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|image = [[File:zeldaganonscastle.jpg|250px|The exterior of Ganon's Castle from ''Ocarina of Time.'']]
 
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|caption = Official artwork of the Hint Ghost
|location = [[Dark World]], [[Hyrule]]
 
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|caption = The exterior of the dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
 
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|race = Hint Ghost
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''
 
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|gender = Male
|item = [[Tunic#Red Mail|Red Mail]]{{Exp|A Link to the Past}}<br>[[Power Bracelet|Golden Gauntlets]]{{Exp|Ocarina of Time}}<br>[[Light Arrow]]{{Exp|The Wind Waker}}
 
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Appearing in various games of the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]], '''Ganon's Tower''', also known as the '''Tower of Ganon'''<ref name=tower/> or '''Ganon's Castle''',<ref name=castle/> is the stronghold of [[Ganon]] and is usually the last dungeon [[Link]] must travel to in order to save [[Hyrule]] and [[Princess Zelda]].
 
   
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The '''Hint Ghost''' is a character in {{ALBW}}.
In all of its incarnations, the entrance to Ganon's Tower is blocked by a sort of protective barrier or force field that cannot be shattered until a certain prerequisite is met.
 
   
==''A Link to the Past''==
 
===Entrance to the Tower===
 
'''Ganon's Tower''' (or '''Tower of Ganon''')<ref name=tower>{{Cite|I appreciate your coming so far to rescue me. As I thought, you are the legendary Hero. I have felt this from the first time we met. ... ... ... [[Ganon]] is waiting inside of his tower to pass through the gate linking the two worlds. Once Ganon enters the [[Light World]], it is unlikely that anyone can stop him. But if he stays in the closed space of [[Dark World|this world]], you can find him wherever he runs. Now, go to the Tower of Ganon! [[Sage|We]] will use our combined powers to break the barrier. Let's return peace to the [[Hyrule|country]] without fail... ... ... ...|[[Princess Zelda]]|A Link to the Past}}</ref> is the final dungeon of the game, located in the [[Dark World]]. The seal on it can be only broken by the descendants of the [[Sage|Seven Sages]], and as such, Link must free the [[Maiden|Seven Maidens]] to break the barrier and reveal the staircase leading to the inside of the tower.<ref>{{cite|Link, we are going to break the barrier of Ganon's Tower with our power.|Princess Zelda|A Link to the Past}}</ref>
 
 
===Themes and Navigation===
 
Ganon's Tower consists of a large basement where the [[Tunic#Red Mail|Red Mail]], [[map]] and [[compass]] are located; however, all of these items are optional and are not required to complete the dungeon. Link will, however, have to negotiate this floor in order to reach the sub-basement where the [[Key#Boss Key|Big Key]] is located. In order to obtain the Big Key and thus the Red Mail, Link must fight the [[Armos Knight]]s from [[Eastern Palace|the first Light World dungeon]]. Above the ground floor are four floors leading to a balcony where [[Agahnim]] waits. Each of the floors are infested with enemies that will try to impede Link's progress, but the young hero is not required to defeat most of the enemies to scale up the tower. He is, however, required to fight the other two [[Light World]] bosses again as he ascends, making it necessary to fight all three Light World bosses to complete the dungeon. Most rooms are also filled with deadly obstacles like spikes and conveyer belts, and even the former bosses appearing as minibosses have hazards added to their rooms. Once Link reaches the balcony, he must fight Agahnim yet again where, upon the wizard's defeat, [[Ganon]] abandons Agahnim's body and escapes to the inside of the [[Pyramid of Power]].
 
