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| + | |name = Mirror Shield |
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| + | |type = Equip |
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| + | |image = [[File:MM3D Link Slash.png|275px]] |
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| + | |caption = Artwork of Link with the Mirror Shield in<br>{{MM3D}} |
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| + | |game = {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{TMC}} |
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| + | |comp = [[Hylian Shield]] |
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| + | The '''Mirror Shield''' is a recurring [[Shield]] in {{LZS|Series}}. It is a powerful Shield that generally allows [[Link]] to reflect beams of [[Light Beam|light]] or magic from one place to another. |
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| + | ==Appearances== |
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| − | I enjoy this picture very much. I'll keep it on my page, should nowhere else accept it. --[[User:Yuvorias|Yuvorias]], 16:49, 29 May 2008 (EST) |
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| + | ===''A Link to the Past''=== |
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| + | [[File:MirrorShield.png|left]] |
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| + | In {{ALttP}}, the Mirror Shield is the third level Shield and is found in [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]]. It is better than the previous two shields, known for its ability to stop beams, such as those fired by [[Laser Eye]]s, and attacks from enemies such as [[Lynel]]s. It can outright reflect [[Wizzrobe]] projectiles. It cannot stop the beams of a [[Beamos]], however. It is particularly huge, with only half of Link's body being visible behind it during gameplay. It also cannot be stolen by [[Pikit]]s, but in the [[Game Boy Advance]] version of the game it can be eaten by [[Like Like]]s. Because of this, a shop in the [[Dark World]] will sell a replacement Mirror Shield if Link loses it in this version of the game. |
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| + | ===''Link's Awakening''=== |
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| + | [[File:LAmirrorshield.gif|left]] |
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| + | In {{LA}}, the Mirror Shield is found in [[Eagle's Tower]]. It is essential for getting to the last dungeon, [[Turtle Rock (Link's Awakening)|Turtle Rock]], as it is used to pass through the flamethrower trap in a tunnel on the way to the dungeon. |
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| + | ===''Ocarina of Time''=== |
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| − | == Officialness == |
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| + | [[File:OoT3D Mirror Shield Icon.png|left|Mirror Shield sprite from ''Ocarina of Time 3D'']] |
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| − | This image... Is it official art or fan-made by someone on DeviantArt? If it's fan-made it needs to not be on Midna's gallery page. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 18:35, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | In {{OoT}}, the Mirror Shield is the final shield that Link acquires in his adventure. It is found in the [[Spirit Temple]] on a ledge that can only be reached after defeating an [[Iron Knuckle]] on the Adult Link portion of the temple. Unlike the [[Hylian Shield]], the Mirror Shield has a polished surface, allowing it to reflect light. This allows Link to solve the light puzzles in the dungeon. Otherwise, the Mirror Shield acts almost the same except for the fact that it destroys the projectiles spat at Link by [[Octorok]]s, [[Deku Scrub]]s, and [[Business Scrub]]s, instead of reflecting them. However, it can somewhat reflect one of [[Ganon]]dorf's light magic attacks. |
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| + | The Mirror Shield also plays an important part in defeating [[Twinrova]], the boss of the Spirit Temple. When [[Twinrova#Koume|Koume]] and [[Twinrova#Kotake|Kotake]] are separate, the Mirror Shield can be used to reflect - and in turn, direct to the other sister - the fire or ice beam that a sister will fire at Link. When in their combined form, the Mirror Shield can absorb Twinrova's energy, and after three of the same type of energy is absorbed, a beam of that element is fired which can stun Twinrova temporarily for a quick few slashes. |
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| − | :Nevermind, I just went to DeviantArt, and it is, in fact, fan-art. Removing from gallery page ''(although it IS a nice picture!)''. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 18:37, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | The original Mirror Shield had a star and a moon resembling the Islamic symbol, but this was changed in later releases to the [[Gerudo Symbol]] because of this resemblance. |
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| − | ::Nevermind again, I'm behind on the times. Adam's already done it. Man, I need to look at all the edits before I say something. :P --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 18:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | :::O noes. This is awesome! Don't take it off! Make a fan art gallery! Just. Don't. Take. It. Off. The. Page. --[[User:Seablue254|Seablue254]] 19:06, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | File:Mirrorshield old.jpg |
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| + | File:Mirrorshield new.jpg |
