What happens if you lose the Hylian Shield?
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If you lose the Hylian Shield, you can reclaim or rebuy it, depending on the game’s progression and your current location. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can rebuy the Hylian Shield from Cece in Hateno Village for 3,000 Rupees, provided you have completed The Mayoral Election side adventure and Team Cece or Team Reede? questline.
Understanding the Hylian Shield
The Hylian Shield is a highly durable and powerful shield with 800 durability, making it the strongest shield in the game, and it can withstand up to 27 guardian blasts before breaking, but it is not unbreakable.
FAQs
1. Can you get another Hylian Shield if it breaks?
You can rebuy the Hylian Shield from Cece in Hateno Village for 3,000 Rupees, after completing The Mayoral Election side adventure.
2. How many Hylian Shields can you have?
You can only have one Hylian Shield at a time, and the game will know if you stash one at your home in Hateno Village.
3. Is the Hylian Shield unbreakable in TotK?
No, the Hylian Shield is not unbreakable and can be broken after withstanding a significant amount of damage.
4. What is the best shield in TotK?
The Hylian Shield is considered the best shield in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, with 800 durability and a defense rating of 90.
5. Can a guardian break the Hylian Shield?
Yes, a guardian can break the Hylian Shield if it has already taken substantial damage beforehand, or after withstanding 27 guardian blasts.
6. How to get refurbished Hylian Shield?
You can rebuy the Hylian Shield from Cece in Hateno Village or Grante in Tarrey Town, depending on the game’s progression.
7. How many hits can the Hylian Shield take?
The Hylian Shield can take up to 800 hits before breaking, assuming it has not taken any damage before.
8. Is there only one Hylian Shield in Tears of the Kingdom?
No, you can rebuy the Hylian Shield if it breaks, and you can have multiple shields, but only one at a time.
9. Can you buy infinite Hylian Shields?
You can rebuy the Hylian Shield as many times as you want, but you can only own one at a time.
10. Why won’t CeCe sell me the Hylian Shield?
Cece will only sell you the Hylian Shield after you have completed The Mayoral Election side adventure and Team Cece or Team Reede? questline.
11. How much does it cost to replace the Hylian Shield?
It costs 3,000 Rupees to rebuy the Hylian Shield from Cece in Hateno Village.
12. How many battles do you need to win to get the Hylian Shield?
You can get the Hylian Shield by playing through Boss Rush and quitting after beating eight (8) bosses.
13. What is the life span of a Hylian in Zelda?
Hylians can live for over 100 years, as shown in The Wind Waker and Spirit Tracks.
14. Can ancient shield have 4 sockets?
An Ancient Shield can have a maximum of 3 sockets, which can be added by giving the item to Larzuk as a quest reward.
15. How to get Guardian shield ++?
Guardian Shields++ can be found in “A Major Test of Strength” Ancient Shrines, where they are used by Guardian Scouts IV, or in Treasure Chests spawned by scanning the Breath of the Wild Series Guardian amiibo with the amiibo Rune.