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===''[[Kid Icarus]]''=== | ===''[[Kid Icarus]]''=== | ||
[[Image:Mirror Shield.gif|left]] | [[Image:Mirror Shield.gif|left]] | ||
The shield itself possesses a mirrored cover and protects Pit like a tower shield. Without this, Pit would be turned to stone by Medusa by merely looking at her, as the shield protects against her petrifying glance. | The shield itself possesses a mirrored cover and protects Pit like a tower shield. Without this, Pit would be turned to stone by Medusa by merely looking at her, as the shield protects against her petrifying glance. Pit will lower his shield to fire the Arrow of Light, so he must keep moving to avoid Medusa's petrifying glare. | ||
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''=== | ||
Pit's Down+B move that reflects any projectile, as well as protects Pit against ''any'' move- the Mirror Shield can fully protect him from damage when used properly. However, the shield will only protect Pit's front, leaving him vulnerable from behind. The Mirror Shield also never breaks unlike other reflectors, but Pit will stow the item away after approximately 15 seconds. | Pit's Down+B move that reflects any projectile, as well as protects Pit against ''any'' move- the Mirror Shield can fully protect him from damage when used properly. However, the shield will only protect Pit's front, leaving him vulnerable from behind. The Mirror Shield also never breaks unlike other reflectors, but Pit will stow the item away after approximately 15 seconds. It can also be tilted up if necessary. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Perseus was equipped with bronze shield polished to a mirror-like sheen when he killed Medusa, according to Greek mythology. | *Perseus was equipped with bronze shield polished to a mirror-like sheen when he killed Medusa, according to Greek mythology. | ||
*In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', the Mirror Shield is strong enough to block Pit from [[Metroidwiki:Samus|Samus']] entire final smash, the [[Smashwiki:Zero Laser|Zero Laser]] when the shield is tilted upwards, but it will not save him from the laser's final blast. | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
