Much like the Master Sword, Link loses the Hylian Shield early on in the opening prologue of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom after the big new baddie defeats him in battle.
As synonymous as the fabled Master Sword, the Hylian Shield has often played an important role in the Zelda franchise. Typically speaking, it's always one of the best (if not the best) shields in any given Zelda game.
This is why it was important for Link to lose it at the start of TotK. Owning the famous shield that early on would make the game too easy for this key member of the Zelda cast. Along with visiting shrines and picking up your paraglider, reclaiming the Hylian Shield should be high on your list of priorities.
Here is how to get the Hylian Shield back in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
While you lose the powerful Hylian Shield in the opening moments of Tears of the Kingdom, you can get it back later.
If you're more of a visual learner, the video below from LunarGaming provides a great example of how to get the Hylian Shield back in Tears of the Kingdom.
If you prefer written guides, see below!
Once you progress through the early game and make it into Hyrule proper, you’ll find yourself at Lookout Landing. To the North you will see Hyrule Castle close by. This is where you need to head. Before embarking on your voyage, be sure to have some Fire Fruit in your inventory!
Once you’ve made it to the Castle, climb up and head to the northern wall. You should see an old road that heads off the edge of the cliff. Hop down from the wall and follow the path to the precipice. Looking down below you should be able to see a small ledge. Take a deep breath and make your leap of faith. Dramatics aside, you will very quickly see that there is a
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