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|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|other = {{SSB}}<br>{{SSBM}}<br>{{SSBB}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{BQ}}<br>{{HW}}
|other = {{SSB}}<br>{{SSBM}}<br>{{SSBB}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{BQ}}<br>{{HW}}
|cost = 80 [[Rupee]]s {{ExpGame|OOT}}<br>200 Rupees {{ExpGame|TP}}
|cost = 80 [[Rupee]]s {{ExpGame|OoT}}<br>200 Rupees {{ExpGame|TP}}
|uses = Defense<br>Blocks fire, electric and curse attacks
|uses = Defending<br>Blocking fire, electric, and curse attacks
|comp = [[Hero's Shield]]
|comp = [[Hero's Shield]]
}}
}}
The '''Hylian Shield''' is the traditional Shield bore by the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and a Shield commonly used by [[Link]] in the 3D ''Zelda'' games.<ref>{{Cite|This is a big, heavy Shield just like the ones Hylian Knights use. It can stand up to flame attacks!|Bazaar Owner|OoT}}</ref> Unlike [[Wooden Shield]]s, the Hylian Shield will not burn upon contact with fire.<ref>{{Cite|Hylian Shield A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with Z. It's metal and will never burn.|N/A|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You got the Hylian shield! Press Z to defend yourself. It's metal and will never burn.|N/A|TP}}</ref> Throughout the ''Zelda'' games, the Hylian Shield has changed little in terms of overall appearance, always bearing the symbol of the [[Triforce]] and, beneath it, a red [[Hylian Crest]] representing the [[Crimson Loftwing]] that helped Link at the founding of [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Our hero, who rescues the land that will later become Hyrule, rides a red bird. This is why the mark of a bird appears on his shield. However, since the design had already appeared, was this some herald of fate to come? Loftwings are modeled after birds called shoebills, and the idea for their curled tails came from the designer's pet shiba - Hiraoka, designer |book= Hyrule Historia |publisher= Dark Horse Comics|page= 9}}</ref> The first Hylian Shield was a legendary Shield guarded by the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]], who created the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round|Lightning Round]] to judge whether someone would be worthy of wielding the Shield.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, yes... The Thunder Dragon. The goddess gave the Thunder Dragon the power to protect the desert. This dragon possesses a legendary shield. It is truly one of its most prized treasures. It is said that the Thunder Dragon delights in testing those with promise in the hopes of someday finding a worthy recipient for the shield.|Eldin|SS}}</ref>
The '''Hylian Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in {{LZS|Series}}. It is the traditional Shield bore by the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and is commonly used by [[Link]] in 3D ''Zelda'' games.<ref>{{Cite|This is a big, heavy Shield just like the ones Hylian Knights use. It can stand up to flame attacks!|Bazaar Owner|OoT}}</ref> Unlike [[Wooden Shield]]s, the Hylian Shield will not burn upon contact with fire.<ref>{{Cite|Hylian Shield A shield with a Hylian crest. Defend against attacks with Z. It's metal and will never burn.|N/A|TP}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You got the Hylian shield! Press Z to defend yourself. It's metal and will never burn.|N/A|TP}}</ref> Throughout the ''Zelda'' games, the Hylian Shield has changed little in terms of overall appearance, always bearing the symbol of the [[Triforce]] and, beneath it, a red [[Hylian Crest]] representing the [[Crimson Loftwing]] that helped Link at the founding of [[Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Our hero, who rescues the land that will later become Hyrule, rides a red bird. This is why the mark of a bird appears on his shield. However, since the design had already appeared, was this some herald of fate to come? Loftwings are modeled after birds called shoebills, and the idea for their curled tails came from the designer's pet shiba - Hiraoka, designer |book= Hyrule Historia |publisher= Dark Horse Comics|page= 9}}</ref> The first Hylian Shield was a legendary Shield guarded by the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]], who created the [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round|Lightning Round]] to judge whether someone would be worthy of wielding the Shield.<ref>{{Cite|Yes, yes... The Thunder Dragon. The goddess gave the Thunder Dragon the power to protect the desert. This dragon possesses a legendary shield. It is truly one of its most prized treasures. It is said that the Thunder Dragon delights in testing those with promise in the hopes of someday finding a worthy recipient for the shield.|Eldin|SS}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Location and Uses==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
===''Ocarina of Time''===
[[File:OoT3D Hylian Shield Icon.png|left|Hylian Shield icon from ''Ocarina of Time 3D'']]
[[File:OoT3D Hylian Shield Icon.png|left]]
In {{OoT}}, the Hylian Shield can either be purchased or found by [[Link]] as a child. Emblazoned with [[Hylian]] artwork, complete with a [[Crimson Loftwing]] and the [[Triforce]], the Hylian Shield is much too large for young Link to wield on his arm and functions more like a turtle's shell.<ref>{{Cite|My current hot seller is the Hylian Shield, but it might be too big for you, kid.|Bazaar Owner|OoT}}</ref> After his seven year sleep, Link became able to use it as his standard [[Shield]].
In {{OoT}}, the Hylian Shield can either be purchased or found by [[Link]] as a child. Emblazoned with [[Hylian]] artwork, complete with a [[Crimson Loftwing]] and the [[Triforce]], the Hylian Shield is much too large for young Link to wield on his arm and functions more like a turtle's shell.<ref>{{Cite|My current hot seller is the Hylian Shield, but it might be too big for you, kid.|Bazaar Owner|OoT}}</ref> After his seven year sleep, Link became able to use it as his standard [[Shield]].


