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{{TP}} takes the Shield mechanics of the previous 3D titles and expands on them. Now when targeting an enemy, Link automatically lifts his Shield in defense.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=While holding down L, you will lock on to the enemy and defend simultaneously.|game=Twilight Princess|page=18}}</ref> However, he can't automatically reflect projectiles without use of the [[Shield Attack]], a learned ability he can also use to open the defenses of enemies and stun them. To defend with the Shield in ''Skyward Sword'', the Wii Remote's Nunchuk must be thrust forward.<ref>{{Cite|Ready Shield / Shake the Nunchuk forward to ready your shield. Swing the Wii Remote to return to a normal stance.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The same motion is used to perform a [[Shield Bash]], a move similar to the Shield Attack.<ref name="shield bash">{{Cite|Shield Bash / Shake the Nunchuk again to bash your shield forward. Time it just right for the full effect.|N/A|SS}}</ref> If used just as an enemy's attack lands, the Shield Bash will act as a parry and temporarily stun them.<ref name="shield bash"/> Performing this parry does not decrease the Shield's durability. In {{BotW}}, Link can perform a [[Deflecting|Deflect]] by pressing the 'A' button while guarding by holding 'ZL'. This move will bash enemies and even cause damage as a slash attack when used with any type of [[Lynel Shield]].<ref>{{Cite|A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the banded edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.|N/A|BotW}}</ref> Similar to the Shield Bash in ''Skyward Sword'', Link can perform a [[Perfect Guard]] by Deflecting just as an enemy's attack lands. This acts as a parry and temporarily stuns the enemy. Perfect Guards can be performed on [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardian]] lasers as well, which will deflect their lasers back at them and cause a high amount of damage. Deflecting can also be used to deflect certain projectiles back at enemies. Link can also use his Shield to [[Shield Surfing|Shield Surf]] down hills in ''Breath of the Wild''. This, like Deflecting, is also performed by pressing the 'A' button while holding 'ZL', but while in the air. | {{TP}} takes the Shield mechanics of the previous 3D titles and expands on them. Now when targeting an enemy, Link automatically lifts his Shield in defense.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=While holding down L, you will lock on to the enemy and defend simultaneously.|game=Twilight Princess|page=18}}</ref> However, he can't automatically reflect projectiles without use of the [[Shield Attack]], a learned ability he can also use to open the defenses of enemies and stun them. To defend with the Shield in ''Skyward Sword'', the Wii Remote's Nunchuk must be thrust forward.<ref>{{Cite|Ready Shield / Shake the Nunchuk forward to ready your shield. Swing the Wii Remote to return to a normal stance.|N/A|SS}}</ref> The same motion is used to perform a [[Shield Bash]], a move similar to the Shield Attack.<ref name="shield bash">{{Cite|Shield Bash / Shake the Nunchuk again to bash your shield forward. Time it just right for the full effect.|N/A|SS}}</ref> If used just as an enemy's attack lands, the Shield Bash will act as a parry and temporarily stun them.<ref name="shield bash"/> Performing this parry does not decrease the Shield's durability. In {{BotW}}, Link can perform a [[Deflecting|Deflect]] by pressing the 'A' button while guarding by holding 'ZL'. This move will bash enemies and even cause damage as a slash attack when used with any type of [[Lynel Shield]].<ref>{{Cite|A sturdy shield favored by Lynels for its defensive and offensive capabilities. First and foremost a shield, but the banded edges can deal slashing attacks when deflecting.|N/A|BotW}}</ref> Similar to the Shield Bash in ''Skyward Sword'', Link can perform a [[Perfect Guard]] by Deflecting just as an enemy's attack lands. This acts as a parry and temporarily stuns the enemy. Perfect Guards can be performed on [[Guardian (Breath of the Wild)|Guardian]] lasers as well, which will deflect their lasers back at them and cause a high amount of damage. Deflecting can also be used to deflect certain projectiles back at enemies. Link can also use his Shield to [[Shield Surfing|Shield Surf]] down hills in ''Breath of the Wild''. This, like Deflecting, is also performed by pressing the 'A' button while holding 'ZL', but while in the air. | ||
==Non-Canon Appearances== | |||
{{Noncanon|Start}} | |||
===''The Faces of Evil''=== | |||
[[File:Link's Shield Icon CD-i.png|left]] | |||
In {{TFoE}}, Link uses the Shield to defend himself from enemy attacks.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=The Shield When an enemy throws a weapon, you can use the shield to defend yourself. When you stop moving, you automatically lift the shield while standing or crouching.|game=TFoE|page=3}}</ref> The Shield is able to block most projectile attacks, but only when Link is standing still or crouching. On the inventory screen, the Shield bears the initial "L" for Link. | |||
The Shield is later upgraded by [[Suprena]] in [[Serigon Caves]] into the [[Reflecting Shield]], after Link brings her the [[Crystal of Reflection]]. | |||
===''The Wand of Gamelon''=== | |||
[[File:Zelda's Shield Icon CD-i.png|left]] | |||
In {{TWoG}}, Zelda uses the Shield to defend herself from enemy attacks.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=The Shield When an enemy throws a weapon, you can use the shield to defend yourself. When you stop moving, you automatically lift the shield while standing or crouching.|game=TFoE|page=4}}</ref> Identically to ''The Faces of Evil'', it is able to block most projectile attacks provided that Zelda is standing still or crouching. On the inventory screen, the Shield bears the initial "Z" for Zelda. | |||
Zelda can later find the stronger Reflecting Shield. It replaces her standard Shield. | |||
{{Noncanon|End}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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[[Category:Items in Spirit Tracks]] | [[Category:Items in Spirit Tracks]] | ||
[[Category:Items in A Link Between Worlds]] | [[Category:Items in A Link Between Worlds]] | ||
[[Category:Items in The Faces of Evil]] | |||
[[Category:Items in The Wand of Gamelon]] | |||
