Become Hyrule Kingdom's resident Tony Hawk with this simple guide to shield surfing
Rescuing Princess Zelda is far from a bore in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom at the best of times, but it becomes a lot cooler when you realise that Link hasn’t forgotten his ability to shield surf in the six years between this game’s release and its predecessor Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Absolutely any shield you pick up can be used to surf and slide down steep slopes, helping you get around a lot quicker than running – or even paragliding – typically allows for.
Just because Link hasn’t forgotten how to shield surf doesn’t mean you haven’t, however, but the good news is that it’s a relatively simple act to pull off. If you’ve been scratching your head trying to work out the best way to hit the not so icy slopes, here’s how to shield surf in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