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The pedestal on which the avian is perched on is often seen to be the "missing fourth piece" of the [[Triforce]], combined known as the [[Tetraforce]], that completes the triangle. No point in the series has the existence of a fourth piece ever been mentioned, however. This inverted triangle was presumably removed to dismiss the confusion of its such existence.
The pedestal on which the avian is perched on is often seen to be the "missing fourth piece" of the [[Triforce]], combined known as the [[Tetraforce]], that completes the triangle. No point in the series has the existence of a fourth piece ever been mentioned, however. This inverted triangle was presumably removed to dismiss the confusion of its such existence.
===''The Wind Waker''===
While the Hylian Shield itself does not appear as a usable item in {{TWW}}, a model of it is depicted on the [[Link Statue]] in [[Hyrule Castle]]. Although it lacks color, the Shield has the same design as the one from ''Ocarina of Time''.


===''Twilight Princess''===
===''Twilight Princess''===
[[File:Hylian Shield Icon TP.png|left|Hylian Shield icon from ''Twilight Princess'']]
[[File:Hylian Shield Icon TP.png|left]]
In {{TP}}, the Hylian Shield becomes available before entering the [[Goron Mines]] in the newly established [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|Hylian Shield: 200 Rupees LIMITED SUPPLY! Don't let them sell out before you buy one!|Malo|TP}}</ref> It can also be bought (for a slightly higher price) from a [[Goron]] in [[Castle Town]].<ref>{{Cite|I cannot sell it for as low a price as you might get in Kakariko Village, but for you, I can still make a decent bargain, Brother. Would you want a Hylian shield for 210 Rupees?|Castle Town Goron|TP}}</ref> The Hylian Shield is indestructible, but is unable to catch [[Arrow]]s that strike it, merely deflecting them.
In {{TP}}, the Hylian Shield becomes available before entering the [[Goron Mines]] in the newly established [[Malo Mart]] in [[Kakariko Village]].<ref>{{Cite|Hylian Shield: 200 Rupees LIMITED SUPPLY! Don't let them sell out before you buy one!|Malo|TP}}</ref> It can also be bought (for a slightly higher price) from a [[Goron]] in [[Castle Town]].<ref>{{Cite|I cannot sell it for as low a price as you might get in Kakariko Village, but for you, I can still make a decent bargain, Brother. Would you want a Hylian shield for 210 Rupees?|Castle Town Goron|TP}}</ref> The Hylian Shield is indestructible, but is unable to catch [[Arrow]]s that strike it, merely deflecting them.


