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Radiant Shields are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] Radiant Shields go unnamed in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity.

Location and Uses[]

Breath of the Wild[]

Hyrule Compendium Entry

364 (369) Radiant Shield
BotW Hyrule Compendium Radiant Shield
Description
This extravagant shield is presented to Gerudo warriors who rise to the rank of captain. Its apparent opulence is rivaled only by its combat capabilities.
Common Locations
Gerudo Highlands
Gerudo Desert
Properties
Def 35

Radiant Shields are mid-grade Shields made by the Gerudo. They are presented to Gerudo warriors once they achieve the rank of captain, and they are considered to be a direct upgrade to Gerudo Shields.[1] This is seen with Teake, the captain of the Gerudo guard, who carries one on her back. In addition, they are also known for their incredible Shield Surfing abilities.[citation needed] Their opulence is rivaled only by their capabilities in combat.[1] They belong to the Gerudo Gear equipment archetype, a series of Weapons created and utilized by the Gerudo.[2]

There are four Radiant Shields scattered throughout Hyrule Kingdom, with a fifth added in Master Mode.[where?] One can be found inside the secret cave in the mountain east of the Sho Dantu Shrine, along with other pieces of Gerudo Gear.

When scanned with the amiibo Rune, the following amiibos have a chance to spawn a Treasure Chest containing a Radiant Shield:

Selmie will comment on Radiant Shields if Link speaks to her with one equipped. She reveals that they are very rare, and she practically never sees them anymore.[3] Unlike other shields, the Radiant Shield can Shield Surf on stone.

Due to their metal compositions, Radiant Shields will conduct Electricity and attract Lightning if they are equipped during Thunderstorms. They also sink if they are dropped in Water. However, they can be manipulated with the Magnesis Rune, and they will not burn when exposed to Fire or a Scorching Climate.

Other Appearances[]

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity[]

Radiant Shields can be wielded by Urbosa in conjunction with Moonlight Scimitars.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapanese太陽の盾 (Taiyō no tate)
Taiwan, Hong Kong, MacaoChineseTR太陽盾 (Tàiyáng dùn)
NetherlandsDutchDageraadschild
FranceFrenchEUBouclier du soleilSun shield
GermanyGermanSonnenschild
ItalyItalianScudo solareSolar shield
South KoreaKorean태양의 방패 (Taeyangui bangpae)
RussiaRussianЩит Солнца (Shchit Solntsa)
Latin AmericaSpanishLAEscudo del sol
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See Also[]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Radiant Shield
    This extravagant shield is presented to Gerudo warriors who rise to the rank of captain. Its apparent opulence is rivaled only by its combat capabilities.
    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  2. Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 172
  3. "That's a radiant shield! You wouldn't believe how rare those things are! You practically never see them anymore..." — Selmie (Breath of the Wild)
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