Wooden Shield

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Wooden Shields, also known as Strange Boards, are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series. These Shields are usually unable to protect against Fire and magical attacks, and may even be burnt by them. The Wooden Shield is usually superseded by a stronger, metallic Shield.

Names in the American English canon

Name
Wooden Shield
Appearance(s)
Name
Strange Board
Appearance(s)

Oracle of Ages[1]

Name
No name is given
Appearance(s)
Names in the American English canon
NameAppearance(s)
Wooden Shield
Strange Board

Oracle of Ages[1]

No name is given
For terminology in other regions, see § Nomenclature below.

Location and Uses

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, the Wooden Shield is the first Shield that Link can obtain. It can be upgraded to the Iron Shield and later the Mirror Shield through a Linked Game. Wooden Shields can be bought for 30 Rupees from the Horon Village Shop.

Oracle of Ages

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In Oracle of Ages, the Wooden Shield is the first Shield that Link can get. Wooden Shields can be bought for 30 Rupees in the Lynna Item Shop, or from Business Scrubs for varying amounts of Rupees.[citation needed] In a Linked Game, Impa gives Link a Wooden Shield at the start of the adventure instead of the Wooden Sword, which he already has.

Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Wooden Shields can be bought at Malo Mart in Kakariko Village or the Hot Spring Shop on Death Mountain. They serve as replacements to the one-of-a-kind and flammable Ordon Shield, the first Shield Link obtains. Wooden Shields are larger than the Ordon Shield and have metal trims, but are functionally identical and may also catch on fire. If it catches fire, the Wooden Shield can be saved by putting it away. Like the Ordon Shield, the Wooden Shield is able to block and subsequently catch Arrows, a feature that Hylian Shields are incapable of.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, the Wooden Shield is the only Shield available. In order to improve his defense, Link must use Neri's powers to improve the Shield's capabilities, such as blocking more projectiles and stunning enemies that run into the Shield. The Shield also appears in Spirit Tracks, known as the Shield of Antiquity, where it cannot be eaten by Like Likes.

Skyward Sword

In Skyward Sword, the Wooden Shield can be obtained from Owlan by talking to him after obtaining the Goddess Sword.[6] It can also be bought from the Gear Shop at the Skyloft Bazaar for 50 Rupees. It is the most basic Shield in the game. It is weak to fire and will burn up if Link falls into lava.[7] However, it is immune to electric attacks, making it useful in the Lanayru Desert. The Shield's special property is that it will not only block enemy Arrows, but also enable Link to collect any of them that are lodged into it; however, while a well-timed Shield Bash will protect it from most fire-based attacks, a flaming Arrow will make it start to burn. By trading Gondo some Rupees and Treasure, Link can upgrade the Wooden Shield at the Scrap Shop. Despite their increased durability, they still retain their weakness to fire.

Upgrades

Item
Wooden Shield
Upgrade
Banded Shield
Materials
2Amber Relics
1Monster Claw
1Jelly Blob
Cost
Location
Scrap Shop
Item
Banded Shield
Upgrade
Braced Shield
Materials
3Amber Relics
2Monster Claws
2Tumbleweeds
1Ornamental Skull
Cost
Location
Scrap Shop
ItemUpgradeMaterialsCostLocation
Wooden Shield
Banded Shield
2Amber Relics
1Monster Claw
1Jelly Blob
Scrap Shop
Banded Shield
Braced Shield
3Amber Relics
2Monster Claws
2Tumbleweeds
1Ornamental Skull
Scrap Shop

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
352  (357Master Mode) Wooden Shield
Description
This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.
Common Locations
Hyrule Field
East Necluda
Properties
Shield Guard: 2

Wooden Shields are simple Shields in Breath of the Wild. They have low defensive power, but they are known to be ideal for less-experienced fighters.[4] They are able to withstand lighter attacks, but it is not recommended to block stronger blows with them.[4] They are found either abandoned or wielded by low-tier Enemies in Hyrule Field and East Necluda.

Russ sells a Wooden Shield on Trilby Plain for 30 Rupees.[8] When Link buys it, Russ will encourage him to try Shield Surfing with it.[9] While renting a Sand Seal, Frelly will give Link a Wooden Shield if he pays 50 Rupees.[10] Selmie will also reward Link with a Wooden Shield if he completes the Advanced Course of the Shield-Surfing Mini-Game in over 3:30.[11]

Being made of wood, Wooden Shields will burn if they are exposed to Fire or equipped in a Scorching Climate. They also float if they are dropped in Water, and they will not attract Lightning during Thunderstorms or conduct Electricity. Finally, they are unable to be picked up with the Magnesis Rune.

