Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – How To Get The Best Shield Early | Hylian Shield Guide
Want one of the best pieces of gear in Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom before finishing your first dungeon? The Hylian Shield is a powerful secret shield located in the depths of Hyrule Castle. If you’ve played Breath of the Wild, you might remember this hidden secret — there’s a Hylian Shield secret in the game too. And you’ll find it in exactly the same place this time around. If you’re unfamiliar, we’ve got a full guide below explaining how to get this shield right at the start of the game. No enemies to fight. Your starting glider is enough to reach it.
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The Hylian Shield is a powerful returning artifact from the original game. The shield has 90 defense — but you’ll only find one. Use it wisely. The shield is located in a secret location in the Docks of Hyrule Castle.
From the Docks, we’ll encounter an extremely dangerous enemy. Don’t let it catch you.
And that’s it! The Hylian Shield is the more powerful shield in the game, with a defense of 90. It is extremely durable — but it will break if it takes too much abuse. Use it wisely!
Most shields at this stage of the game have 2-10 Defense. That’s nothing compared to the Hylian Shield — which matches the iconic shield design in Link’s previous adventures. If you want to truly become a perfect Link, you’ll need the Hylian Shield and the Master Sword. Then you’ll be ready to take on Gannon for real.
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