The Royal Shield (BotW | TotK) is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] It belongs to the Royal Gear equipment and is associated with the Royal Family of Hyrule.
Location and Uses[]
Breath of the Wild[]
Hyrule Compendium Entry
359 (364) Royal Shield |
Description |
Common Locations Hebra Mountains | |
Properties | |
Chief among metal Shields are the Royal Shield, whose Durability and defensive power outshine many others. Before the Great Calamity, these Shields were issued to the immediate guard detail of the Royal Family of Hyrule.[1] They belong to the Royal Gear equipment archetype, a series of Weapons associated with the Royal Family.[2] Though they have an incredibly high defense, Royal Shield are considered collector's items due to their ornamentations.[1]
Being rare, there are only nine Royal Shield scattered across Hyrule Kingdom, with a tenth in Master Mode. Of these, six are held by Enemies. Some Royal Shield with consistent locations include:
- Within a Treasure Chest under Sarjon Bridge in Faron Woods
- Beneath a spiral staircase in Hyrule Castle
The following amiibos have a chance to spawn a Treasure Chest containing a Royal Shield when they are scanned with the amiibo Rune:
- The Legend of Zelda series Series Toon Zelda (The Wind Waker) amiibo
- Breath of the Wild Series Princess Zelda amiibo
A Royal Shield can be obtained as a reward from Selmie for completing the Shield-Surfing Mini-Game with a time less than 1:30.[3] When Link speaks to Selmie with a Royal Shield equipped, she will take note. She points out the one she has hanging up and claims it is the best Shield she has seen for Shield Surfing.[4]
Royal Shield are made of metal, and therefore conduct Electricity and attract Lightning if equipped during a Thunderstorm. They also sink if they are dropped in Water, and will not burn if exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate. The Magnesis Rune also works on them, allowing Link to pick up and manipulate them.
Other Appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity[]
Royal Shield can be wielded by Link in conjunction with Royal Broadsword.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 王家の盾 (Ōke no tate) | |
 | ChineseTR | 王族盾 (Wángzú dùn) | |
 | Dutch | Koninklijk schild | |
 | FrenchEU | Bouclier royal | Royal shield |
 | German | Königsschild | |
 | Italian | Scudo reale | |
 | Korean | 왕가의 방패 (Wanggaui bangpae) | |
 | Russian | Королевский щит (Korolevskiy shchit) | |
 | SpanishLA | Escudo real | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery[]
Concept artwork of a Royal Shield from Breath of the Wild
See Also[]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Royal Shield
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." — Inventory (Breath of the Wild) - ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 168
- ↑ "A shiny new record deserves a shiny new shield. Here y'go!" — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Oooh, a royal shield! I have one hanging up in my cabin, too. It's hands down the best design for surfing I've ever seen!" — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)