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| + | </gallery>'''Comparison of the two different versions of the Mirror Shield'''</center> |
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| + | ===''Majora's Mask''=== |
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| − | It's already been taken off of the gallery; it's fan art, and fan art is unacceptable for articles and galleries. Fan art only has a place on user pages, which this picture is being used on; therefore, it won't be deleted. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 19:08, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | [[File:MM3D Mirror Shield Icon.png|left]] |
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| − | :...fine. keep awesome fan art off awesome pages. --[[User:Seablue254|Seablue254]] 19:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | In {{MM}}, the Mirror Shield appears depicted as a decagonal shield with a picture of an unhappy or screaming face upon it. It is found [[Beneath the Well]] after bargaining with several [[Gibdo]]s. It can reflect light, and is vital for progressing through the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana|Ikana Castle]] and solving the few light puzzles in the [[Stone Tower Temple]]. Light directed from the Mirror Shield also has the ability to instantly defeat [[:Category:Undead|undead]] enemies, such as [[Floormaster]]s and [[ReDead]]s. Like the previous Mirror Shield, it cannot deflect certain projectiles; however, unlike the previous game, it permanently replaces the [[Hero's Shield]]. Fortunately, it is more versatile than its old incarnation. |
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| + | {{clear}} |
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| + | ===''Oracle'' series=== |
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| − | I agree with Seablue, This is an awesome picture and should be on the page fan-art or not.--[[User:Toon Link|Toon Link]] 00:01, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | [[File:Mirror Shield OOX.png|left]] |
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| + | In the {{OoX}}, the Mirror Shield appears as the Level 3 Shield upgrade. It has a blue sprite and can only be obtained on a [[Linked Game]], via upgrading the shield through gameplay and using a password to upgrade it as well. These upgrades can be performed in either order, and it creates a "pair" with the [[Master Sword]] from these games. As in ''Ocarina of Time'', the Mirror Shield can block Twinrova's energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other shields cannot. It is simply able to block things that the [[Iron Shield]] cannot. |
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| + | Like the other shields in these games, the Mirror Shield can be eaten by Like Likes. However, once the shield has been upgraded to an Iron or Mirror Shield, shops will begin selling the current shield upgrade instead of the [[Wooden Shield]], allowing Link to purchase another one. |
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| − | :This image is, in a way, semi-official. This image and others like it are of the actual model from the game. So, in a technical sense, it is official.--[[User:Mjr162006|Mjr162006]] 00:05, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | ===''The Wind Waker''=== |
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| − | Exactly, it's really just an edited model of Midna. It's from the game still. Heck, this is such a good picture it should be on Midna's page.--[[User:Toon Link|Toon Link]] 00:09, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | [[File:Mirror Shield TWW.png|left|80px|The Mirror Shield as seen in game from The Wind Waker]] |
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| + | In {{TWW}}, the Mirror Shield is found in the [[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]. It is obtained by defeating three [[Stalfos]], the mini-bosses of the dungeon. It is the second, and final, shield and automatically replaces the [[Hero's Shield]] once obtained. |
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| + | As in previous games, it is required to solve light puzzles. It occasionally must be paired with another light beam to successfully solve a puzzle, usually by utilizing [[Medli's Harp]] as it acts much, if not the same, as the Mirror Shield does regarding light. Light that bounces off the Mirror Shield can also paralyze certain enemies in this game such as ReDeads, is the only way to solidify [[Poe]]s and thereby required to defeat [[Jalhalla]], and allows Dark ChuChus to be turned to stone. |
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| − | :'''Semi-official =/= official.''' If I take a piece of official art and draw something on it, it's not "official art" anymore; '''it has been altered by a fan in a way such that it no longer resembles an officially released image'''. As a result, it is not appropriate for the wiki. Again, I agree that it is a great looking image ''(incredibly hi-res, to boot)'', but does not belong on any article or gallery. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 15:18, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | The Mirror Shield can also cause certain stone statues to break and reflect light along a large network of mirrors, as seen in the Earth Temple. The ability to break stone statues is needed to carry on past Floor 31 of the [[Savage Labyrinth]]. Lastly, it proves invaluable in the final battle, during which Link uses it to reflect [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]'s [[Light Arrow]]s onto [[Ganon]]dorf when he begins to dodge them, allowing the hero an opportunity to land the finishing blow. |
