Deku Shield
The Deku Shield
First appearance	Ocarina of Time (1998)
Found	Kokiri Shop Treasure Chests Business Scrubs
Use	Blocks enemy attacks

"You got a Deku Shield! Switch to the Equipment Subscreen and select the shield. Press (A) to equip it. Press (R) to crouch and defend. If you press (R) while (Z) Targeting, you can move while defending."

— In-game description

The Deku Shield is an item from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It is the first shield available in the game and is obtained from the shop in Kokiri Forest for 40 Rupees. Link must obtain and equip a Deku Shield as well as the Kokiri Sword before Mido will allow him access to the grove of the Great Deku Tree. The shield can only be equipped while Link is a child.

The Deku Shield is made of tough, hard wood and offers good protection. Because of its composition, however, it burns easily if it comes into contact with fire. If Link loses his shield, he can purchase a new one or find one in various Treasure Chests throughout Hyrule. These are often placed in areas where there is a risk of the shield being destroyed, such as the semi-volcanic Dodongo's Cavern, or around areas where fiery enemies like the Fire Keese roam.

The red emblem carved on the Deku Shield is the symbol of the Kokiri, and is in the same shape as the gold trimming of the Kokiri's Emerald.

Non-canonical appearances Edit

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time manga Edit

After Link and Mido defeat Queen Gohma, Link uses the Kokiri Sword to carve a Deku Shield from the bark of the Great Deku Tree. The shield is later set ablaze and rendered useless when Link battles a Stalfos in Hyrule Castle.

Super Smash Bros. Melee Edit

Young Link uses the Deku Shield to block projectiles. It can be used while standing or crouching. Unlike its counterpart in Ocarina of Time, it does not burn away if it comes in contact with fire-based attacks.