How to use your shield in Tears of the Kingdom
Using your shield in Tears of the Kingdom is pretty straightforward! Just press and hold the ZL button on your Nintendo Switch controller. This will have Link ready his shield to block or deflect incoming attacks. Perfect timing can even send some attacks right back at enemies. Don't forget, your shield can wear down and break, so keep an eye on its durability and have spares!
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Hot take: Shields? Just dodge, bro. Timing your dodges grants invincibility frames and a chance to counterattack. Who needs a shield when you've got mad skills?
I learned the hard way that not all shields are created equal in Tears of the Kingdom. Some are better for surfing than defending! So, make sure you've got the right shield for the job. Saved me a bunch of heartache in tricky fights.
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