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| − | ::Your reasoning is flawed. According to what you said, we can't use any images that have had their background made transparent. And we can't use images that were blurry and have been cleared up. There is no difference between this model and a screenshot of a game. If we can't use this, then logic follows that we can't use any of the screensots either. This is, of course, absurd. I know you don't mean any of this. But like it or not, that is exactly what you are saying.<br>I meant semi-official in that it was like a screenshot. So in that sense, my last post was consistent.--[[User:Mjr162006|Mjr162006]] 16:17, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | ===''The Minish Cap''=== |
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| − | :::[[Image:Midnapaper.jpg|thumb|right|Case in point...]]Look guys, quit the semantics. Short answer is, Ando's right. This is a very fine line, and the level of tolerance must be zero. Otherwise where do you draw the line? I think the image to the right is pretty well done, and bar the addition of the blue swishes it's pretty much the same classification as the one we're discussing. But clearly this isn't suitable, as the pose is entirely non-canonical. Just because you take a game model and reposition it, it doesn't mean it's still acceptable. The image we're discussing could just as easily have been nearly identical, except with Midna's finger jammed up her nose. Would we allow that? --[[User:Adamcox82|Adamcox82]] 22:24, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | [[File:MirrorShieldTMC.gif|left|40px]] |
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| + | After finishing {{TMC}}, Link can find [[Biggoron]] at the peak of [[Veil Falls]] and let him eat his shield. If Link returns later, Biggoron will give him the Mirror Shield as compensation. It allows Link to turn any projectile attacks into beams that shoot back at the enemy. The beam does not fire when hitting an enemy physically, thus acting as a standard shield. The design is the same as the Mirror Shield from ''The Wind Waker''. |
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| + | ==Non-canon Appearances== |
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| − | Every rule has its exceptions. The world isn't black and white. A consensus should be reached on whether or not to use an image. Sometimes, to convey an intended meaning, official sources are lacking. In such cases, other sources must fill the gap. Nintendo doesn't have official art of Midna's true form for obvious spoiler reasons. The "line" is not drawn only once. It must be closely examined, and possibly redrawn, whenever something approaches it.--[[User:Mjr162006|Mjr162006]] 23:23, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | {{Noncanon|start}} |
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| + | ===''Soulcalibur II''=== |
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| + | In {{SCII}}, the Mirror Shield from ''Ocarina of Time'' is one of shields available to Link. Paired off with the Master Sword, the Mirror Shield can be bought in the Pollux Shop, Rigel Shop or the Aldebaran Shop for 2200 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. Although Link's offense and defense stays the same when he equips this shield, all of the hits the young hero takes are counters, and 33% of damage received is inflicted back to the opponent.<ref>{{Cite|Reflects attacks, but may cause Link to lose balance|Shield description|Soulcalibur II}}</ref> |
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| − | You can't tell us to quit the semantics just because you can't think of a comeback. Mjr162006 is right, you made the wings on the shadow isect queen tranparent, that was changing offical art.--[[User:Toon Link|Toon Link]] 23:33, 30 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| + | ! Image |
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| + | !width="60px"|Cost |
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| + | !width="160px"|Attributes |
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| + | !In-game Description |
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| + | |[[File:Mirror Shield (SCII).png|80px]] |
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| + | |<center>2200 Gold</center> |
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| + | |<center>Hits taken are counters</center> |
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| + | <center>33% of damage received is inflicted back onto opponent</center> |
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| + | |A mirror-like shield found in the [[Spirit Temple]]. It is an amazing work of art, and there are few who would argue that it is not one of the finest shields in Hyrule. It is said that its surface reflects not only light but hostile intent as well. |
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| + | |} |
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| + | {{Noncanon|end}} |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | :'''While I find it amusing that one picture can create this much turmoil, I really must intervene...''' |
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| + | *The Mirror Shield may be a direct reference to the {{ip|Mirror Shield}} of the ''{{ip|Kid Icarus (series)|Kid Icarus}}'' series, used by {{ip|Pit}} to defend against {{ip|Medusa}}'s eye beams. The Mirror Shield is first used in the ''Zelda'' series to similarly defend against [[Laser Eye]]s. The Mirror Shield in both series is likely a reference to the Greek myth of {{wp|Perseus}}, where he used a shield to reflect the image of {{wp|Medusa}} so he could avoid her gaze. The ''Kid Icarus'' series also includes Light Arrows, both items predating their appearance in ''Zelda'' games. |
