Shields in Breath of the Wild

Several varieties of Shields appear in Breath of the Wild.

List of Shields

Shield	Compendium No.	Shield Guard	Durability	Composition	Description
Hylian Shield	350/355	90	800	Metal	A shield passed down through the Hyrulean royal family, along with the legend of the hero who wielded it. Its defensive capabilities and durability outshine all other shields.
Pot Lid	351/356	1	10	Wood	The lid of a large soup pot. It smells vaguely of chicken broth... Yum! It can take quite a beating before breaking.
Wooden Shield	352/357	2	12	Wood	This lightweight, simple shield is ideal for less-experienced fighters. It can withstand light attacks, but blocking stronger blows is not recommended.
Emblazoned Shield	353/358	3	12	Wood	This shield features a traditional design from Necluda. Its combat capabilities aren't much better than the standard wooden shield, but it found popularity for its design.
Hunter's Shield	354/359	3	10	Wood	Favored by hunters for its rabbit design, which is said to bring luck on hunts. It's easy to use, but its durability leaves something to be desired.
Fisherman's Shield	355/360	3	10	Wood	Often carried by fishermen for its fish design, which represents hope for a great catch. Its light wooden structure makes it convenient to take on a boat.
Traveler's Shield	356/361	4	12	Wood	A sturdy shield loved by many an adventurer. It is made of animal hide and sturdy wood and is best suited to defending against weak monsters or animals.
Soldier's Shield	357/362	16	16	Wood	A shield once used by the guards of Hyrule Castle. It's easy to handle, but its core is made of wood, so it can catch fire.
Knight's Shield	358/363	40	23	Metal	A shield favored by the knights who served the Hyrulean royal family. Its sturdy metal construction makes it quite durable, but its weight requires decent skill to wield.
Royal Shield	359/364	55	29	Metal	A shield issued to the Hyrulean royal family's immediate guard detail. It boasts a high defense, but these days it's more a collector's item due to its ornamentation.
Forest Dweller's Shield	360/365	30	18	Wood	The Koroks made this shield specifically for Hylians. It's made from the finest hard wood of trees that grow only in the Korok forest, so it's sturdier than it looks.
Silver Shield	361/366	18	20	Metal	A Zora-made shield adorned with intricate ornamentation. It's said that true masters of this shield can redirect attacks as a rock redirects running water.
Kite Shield	362/367	14	16	Wood	Rito warriors cherish this shield. Its unique shape is designed with mid-battle flight in mind to facilitate aerial combat.
Gerudo Shield	363/368	20	20	Metal	The design of this metal shield has changed over time to match the Gerudo's sword-and-shield fighting style. It's favored by soldiers and travelers alike.
Radiant Shield	364/369	35	26	Metal	This extravagant shield is presented to Gerudo warriors who rise up to the rank of captain. Its apparent opulence is rivaled only by its combat capabilities.
Daybreaker	365/370	48	60	Metal	This shield was cherished by the Gerudo Champion Urbosa. The gold used to make it was handpicked to ensure a design that is both lightweight and very durable.
Shield of the Mind's Eye	366/371	16	16	Wood	A small Sheikah-made shield. Its design is intended to decrease blind spots without sacrificing too much defense.
Ancient Shield	367/372	70	32	Ancient	This shield was made using ancient Sheikah technology. Its surface glows blue when raised in defense. Enhanced functionality allows it to deflect Guardian beams.
Rusty Shield	368/373	3	16	Metal	It's likely this rusty old shield once belonged to a knight. It still has some defensive capabilities, but its usefulness has been worn down by time.
Royal Guard's Shield	369/374	70	14	Metal	This shield was forged using ancient Sheikah technology. It boasts extremely high stopping power, but its structural weakness made its low durability impractical for combat.
Hero's Shield	--	65	90	Metal	A shield said to have been the favorite of a hero who traveled the open seas. It was apparently a family heirloom, passed down through many generations.
Boko Shield	370/375	3	5	Wood	A Bokoblin-made shield created by attaching a handhold to any flat tree bark picked up off the ground. It's pretty shoddy, so don't expect it to last very long.
Spiked Boko Shield	371/376	10	7	Wood	A Boko shield made of slightly stronger wood. It's been reinforced with animal bones.
Dragonbone Boko Shield	372/377	25	8	Wood	This Boko shield is reinforced with fossilized bone. Its defensive capabilities are respectable, but its predictably slipshod craftsmanship spells low durability.
Lizal Shield	373/378	15	8	Metal	A common shield found among the Lizalfos. It's made of metal, but its sloppy craftsmanship offers poor durability.
Reinforced Lizal Shield	374/379	22	12	Metal	This Lizal shield has been strengthened by adding a different type of metal to the mix. The edge is lined with spikes, so handle with care.
Steel Lizal Shield	375/380	35	15	Metal	This Lizal shield is adorned with several metal shells as a means of reinforcement. Its defensive capabilities are high, but its weight requires a skilled soldier to bear.
Guardian Shield	376/381	18	10	Ancient	A shield made with ancient Sheikah technology. It can deflect a Guardian Scout's beam.
Guardian Shield+	377/382	30	13	Ancient	The larger version of a Guardian shield has had its output level boosted. Its defensive capabilities are comparable to those of a metal shield's.
Guardian Shield++	378/383	42	20	Ancient	The output level of this shield has been boosted to maximum. Its combat capabilities surpass those of metallic shields, and it can deflect Guardian Scout beams.
Lynel Shield	379/384	30	12	Metal	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.
Mighty Lynel Shield	380/385	44	15	Metal	This Lynel-made shield has been reinforced with armor and even more blades. Stronger in both defense and offense, it can tear through basic armor when deflecting.
Savage Lynel Shield	381/386	62	20	Metal	This ultimate Lynel shield is used only by the white-haired Lynels. It excels at defending against even the most brutal of attacks and cutting down powerful foes when deflecting.