 
==''Ocarina of Time''==
 
===Entrance to the Tower===
 
[[File:Ganonscaaastle.jpg|250px|thumb|left|The magical barrier protecting the inner part of Ganon's Castle]]
 
Two terms are used to describe Ganon's stronghold in the [[Nintendo 64]] game ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is both referred to as Ganon's Tower<ref name=barriers>{{Cite|Link...can you hear me? It's [[Rauru]], the Sage. [[Sage|We six]] will gather our power to create a bridge to the castle where Ganondorf dwells... The castle's keep, which is known as Ganon's Tower, is protected by six evil barriers. Bring down the six barriers and save [[Princess Zelda]]!!|Rauru|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> and as '''Ganon's Castle'''.<ref name=castle>{{Cite|We have to save [[Princess Zelda]] from her imprisonment in Ganon's Castle!|Navi|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> It replaces [[Hyrule Castle]] over the seven years that Link sleeps after he withdraws the [[Master Sword]] from its [[Pedestal of Time|pedestal]]. Ganon's Castle floats over a large lake of lava, rendering it inaccessible until the [[Sage#Ocarina of Time|Six Sages]] are awakened and create a bridge of light allowing Link enter '''Inside Ganon's Castle'''.
 
 
===Themes and Navigation===
 
Within the tower's center is a giant spindle leading up to the top that is blocked off by a surrounding magic seal. The force field that surrounds the spindle is ejected by six barriers that are based on each of the adult dungeons. Above each of the barriers is the [[Symbols#Sage Emblems|symbols]] that represents the element, theme, and its corresponding Sage. The young hero must progress through each of these sections and solve various puzzles to reach the end of each section, where Link must shoot a [[Light Arrow]] into a bright, orange energy ball to make the respective Sage appear and dispel its barrier.<ref name=barriers/>
 
 
Ordered counterclockwise, the routes are:
 
 
*'''Forest Barrier:''' Actually a [[wind|wind-themed]] route, it revolves around collection of silver Rupees over endless pits ventilated by fans, and a fight against [[Wolfos]].
 
*'''Water Barrier:''' Actually an [[ice|ice-themed]] route, it revolves about pushing [[block]]s within slippery floor and usage of [[Blue Fire]] to melt red ice.
 
*'''Shadow Barrier:''' It revolves around crossing a prolonged chasm by activating some passages and walking through invisible platforms. The Golden Gauntlets are found here.
 
*'''Fire Barrier:''' It revolves around collection of silver Rupees across a huge room with lava, while Link avoids some obstacles and enemies. The Gauntlets are required here.
 
*'''Light Barrier:''' It revolves around exploring various small rooms, each one showing a different puzzle. Notably, the barrier's core is behind a fake wall.
 
*'''Spirit Barrier:''' It revolves around collection of silver Rupees while avoiding [[Blade Trap]]s, a [[Light Beam]] puzzle, and usage of rare items like [[Bombchu]] and [[Fire Arrow]]s.
 
 
There is a secret room under the bridge that contains various [[Business Scrub]]s and [[fairy|fairies]], which can become helpful as Link dispels each of the barriers in Ganon's Tower. Once the six barriers have been disintegrated, the magical barrier will disappear, allowing Link to make his way up to the tower.
 
 
The way up to the castle is a long staircase that leads to rooms filled with [[Dinolfos]], [[Stalfos]], and [[Iron Knuckle]]s which Link must all defeat individually to progress up the tower. At the top awaits Ganondorf, who plays an organ while [[Princess Zelda]] remains trapped in a [[crystal]] above him. After Ganondorf is defeated, the tower will begin to rumble, forcing Princess Zelda and Link to escape the tower within a time limit.<ref>{{cite|Link, listen to me! This tower will collapse soon! With his last breath, Ganondorf is trying to crush us in the ruins of the tower! We need to hurry and escape!|Princess Zelda|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> All of the doors of the castle have been blocked, and as such, it is up to Zelda to use her powers and open up each of the exits. The two take a long path that winds in and out of the castle, fighting enemies and dodging falling rocks. Once out, the castle collapses in front of their eyes, where among the rubble Ganondorf appears yet again and transforms himself into the dark beast known as [[Ganon]] using the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]]. Link must defeat the beast once and for all to restore peace to [[Hyrule]].
 