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===''Skyward Sword''===
===''Skyward Sword''===
[[File:Hylian Shield Icon SS.png|left|Hylian Shield icon from ''Skyward Sword'']]
[[File:Hylian Shield Icon SS.png|left|50px]]
[[File:Hylian Shield SS.png|80px|right|Hylian Shield artwork from ''Skyward Sword'']]
In {{SS}}, the Hylian Shield's design originally was largely similar to that of ''Twilight Princess'', albeit with brighter colors more akin to the original ''Ocarina of Time'' design. Some time prior to E3 2011, the design was altered, removing the silver rim around the Triforce and the metal ornamentation beneath the Crimson Loftwing design. As with all Shields, the Hylian Shield is controlled by using the Nunchuk: by quickly thrusting the Nunchuk forward, Link will raise his Shield and use it to defend himself against enemy attacks. Unlike other Shields in the game, the Hylian Shield is indestructible, with its durability bar permanently filled with a glowing blue color to signify this. Unlike its past appearances, the Hylian Shield cannot be obtained early on in the game, due to the nature of normal Shields as potentially temporary items with limited durability. It is the reward from the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]]'s [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round|Lightning Round]] if Link wins eight fights consecutively and then quits.
The Hylian Shield makes another appearance in {{SS}}. Its design originally was largely similar to that of ''Twilight Princess'', albeit with brighter colors more akin to the original ''Ocarina of Time'' design. Some time prior to E3 2011, the design was altered, removing the silver rim around the Triforce and the metal ornamentation beneath the Crimson Loftwing design. As with all Shields, the Hylian Shield is controlled by using the Nunchuk: by quickly thrusting the Nunchuk forward, Link will raise his Shield and use it to defend himself against enemy attacks. Unlike other Shields in the game, the Hylian Shield is indestructible, with its durability bar permanently filled with a glowing blue color to signify this. Unlike its past appearances, the Hylian Shield cannot be obtained early on in the game, due to the nature of normal Shields as potentially temporary items with limited durability. It is the reward from the Thunder Dragon [[Lanayru (Dragon)|Lanayru]]'s [[Thunder Dragon's Lightning Round|Lightning Round]] if Link wins eight fights consecutively and then quits.
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===''A Link Between Worlds''===
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
[[File:ALBW Hylian Shield Icon.png|left|50px|The sprite for the Hylian Shield from ''A Link Between Worlds'']]
[[File:ALBW Hylian Shield Icon.png|left|50px]]
[[File:HylianShieldALBW.png|right|Hylian Shield as seen in game from ''A Link Between Worlds'']]
In {{ALBW}}, the Hylian Shield makes its first appearance in a top-down perspective ''Zelda'' game. It is found as the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]] and replaces the standard Shield once obtained. Unlike the standard Shield, it can block magical attacks such as the beams fired by [[Beamos]], as well as block the [[Lynel]]s' fire breath,<ref>{{Cite|You got the Hylian Shield! This can protect you against magical attacks.|N/A|ALBW}}</ref> although it cannot reflect them back.
The Hylian Shield makes its first appearance in a 3D top-down perspective ''Zelda'' game in {{ALBW}}. It is found as the dungeon item of [[Turtle Rock (A Link Between Worlds)|Turtle Rock]] and replaces the standard Shield once obtained. Unlike the standard Shield, it can block magical attacks such as the beams fired by [[Beamos]], as well as block the [[Lynel]]s' fire breath,<ref>{{Cite|You got the Hylian Shield! This can protect you against magical attacks.|N/A|ALBW}}</ref> although it cannot reflect them back.


Although the Shield is referred to as a Hylian Shield and bears the Hyrulean Triforce, it is not known or explained how it came to be housed in a [[Lorule]]an dungeon.
Although the Shield is referred to as a Hylian Shield and bears the Hyrulean Triforce, it is not known or explained how it came to be housed in a [[Lorule]]an dungeon.


==Similar Shields==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
While not actually identified as a "Hylian Shield," there are various Shields in other games that bear a striking resemblance to it.
 
===''A Link to the Past''===
[[File:ALttPShield.png|right|x80px]]
While none of the sprites in-game are detailed enough to show the actual Shield design, official art for both the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Nintendo]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] versions of {{ALttP}} depict the [[Fighter's Shield]] with similar qualities to the Hylian Shield. The Triforce symbol is located at the top, surrounded by two inverted triangles. Beneath it is a large, bejeweled golden bird.
 
A Shield similar to this one also appears in {{LA}} and the {{OoX}}.
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===''Majora's Mask''===
[[File:Majora's Mask - Hero Shield.png|x80px|right]]
In {{MM}}, Link starts off with a Shield called the [[Hero's Shield]]. The Shield has many of the Hylian Shield's features, including a red bird, the blue base, the [[Triforce]], and the metal decals. However, the Hero's Shield features a simplified and abstract style in comparison. The bird's head is more hunched, and the shape cannot be seen, but its face is visible. Its wings are also much larger than its body, and point down. The Triforce has moved from above the bird to below it and was greatly decreased in size.
 