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| + | *The Mirror Shield also appears in ''{{wp|Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru}}''. {{LA}} borrows much from this game, including the game's engine and the cameo appearance of [[Richard]]. In this game, the shield is used to reflect a mammoth boss' image, causing it to hesitate and leave itself open to attack. The Mirror Shield is found in the Ice Cavern and is the strongest shield in the game. [[File:For The Frog The Bell Tolls - Mirror Shield.png]] |
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| + | *The [[Happy Mask Salesman]]'s backpack has a [[Mask]] in the shape of ''Majora's Mask'''s Mirror Shield. |
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| + | *In the {{CE}} version of ''Majora's Mask'', the Mirror Shield causes a slight graphical error. When reflecting light, a green and black stripe slowly slides across the light-ray every second or so. This is probably a result of incorrect emulation. |
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| + | *The Japanese Nintendo 64 release of ''Majora's Mask'' has another Mirror Shield in the game's programming as an unused item. It has a finished select icon and appears identical to what would later be the revised Mirror Shield of ''Ocarina of Time'', predating the GameCube edition. However, the use of this item crashes the game. |
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| + | *In ''The Wind Waker'', the Mirror Shield momentarily vanishes from Link's back during the cutscene after the final battle. It reappears following the end credits when he departs from [[Outset Island]]. |
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| + | *The text in ''The Minish Cap'''s game cartridge implies that the Mirror Shield was originally sold in a store, presumably [[Stockwell's Shop|Stockwell]]'s, for 350 [[Rupee]]s. |
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| + | ==Gallery== |
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| − | The fact of the matter is, and I think everyone here will agree with me, a picture with Midna "''jamming her finger up her nose''" would be perceived as an insult to the character by everyone on this site, while this picture everyone seems to love. 50% love this picture, and want to put it on Midna's page. 25% want to keep the picture, but not on Midna's page, instead only on user pages, while the last 25% want to delete it outright. |
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| + | <Gallery> |
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| + | File:Mirrorshieldlttp.png|Art of the Mirror Shield from ''A Link To the Past'' |
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| + | File:Mirror Shield Sprite LttP.gif|The Mirror Shield on the subscreen of ''A Link to the Past'' |
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| + | File:LAMirrorShield.png|Art of the Mirror Shield from ''Link's Awakening'' |
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| + | File:Ocarina Of Time - Mirror Shield.png|The original Mirror Shield in ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| + | File:Mirror Shield OoT.png|The original Mirror Shield from ''Ocarina of Time'' with the old Gerudo Symbol |
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| + | File:Mirror Shield Revised.png|The amended version of the shield from ''Ocarina of Time'' |
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| + | File:MM Mirror Shield.png|Mirror Shield in ''Majora's Mask'' |
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| + | File:Mirror Shield.png|The Mirror Shield artwork from ''The Wind Waker'' |
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| + | File:Mirror Shield 2 (SCII).png|The Mirror Shield in ''Soulcalibur II'' |
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| + | </Gallery> |
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| + | {{Ref}} |
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| − | This is what I think (bear with me): If a picture of Fanart is applied to a page (non-user), it should be of quality like this one, and should be labelled as much. eg: |
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| + | |ja= {{Japanese|ミラーシールド|Mirā Shīrudo}} |
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| + | |jaM= Mirror Shield |
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| + | |es= Escudo Espejo |
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| + | |esM= Mirror Shield |
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| + | |esL= Escudo espejo {{ExpGame|OoT3D}} |
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| + | |esLM= Mirror shield |
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| + | |fr= Bouclier Miroir<br>Bouclier-Reflet {{ExpGame|LA}} |
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| + | |frM= Mirror Shield |
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| + | |frC= Bouclier miroir {{ExpGame|OoT3D}} |
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| + | |frCM= Mirror shield |
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| + | |de= {{de|Spiegel-Schild}} |
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| + | |it= Scudo Specchio |
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| + | |itM= Mirror Shield |
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| + | |chS= {{Chinese|镜盾|Jìng Dùn}} |
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| + | |chSM= Mirror Shield |
