Ganondorf's Horse is the red-eyed horse Ganondorf rides in both Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, as well as Tears of the Kingdom.[1]
Appearances[]
Ocarina of Time[]
The first appearance the Demon King's Horse makes in Ocarina of Time is during Link's nightmare prior to Navi awakening him. The horse is a black Gerudo stallion with a fiery mane and tail that match the color of Ganondorf's hair.[2] Ganondorf rides this horse while pursuing Impa and Princess Zelda as they flee from Hyrule Castle after Link gathers the three Spiritual Stones.
The horse is equipped with warhorse armor, called barding, including a plate champron, to protect the horse's face, a full criniere, to protect the neck, a sturdy peytral, to protect the chest and shoulder region, and a red and gold cloth caparison.
Ganondorf's phantom in the Forest Temple rides an identical stallion, although after being hit by some arrows, the steed abandons its master.
Twilight Princess[]
Ganondorf's Steed in Twilight Princess has a much thicker build, muted color scheme, and new armor design, including a croupiere to protect the horse's hindquarters, a smaller peytral, and without a colorful caparison. The horse plays a larger role in this game as Ganondorf's mode of transport while engaged in a horseback battle with Link and Princess Zelda.
Tears of the Kingdom[]
Ganondorf's Steed is seen in Tears of the Kingdom, having a more demonic appearance with a larger horn, Gloom eyes, and armor, in addition to the same red mane as its owner. Unlike in previous games, it is only seen once where Ganondorf is leading his army of monsters to destroy Hyrule to make his new kingdom.[3]
Non-canon Appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, Ganondorf's Steed briefly appears in Ganondorf's intro. It is ridden into battle shortly before Ganondorf dismounts it by levitating. It looks nearly identical to Epona rather than being a Gerudo stallion.
Trivia[]
- In Majora's Mask 3D, a toy horse that resembles Ganondorf's Steed can be found on the upper floor of the ranch house at Romani Ranch.
- The manual for The Legend of Zelda Chess Set refers to Ganondorf's Steed as Phantom.[4]
Gallery[]
Artwork of Ganondorf on his steed from Ocarina of Time
Artwork of Phantom Ganon riding his steed from Ocarina of Time
Concept art of Ganondorf's Steed from Ocarina of Time
Ganondorf on his steed from Ocarina of Time 3D
Ganondorf riding his steed from Ocarina of Time 3D
Ganondorf's horse from Twilight Princess
Ganondorf and his horse about to attack from Twilight Princess
Ganondorf riding his steed from Twilight Princess
Concept art of the solid black Gerudo stallion concept from Twilight Princess
Ganondorf's Steed from Hyrule Warriors
See Also[]
References
- ↑ Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 148
- ↑ "They say that the horse Ganondorf rides is a solid black Gerudo stallion." — Gossip Stone (Ocarina of Time)
- ↑ "Rise. Rise my servants. Sweep over Hyrule with the power I have granted you. Eliminate this kingdom and her allies. LEAVE NO SURVIVORS!" — Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)
- ↑ "Epona & Phantom" (The Legend of Zelda Chess Set manual, pg. 3)