Is there a shield in BOTW that doesn't break?

In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BotW), there's no truly unbreakable shield, but the Hylian Shield is the closest, possessing extremely high durability (800) and defense (90) and can be re-purchased from Granté in Tarrey Town after it eventually breaks, making it functionally permanent if you complete the side quest. All other shields, including Champion weapons, break, but the Hylian Shield is the ultimate durable shield, found in Hyrule Castle's Lockup after defeating a Stalnox.
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Is there a Shield that doesn't break in BOTW?

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The Hylian Shield isn't technically unbreakable, but it does have a very high durability of 800. If you haven't mastered the Perfect Guard technique, I'd steer clear of using it against Guardians' laser beams, as they can destroy almost any shield with one blast.
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What's the strongest Shield in BOTW?

The best shield in Breath of the Wild depends on your goal: the Hylian Shield is unmatched for overall durability and defense (90), found in Hyrule Castle, while the Ancient Shield is great for Guardian Beam deflection. For shield surfing, the Radiant Shield offers the best speed/friction, though it breaks quickly, making the Hylian Shield better for long surfing sessions.
 
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What Shield has the most durability in BOTW?

The Hylian Shield has the highest base durability in Breath of the Wild (BotW) with 800 points, far exceeding other shields, and can even reach 1,160 with upgrades, making it the best for general use and durability, though it's found in Hyrule Castle and can be repurchased in Tarrey Town if it breaks. For utility like shield surfing, other shields like the Ancient Shield or Radiant Shield might be preferred, but the Hylian Shield's sheer longevity is unmatched.
 
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Is there a weapon that doesn't break BOTW?

Every weapon breaks except the Master Sword though the Hylian Shield has 800 durability so it's super difficult to break.
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What's the strongest weapon in BOTW?

The "best" weapon in Breath of the Wild depends on the situation, but Savage Lynel Weapons (especially the Crusher/Sword) offer the highest raw damage, while the Master Sword (awakened) provides infinite durability and great power against Ganon-related foes, making it the best all-around sword. For versatility and utility, elemental weapons like the Great Flameblade are excellent for environmental tasks, and Ancient Weapons are crucial for Guardian fights.
 
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Where to get unbreakable shield botw?

In Breath of the Wild, you could find this ultimate shield deep within Hyrule Castle, in the Lockup Prison deep in the west side of its outskirts, and guarded by a giant Stalnox.
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Is there a Royal Shield in BOTW?

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Chief among metal Shield are the Royal Shield, whose Durability and defensive power outshine many others. Before the Great Calamity, these Shields were issued to the immediate guard detail of the Royal Family of Hyrule.
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Is ancient shield worth it in BotW?

The base defense strength of Ancient Shields is 70, same as the Royal Guard's Shield, though with superior Durability as well as its automatic laser deflect function. They are also superior to the Guardian Shield++ in both defense strength and Durability.
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Is Lynel Shield good?

Lynel Shields are Shield favored by Lynels for both their defensive and offensive capabilities. While they are primarily useful as Shield, their edges are capable of dealing slash attacks while deflecting.
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What is the rarest weapon in Zelda Breath of the Wild?

The rarest weapons in Breath of the Wild often involve items with limited spawns, unique properties, or those only obtainable through specific glitches or DLC, with candidates like the Kite Shield, unique Champion weapons, rare drops like the Vicious Sickle (Yiga), and DLC-exclusive items (like Biggoron's Sword) topping lists, alongside powerful, hard-to-find variants like Pristine Royal Guard's Claymores.
 
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Does Link's shield break BOTW?

Unlike Skyward Sword, the Hylian Shield is capable of breaking like other Shields. Once obtained within Hyrule Castle, it can be purchased from Granté in Tarrey Town for 3,000 Rupees, provided Link does not have one already.
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Is Master Sword unbreakable in BOTW?

No, the Master Sword isn't permanently unbreakable in Breath of the Wild, but it doesn't break like other weapons; instead, it runs out of energy and needs a 10-minute recharge, making it functionally infinite, especially after completing the Trial of the Sword DLC where its power (and durability) significantly increases, especially against Malice, where it glows and becomes very potent.
 
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What is the rarest armor set in BotW?

The rarest armor in Breath of the Wild isn't one single item, but often debated between the Phantom Ganon Set (found in dangerous caves/shrines) and DLC armors like Tingle's Outfit, with some considering amiibo-exclusive pieces as rarest due to their conditional unlock, but the Hero's Aspect (from Tears of the Kingdom) is mentioned as rarest there for completing all 152 shrines. For base game items, hard-to-find pieces like the Rito Kite Shield or unique outfits (Zant's Helmet, Ravio's Hood) found through quests or Kilton's shop (like the Dark Link outfit) are very rare and sought after.
 
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Which is better, Guardian Sword++ or Ancient Short Sword BOTW?

The Ancient Short Sword has a base attack power of 40 making it equal to the Guardian Sword++ in terms of base attack power, however the Ancient Short Sword has greater durability and is forgeable allowing replacements to be more easily obtained.
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Is ancient armor good for Ganon?

Tough as hell, the guardians are ancient robots created by the Sheikah, now under the control of Calamity Ganon. The armour you'll want in your battle against these machines is the Ancient Armour. With a maximum defense stat of 28 per piece, it will keep you as safe as possible from those strong attacks.
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What is the rarest thing in BotW?

The rarest items in Breath of the Wild often involve specific, hard-to-find materials like Big Hearty Radishes, Smotherwing Butterflies, Endura Carrots, and Star Fragments, but truly unique finds include the glitchy Ice Cream Cone, missable Secret Seashells, specific rare armor pieces like the Flamebreaker Armor (requiring Smotherwings), and certain high-end Lynel weapons that can be lost forever, plus the powerful Bow of Light (limited use) and Master Sword, with some players considering Giant Ancient Cores extremely rare drops.
 
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Is soldier's Armor worth it in BotW?

The Soldier Armor has no set bonus or effects, but it is one of the armor sets in the game with the highest defense. A few others rival it, including the Zonaite Armor and Wild Armor, but this one is easy to find early, so it's worth upgrading if you need some heftier defense.
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Is there a Zora shield in BOTW?

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Silver Shields are Zora-made Shield known for their intricate ornamentation. It is believed that true masters of these Shields can redirect attacks like a rock redirecting rushing water. Silver Shields belong to the Zora Gear equipment archetype, which includes all Weapons created by the Zora.
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What is the most powerful shield in BOTW?

The best shield in Breath of the Wild depends on your goal: the Hylian Shield is unmatched for overall durability and defense (90), found in Hyrule Castle, while the Ancient Shield is great for Guardian Beam deflection. For shield surfing, the Radiant Shield offers the best speed/friction, though it breaks quickly, making the Hylian Shield better for long surfing sessions.
 
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Is there a permanent sword in Breath of the Wild?

In Zelda: Breath of the Wild, no sword is truly unbreakable by default, but the Master Sword is special: it runs out of energy and recharges (10 mins) instead of shattering, and can become permanently powered-up and durable after completing the Master Trials DLC, effectively making it unbreakable during combat. Other "unbreakable" options involve glitches or using other unique items like the One-Hit Obliterator (temporary), but the Master Sword's recharge and DLC upgrade are the intended ways to have a near-permanent powerful sword. 
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How to get Link's shield in BOTW?

To get Link's Hylian Shield in Breath of the Wild, head to the Hyrule Castle Lockup (west side), defeat the Stalnox mini-boss in the large cell area by shooting its eye, and claim the shield from the chest that appears behind it; if it breaks, you can buy a replacement from Granté in Tarrey Town after helping build it.
 
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