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| − | '''Ganon''' (ガノン) (also known fully as "'''Ganondorf'''") is the main antagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present since the first game, '''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]''', and until ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', he was at least referred to in each. It is generally assumed that, unlike his archenemies [[Princess Zelda]] and [[Link]], he is the same person who recurrently surfaces as the primary antagonist. He is the possessor of the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]], imbued with the essence of the Goddess, [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. This divine relic makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless mystical power, making him a grave threat to the land of Hyrule and the world. As stated in prophecy, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the [[Link|Hero]] who is chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]]. |
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| − | Ganon was first given a (meager) back story in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. It was revealed that Ganon had not always been the boar-like demon introduced in ''The Legend of Zelda''. He was revealed to once have been a human by the name of '''Ganondorf''' (ガノンドロフ, ''Ganondorofu'') and leader of a group of thieves. With the help of his followers, he became the first to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] in ages. He claimed the [[Triforce]], turning the Sacred Realm into the [[Dark World]] and himself into a vastly powerful being.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon's wish was to conquer the world. That wish changed the Golden Land to the Dark World.|N/A|A Link to the Past}}</ref> However, he was trapped within the Sacred Realm by the combined efforts of the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Sage]]s. This story has been expanded on in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Ganondorf was born a [[Gerudo]], one of the human races of the realm of Hyrule. The Gerudo are a race of mostly female warriors and thieves, to whom only one male is born every century. The male is by birthright the King of the Gerudo.<ref>{{cite|Only one man is born every hundred years...Even though our laws say that lone male Gerudo must become King of the Gerudo, I'll never bow to such an evil man!|Nabooru|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganondorf used his position, the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]], as well as a great deal of cunning, manipulation, and mystical power to gain entrance to the the Sacred Realm, the abode of the Triforce. However, he did not obtain the full Triforce but was left with only the Triforce of Power, which he used to great effect in his conquest of Hyrule. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Ganondorf's character was given much greater depth; a timeline was established, and Ganon was given a clearer background and motive for his villainy. It is made clear that his desire to conquer Hyrule stems from the arduous life he and his people are subjected to living in the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]], a wasteland plagued by sandstorms and an unstable climate, which he compares to the verdant landscape of [[Hyrule Field]], and the amenable life lived by the Hylians. <ref>{{cite|My country lay within a [[Gerudo Desert|vast desert]]. When the sun rose into the sky, a burning wind punished my lands, searing the world. And when the moon climbed into the dark of night, a frigid gale pierced our homes. No matter when it came, the wind carried the same thing... Death. But the winds that blew across the [[Hyrule Field|green fields]] of [[Hyrule]] brought something other than suffering and ruin. I coveted that wind, I suppose.|Ganon|The Wind Waker}}</ref> |
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| − | He is also given an alternate backstory in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. In this backstory, Ganondorf is a Gerudo, but he is not the king. He begins his transformation into the King of Darkness by violating the Gerudo taboo on the Dark Pyramid and seeking out the Trident of Power.<ref name=Pyramid>{{cite|The pyramid is sacred to our people. To have a criminal such as him enter... His presence stains its holy ground.|Gerudo|Four Swords Adventures}}</ref><ref name=Elder>{{cite|Once every 100 years, a special child is born unto my people. That child is destined to be the mighty guardian of the Gerudo and the desert. But this child, its heart grew twisted with every passing year. The child became a man who hungered for power at any price.|Gerudo elder|Four Swords Adventures}}</ref><ref name=Demon>{{cite|Ganon...This beast was once of the Gerudo...Once human. He was called Ganondorf! King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!|Princess Zelda|Four Swords Adventures}}</ref> |
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| − | Despite his undeniable lust for power, Ganon is a mastermind; he is an adept tactician and a master of manipulation and deceit. It is not unusual for Ganon to manipulate the events of a story behind the scenes (as he did in ''A Link to the Past'', ''Four Swords Adventures'', and ''Twilight Princess'',) only to be revealed as the orchestrator in a plot twist. Ganon usually presents himself within the facade of a cynical, yet calm and civil man, although he is known to very quickly become enraged, ensuing in a murderous rampage. Ganon does not have a strong sense of morality or honor, and committing murder to achieve his goal is not beyond him. In his conquest of the Sacred Realm, once he reached the Temple of the [[Triforce]], he single-handedly killed all of his followers who had aided him in his expedition, so that he could claim the Triforce uncontested. He is also culturally inclined, playing the organ with great skill, as seen in ''Ocarina of Time'' where he plays his own theme throughout Link's attack on his tower. |