Shield Parameters
Name
ActorName
Value
"Weapon_Shield_001"
Description
Internal name
Name
Life
Value
12
Description
Durability of the shield
Name
GuardPower
Value
2
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
1
Description
Minimal value for level 1 guard up modifier
Name
SharpWeaponAddGuardMax
Value
4
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
5
Description
Minimal value for level 2 guard up modifier
Name
PoweredSharpAddGuardMax
Value
8
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
NameValueDescription
ActorName
"Weapon_Shield_001"
Internal name
Life
12
Durability of the shield
GuardPower
2
Lowers the durability loss when guarding [a]
SharpWeaponAddLifeMin
2
Minimal value for level 1 durability up modifier
SharpWeaponAddLifeMax
4
Maximal value for level 1 durability up modifier
SharpWeaponAddGuardMin
1
Minimal value for level 1 guard up modifier
SharpWeaponAddGuardMax
4
Maximal value for level 1 guard up modifier
PoweredSharpAddLifeMin
5
Minimal value for level 2 durability up modifier
PoweredSharpAddLifeMax
6
Maximal value for level 2 durability up modifier
PoweredSharpAddGuardMin
5
Minimal value for level 2 guard up modifier
PoweredSharpAddGuardMax
8
Maximal value for level 2 guard up modifier
RideBreakRatio
1.0
Multiplier applied to the durability loss when shield surfing
MirrorLevel
0
Determines which Guardian beams can be deflected [b]
SurfingFriction
1.0
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

Hyrule Compendium Entry
474  Wooden Shield
Description
This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.
Common Locations
Hyrule Field
Hebra Mountains
Properties
Shield Guard: 2
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Wooden Shields reappear in Tears of the Kingdom.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors Legends

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In Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Wooden Shield from Phantom Hourglass appears along with the Phantom Sword as part of Toon Link's Sword weapon set.

Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Wooden Shields can be wielded by Link in conjunction with Tree Branches, Boomerangs, Bokoblin Arms, or Lizalfos Arms. They are based on their appearance from Breath of the Wild.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
JapanJapan
Japanese
  • 木(き)の盾(たて) (Ki no Tate) (TPTwilight Princess)[12]
  • 木の盾 (Ki no tate) (BotWBreath of the Wild)
  •  
  •  
The People's Republic of ChinaThe People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
木盾 (Mù dùn) (SSHDSkyward Sword HD | BotWBreath of the Wild)[13]Same as English.
The Republic of ChinaThe Republic of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of ChinaThe Macao Special Administrative Region of China
ChineseTRTraditional
木盾 (Mù dùn) (BotWBreath of the Wild) 
The Kingdom of the NetherlandsThe Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Houten schild (BotWBreath of the Wild)[14]Same as English.
CanadaCanada
FrenchCACanadian
Bouclier en bois (TPTwilight Princess)[15] 
The French RepublicThe French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Bouclier en bois (TPTwilight Princess | BotWBreath of the Wild)[16] 
The Federal Republic of GermanyThe Federal Republic of Germany
German
Holzschild (TPTwilight Princess | SSSkyward Sword | BotWBreath of the Wild)[17]Same as English.
The Italian RepublicThe Italian Republic
Italian
  • Scudo di Legno (OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages)[18][19]
  • Scudo di legno (TPTwilight Princess | BotWBreath of the Wild)[20]
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Republic of KoreaThe Republic of Korea
Korean
나무 방패 (Namu bangpae) (BotWBreath of the Wild) 
The Russian FederationThe Russian Federation
Russian
Девевьянный щит (Devevʹyannyy shchit) (BotWBreath of the Wild) 
Latin AmericaLatin America
SpanishLALatin American
Escudo de madera (TPTwilight Princess | BotWBreath of the Wild)[21] 
The Kingdom of SpainThe Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Escudo de madera (TPTwilight Princess)[22] 
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • Twilight Princess

