Shield surfing doesn’t just sound cool, it’s a fun way to traverse around many parts of the map. This is a feature that is returning from the game’s previous entry, Breath Of The Wild. While it is utilized mostly for specific surfaces such as slopes, some players spam its use even on flat terrain.
Many players have used the fuse mechanic of the game to attach mine carts to their shields to make them behave more like a skateboard. This works best on flat terrain and will provide more speed than one would have without doing so.
How To Shield Surf In The Game
To be able to Shield Surf in The Legend of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, you won’t need to go solve a lengthy dungeon puzzle, defeat one of the many bosses or open a chest in an overly dramatic fashion. The first thing you’ll want to do is make your way to your incline of choice; this will give you the best first-time experience. Next, press and hold the focus button; this is the ZL button on your controller.
This will let you pull out your shield. While Link is holding out his shield, press the X button on your controller to make Link jump up into the air. While still holding ZL and in the air after jumping, press the A button on your controller to make Link position his shield underneath him.
When To Shield Surf In The Game
You will have plenty of opportunities presented to you in the game to shield surf. However, it is worth noting that when you use shield surf, it will cause that shield to degrade at a rather substation rate. It is for this reason you should not use it carelessly lest you find yourself in a bad situation and your shield in poor condition.
Fusing Shield With A Minecart
As stated earlier, some players are discovering the joy of fusing different things to shield to see just what they can come up with. One such feature is putting a Minecart on it to create a makeshift Skateboard. This is by far the most popular shield fusion.