This Shield also appeared in the [[SpaceWorld 2000 GameCube Tech Demo]].
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===''The Wind Waker''===
[[File:shield.png|right|x80px]]
{{TWW}} also has a Shield dubbed the [[Hero's Shield]]. Its design is even more simplistic than the ''Majora's Mask'' version. The Shield is predominantly brown as opposed to the usual blue. The Triforce is in the very center of the Shield. There are long swirls surrounding it as well as three bolts at its corners. A winged creature with horns replaces the Crimson Loftwing, but unlike the ''Majora's Mask'' version, it faces up, wings spread out, like the original Hylian Shield.
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==Non-canon Appearances==
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{{Noncanon|start}}
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===
{{smashwiki|Shield (Link)|Link's Shields}}
{{smashwiki|Shield (Link)|Link's Shields}}
Link's older incarnation has appeared in all four [[ssb:Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] to date, and has wielded the Hylian Shield and Master Sword in each game. In {{SSB}}, the Shield is identical to the one Link wields in Ocarina of Time. In {{SSBM}}, he has an updated version of the ''Ocarina of Time'' Shield, which remains largely the same. One notable difference is that it takes on a noticeably purple hue, rather than blue. In {{SSBB}}, Link's Hylian Shield is the one found in ''Twilight Princess''. When standing still, it can deflect projectiles, such as [[Arrows]] or bullets.
Link's older incarnation has appeared in all four [[ssb:Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] to date, and has wielded the Hylian Shield and Master Sword in each game. In {{SSB}}, the Shield is identical to the one Link wields in Ocarina of Time. In {{SSBM}}, he has an updated version of the ''Ocarina of Time'' Shield, which remains largely the same. One notable difference is that it takes on a noticeably purple hue, rather than blue. In {{SSBB}}, Link's Hylian Shield is the one found in ''Twilight Princess''. When standing still, it can deflect projectiles, such as Arrows or bullets.


The Hylian Shield appears as a collectible [[Sticker]] in ''Brawl''.
The Hylian Shield appears as a collectible [[Sticker]] in ''Brawl''.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta1.png|The first version of Hylian Shield, which looked more like the Shield from ''Link's Awakening''
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta2.png|The second early version of Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoT Hylian Shield.png|Hylian Shield artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:OoT Hylian Shield.png|Hylian Shield artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Hylian Shield OoT.png|The Hylian Shield as seen in the bazaar in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Hylian Shield OoT.png|The Hylian Shield as seen in the bazaar in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:TP Hylian Shield Concept.jpg|Concept art of the ''Twilight Princess'' Hylian Shield from {{HH}}
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta1.png|The first early version of the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Hero of Time Statue.png|The [[Link Statue]] holding the Hylian Shield in ''Wind Waker''
File:Hylian Shield OO Beta2.png|The second early version of the Hylian Shield in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:Hylianshield.png|The Hylian Shield from ''Twilight Princess''
File:Hylianshield.png|The Hylian Shield from ''Twilight Princess''
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork 2.png|Artwork of the Hylian Shield from ''Twilight Princess HD''
File:TPHD Hylian Shield Artwork 2.png|Artwork of the Hylian Shield from ''Twilight Princess HD''
File:TP Hylian Shield Concept.jpg|Concept art of the Hylian Shield from ''Twilight Princess''
File:Hylian Shield SS.png|Hylian Shield artwork from ''Skyward Sword''
File:HylianShield & MasterSword.png|Artwork of the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield from ''Skyward Sword''
File:SS Hylian Shield Beta.png|Early version of Hylian Shield from ''Skyward Sword''
File:SS Hylian Shield Beta.png|Early version of Hylian Shield from ''Skyward Sword''
File:HylianShield & MasterSword.png|Artwork of the Master Sword and the Hylian Shield from ''Skyward Sword''
File:ALBW Hylian Shield Concept.png|Artwork of the Hylian Shield from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:ALBW Hylian Shield Concept.png|Artwork of the Hylian Shield from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:Hylian shield battle quest.png|The Hylian Shield from {{BQ}}
File:HylianShieldALBW.png|The Hylian Shield from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:Hylian shield battle quest.png|The Hylian Shield from ''Battle Quest''
File:HW Hylian Shield Model.png|The Hylian Shield from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Hylian Shield Model.png|The Hylian Shield from ''Hyrule Warriors''
</gallery>
</gallery>
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