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Soldier's Shields are mid-grade {{Term|BotW|Shield|link}} known to have once been used by the guards of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Castle|link}}.<ref name="Inventory"/> They boast a moderately high defense rating as well as a decent durability. They can be found almost anywhere throughout {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}}, though easy spots include {{Term|BotW|Snowfield Stable|link}} in {{Term|BotW|Tabantha Frontier|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Selmie's Spot|link}}. One is also sold by {{Term|BotW|Russ|link}} in {{Term|BotW|Trilby Plain|link}} for {{Term|BotW|Shield Surfing|link}}.
{{Plural|BotW|Soldier's Shield}} are mid-grade {{Term|BotW|Shield|link}} known to have once been used by the guards of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Castle|link}}.<ref name="Inventory"/> They belong to the {{Term|BotW|Soldier's Gear|link}} equipment archetype, a series of {{Plural|BotW|Weapon|link}} intended for soldiers of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Kingdom|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 169}}</ref> They boast a moderately high defense rating as well as a decent durability. They can be found almost anywhere throughout {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}}, though an easy spot is {{Term|BotW|Snowfield Stable|link}} on the {{Term|BotW|Tabantha Tundra|link}}.


Despite their appearance, {{Plural|BotW|Soldier's Shields}} have a core made of wood, and therefore can catch on fire.<ref name="Inventory"/> In addition, the {{Term|BotW|Magnesis|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune|link}} won't work on them, and they won't attract {{Term|BotW|Lightning|link}} during storms. Finally, they'll float if they're dropped in water.
A {{Term|BotW|Soldier's Shield}} is sold by {{Term|BotW|Russ|link}} on {{Term|BotW|Trilby Plain|link}} for 100 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|The {{Color|BotW Blue|soldier's shield}}? A reliable choice for combat or the slopes, sure. How's about {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}?|Russ|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link}} buys it, {{Term|BotW|Russ}} calls him a bona fide {{Term|BotW|Shield Surfing|link|display=Shield Surfer}}, and he then shares the legend of {{Term|BotW|Selmie|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|Thanks, my man! Now you're a bona fide shield surfer! By the way, have ya heard about the legend? Pretty epic. The legend of the shield-surfing world is {{Color|BotW Blue|Selmie}}! When {{Color|BotW Blue|Selmie}} boarded a shield, nothin' could stand in her way. Everybody who saw her tear it up was practically hypnotized! That's raw skill, man. She retired young and became a living legend. They say she settled down in the {{Color|BotW Blue|Hebra Mountains}} to the northwest. If you're serious about shield surfing, maybe you should track her down. {{Small|{{Color|BotW Gray|Actually, lots of folks have tried to meet her...and they all ran into trouble along the way.}}}}|Russ|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Selmie}} also gives {{Term|BotW|Link}} a {{Term|BotW|Soldier's Shield}} for completing the {{Term|BotW|Shield-Surfing (Mini-Game)|link}} with a time between 2:00 and 2:15.<ref>{{Cite|A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go!|Selmie|BotW}}</ref>
 
The following {{Plural|Series|Amiibo|link}} have a chance to spawn a {{Term|BotW|Treasure Chest|link}} containing a {{Term|BotW|Soldier's Shield}} when they are scanned with the {{Term|BotW|Amiibo (Rune)|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune|link}}:
* {{SSB}} Series {{Term|SSB|Link|link}} {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{TLoZ|Series}} Series {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} ({{TLoZ}}) {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{TLoZ|-}} Series {{Term|Series|Toon Zelda|link}} ({{TWW}}) {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{TLoZ|-}} Series {{Term|TP|Link|link}} ({{TP}}) {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{TLoZ|-}} Series {{Term|SS|Link|link}} ({{SS}}) {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{BotW}} Series {{Term|BotW|Princess Zelda|link}} {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
* {{BotW|-}} Series {{Term|BotW|Urbosa|link}} {{Term|Series|Amiibo}}
 
Despite their appearance, {{Plural|BotW|Soldier's Shield}} have a core made of wood, and therefore can burn when exposed to {{Term|BotW|Fire|link}} or a {{Term|BotW|Scorching Climate|link}}.<ref name="Inventory"/> In addition, the {{Term|BotW|Magnesis|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune}} will not work on them, and they cannot conduct {{Term|BotW|Electricity|link}} or attract {{Term|BotW|Lightning|link}} during {{Plural|BotW|Thunderstorm|link}}. Finally, they will float if they are dropped in {{Term|BotW|Water (Terrain)|link}}.


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==

Revision as of 17:59, 11 September 2022

Soldier's Shields are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda seriesWarning: {{TLoZ|Series}} is deprecated.[1] Soldier's Shields go unnamed in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

Location and Uses

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
357  (362Master Mode) Soldier's Shield
Description
A shield once used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. It's easy to handle, but its core is made of wood, so it can catch fire.
Common Locations
Tabantha Frontier
Hyrule Field
Properties
Def 16

Soldier's Shields are mid-grade Shield known to have once been used by the guards of Hyrule Castle.[1] They belong to the Soldier's Gear equipment archetype, a series of Weapons intended for soldiers of Hyrule Kingdom.[2] They boast a moderately high defense rating as well as a decent durability. They can be found almost anywhere throughout Hyrule, though an easy spot is Snowfield Stable on the Tabantha Tundra.

A Soldier's Shield is sold by Russ on Trilby Plain for 100 Rupees.[3] When Link buys it, Russ calls him a bona fide Shield Surfer, and he then shares the legend of Selmie.[4] Selmie also gives Link a Soldier's Shield for completing the Shield-Surfing with a time between 2:00 and 2:15.[5]

The following amiibos have a chance to spawn a Treasure Chest containing a Soldier's Shield when they are scanned with the amiibo Basic Rune:

Despite their appearance, Soldier's Shields have a core made of wood, and therefore can burn when exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate.[1] In addition, the Magnesis Basic Rune will not work on them, and they cannot conduct Electricity or attract Lightning during Thunderstorms. Finally, they will float if they are dropped in Water.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information

Soldier's Shields can be wielded by Link in conjunction with Soldier's Broadswords.

Nomenclature

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Gallery

  • Link with a Soldier's Shield in Breath of the Wild

    Link with a Soldier's Shield in Breath of the Wild

  • A Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

    A Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

  • Link using a Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

    Link using a Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

  • Icon of a Soldier with a Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

    Icon of a Soldier with a Soldier's Shield from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Soldier's Shield
    A shield once used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. It's easy to handle, but its core is made of wood, so it can catch fire.     — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 169
  3. ↑ The soldier's shield? A reliable choice for combat or the slopes, sure. How's about 100 rupees? — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ Thanks, my man! Now you're a bona fide shield surfer! By the way, have ya heard about the legend? Pretty epic. The legend of the shield-surfing world is Selmie! When Selmie boarded a shield, nothin' could stand in her way. Everybody who saw her tear it up was practically hypnotized! That's raw skill, man. She retired young and became a living legend. They say she settled down in the Hebra Mountains to the northwest. If you're serious about shield surfing, maybe you should track her down. Actually, lots of folks have tried to meet her...and they all ran into trouble along the way. — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go! — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)
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