 
===Master Quest===
 
The mini-dungeons corresponding to each temple have been remixed in the ''[[Master Quest]]'' version of the game. Also, instead of two [[Beamos]] there are a [[Blade Trap]] and an [[Iron Knuckle]] in the first room.
 
 
*'''Forest Barrier''': The first room is identical. In the turbine room, there are now more [[Beamos]] and also an [[Armos]]. The [[Song of Time]] must be played several times.
 
*'''Fire Barrier''': Most platforms are moving or either go up or sink when Link stands on them. There are two big rocks now, and the Silver [[Rupee]]s are in places that are difficult to reach.
 
*'''Water Barrier''': In the first room, there are several stalactites that fall from the ceiling, and the blue fire is surrounded by a pillar of water. Curiously, there is a lone [[Dead Hand]]'s hand that is used to "reveal" the location of a switch hidden inside a wall that lower the pillar of water when hit. In the second room there are three [[Keese]], each one is different. There is a Silver Rupee puzzle and more red ice.
 
*'''Shadow Barrier''': There are now some invisible platforms and a [[Beamos]]. The Golden Gauntlets are no longer found here, and [[Fire Arrows]] are required to solve some puzzles.
 
*'''Spirit Barrier''': In the first room, instead of silver rupees there are some stone thrones blocking access to a switch. Some [[Keese#Fire Keese|Fire Keese]] and a [[Torch Slug]] are found here, and there is an eye on the wall that if shot, makes an [[Iron Knuckle]] appear so the thrones can be destroyed. In the second room there are now [[Bubble#Green Bubble|Green Bubble]]s, [[ReDead]]s and [[Gibdo]]s. There are several suns, just like in the original version. However, one makes a [[Wallmaster]] appear, others make chests with replenishments appear and the last one makes the chest with the Golden Gauntlets appear. The sun required for opening the door is blocked by the Spirit Symbol on the wall and only a small portion of it can be seen.
 
*'''Light Barrier''': In the first room, there is a puzzle involving torches that must be lit quickly to make a chest appear over the door. The next room is the same, but instead of having to collect Silver Rupees, it is now required to activate a switch while avoiding the boulder and a Beamos. In the fake barrier room, there are no enemies, but there is a switch that gives access to the last room hidden inside a torch.
 
 
===Minor Enemies and Traps===
 
*[[Armos]]
 
*[[Beamos]]
 
*[[Blade Trap]]s
 
*[[Business Scrub]]s
 
*[[Dead Hand]] (''Master Quest'' only)
 
*[[Dinolfos]]
 
*[[Keese#Fire Keese|Fire Keese]]
 
*[[Gibdo]]s (''Master Quest'' only)
 
*[[Bubble#Green Bubble|Green Bubble]]s
 
*[[Iron Knuckle]]s
 
*[[Keese]] (''Master Quest'' only)
 
*[[ReDead]]s
 
*[[Stalfos]]
 
*[[Torch Slug]]s (''Master Quest'')
 
*[[Wolfos]]
 
 
==''The Wind Waker''==
 
===Entrance to the Tower===
 
[[File:WW ganontower.jpg|thumb|right|Ganon's Tower as seen from outside the gates]]
 
'''Ganon's Tower''' is the last dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' and is located underneath the [[Great Sea]] in the now-forgotten land of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|Long ago, Ganon's Tower was an impenetrable fortress that not even the daring and dauntless Knights of Hyrule could hope to assail.|[[King of Red Lions]]|TWW}}</ref> Link gains access to it after the [[Master Sword]] retrieves its full power and the [[Triforce#Triforce of Courage|Triforce of Courage]] is complete. When these two conditions are met and Link goes back to Hyrule Castle to ensure the princess's safety, he realizes that Ganon kidnapped her and fights two high-class [[Darknut]] soldiers. Afterward, the young hero goes outside and breaks the barrier that made Ganon's lair previously inaccessible.
 
