How to Get the Mirror Shield in Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Look for the bridge., Enter the next part of Gerudo Valley., Expect to be thrown in a cell., Beat all the guards and rescue the last carpenter., Walk to the huge silver gate on your left., Make sure you have the Longshot, the Lens of Truth, and lots...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Look for the bridge.
As soon as you enter Gerudo Valley, you'll notice the bridge to the other side is not guarded, as it was when you were a kid, but broken.
Fortunately, you can either jump across the gap with Epona or, if you've completed or attempted the Water Temple, Longshot across.
You'll see an old man with a gray beard.
He says that his carpenters have been captured by the Gerudo. -
Step 2: Enter the next part of Gerudo Valley.
You'll see a huge fortress, guarded by Gerudo.
Walk up to one of them and get caught. , Look up and Longshot to the wood.
You'll be standing in a window.
Either jump down and time it right before a guard sees you, or shoot the guard with an arrow to knock her out and then jump down.
Either way, jump down and enter the Thieve's Hideout. , Suddenly, a Gerudo will drop from the air and present you with the Gerudo Membership Card.
Now you can freely roam about without the guards throwing you in jail. , Climb the ladder and speak with the Gerudo lady.
She'll open the gates with a clap of her hand, so now you can enter the Haunted Wasteland. , When you're ready, enter. , If you don't, you'll be lost and spawn at the entrance to the Haunted Wasteland and lose a precious heart.
Now, Longshot to the boxes across the quicksand. , Climb on top and look at the grey platform.
Use the Lens of Truth and suddenly a Poe will appear.
He'll guide you the rest of the way through the Haunted Wasteland.
Optional:
There's a man floating around on a carpet.
He's selling Bombchus, which you'll need later on in the Spirit Temple. , If you go northeast, you'll find the cavern that leads to the fairy who gives you Nayru's Love. , She teaches you the Requiem of Spirit, meaning you can now warp straight to the Desert Colossus without crossing the Haunted Wasteland. ,, When you beat the Iron Knuckle, step outside of the boss room to receive the Mirror Shield. -
Step 3: Expect to be thrown in a cell.
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Step 4: Beat all the guards and rescue the last carpenter.
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Step 5: Walk to the huge silver gate on your left.
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Step 6: Make sure you have the Longshot
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Step 7: the Lens of Truth
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Step 8: and lots of patience before entering the Haunted Wasteland.
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Step 9: Follow the red flags.
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Step 10: Follow the flags until you get to a large grey stone tower.
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Step 11: After the Poe guides you the rest of the way through the Haunted Wasteland
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Step 12: step forward and enter the Desert Colossus.
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Step 13: If you walk forward towards the Colossus
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Step 14: Shiek will meet you.
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Step 15: Complete the Spirit Temple.
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Step 16: Beat the Iron Knuckle to get the Mirror Shield.
Detailed Guide
As soon as you enter Gerudo Valley, you'll notice the bridge to the other side is not guarded, as it was when you were a kid, but broken.
Fortunately, you can either jump across the gap with Epona or, if you've completed or attempted the Water Temple, Longshot across.
You'll see an old man with a gray beard.
He says that his carpenters have been captured by the Gerudo.
You'll see a huge fortress, guarded by Gerudo.
Walk up to one of them and get caught. , Look up and Longshot to the wood.
You'll be standing in a window.
Either jump down and time it right before a guard sees you, or shoot the guard with an arrow to knock her out and then jump down.
Either way, jump down and enter the Thieve's Hideout. , Suddenly, a Gerudo will drop from the air and present you with the Gerudo Membership Card.
Now you can freely roam about without the guards throwing you in jail. , Climb the ladder and speak with the Gerudo lady.
She'll open the gates with a clap of her hand, so now you can enter the Haunted Wasteland. , When you're ready, enter. , If you don't, you'll be lost and spawn at the entrance to the Haunted Wasteland and lose a precious heart.
Now, Longshot to the boxes across the quicksand. , Climb on top and look at the grey platform.
Use the Lens of Truth and suddenly a Poe will appear.
He'll guide you the rest of the way through the Haunted Wasteland.
Optional:
There's a man floating around on a carpet.
He's selling Bombchus, which you'll need later on in the Spirit Temple. , If you go northeast, you'll find the cavern that leads to the fairy who gives you Nayru's Love. , She teaches you the Requiem of Spirit, meaning you can now warp straight to the Desert Colossus without crossing the Haunted Wasteland. ,, When you beat the Iron Knuckle, step outside of the boss room to receive the Mirror Shield.
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