Wooden Shield

Wooden Shield model from Twilight Princess HD

Main appearance(s)

Other appearance(s)

Cost(s)

Oracle of Ages
- 30 Rupees
- 10 Scent Seeds (from the Tokay Trader)^[1]
Oracle of Seasons
- 30 Rupees
Skyward Sword
- 50 Rupees
Breath of the Wild
- 30 Rupees (from Russ)
- 50 Rupees (from Frelly)

Value

SSSkyward Sword: 20 Rupees^[2]

Location(s)

Oracle of Ages
- Lynna Item Shop
Oracle of Seasons
- Horon Village Shop
Twilight Princess
- Malo Mart (Kakariko Village)
Skyward Sword
- Knight Academy
- Gear Shop
Breath of the Wild
- Hyrule Field
- East Necluda

Use(s)

Defense

Strength

BotWBreath of the Wild: 2

Durability

BotWBreath of the Wild: 12

Comparable Item(s)

Wooden Shields,^{(OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TPTwilight Princess | SSSkyward Sword | BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom)}^[3]^[4]^[5] also known as Strange Boards,^{(OoAOracle of Ages)}^[1] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.^{[name references needed]} Wooden Shields go unnamed in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. 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 The Wooden Shield is usually superseded by a stronger, metallic Shield.

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

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

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	30 Rupees
Location	Scrap Shop
Item	Banded Shield
Upgrade	Braced Shield
Materials	× 3Amber Relics× 2Monster Claws× 2Tumbleweeds× 1Ornamental Skull
Cost	50 Rupees
Location	Scrap Shop

Item	Upgrade	Materials	Cost	Location
Wooden Shield	Banded Shield	× 2Amber Relics× 1Monster Claw× 1Jelly Blob	30 Rupees	Scrap Shop
Banded Shield	Braced Shield	× 3Amber Relics× 2Monster Claws× 2Tumbleweeds× 1Ornamental Skull	50 Rupees	Scrap Shop

Breath of the Wild

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 Def 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 Basic Rune.

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

Name	Value	Description
`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

↑ The shield takes GuardPower - AttackPower damage, or 1 if GuardPower - AttackPower < 1
↑ 0 -> No deflection, 1 -> Guardian Scout deflection, 2 -> All beams

Tears of the Kingdom

Wooden Shields are set to reappear in Tears of the Kingdom.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors Legends

Non-Canon Information

This section of the page is incomplete. You can help Zelda Wiki by expanding it.

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.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information

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
Language	Names	Meanings
Japanese	盾 (Tate) ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[14] たて (Tate) ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[15]	Shield Shield
Chinese^SISimplified	木盾 (Mù dùn) ^{(SSHDSkyward Sword HD)}^[21]	Same as English.
French^EUEuropean	Bouclier en bois ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[17]
French^CACanadian	Bouclier en Bois ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[20]
German	Holzschild ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass \| SSSkyward Sword)}^[16]	Same as English.
Italian	Scudo di Legno ^{(OoSOracle of Seasons)}^[12] Scudo di legno ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[13]	Same as English.
Spanish^{LALatin American}	Escudo de Madera ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[19]
Spanish^EUEuropean	Escudo de madera ^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[18]
This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

Colin's Wooden Shield that he bears during the credits from Twilight Princess

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 I found this strange board by the coast. 10 Scent Seeds — Tokay Trader (Oracle of Ages)
↑ Let's see, how many Rupees for that... How about 20? — Peatrice (Skyward Sword HD)
↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 143 ^{(OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TPTwilight Princess | SSSkyward Sword)}
↑ ^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)
↑ 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)
↑ 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)
↑ Also, keep in mind that it's particularly vulnerable to fire. — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
↑ The wooden shield? A decent choice for shield surfing, sure. How's about 30 rupees? — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
↑ Rock solid, man! You just gotta shred it up and you'll be sold for life! — Russ (Breath of the Wild)
↑ 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)
↑ A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go! — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)
↑ "Ecco lo Scudo di Legno!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
↑ "Scudo di legno" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "盾を手に入れた！
持ってるだけで　小さい敵なら
正面攻撃が防げる" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "たて" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "Holzschild" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "Bouclier en bois" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "Escudo de madera" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "Escudo de Madera" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "Bouclier en Bois" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ "获得了木盾！" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)

10+ Appearances

Arrow • Blue Rupee • Bomb • Bomb Bag • Bombchu • Boomerang • Bow • Compass • Dungeon Map • Fairy • Green Rupee • Heart • Heart Container • Instrument • Map • Map of Hyrule • Master Sword • Piece of Heart • Quiver • Rod • Rupee • Silver Rupee • Small Key

8+ Appearances

Empty Bottle • Mirror Shield • Potion • Red Potion

6+ Appearances

Big Key • Big Red Rupee • Blue Potion • Boss Key • Fish • Hookshot • Hylian Shield • Large Quiver • Light Arrow • Mask • Ore • Pegasus Boots • Power Bracelet • Shield • Shovel • Sword • Wallet • Wooden Shield

4+ Appearances

Apple • Bait • Bell • Big Bomb Bag • Biggoron's Sword • Bottle • Bow of Light • Chuchu Jelly • Crystal • Fire Arrow • Fire Rod • Gold Rupee • Hammer • Ice Arrow • Insect • Lantern • Letter • Lure • Magic Jar • Missed Arrow • Monster Guts • Poe Soul • Roc's Feather • Slingshot • Star Fragment • Treasure • Water • Zora Scale • Zora's Flippers

[12] The shield takes GuardPower - AttackPower damage, or 1 if GuardPower - AttackPower < 1

[13] 0 -> No deflection, 1 -> Guardian Scout deflection, 2 -> All beams

[Tokay_Trader-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] Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 143 ^{(OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | TPTwilight Princess | SSSkyward Sword)}

[Inventory-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)

[nomenclature-1-14] "Ecco lo Scudo di Legno!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)

[nomenclature-2-15] "Scudo di legno" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-3-16] "盾を手に入れた！
持ってるだけで　小さい敵なら
正面攻撃が防げる" — N/A (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-4-17] "たて" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-5-18] "Holzschild" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-6-19] "Bouclier en bois" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-7-20] "Escudo de madera" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-8-21] "Escudo de Madera" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-9-22] "Bouclier en Bois" — Inventory (Phantom Hourglass)

[nomenclature-10-23] "获得了木盾！" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[a]

[b]

[14]

[15]

[21]

[17]

[20]

[16]

[12]

[13]

[19]

[18]

Wooden Shield

Contents