- This article is about the ability. For the Mini-Game, see Shield-Surfing.
Shield Surfing,[1] also stylized as Shield-Surfing,[2] is a recurring ability in The Legend of Zelda series.
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Breath of the Wild[]
To perform Shield Surfing, Link can jump on any of his Shields and ride down the slopes of Snow-, Sand-, or Grass-covered mountains and hills as though it were a Snowboard. Different Shields have different frictions and speeds, as do different surfaces. Using a Shield this way on rough terrain like the rocks on Death Mountain will drain the Shield's Durability rapidly, so it can break if this technique is overused. However, Shield Surfing on dirt paths or grass does not damage the Shield anywhere near as much,[verification needed] and on Sand and Snow, it doesn't damage the Shield at all. Shield Surfing during Rain further reduces damage done to the Shield and increases speed.
Tears of the Kingdom[]
In addition to its previous iteration, Link also has the ability to grind on rail tracks.[3] Link can perform a special spin by pressing Y that can attack enemies. The Fuse ability can be used with shields on certain items to increase shield surfing efficiency. Some items may allow to surf even on rocky surfaces with little durability loss, but some specific items may cause a gradual height gain if used correctly. Others may hinder which will cause Link to bail if such items are surfed on with.
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References
- ↑ "Shield Surf" — Ability Controls (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "Hey, maaan! What's that? You're dyin' for some shield-surfing action, that it?" — Fin (Breath of the Wild)
- ↑ "You can shield surf along the tracks used for mine carts and other on-rail conveyances." — Loading screen tip (Tears of the Kingdom)