Wooden Shields are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2] 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 The Wooden Shield is usually superseded by a stronger, metallic Shield.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
The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, the Wooden Shield is Link's starting Shield. It is capable of blocking basic attacks, such as rocks fired from Octoroks or Arrows shot by Moblins. Link can upgrade the Shield by buying a Magical Shield from various shops around Hyrule; however, if a Like Like attacks Link, he will lose the Magical Shield and revert back to the Wooden Shield. The Wooden Shield, however, cannot be swallowed by Like Likes
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
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 City 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.[3] 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.[4] 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
| Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Banded Shield | Increased durability. |  × 2 Amber Relics × 1 Monster Claw × 1 Jelly Blob |  30 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
 Braced Shield | Further increased durability. | × 3 Amber Relics × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Tumbleweeds × 1 Ornamental Skull | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Banded Shield | |
|---|---|
| Description | Increased durability. |
| Materials | × 2 Amber Relics × 1 Monster Claw × 1 Jelly Blob |
| Cost | 30 Rupees |
| Location | Scrap Shop |
Braced Shield | |
| Description | Further increased durability. |
| Materials | × 3 Amber Relics × 2 Monster Claws × 2 Tumbleweeds × 1 Ornamental Skull |
| Cost | 50 Rupees |
| Location | Scrap Shop |
Breath of the Wild
Hyrule Compendium Entry
352 (357) Wooden Shield |
Description |
Common Locations East Necluda | |
Properties | |
Wooden Shields are simple Shields in Breath of the Wild. They have low defensive power, but they're known to be ideal for less-experienced fighters.[2] They're able to withstand lighter attacks, but it isn't recommended to block stronger blows with them.[2] They're found either abandoned or wielded by low-tier enemies in Hyrule Field and East Necluda. Russ also sells one in Trilby Plain.
Being made of wood, Wooden Shields will burn if they're exposed to Fire or equipped in a Scorching Climate. They also float if they're dropped in water, and they won't attract Lightning during thunderstorms.
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors Legends
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
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 | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 木の盾 (Ki no tate) (BotW) | |
 | ChineseTR | 木盾 (Mù dùn) (BotW) | |
 | Dutch | Houten schild (BotW) | |
 | FrenchCA | Bouclier en Bois (PH)[5] | |
 | FrenchEU | Bouclier en bois (PH | BotW)[6] | |
 | German | Holzschild (PH | SS | BotW)[7] | |
 | Italian | Scudo di legno (PH | BotW)[8] | |
 | Korean | 나무 방패 (Namu bangpae) (BotW) | |
 | Russian | Девевьянный щит (Devevʹyannyy shchit) (BotW) | |
 | SpanishEU | Escudo de madera (PH)[9] | |
 | SpanishLA | Escudo de Madera (PH)[10] Escudo de madera (BotW) | |
| 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
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia (Dark Horse Books) pg. 143 (OoS | OoA | TP | SS)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "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) - ↑ "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)
- ↑ "Bouclier en Bois" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Bouclier en bois" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Holzschild" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Scudo di legno" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Escudo de madera" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
- ↑ "Escudo de Madera" — Collection Menu (Phantom Hourglass)