    Colin's Wooden Shield that he bears during the credits

  • Twilight Princess HD

    Model of Colin's Wooden Shield

See Also

Shield
Shield
Shield
Shield
Wooden Bow
Wooden Bow
Wooden Bow
Wooden Bow

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 I found this strange board by the coast. 10 Scent Seeds — Tokay Trader (Oracle of Ages)
  2. ↑ Let's see, how many Rupees for that... How about 20? — Peatrice (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 143 (OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TPTwilight Princess | TPHDTwilight Princess HD | SSSkyward Sword)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Wooden Shield
    This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.     — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  5. ↑ Wooden Shield
    This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.     — Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
  6. ↑ I heard the news, Link! Zelda's fallen down through the clouds and you're going to look for her. Is that right? The headmaster told me there's land beneath the clouds... Do you know anything about that? So that's the famous sword... Ah, but it won't do you much good if you don't have a shield to protect yourself with! Here--take this with you! — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
  7. ↑ Also, keep in mind that it's particularly vulnerable to fire. — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
  8. ↑ The wooden shield? A decent choice for shield surfing, sure. How's about 30 rupees? — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ Rock solid, man! You just gotta shred it up and you'll be sold for life! — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ It's only 20 rupees to rent one! Need a shield, too? Just pay 50 rupees! What do you say? — Frelly (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go! — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)
  12. ↑ 木(き)の盾(たて)を　手(て)に入(い)れた！
    Z Button (Wii)で構(かま)えて身(み)を守(まも)る
    炎(ほのお)に焼(や)かれると　燃(も)えてなくなる     — N/A (Twilight Princess, Japanese version)
  13. ↑ 获得了木盾！ — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
  14. ↑ Houten schild — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  15. ↑ Vous obtenez le bouclier en bois! Appuyez sur Z Button (Wii) pour vous protéger avec. Attention, il est vulnérable au feu! — N/A (Twilight Princess, Canadian French version)
  16. ↑ Vous obtenez le bouclier en bois! Appuyez sur Z Button (Wii) pour vous protéger avec. Attention, il est vulnérable au feu! — N/A (Twilight Princess, European French version)
  17. ↑ Du erhältst den Holzschild! Drücke Z Button (Wii), um ihn zu verwenden. Er verbrennt, wenn er mit Feuer in Kontakt kommt! — N/A (Twilight Princess, German version)
  18. ↑ Ecco lo Scudo di Legno! — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian version)
  19. ↑ Ecco lo Scudo di Legno! — N/A (Oracle of Ages, Italian version)
  20. ↑ Hai ottenuto lo Scudo di legno! Per difenderti, usa Z Button (Wii). A contatto con il fuoco, brucia! — N/A (Twilight Princess, Italian version)
  21. ↑ ¡Has obtenido el escudo de madera! Usa Z Button (Wii) para defenderte. Se quema con el fuego. — N/A (Twilight Princess, Latin American Spanish version)
  22. ↑ ¡Has obtenido el escudo de madera! Usa Z Button (Wii) para defenderte. Se quema con el fuego. — N/A (Twilight Princess, European Spanish version)
Recurring Items
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10+ Appearances
Arrow • Blue Rupee • Bomb • Bomb Bag • Boomerang • Bow • Compass • Dungeon Map • Fairy • Green Rupee • Heart • Heart Container • Instrument • Map • Map of Hyrule • Master Sword • Piece of Heart • Potion • Quiver • Rod • Rupee • Silver Rupee • Small Key
8+ Appearances
Empty Bottle • Gold Rupee • Mirror Shield • Red Potion • Shield
6+ Appearances
Apple • Big Key • Big Red Rupee • Blue Potion • Bombchu • Boss Key • Fish • Hookshot • Hylian Shield • Large Quiver • Light Arrow • Mask • Ore • Pegasus Boots • Power Bracelet • Shovel • Sword • Wallet • Wooden Shield
4+ Appearances
Acorn • Armor • Bait • Bell • Big Bomb Bag • Biggoron's Sword • Bomb Flower • Bottle • Bow of Light • Chuchu Jelly • Crystal • Distance Trekker • Fire Arrow • Fire Rod • Fresh Milk • Fruit • Hammer • Hyrule Bass • Ice Arrow • Insect • Korok Seeker • Lantern • Letter • Lure • Magic Jar • Missed Arrow • Monster Guts • Mushroom • Poe Soul • Purple Potion • Quest Challenger • Roc's Feather • Rock Salt • Shrine Seeker • Slingshot • Spinner Devotee • Star Fragment • Treasure • Treasure Hunter (Item) • Voice Memory Seeker • Water • Wealthy • Weapon Collector • Zora Scale • Zora's Flippers
Shields
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Ocarina of Time
Deku Shield • Hylian Shield • Mirror Shield
Twilight Princess
Hylian Shield • Ordon Shield • Wooden Shield
Skyward Sword
Banded Shield • Braced Shield • Divine Shield • Fortified Shield • Goddess Shield • Hylian Shield • Iron Shield • Reinforced Shield • Sacred Shield • Wooden Shield
Bokoblin Gear
Boko Shield • Dragonbone Boko Shield • Spiked Boko Shield
Gerudo Gear
Daybreaker • Gerudo Shield • Radiant Shield
Guardian Gear
Guardian Shield • Guardian Shield+ • Guardian Shield++
Lizalfos Gear
Lizal Shield • Reinforced Lizal Shield • Steel Lizal Shield
Lynel Gear
Lynel Shield • Mighty Lynel Shield • Savage Lynel Shield
Other Breath of the Wild
Ancient Shield • Forest Dweller's Shield • Kite Shield • Knight's Shield • Royal Guard's Shield • Royal Shield • Rusty Shield • Shield of the Mind's Eye • Soldier's Shield • Traveler's Shield • Zora Shield
Other
Emblazoned Shield • Fisherman's Shield • Hero's Shield • Holy Hylian Shield • Hunter's Shield • Magical Shield • Metal Moblin Shield • Mighty Zonaite Shield • Old Wooden Shield • Pot Lid • Red Shield • Reflecting Shield • Round Aeralfos Shield • Sea-Breeze Shield • Shield • Shield of Antiquity • Small Shield • Soul Edge (Complete) • Strong Zonaite Shield • Tingle Shield • Tower Shield • Zonaite Shield
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