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| − | Even before gaining the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf was arguably one of the most powerful men in the entire land of Hyrule. He was an immensely powerful sorcerer with vast mystical resources, and as the King of the Gerudo, he also possessed political power. Once Ganondorf gained the Triforce of Power, however, his abilities, both physical and mystical, were augmented to god-like proportions, his power unrivaled by any mortal. Ganondorf became utterly unstoppable, conquering Hyrule with ease. As seen in the events of ''Twilight Princess'', the Triforce of Power also grants Ganondorf immortality. Using its power, he has endured mortal wounds (such as having his heart pierced by a sword), only to remain alive and unrelenting. In addition to his incredible strength, invulnerability, and magical abilities, Ganondorf has proven himself to be a very talented swordsman, as seen in the final battles between Ganondorf and Link in ''The Wind Waker'' and ''Twilight Princess''. Ganondorf also has an unnaturally long lifespan, if not indefinite; he has lived through ages of Hyrulean chronology. |
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| − | Since the release of the original game, Ganon has had different names which were and are often used interchangeably. In the first game, Ganon's name was misspelled '''Gannon'''. <ref>{{Cite|MANY YEARS AGO PRINCE DARKNESS "GANNON" STOLE ONE OF THE [[Triforce|TRIFORCE]] WITH POWER. [[Princess Zelda|PRINCESS ZELDA]] HAD ONE OF THE TRIFORCE WITH WISDOM. SHE DIVIDED IT INTO 8 UNITS TO HIDE IT FROM "GANNON" BEFORE SHE WAS CAPTURED. GO FIND THE "8" UNITS "[[Link|LINK]]" TO SAVE HER.|N/A|The Legend of Zelda}}</ref> Note that this was only the case in the game and that the manual did use the correct name.<ref name=TLOZM /> As of today, some people still call him Gannon, which has inspired the site/term [[Gannon-Banned]]. Later, when ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' was released, Ganon's alter-ego Ganondorf was introduced.<ref>{{Cite|The person who rediscovered the [[Golden Land]] was Ganondorf the evil thief.|[[Maiden]] in [[Water Gate Dungeon]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|You are the only one who can destroy Ganondorf, the thief-no, Ganon, the evil King Of Darkness!|[[Maiden]] in [[Water Gate Dungeon]]}}</ref> |
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| − | However, because [[Nintendo of America]] decided to give their own twist to the story in the translation, "Ganondorf" ended up with a last name: '''Ganondorf Dragmire'''. This name has only been used in the Western manuals of ''A Link to the Past'' for the [[SNES]].<ref name=ALTTPM>{{cite manual|quote=The name of this king of thieves is Ganondorf Dragmire, but he is known by his alias, Mandrag Ganon, which means Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves.|game=A Link to the Past (US SNES version)|page=5-6}}</ref>. Similarly, "Ganon" was given the name '''Mandrag Ganon''', which supposedly means "Ganon of the Enchanted Thieves".<ref name=ALTTPM /> These names do not appear in later games or re-releases of {{ALTTP}}. |
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| − | The character has usually been called either "Ganon" or "Ganondorf." The name "Ganon" is, for the most part, used to refer exclusively to the demonic boar form, and the name "Ganondorf" is most often used only to identify the human, [[Gerudo]] form. However, there have been a handful of exceptions in which the human form is called "Ganon," or vice-versa (see: [[Ganon Conflicts]]). |
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| − | [[File:Ganon12.png|left]][[File:GanonNESArt.gif|frame|right|A render of Link slaying Ganon in the original [[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|Legend of Zelda]]]]Ganon, who had stolen the [[Triforce#Triforce of Power|Triforce of Power]] attacked [[Hyrule]] in an attempt to steal the [[Triforce#Triforce of Wisdom|Triforce of Wisdom]]. He made his base of operations in [[Death Mountain]] under [[Spectacle Rock]]. [[Princess Zelda]] split the Triforce of Wisdom into eight shards to prevent Ganon from laying his hands on it. Link assembled them and fought and defeated Ganon, using the [[Silver Arrow]]s to defeat him. |
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| − | Ganon will attack while invisible. Avoid his fireballs and swing the [[Magical Sword]] at where he appears to be. After he is hit a few times, he will turn red and be paralyzed. Shoot him with a [[Silver Arrow]] to finish him off. |
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| − | In the original Legend of Zelda, Ganon was misspelled Gannon. It is unknown if this was a mistranslation or just that Nintendo decided to drop one of the N's in the name. |
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| − | In [[BS The Legend of Zelda|BS Zelda]] (a remake of the first Legend of Zelda title, re-released for the [[BS-X broadcasting system]] addition for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]]), Ganon used a variation of his [[A Link to the Past]] look. He wore a red coat, skull necklace, and wielded the [[Trident]]. |
