears no relation to the Hero of Time, making it impossible for the shield to have been passed down from him. If this theory were true, it would mean that the legends of the Hero of Time and the origins of the shield were misconstrued in the years since the Great Flood, and also would seem to imply a possible relation between the Links of The Wind Waker and The Minish Cap.
Trivia
- The Hero's Shield appeared in the SpaceWorld 2000 Tech Demo for the Nintendo GameCube. It was however wielded by the older incarnation of Link.
Gallery
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The Hero's Shield in Majora's Mask
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The Hero's Shield in Majora's Mask
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Artwork of the Hero's Shield from The Wind Waker
References
- ↑ "In the olden days, this was the day boys were finally considered to be men. They were taught the ways of the sword to prepare them for battle with their enemies. Hanging the family shield on the wall as decoration is another tradition that has been carried down from those days." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "You got the Hero's Shield! This is the legendary shield said to have been used by the hero himself!" — N/A (The Wind Waker)
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | Hero's Shield |
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FrenchEU | Bouclier du Héros (The Wind Waker) Bouclier du Brave (Majora's Mask) |
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German | Heroen-Schild | |
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Italian | Scudo dell'Eroe | Hero's Shield |
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Spanish | Escudo del Héroe | Hero's Shield |