[header] How to get the hylian shield in legend of zelda skyward sword [title] Go to lanayru gorge and talk to the thunder dragon. [step] Choose the lightning round mini-game and select the boss battle option. Start battling bosses that you have fought in the past.
He will talk about a " very sturdy shield ". Bear in mind, except from the shield you have equipped, when facing the boss, you only have the equipment you had at the time.