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Want to know how Shield Surf in Tears of the Kingdom? Tears of the Kingdom became very popular on the first day of release. And this is not surprising since the developers have put a lot of effort into the game. The open world becomes bigger, quests and challenges are more difficult, and Link gets some cool new abilities. However, it’s still good old Zelda, so you can do whatever you want in Tears of the Kingdom and even Shield Surf. So, read on to find out how to properly use Shields in Tears of the Kingdom.
Shields in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Even though Link has a large arsenal of different abilities, he is still a brave warrior. Therefore, he can use swords, bows, and Shields in combat. A Shield in Tears of the Kingdom is needed to defend against enemy attacks or even parry them. Moreover, you can upgrade your Shields to make them even stronger.
But this is not the main purpose of this item since Link can use the Shield as a skateboard. So when you need to go down a mountain or slope, you won’t be flying with your paraglider. You will use the Shield as a surfboard just for fun.
How to Shield Surf in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
For Shield Surf in Tears of the Kingdom, you need to equip a Shield. Then hold the ZL button and press the X button to jump. And while in the air, press the A button to use the Shield like a skateboard.
So you can surf fast from different slopes or mountains. This use of the Shield will consume its durability. But this does not apply to sandy or snowy surfaces. They are soft enough to save your Shield’s durability for a long time.
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It’s also worth noting that regular Shields can’t surf flat surfaces. Therefore, use the Fuse ability and attach a mine cart to the Shield. This way, you can make a real skateboard, and Shield Surfing will become even more fun in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom.
That’s all you need to know about how to Shield Surf in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom. It is a very cool feature that will allow you to ride on the tracks or different slopes. Therefore, use our tips to make a skateboard out of your Shield. In the meantime, take a look at our guide on how to get Hearty Truffles.
Tears of the Kingdom is available on Nintendo Switch.
