Zelda: Skyward Sword

Metal Shield Moblin Locations and How to Beat

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Skyward Sword HD Metal Shield Moblin

This guide will show you how to beat Metal Shield Moblin, an enemy in the Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Metal Shield Moblin, drops for beating it, as well as strategy for beating it.

Metal Shield Moblin Basic Information

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Metal Shield Moblin
Locations Skipper's Retreat, Sky Keep
HP 200
Rewards None

How to Beat Metal Shield Moblin

Strategy

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How to Beat Metal Shield Moblin
Metal Shields are impervious to sword attacks unlike its wooden variant. Climb up the shield by dashing, then slash it down from behind.

While holding their metal shield, sword attacks will not dent it unlike the Wooden Shield variant. Hiding behind their giant shields, they will approach slowly until they get in range, and attack you with their long spears.

Climb up the metal shield

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To defeat Moblins with metal shields, climb up its metal shield by sprinting up as if the player is climbing a small cliff. Then, spam your sword attacks on its back until it is down.

Attacks

Attack Power Element Knockback
Harpoon Poke 4 None Yes
Shield Crash 4 None Yes

Effective Weapons and Attacks

Weapon/Skill Effectivity
Sword Skyward Strike Spin Attack Bomb
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bow Beetle Gust Bellows Clawshots
Yes No No No
Slingshot Whip
Okay No

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