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I have been waiting for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom like many people for years now, and I cannot wait to Shield Surf from the top of a Sky Island all the way to the ground below! Yet is Shield Surfing in Tears of the Kingdom the same as Breath of the Wild, or have they changed it since BotW? I have the answers in my shield surf guide.
- Introducing amiibo: character figures designed to connect and interact with compatible games.
- The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time game introduced a time traveling element into the series
- -this amiibo shows a 17-year old Link playing the ocarina that allowed him to warp back and forth across a seven-year gap to defeat the power-hungry Ganondorf.
- Recommended for children ages 6+
- Just tap an amiibo accessory to the NFC touch point on a compatible system to enjoy fun in-game extra features
- Compatible games on the Nintendo Switch system, New Nintendo 2DS XL system, New Nintendo 3DS XL system and Wii U console.
How to Shield Surf in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
To Shield Surf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the exact same way in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Simply hold down ZL to enter Z-Targeting mode, next jump by pressing X, and while in mid-air, press A. Following these steps will get Link to equip his Shield to his feet and start Shield Surfing!
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Do note. You must have a shield equipped to do this. Don’t go leaping off a cliff as I did, thinking you had a shield equipped (it got destroyed in a fight against a Guardian), then rag-dolling to your death.
Shield surfing is a fun activity to do in various locations, like grassy hills, sandy deserts, and snow-covered slopes and is basically Link on a skateboard. Keep in mind Shield Surfing friction wears down your Shield’s durability, so it’s best to use a basic shield instead of your best one, but in my experience, the basic Shield may not last long. Momentum also helps you gain speed. Also, softer surfaces are more friendly to your Shield, while rocky mountains and any upward slope are less ideal.
You can also press the jump button while Shield Surfing, and if you take out your bow while in mid-air, time will slow down, and you’ll have more aim to nail those headshots in Tears of the Kingdom!
Shield Surf Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Change Direction | L stick left/right |
| Accelerate | Up on the L stick |
| Decelerate | Down on the L stick |
| Jump | X |
| Paraglide | X while jumping |
| Spin Attack | Y |
| Shoot Bow | ZR |
How to Shield Surf in Tears of the Kingdom – FAQ
How to extend shield surf?
Press Y button when you are on a flat surface and this will extend shield surf
How do I use bow to attack whilst shield surfing?
Press the Y button to do a spinning attack using your melee weapon
How to Shield Surf faster?
Certain shields will allow you to go faster. Experiment to find the best ones. Surfing downhill also increases speed.
Can you Shield Surf with fused items?
It depends. Some items allow Link to Shield Surf, like wheels. Others do not, such as larger or bulky items. Bombs and springs will launch Link upward.
Can you repairs Shields?
You cannot repair shields in Tears of the Kingdom.
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