How to Get the Sacred Shield: Location and How to Use | Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch)

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

Sacred Shield Basic Information

Sacred Shield
Item Type	Shield
A sacred shield that repairs itself. It effectively repels electric, fire, and curse attacks.

Sacred Shield Sell Price

Sacred Shield can be sold to Peatrice at the Item Check for 300 Rupees.

Regenerating durability

Unlike the Wooden Shield and the Iron Shield, Sacred Shield and its upgrades can regenerate its own durability over time. It is also immune to burning, electrocution, and cursing. A great shield for mid-game to end-game.

Note that the Sacred Shield can still break if your shield durability gauge on the upper right of your screen depletes to zero, so be wary.

How to Get Sacred Shield

How to Obtain Sacred Shield

Item	Unlock Condition
Sacred Shield	Purchase from the Gear Shop for 500 Rupees.

All Sacred Shield Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Divine Shield	・Sacred Shield ・Ornamental Skull x3 ・Dusk Relic x1 ・Bird Feather x2 ・Upgrade Price: 100 Rupees
Goddess Shield	・Divine Shield ・Monster Horn x3 ・Dusk Relic x4 ・Blue Bird Feather x1 ・Bird Feather x3 ・Upgrade Price: 150 Rupees

List of Upgrades

How to Use Sacred 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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