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| + | }} |
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| + | {{Shields}} |
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| − | [[Image:Midna's true form.jpg|left|thumb|Fanart of Midna]] |
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| − | As reasonable as this sounds, I can already tell people are going to blow this solution away. But, truthully, the world isn't just black or white. If you ask me where I stand, I'd have this on the page. But I don't think I'll get involved in this arguement any more than this. --[[User:Yuvorias|Yuvorias]], 31 May 2008 (EST) |
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| − | Actually, no one wants it deleted. After all it's being used on your userpage. I agree 100%, only high-quality fan-art should be on an article (this isn't even entirely fan-art). If a litle kid scrribled a picture of Midna, it shouldn't be on the article because it's a bad picture. And, Midna with [[Wikipedia:Nose-picking|her finger up her nose]] wouldn't look all that professional.--[[User:Toon Link|Toon Link]] 02:59, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | :But then, where do you draw the line of what is considered "high-quality"? High-quality can be subjective: some may consider it just extremely high-resolution pictures, while others may consider high-quality "as high as I could capture from the YouTube video". Others still will have differing opinions. |
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| − | :Regardless, though, I'm just gonna say this once: we don't make the rules, we just enforce them. This isn't just personal opinion ''(although it is an opinion that I hold)''. If it went along with the Wiki guidelines I'd allow it, but it doesn't, so... I won't. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 05:16, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | ::I've heard this rule quoted often, but where is it written down. Unwritten rules '''are not enforcible'''. As are rules that are not clearly spelled out to all involved. I've just looked at the guidelines and there is no mention for it. I think that there was a small page created recently that gave reasons for deletion of images. Where did those rules come from?<br> Keep in mind that all rules have one thing in common, they tend to require revision from time to time. We all know who the owner of the Zelda Wiki.org domain is. But it has been made abundantly clear that the users that edit it are the owners of the site itself. Therefore, overriding a rule is a simple matter of a community consensus. Remember, it is not black and white. There are many shades of gray in between.--[[User:Mjr162006|Mjr162006]] 05:36, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | Okay, I can't find the rule either; I'll give you that one. :P It's something that I hear quite often though ''(especially from Adam, who's been here longer than the both of us combined)'', so I figure that it's a rule to enforce.<br> |
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| − | Still, where do you draw the line? I have yet to see that answered. :/ As I've said, "high-quality" is relative. So... yeah, I'm agreeing with Yuvorias: I'm leaving this conversation as I see it degrading into nothing more than sheer argument and anger, and ''that's not cool''. --[[User:Ando|Ando]] 05:50, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | Would a formal vote be possible? That would be a more professional way of doing it. Also, I'm not angry at all. I perfectly understand what is being said. I'm simply trying to open doors to alternate sources. The decision for fan-made image to be used in an article should not be taken lightly. This image would convey a meaning with which there is no comparable alternative from an official source. Therefore, it is important that the possibility of using this image be carefully considered.--[[User:Mjr162006|Mjr162006]] 05:58, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | Aw shit. You guys battled through the whole night. *facepalm*. Time to fix this. --[[User:Seablue254|Seablue254]] 12:18, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | Done. Now, please '''LEAVE IT'''. --[[User:Seablue254|Seablue254]] 12:43, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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| − | : You people are petty and silly. It's a model ripped from the game, posed in a manner that makes the character's distinguishing features most visible. It's mildly altered (the texture resolution was increased for neatness), but otherwise it's a solid picture that represents Midna's true form. It's from the game, I consider it official in the way I would a screenshot. The creator did NOT take any creative license in altering this image as someone's "case in point" example did. Therefore, it cannot possibly be defined as fan art. A fan rip, possibly - but it's altered so little that you cannot possibly group it in with some idiot that make Midna dance for fun. The lack of creative license taken in this model rip signifies that it is not only safe to use on the wiki, but its use should be encouraged over the blurry screenshots of Midna's true form we've had up until this image. --[[User:GoldenChaos|GoldenChaos]] 13:20, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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Revision as of 22:27, 11 July 2015
[[File:File:MM3D Link Slash.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Mirror Shield is a recurring Shield in Template:LZS. It is a powerful Shield that generally allows Link to reflect beams of light or magic from one place to another.