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| − | Years later, in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'', Ganon's army made an attempt to revive him by spilling [[Link|Link's]] blood onto Ganon's ashes but failed. As such, Ganon only appeared on the "Game Over"-screen. |
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| − | Prior to [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|this game]], Ganondorf was the first to enter the [[Sacred Realm]] in a long time. There, he killed his minions in order to be the only one able to claim the [[Triforce]]. When he laid his hands upon it, the Sacred Realm changed into the [[Dark World]] and he changed into a boar-like demon, Ganon {{fact}}. However, he was not able to enjoy his new powers for very long as the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Sage]]s locked him up in the Dark World. |
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| − | Many years later, Ganon used the (guise of the) wizard [[Agahnim]] to break free from the [[Dark World]]. Agahnim managed to win the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and eventually managed to take control of [[Hyrule]] himself. He tried to break the seal by sending the Maidens, descendants of the [[Sage|Seven Sages]], into the Dark World. He was temporarily stopped when [[Link]] helped the final maiden, [[Princess Zelda]], to escape. However, Agahnim managed to find her while Link was trying to acquire the [[Master Sword]] and immediately send her to the Dark World. This broke the seal and allowed Ganon's influence to spread across the [[Light World]] too. After suffering a defeat by Link, Agahnim draws him into the Dark World. Link had to face Agahnim again in the Dark World, where he destroyed him. After the battle with Agahnim, a shadow, Ganon, arose from his body and flew to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. There, Link finally was able to put him down. Even though Ganon wielded the might of the united Triforce and the [[Trident]], Link managed to kill him with the [[Silver Arrow]]s and the [[Golden Sword]]. |
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| − | Link must be careful of Ganon's flying [[Trident]] and his fire bats. When Link has a chance, he must hit Ganon with his sword. After some time, the borders of the floor will disappear, and if he falls, he will have to start the fight again. When the lights go out, Link must light the torches with the [[Fire Rod]] or [[Lantern]] and strike Ganon with the sword. When he becomes blue, Link must shoot him with a [[Silver Arrow]]. After four arrows, he will succumb. |
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| − | Ganon did not appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', though [[Nightmare]]'s fourth form resembled him. |
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| − | By the time of the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Ganondorf was striving to conquer the lands of [[Hyrule]] and obtain the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{cite|They say that Ganondorf is not satisfied with ruling only the Gerudo and aims to conquer all of Hyrule!|Gossip Stone |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> In order to access the Triforce within the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf sought the three [[Spiritual Stones]] from the [[Kokiri]], [[Goron]]s, and [[Zora]]s. When they refused to hand them over, he cursed the [[Great Deku Tree]] and [[Lord Jabu-Jabu]] and blocked off [[Dodongo's Cavern]].<ref>{{cite|All this trouble must have been caused by that Gerudo thief, Ganondorf! He said, "Give me the Spiritual Stone! Only then will I open the cave for you!|Darunia |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> At the same time, he pledged false allegiance to the [[King of Hyrule]]. |
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| − | [[Princess Zelda]] sensed the evil within Ganondorf and along with Link, strove to prevent Ganondorf from obtaining the Triforce.<ref>{{cite|We must not let Ganondorf get the Triforce! I will protect the Ocarina of Time with all my power! He shall not have it!|Princess Zelda |Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|That is Ganondorf, the leader of the Gerudos. They hail from the desert far to the west. Though he swears allegiance to my father, I am sure he is not sincere.|Princess Zelda |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Ganondorf betrayed and assaulted [[Hyrule Castle]] while Link gathered the three Spiritual Stones.<ref>{{cite|On that day seven years ago, Ganondorf suddenly attacked... and Hyrule Castle surrendered after a short time.|Impa |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> He only came in time to see Zelda and [[Impa]] flee, pursued by Ganondorf. Ganondorf demanded Link to tell him where the two had fled to, but Link did not tell him.<ref>{{cite|You must have seen the white horse gallop past just now... Which way did it go?! Answer me!!|Ganondorf |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> When Link, shortly after, opened the gate to the [[Sacred Realm]], Ganondorf followed him and seized the opportunity to obtain the Triforce, with partial success.<ref>{{cite|As I thought, you held the keys to the Door of Time! You have led me to the gates of the Sacred Realm...Yes, I owe it all to you, kid!|Ganondorf |Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|What Ganondorf is after must be nothing less than the Triforce of the Sacred Realm. He must have come to Hyrule to obtain it!|Princess Zelda |Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Though you opened the Door of Time in the name of peace... Ganondorf, the Gerudo King of Thieves, used it to enter this forbidden Sacred Realm!|Rauru |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> As he touched the Triforce, it split leaving Ganondorf with only the Triforce of Power.<ref>{{cite|He obtained the Triforce from the Temple of Light, and with its power, he became the King of Evil...|Rauru |Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|The Triforce separated into three parts. Only the Triforce of Power remained in Ganondorf's hand.|Impa |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> |
