Soldier's Shield

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Soldier's Shields are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2] 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.[3] They boast a moderately high defense rating as well as a decent durability. They can be found almost anywhere throughout Hyrule Kingdom, 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.[4] When Link buys it, Russ calls him a bona fide Shield Surfer, and he then shares the legend of Selmie.[5] Selmie also gives Link a Soldier's Shield for completing the Shield-Surfing Mini-Game with a time between 2:00 and 2:15.[6]

The following amiibo 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.

Shield Parameters
Name
ActorName
Value
"Weapon_Shield_002"
Description
Internal name
Name
Life
Value
16
Description
Durability of the shield
Name
GuardPower
Value
16
Description
Lowers the durability loss when guarding [a]
Name
SharpWeaponAddLifeMin
Value
2
Description
Minimal value for level 1 durability up modifier
Name
SharpWeaponAddLifeMax
Value
4
Description
Maximal value for level 1 durability up modifier
Name
SharpWeaponAddGuardMin
Value
6
Description
Minimal value for level 1 guard up modifier
Name
SharpWeaponAddGuardMax
Value
12
Description
Maximal value for level 1 guard up modifier
Name
PoweredSharpAddLifeMin
Value
5
Description
Minimal value for level 2 durability up modifier
Name
PoweredSharpAddLifeMax
Value
6
Description
Maximal value for level 2 durability up modifier
Name
PoweredSharpAddGuardMin
Value
13
Description
Minimal value for level 2 guard up modifier
Name
PoweredSharpAddGuardMax
Value
23
Description
Maximal value for level 2 guard up modifier
Name
RideBreakRatio
Value
1.0
Description
Multiplier applied to the durability loss when shield surfing
Name
MirrorLevel
Value
0
Description
Determines which Guardian beams can be deflected [b]
Name
SurfingFriction
Value
1.0
Description
Multiplier applied to the speed loss when shield surfing
  1. The shield takes GuardPower - AttackPower damage, or 1 if GuardPower - AttackPower < 1
  2. 0 -> No deflection, 1 -> Guardian Scout deflection, 2 -> All beams

Tears of the Kingdom

Soldier's Shields are set to reappear in Tears of the Kingdom. They are wielded by several Hylians, shown to be defending Fort Hateno from an onslaught of Monsters.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

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

Nomenclature

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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. 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 (Tears of the Kingdom)
  3. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 169
  4. The soldier's shield? A reliable choice for combat or the slopes, sure. How's about 100 rupees? — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
  5. 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)
  6. A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go! — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)