Appearing only in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the '''Red Shield''' is an enhanced version of Link's original [[shield]]. It is capable of absorbing small fireballs and becomes extremely helpful for Link during his quest until he finds the [[Mirror Shield]].
Appearing only in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the '''Red Shield''' is an enhanced version of Link's original [[shield]]. It is capable of absorbing small fireballs and becomes extremely helpful for Link during his quest until he finds the [[Mirror Shield]].
The Red Shield can be acquired for free by throwing in the [[Fighter's Shield]] into the [[Mysterious Pond]] of the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]. By answering the [[Great Fairy|Great Fairy's]] question honestly, she will reward him with this upgraded shield. Link can also buy this shield from various [[shop]]s around the [[Light World]] and the [[Dark World]].
The Red Shield can be acquired for free by throwing in the [[Fighter's Shield]] into the [[Mysterious Pond]] of the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]. By answering the [[Great Fairy|Great Fairy's]] question honestly, she will reward him with this upgraded shield.<ref>{{cite|Hello there. Did you drop this? I like an honest person. I will give you something better in return.|Great Fairy|ALTTP}}</ref> Link can also buy this shield from various [[shop]]s around the [[Light World]] and the [[Dark World]].
Appearing only in A Link to the Past, the Red Shield is an enhanced version of Link's original shield. It is capable of absorbing small fireballs and becomes extremely helpful for Link during his quest until he finds the Mirror Shield.
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