A Hyli(an) desirable item.
The shield istucked away in Hyrule Castleand guarded by a frightening new Zelda enemy.
Below youll find the Tears of the KingdomHylian Shield location, along withhow to get the shield early.
Youll find a ready-made boat where the road meets the water.
It just takes a bit of extra effort and unlocking the Serutabomac Shrine.
Cook a couple of stamina elixirs or dishes and launch yourself skyward from the Lookout Landing Skyview Tower.
Turn north toward Hyrule Castle, and glide until you reach safe ground.
Work your way northeast around the castle, avoiding monsters where you’ve got the option to.
The Serutabomac Shrine can be found on the map below.
you could just walk into the docks now but youll want some health restoratives and a speed elixir.
As you approach the staircase leading away from the docks, you may notice a gloom puddle shifting position.
These hands will grab and squeeze you, reducing your health by one heart per squeeze and inflicting gloom.
I lobbed sixbomb flowersandseveral arrows from a Royal Guard Bowat them, and it barely reduced their health.
Weve got a how to beat Gloom Hands guide if you would like to face them head on.
Be way though because, on their defeat, aPhantom Ganonwill appear.
you’re free to briefly pop out into the light to restore gloom-broken hearts if you oughta.
Otherwise, hastily make your way up the wall and onto the landing.
Throw a fire Chu Chu Jelly or a Fire Fruit into the large brazier.
The Gloom Hands will vanish, and thechest containing the Hylian Shield appears.
Is the Hylian Shield worth it in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom?
The Hylian Shield has adefense value of 90, making it one of thestrongest in Hyrule.
ensure to save it for important encounters or particularly difficult fights and it’s not indestructible.