 
The path to Ganon's Tower is full of enemies such as [[Peahat]]s, [[Moblin]]s, and even Darknuts, although they can all be easily avoided. Some chasms have to be crossed with the [[Hookshot]] as well.
 
 
===Themes and Navigation===
 
Once inside the tower, Link will find himself in a room with five doors. The main door leading deeper into the tower is initially blocked off by a magic seal. As such, the young hero must explore the areas behind the four remaining doors. Each area is based off one of the four main dungeons, and they all require the extensive use of its respective main dungeon item. In clockwise order, the routes are:
 
 
*'''[[Dragon Roost Cavern]]:''' It revolves around crossing a large sea of lava. There are several items that are helpful for that purpose, including [[Deku Leaf]], [[Grappling Hook]], and [[Ice Arrows]].
 
*'''[[Forest Haven]]:''' It revolves around crossing an endless pit with the help of movable platforms and tongue-shaped elevators.
 
*'''[[Earth Temple (The Wind Waker)|Earth Temple]]:''' It revolves around running through a prolonged passage guarded by undead enemies. Occasionally, the young hero must find a way to keep some switches pressed.
 
*'''[[Wind Temple]]:''' It revolves around crossing a wind-operated obstacle while dodging an airborne [[Wizzrobe]]. Items like [[Deku Leaf]], [[Iron Boots]] and [[Hookshot]] are required.
 
 
At the end of each mini-dungeon, Link must once again defeat its corresponding boss in order to dispel a part of the barrier (respectively, [[Gohma]], [[Kalle Demos]], [[Jalhalla]] and [[Molgera]]). Once all of the four bosses have been defeated, the seal blocking off the door to the inner part of the dungeon will be broken.
 
 
Next is a puzzle room of sorts where Link can both open a quick exit to the [[Forsaken Fortress]] and enter a maze where [[Phantom Ganon]] confronts him incessantly; in the end, the young hero finds the [[Light Arrow]] upgrade, which defeats Phantom Ganon once and for all. This causes the phantom to leave [[Phantom Ganon#Phantom Ganon's Sword|its sword]] behind that Link must use to bust open a brick wall, leading to a room with a long flight of stairs infested with Moblins and Darknuts. After dispatching each of these enemies with the help of the Light Arrow, Link pushes past a large door and enters an extremely high and wide room where Princess Zelda sleeps on a bed, guarded by Ganondorf. Here, Link fights [[Puppet Ganon]], who transforms into multiple shapes in 3 phases. After victory, Link climbs the room to finally reach the fortress's roof to fight Ganon in a final round.
 
 
Just like the rest of Hyrule, Ganon's Tower is flooded after King [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]] makes his wish using the [[Triforce]].
 
 
==Non-canon Appearances==
 
{{noncanon}}
 
===''A Link to the Past'' comic===
 
[[File:Ganon's Tower (comic).png|thumb|right|120px|Ganon's Tower, as seen in the ''A Link to the Past'' comic]]
 
Ganon's Tower is also featured in the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]]. After Zelda is rescued from [[Turtle Rock (A Link to the Past)|Turtle Rock]] ,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Oh, mystical maidens... Lend us your power...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> she asks for the [[Maiden]]'s help to allow Link, [[Roam]], and her to enter the pitch-dark tower.<ref>{{cite book|quote=It's pitch dark... I can't see anything!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=10}}</ref> Inside, The group is attacked by illusions of Link's past foes,<ref>{{cite book|quote=It--It's Agahnim! It '''can't''' be! I '''destroyed''' him! [...] The Lanmola?! The Moldorm?! They can't be real! I defeat them all!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=11}}</ref> and when Roam attacks a specter of Agahnim that was dangerously approaching Zelda,<ref>{{cite book|quote='''You!''' '''I'll''' get it, Zelda!|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=14}}</ref> he is killed, with Ganon afterwards rising from the defeated illusion.
 
