Link has not forgotten how to protect the surf after the upheaval of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – it can still race down hills at full speed if you know how to do it right.
But the mechanic is not well explained by the game itself, so this guide will tell you everything you need to know about shield surfing in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
You will learn what are the buttons for shield surfingthe damage it will do to the durability of your shields, and how to use Fuse to make shield surfing even better.
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If you want to know more about Link’s adventure, go to our Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom walkthrough.
How to protect surfing in Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
To protect the surf in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you must first find a slope and make sure you have a flat shield equipped. Hold it with ZLpress X jump, then strike quickly A to start surfing.
If you’re not on an incline, Link will immediately jump off the shield, but it’s a good way to practice the combo, if you want.
If you are on a slope, Link will start to surf downhill. You can control its movement with the joysticks, as if you were skydiving or paragliding. Slow down by pulling the left stick. If the slope is low enough, it will allow Link to jump. So now you will have to press B when you want to stop surfing.
Keep in mind that while shield surfing is a great way to move quickly if the terrain is good (and it’s fun!), it does cause durability damage to your shields. If you move quickly when the shield breaks, Link will fall and take damage.
How To Use Fuse To Surf Shields Even Better
Unlike Breath of the Wild, Link no longer needs to use his shield alone for his surfing adventures. Thanks to Fusehe can turn his shields into skateboards, go karts, and pretty much any type of chaotic contraption you can find.
To fuse something with a shield, use the I menu, select Fuse, then use L/R when it is close enough to the object you want to merge with.
Using Fuse can be handy. For example, it can make it easier to balance – fusing something wide to a shield allows Link to use rails or other thin slopes with less risk of falling. But it’s also great for living out your Tony Hawk dreams. Zelda can wait.
Keep in mind that shields will still lose durability when fused, and when they break, the craft will separate.
That’s all we can say about it! Enjoy being able to surf a shield in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
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