Appearances
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, the Mirror Shield is the third level Shield and is found in Turtle Rock. It is better than the previous two shields, known for its ability to stop beams, such as those fired by Laser Eyes, and attacks from enemies such as Lynels. It can outright reflect Wizzrobe projectiles. It cannot stop the beams of a Beamos, however. It is particularly huge, with only half of Link's body being visible behind it during gameplay. It also cannot be stolen by Pikits, but in the Game Boy Advance version of the game it can be eaten by Like Likes. Because of this, a shop in the Dark World will sell a replacement Mirror Shield if Link loses it in this version of the game.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the Mirror Shield is found in Eagle's Tower. It is essential for getting to the last dungeon, Turtle Rock, as it is used to pass through the flamethrower trap in a tunnel on the way to the dungeon.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Mirror Shield is the final shield that Link acquires in his adventure. It is found in the Spirit Temple on a ledge that can only be reached after defeating an Iron Knuckle on the Adult Link portion of the temple. Unlike the Hylian Shield, the Mirror Shield has a polished surface, allowing it to reflect light. This allows Link to solve the light puzzles in the dungeon. Otherwise, the Mirror Shield acts almost the same except for the fact that it destroys the projectiles spat at Link by Octoroks, Deku Scrubs, and Business Scrubs, instead of reflecting them. However, it can somewhat reflect one of Ganondorf's light magic attacks.
The Mirror Shield also plays an important part in defeating Twinrova, the boss of the Spirit Temple. When Koume and Kotake are separate, the Mirror Shield can be used to reflect - and in turn, direct to the other sister - the fire or ice beam that a sister will fire at Link. When in their combined form, the Mirror Shield can absorb Twinrova's energy, and after three of the same type of energy is absorbed, a beam of that element is fired which can stun Twinrova temporarily for a quick few slashes.
The original Mirror Shield had a star and a moon resembling the Islamic symbol, but this was changed in later releases to the Gerudo Symbol because of this resemblance.
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, the Mirror Shield appears depicted as a decagonal shield with a picture of an unhappy or screaming face upon it. It is found Beneath the Well after bargaining with several Gibdos. It can reflect light, and is vital for progressing through the Ikana Castle and solving the few light puzzles in the Stone Tower Temple. Light directed from the Mirror Shield also has the ability to instantly defeat undead enemies, such as Floormasters and ReDeads. Like the previous Mirror Shield, it cannot deflect certain projectiles; however, unlike the previous game, it permanently replaces the Hero's Shield. Fortunately, it is more versatile than its old incarnation.
Oracle series
In the Template:OoX, the Mirror Shield appears as the Level 3 Shield upgrade. It has a blue sprite and can only be obtained on a Linked Game, via upgrading the shield through gameplay and using a password to upgrade it as well. These upgrades can be performed in either order, and it creates a "pair" with the Master Sword from these games. As in Ocarina of Time, the Mirror Shield can block Twinrova's energy attacks, although it cannot reflect them, nor can it reflect anything else the other shields cannot. It is simply able to block things that the Iron Shield cannot.
Like the other shields in these games, the Mirror Shield can be eaten by Like Likes. However, once the shield has been upgraded to an Iron or Mirror Shield, shops will begin selling the current shield upgrade instead of the Wooden Shield, allowing Link to purchase another one.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, the Mirror Shield is found in the Earth Temple. It is obtained by defeating three Stalfos, the mini-bosses of the dungeon. It is the second, and final, shield and automatically replaces the Hero's Shield once obtained.
As in previous games, it is required to solve light puzzles. It occasionally must be paired with another light beam to successfully solve a puzzle, usually by utilizing Medli's Harp as it acts much, if not the same, as the Mirror Shield does regarding light. Light that bounces off the Mirror Shield can also paralyze certain enemies in this game such as ReDeads, is the only way to solidify Poes and thereby required to defeat Jalhalla, and allows Dark ChuChus to be turned to stone.
