Shield Spell

Shield Spell
Artwork of Link's tunic after casting the Shield Spell
First appearance	The Adventure of Link (1988)
Learned	Town of Rauru
Power(s)	Enhanced Defense

"IN PARAPA DESERT USE THIS MAGIC TO SURVIVE"

— Wise Man

The Shield Spell is a spell learned in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It is often considered to be the easiest to find of all the spells. It enhances Link's defensive power, meaning all damage dealt to him is cut in half. The Shield Spell lasts for one screen per casting, and is one of the least expensive spells to perform in terms of Link's Magic Meter.

Link learns this spell from a Wise Man in the Town of Rauru, after he speaks with the man's daughter and she invites him inside her home. When Link casts the Shield Spell, his tunic turns from the green he normally wears to red, to indicate the spell has been cast. Interestingly, other objects on the screen sharing the green color of Link's tunic also turn red.