 
Link attacks Ganon but he is easily thrown back by Ganon's [[trident]]. With Ganon distracted fighting Link, Zelda takes up Roam's [[crossbow]] as Link is trapped in between the trident. While Ganon mocks Zelda,<ref>{{cite book|quote=What do you mean to do with that '''bow''', Princess?|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=4}}</ref> Link uses the opportunity to slash the evil thief's trident in half and, as he is falling down, the young hero slashes over Ganon's chest, leaving him paralyzed.<ref>{{cite book|quote=His '''sword'''... I am '''paralyzed'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> Zelda begins to ask for the aid of the maidens and fires an ordinary arrow from the crossbow, but as it approaches Ganon, the power of the maidens, Zelda, Link, and Roam, turn the arrow into the [[Silver Arrow]],<ref>{{cite book|quote=It was the '''enchanted arrow'''...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=6}}</ref> destroying Ganon. The [[Triforce]] rises from his body, and the Essence of the Triforce tells Link that the Triforce is waiting for a new master now that Ganon has been defeated, asking that the young hero touch it with a wish in his heart.<ref>{{cite book|quote= Welcome, Link... I am the Essence of the Triforce. [...] You have totally destroyed Ganon. The Triforce is waiting for a new master. Its Golden Power is in your hands--touch it with a '''wish''' in your heart.|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=8}}</ref> As Link touches the Triforce, [[Epheremelda]] sadly bids him goodbye,<ref>{{cite book|quote=Good-bye, Link...|book=A Link to the Past|publisher=Nintendo Power|page=9}}</ref> and Link and Zelda are transported back to Hyrule.
 
 
==Trivia==
 
*Ganon's Tower is the twelfth dungeon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', which means that ''A Link to the Past'' has the most dungeons of any official ''Zelda'' title.
 
*The Forest and Water Barriers of Ganon's Tower in ''Ocarina of Time'' are the only ones not to stay akin to its temple theme. Instead of having forest/water-type challenges, they instead incorporate wind/ice elements, the water barrier having rooms similar to that of the [[Ice Cavern]]. This is due to the beta version of each temple being wind and ice based respectively.
 
*Though not specifically stated, [[Death Mountain Labyrinth|Level 9]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' is where Link fights Ganon.
 
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Ganon is found in the [[Palace of Winds]], which is a big tower high above the clouds.
 
*In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Comic)|''A Link to the Past'' comic]] and in [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Himekawa)|''A Link to the Past'' manga]] by [[Akira Himekawa]], Ganon's stronghold is shown to be a massive spiked orb floating in the air, similar in appearance to an urchin, and inside is nothing but an empty black void. However, it is still addressed as "Ganon's Tower".
 
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Ganon's Tower is the only place in the game where no battle music is played upon encountering enemies or minibosses. A similar thing happens in [[Hyrule Castle]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' (except for [[King Bulblin]] and a [[Darknut]]).
 
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', the ground of the battlefield where Link and Princess Zelda fight Ganondorf has a cyclone insignia similar to that of the [[Magic Medallions#Bombos Medallion|Bombos Medallion]] in ''A Link to the Past'' and the [[Sage Medallion#Forest Medallion|Forest Medallion]] in ''Ocarina of Time''.
 
*In ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganon's Castle contains the only rusted switch found outside the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]].
 
 
==Gallery==
 
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File:Ganon's Tower.png|Ganon's Tower in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
 
File:ALttPganontower.jpg|Official artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
 
File:Ocarinaganontower.jpg|Official artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
 
File:Ganon's.gif|Map of Ganon's Tower in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.
 
File:GanonsTower.png|Ganondorf and Link on top of Ganon's Tower in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''.
 
File:Ganon's Castle.jpg|Ganon's Castle Artwork in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
 
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