How to Shield Surf Guide for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Zelda: TotK)
Some of the contents of the article below refer to information based on previous titles which will be updated after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s release.
ZL + X + A
Shield surf can be done by holding up a shield with [ZL], jumping with [X] and pressing [A] .
You can press [ZL] and [A] in the air, so you can also jump with [X] and use [ZL] + [A].
Note that you cannot shield surf unless you have a shield equipped.
Shield Surf Controls
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Change Direction | L stick left/right |
| Accelerate | On the L stick |
| Decelerate | L stick down |
| Jump | X button |
| Paraglide | X button while jumping |
| Spin Attack | Y button |
| Shoot Bow | ZR button |
Shield Surfing Tips (Mechanics)
Can be done on downhills only.
Shield surfing can only be used properly on downhills.
The action lets you move quickly and can be used even if there is a slight slope. If you find a downhill section, use it as much as you can.
Shield durability is reduced on some terrain.
The durability of the shield does not decrease in terrain such as snow and deserts. Rough terrain like grasslands and rocky areas, however, will deplete shield durability.
Therefore, when using shield surf on grasslands and other rough terrain, be sure to equip a shield that you are okay with breaking before doing so.
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| How to Unlock Ascend | How to Unlock Ascend |
| How to Unlock Camera | How to Unlock Paraglider |
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