Shields in Tears of the Kingdom

Several varieties of Shields appear in Tears of the Kingdom.

List of Shields

Shield	Shield Guard	Durability	Composition	Description
Boko Shield	3	5	Wood	A Bokoblin-made shield created by attaching a handhold to any flat tree bark picked up off the ground. It's pretty shoddy, so don't expect it to last very long.
Daybreaker	48	60	Metal	This shield was cherished by the Gerudo Champion Urbosa. The gold used to make it was handpicked to ensure a design that is both lightweight and very durable.
Dragonbone Boko Shield	25	8	Wood	This Boko shield is reinforced with fossilized bone. Its defensive capabilities are respectable, but its predictably slipshod craftsmanship spells low durability.
Emblazoned Shield	3	12	Wood	This shield features a traditional design from Necluda. Its combat capabilities aren't much better than the standard wooden shield, but it found popularity for its design.
Fisherman's Shield	3	10	Wood	Often carried by fishermen for its fish design, which represents hope for a great catch. Its light wooden construction makes it convenient to take onto a boat.
Forest Dweller's Shield	30	18	Wood	The Koroks made this shield specifically for Hylians. It's made from the finest hard wood of trees that grow only in the Korok forest, so it's sturdier than it looks.
Gerudo Shield	28	20	Metal	The design of this metal shield has changed over time to match the Gerudo's sword-and-shield fighting style. It's favored by soldiers and travelers alike.
Hunter's Shield	3	10	Wood	Favored by hunters for its rabbit design, which is said to bring luck on hunts. It's easy to use, but its durability leaves something to be desired.
Hylian Shield	90	800	Metal	A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.
Kite Shield	14	16	Metal	Rito warriors cherish this shield. Its unique shape is designed with midbattle flight in mind to facilitate aerial combat.
Knight's Shield	40	23	Metal	A shield favored by the knights who served the Hyrulean royal family. Its sturdy metal construction makes it quite durable, but its weight requires decent skill to wield.
Lizal Shield	15	8	Metal	A common shield found among the Lizalfos. It's made of metal, but its sloppy craftsmanship offers poor durability.
Lynel Shield	30	12	Metal	A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the bladed edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.
Mighty Lynel Shield	44	15	Metal	This Lynel-made shield has been reinforced with armor and even more blades. Stronger in both defense and offense, it can tear through basic armor when deflecting.
Mighty Zonaite Shield	50	20	Zonaite	A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It is very durable and draws on its stored energy to more efficiently use an attached Zonai device.
Old Wooden Shield	2	12	Wood	An aged, worn-out wooden shield. It can withstand lighter attacks, such as arrows.
Pot Lid	1	10	Wood	The lid of a large soup pot. It smells vaguely of poultry broth... Yum! It can take quite a beating before breaking.
Radiant Shield	35	26	Metal	This extravagant shield is presented to Gerudo warriors who rise to the rank of captain. Its apparent opulence is rivaled only by its combat capabilities.
Reinforced Lizal Shield	22	12	Metal	This Lizal shield has been strengthened by adding a different type of metal to the mix. The edge is lined with spikes, so handle with care.
Royal Guard's Shield	70	14	Metal	This shield was forged using ancient Sheikah technology. It boasts extremely high stopping power, but its structural weakness made its low durability impractical for combat.
Royal Shield	55	29	Metal	A shield issued to the Hyrulean royal family's immediate guard detail. It boasts a high defense, but these days it's more a collector's item due to its ornamentation.
Rusty Shield	3	16	Metal	It's likely this rusty shield once belonged to a knight. It still has some defensive capabilities, but its usefulness has been worn down by time.
Savage Lynel Shield	62	20	Metal	This ultimate Lynel shield is favored by the White-Maned Lynels. It excels at defending against even the most brutal of attacks and cutting down powerful foes when deflecting.
Sea-Breeze Shield	65	90	Metal	A shield said to have been favorite of a hero who traveled the open seas. It was apparently a family heirloom, passed down through many generations.
Shield of the Mind's Eye	16	16	Metal	A small Sheikah-made shield. Its design is intended to decrease blind spots without sacrificing too much defense.
Shield	16	16	Wood	A shield once used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. It's easy to handle, but it's core is made of wood, so it can catch fire.
Spiked Boko Shield	10	7	Wood	A Boko shield made of slightly stronger wood and reinforced with animal bones.
Steel Lizal Shield	35	7	Metal	This Lizal shield is adorned with several metal shells as a means of reinforcement. Its defensive capabilities are high, but its weight requires a skilled soldier to bear.
Strong Zonaite Shield	26	15	Zonaite	A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It is moderately durable and lowers the energy consumption of an attached Zonai device.
Traveler's Shield	4	12	Wood	A sturdy shield loved by many an adventurer. It is made of animal hide and sturdy wood and is best suited to defending against weak monsters or animals.
Wooden Shield	2	12	Wood	This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended...
Zonaite Shield	11	15	Zonaite	A shield used by Zonai and made of zonaite. It lowers the energy consumption of an attached Zonai device.
Zora Shield	24	20	Metal	A Zora-made shield adorned with intricate ornamentation. It's said that true masters of this shield can redirect attacks as a rock redirects rushing water.

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