The Mirror Shield can also cause certain stone statues to break and reflect light along a large network of mirrors, as seen in the Earth Temple. The ability to break stone statues is needed to carry on past Floor 31 of the Savage Labyrinth. Lastly, it proves invaluable in the final battle, during which Link uses it to reflect Zelda's Light Arrows onto Ganondorf when he begins to dodge them, allowing the hero an opportunity to land the finishing blow.
The Minish Cap
After finishing The Minish Cap, Link can find Biggoron at the peak of Veil Falls and let him eat his shield. If Link returns later, Biggoron will give him the Mirror Shield as compensation. It allows Link to turn any projectile attacks into beams that shoot back at the enemy. The beam does not fire when hitting an enemy physically, thus acting as a standard shield. The design is the same as the Mirror Shield from The Wind Waker.
Non-canon Appearances
Soulcalibur II
In SoulCalibur II, the Mirror Shield from Ocarina of Time is one of shields available to Link. Paired off with the Master Sword, the Mirror Shield can be bought in the Pollux Shop, Rigel Shop or the Aldebaran Shop for 2200 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. Although Link's offense and defense stays the same when he equips this shield, all of the hits the young hero takes are counters, and 33% of damage received is inflicted back to the opponent.[1]
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| File:Mirror Shield (SCII).png | A mirror-like shield found in the Spirit Temple. It is an amazing work of art, and there are few who would argue that it is not one of the finest shields in Hyrule. It is said that its surface reflects not only light but hostile intent as well. |
Trivia
- The Mirror Shield may be a direct reference to the Mirror Shield of the Kid Icarus series, used by Pit to defend against Medusa's eye beams. The Mirror Shield is first used in the Zelda series to similarly defend against Laser Eyes. The Mirror Shield in both series is likely a reference to the Greek myth of Perseus, where he used a shield to reflect the image of Medusa so he could avoid her gaze. The Kid Icarus series also includes Light Arrows, both items predating their appearance in Zelda games.
- The Mirror Shield also appears in Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru. Link's Awakening borrows much from this game, including the game's engine and the cameo appearance of Richard. In this game, the shield is used to reflect a mammoth boss' image, causing it to hesitate and leave itself open to attack. The Mirror Shield is found in the Ice Cavern and is the strongest shield in the game.
- The Happy Mask Salesman's backpack has a Mask in the shape of Majora's Mask's Mirror Shield.
- In the Collector's Edition version of Majora's Mask, the Mirror Shield causes a slight graphical error. When reflecting light, a green and black stripe slowly slides across the light-ray every second or so. This is probably a result of incorrect emulation.
- The Japanese Nintendo 64 release of Majora's Mask has another Mirror Shield in the game's programming as an unused item. It has a finished select icon and appears identical to what would later be the revised Mirror Shield of Ocarina of Time, predating the GameCube edition. However, the use of this item crashes the game.
- In The Wind Waker, the Mirror Shield momentarily vanishes from Link's back during the cutscene after the final battle. It reappears following the end credits when he departs from Outset Island.
- The text in The Minish Cap's game cartridge implies that the Mirror Shield was originally sold in a store, presumably Stockwell's, for 350 Rupees.
Gallery
Art of the Mirror Shield from A Link To the Past
The Mirror Shield on the subscreen of A Link to the Past
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Art of the Mirror Shield from Link's Awakening
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The original Mirror Shield in Ocarina of Time
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The original Mirror Shield from Ocarina of Time with the old Gerudo Symbol
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The amended version of the shield from Ocarina of Time
Mirror Shield in Majora's Mask
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The Mirror Shield artwork from The Wind Waker
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The Mirror Shield in Soulcalibur II
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References
- ↑ "Reflects attacks, but may cause Link to lose balance" — Shield description (Soulcalibur II)
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | Mirror Shield |
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French | Bouclier Miroir Bouclier-Reflet Template:ExpGame |
Mirror Shield |
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FrenchCA | Bouclier miroir Template:ExpGame | Mirror shield |
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German | Spiegel-Schild | |
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Italian | Scudo Specchio | Mirror Shield |
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Spanish | Escudo Espejo | Mirror Shield |
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SpanishLA | Escudo espejo Template:ExpGame | Mirror shield |
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