How to Shield Surf in BOTW – Shield Surfing in Breath of the Wild

[EileenCruz]

Want to find out how to shield surf in BOTW? This guide will help players figure out execute this obscure, but fun ability Link can pull off in Breath of the Wild. For this and more, visit our BOTW guides.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released in 2017 to the Nintendo Switch and Wii U. In BOTW, players are given very little instruction and can explore the world freely. Two DLC are available for the game, The Master Trials and The Champions’ Ballad. With those two DLC, there’s so much to do in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it’s easy to ignore or otherwise miss out on learning how to shield surf. Especially, since it’s an ability that’s only useful in very specific circumstances. After all, why shield surf in BOTW when paragliding or riding a horse is available as an option? Because you can. Do you have a downward hill and a durable shield? Then get to it. 
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[Fergus]

Whoa I didn't even know you can do that. Had I discovered that earlier my playthroughs would have been faster. There are some terrains that are frustrating to cross and Had I knew I can do this my life would have been easier.

 

[Gibletsnearby]

I finished the game, and this is the first time I've seen it. I didn't know what I had been missing.

 

[Bunnersega]

It Took me forever to figure out I was pressing the wrong button because I internalized "A" as the bottom button like on an xbox controller. Wish this is doable in real life.