What happens if the Hylian Shield breaks in Tears of the Kingdom?

If the Hylian Shield breaks in Tears of the Kingdom, players can either purchase another copy of it from a specific vendor located in Hateno Village, or for those looking for a cheaper, more unconventional option, they can also choose to have the shield repaired by Rock Oktoroks around Goron Town. The broken Hylian Shield can be replaced by buying a new one from Cece’s shop in Hateno Village for 3,000 rupees, but only after completing the “Team Cece or Team Reede?” questline or “The Mayoral Election” side adventure.

FAQs about the Hylian Shield in Tears of the Kingdom

General Information

1. Can you rebuy the Hylian Shield?: Yes, you can rebuy the Hylian Shield once you’ve completed The Mayoral Election side adventure at Hateno Village.
2. Is it possible to get the Hylian Shield back?: Yes, you can get the Hylian Shield back by completing “The Mayoral Election” side adventure and then buying it from Cece’s shop for 3,000 rupees.
3. How do you replace the Hylian Shield in Tears of the Kingdom?: You can replace the Hylian Shield by buying another one from Cece in Hateno Village, but you’ll need to have played the whole Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Team Cece or Team Reede election questline through to the end first.

Durability and Repair

4. Can Octoroks repair Hylian Shield?: Yes, Rock Oktoroks around Goron Town will repair the Hylian Shield when eaten.
5. What if your Hylian Shield is badly damaged?: If the Hylian Shield is badly damaged, you can replace it by buying another one from Cece’s shop or have it repaired by Rock Oktoroks.

Comparison with Other Shields

6. Is the ancient shield better than the Hylian Shield?: The ancient shield is better than the Hylian Shield in terms of durability against guardian beams, but the Hylian Shield has higher durability in general.
7. What is the strongest shield in Totk?: The Hylian Shield is the strongest shield in Tears of the Kingdom, with a staggering 90 defense.

Set Bonuses and Unbreakable Shield

8. Is there a Hylian Set bonus?: No, there is no apparent set bonus for the Hylian Set.
9. Can you make the Hylian Shield unbreakable?: No, the Hylian Shield is not invincible and can break, but it has a vast amount of durability.

Guardian Lasers and Breakage

10. How many guardian lasers does it take to break Hylian Shield?: The Hylian Shield can withstand 27 guardian blasts before breaking, assuming it has not taken any damage before.

Other Equipment and Items

11. What is the strongest bow in Totk?: The Royal Guards Bow is the strongest bow in Tears of the Kingdom, with a colossal 50 Damage.
12. What is the highest defense in tears of the kingdom?: The Phantom Armor set has the highest base Armor defense stats in the game, with 8 defense per piece and 24 defense when all three pieces are combined.

Miscellaneous

13. Is there only one Hylian Shield in TOTK?: No, you can get another Hylian Shield after completing the required questline and buying it from Cece’s shop.
14. Is the Hylian Shield worth it?: Yes, the Hylian Shield is worth seeking out ahead of a tough boss battle, as it is the best defensive option in Tears of the Kingdom.
15. Are zonaite shields good?: Yes, the Mighty Zonaite Shield is a fantastic shield to use, with a base defense of 50 and the ability to harness energy from any Zonai device it is attached to.