The Red Shield can be acquired for free by throwing the [[Fighter's Shield]] into the [[Mysterious Pond]] of the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]. By answering the [[Great Fairy]]'s question honestly, she will reward him with this upgraded shield.<ref>{{Cite|Hello there. Did you drop this? I like an honest person. I will give you something better in return.|Great Fairy|ALTTP}}</ref> Link can also buy this shield from various [[shop]]s around the [[Light World|Light]] and [[Dark World|Dark]] Worlds.
The Red Shield can be acquired for free by throwing the [[Fighter's Shield]] into the [[Mysterious Pond]] of the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]. By answering the [[Great Fairy]]'s question honestly, she will reward him with this upgraded shield.<ref>{{Cite|Hello there. Did you drop this? I like an honest person. I will give you something better in return.|Great Fairy|ALTTP}}</ref> Link can also buy this shield from various [[shop]]s around the [[Light World|Light]] and [[Dark World|Dark]] Worlds.
The Red Shield is an enhanced version of Link's original shield. It is capable of absorbing small fireballs, and becomes extremely helpful for Link during his quest until he finds the Mirror Shield.
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