Shield (Magic)

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The Shield is an ability in The Adventure of Link.[1]

Overview

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The Adventure of Link instruction booklet
Shield
Raises Link's life level temporarily. Reduces damage inflicted by the enemy by half. This magic is important while Link's level is low.
 

The Shield magic is an ability that increases Link's defensive abilities, reducing the damage he takes by half.[2] Link's tunic turns red to show that it is in effect, and it wears off as soon as Link leaves a room and the scene changes. It is one of the first magic Link obtains, and can be found in an Old Man's house in Rauru Town.

Nomenclature

  Names in Other Regions  
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japanese
  • シールド (Shīrudo)[4]
  • SHIELD
  • Shield
  •  
ChineseSISimplified
盾牌魔法 (Dùn pái mó fǎ)[5]Shield Magic
FrenchEUEuropean
Shield[6] 
Italian
Scudo[3]Shield
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Other Names

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Name
Shield Spell[7]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by

See Also

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 108
  2. Raises Link's life level temporarily. Reduces damage inflicted by the enemy by half. (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 43)
  3. The Adventure of Link Italian manual, Virtual Console version, pg. 6
  4. シールド
    SHIELD
    (The Adventure of Link manual, pg. 46)
  5. 塞尔达传说:百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 108
  6. Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 108
  7. "Shield Spell
    When a traditional shield isn't available, the Shield Spell can create a protective barrier in a pinch. Link was known to use the Shield Spell when times were rough."
    The Great Hyrule Encyclopedia , Zelda.com (archive), retrieved January 24, 2022.