How to Get the Wooden Shield: Location and How to Use

This is a guide to getting the Wooden Shield in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Wooden Shield, as well as how to use it.

Wooden Shield Basic Information

Wooden Shield
Item Type	Shield
An easy-to-use light shield. It insulates from electricity but can burn and break easily, so treat it with care.

Wooden Shield Sell Price

Wooden Shield can be sold to Peatrice at the Item Check for 20 Rupees.

Effective against electricity

Unlike the Iron Shield, Wooden Shield and its upgrades can withstand against electricity. This is recommended to use when you are exploring Lanayru Desert.

Ineffective against fire

The downside of Wooden Shields is that it will burn in contact with fire, or standing on extremely hot places. Your shield will rapidly burn and disintegrate if it does, leaving you defenseless.

It is recommended to use Iron Shields while exploring Eldin Volcano.

How to Get Wooden Shield

How to Obtain Wooden Shield

Item	Unlock Condition
Wooden Shield	・Given by Instructor Owlan for free ・Purchase from the Gear Shop for 50 Rupees.

All Wooden Shield Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Banded Shield	・Wooden Shield ・Monster Claw x1 ・Jelly Blob x1 ・Amber Relic x2 ・Upgrade Price: 30 Rupees
Braced Shield	・Banded Shield ・Tumbleweed x2 ・Ornamental Skull x1 ・Monster Claw x2 ・Amber Relic x3 ・Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees

List of Upgrades

How to Use Wooden Shield

Press and Hold the R Button

Hold down the R Button on the right Joy-Con to bring up the Pouch menu. Point the controller at the shield and let go of the R Button to equip it.

If done correctly, the shield will appear on Link's back.

Shake the Left Joy-Con or Press the Left Joystick to Block

Once you have the shield equipped, shake the left Joy-Con or press the left joystick to use the shield. You can use this maneuver to block or deflect enemy attacks.

How to Use Button and Motion Controls

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