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| − | During the time that Link was asleep, Ganondorf conquered Hyrule while waiting for the moment he would find the other owners of the other two Triforce pieces. Eventually, he found them in the [[Temple of Time]] where he kidnapped Zelda and challenged Link to come save her.<ref>{{cite|We have to save Princess Zelda from her imprisonment in Ganon's Castle!|Navi |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> The three met again in [[Ganon's Tower]] where the final battle ensued. Link reaches the top of the Tower to discover Ganondorf playing an organ (the sound of which can be heard throughout the Tower) and engages and bests him in battle. Enraged, Ganondorf unleashed the essence of the Triforce of Power and transformed into the bestial form of Ganon. Despite this, Link managed to defeat him by using the [[Master Sword]] and the power of the six [[Sage]]s.<ref>{{cite|Link! Finish him off with the sword of time, the Master Sword!|Princess Zelda |Ocarina of Time}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Oh sealed door opened by the Sages... Close forever with the Evil Incarnation of Darkness within!!|Princess Zelda |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> Ganon was sealed into the void of the Evil Realm where he could not harm Hyrule or lay his hands on the remaining pieces of the Triforce.<ref>{{cite|Ancient Creators of Hyrule! Now, open the sealed door and send the Evil Incarnation of Darkness into the void of the Evil Realm!!|Rauru |Ocarina of Time}}</ref> As he is sealed in the Sacred Realm, Ganondorf claims that when he breaks the seal, he will terrorize Link's descendants.<ref>{{cite|Someday...When this seal is broken....That is when I will exterminate your descendants!!|Ganondorf|Ocarina of Time}}</ref> This appears to come true in other games such as ''The Wind Waker.'' |
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| − | Ganondorf will cause shock waves if Link gets close and will unleash two types of ranged magic attacks if he is at a distance. Link can reflect the first type by slashing at it with either the Master Sword (or an Empty Bottle), but the second type consists of many different orbs, so only a well-timed Great Spin Attack will reflect it. However, while charging this attack Ganondorf is highly vulnerable to the Light Arrow. |
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| − | Once Link reflects Ganondorf's magic upon him, he will be stunned. Shoot him with a Light Arrow, and he will fall to the ground. Now Link can target him and attack with the Master Sword. |
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| − | After Link defeats Ganondorf, the castle will start falling apart and he will have to escape with Princess Zelda. Link will have to fight a few enemies, and he will need to stay close to Zelda. When he reaches the bottom, the tower will completely collapse. Approach the pile of rubble, and Ganondorf will erupt from it and use the Triforce of Power to become Ganon, and knock the Master Sword away. His only vulnerable spot is his tail, but he guards it well, so the only way to get to it is to stun him with a Light Arrow to the face, or roll between his legs while he raises his swords to attack. If you get low on health, magic, or arrows, lure Ganon into destroying a pile of rubble to reveal a few refills. |
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| − | In the [[linked]] ending of the ''[[Oracle series|Oracle]]'' subseries of Zelda games, it is revealed that the events of the two games were started by [[Twinrova]] in an attempt to resurrect Ganon. The ritual required that three flames were lit: the Flame of Destruction, the Flame of Sorrow, and the Flame of Despair. The Flame of Destruction was lit when [[Link]] defeated [[General Onox]]. The Flame of Sorrow was lit when Link defeated [[Veran]], the Sorceress of Shadows. With two flames lit, the Twinrova sisters capture [[Princess Zelda]] and intend to sacrifice her to light the final flame. Because Link managed to save her, the Twinrova sisters are forced to sacrifice themselves to awaken Ganon. Because of this, the ritual was incomplete and Ganon became a mindless beast, although he did demonstrate limited thought just as he was defeated (or banished) by Link. |
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| − | Long before the events in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Ganon managed to escape and wreak havoc in [[Hyrule]] once more.<ref>{{cite|Once, long ago, this land of Hyrule was turned into a world of shadows by Ganon, who sought to obtain the power of the gods for his own evil ends.|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> No hero appeared this time and the [[Deity|Gods]] were forced to flood Hyrule in order to stop Ganon.<ref>{{cite|My power alone could not stop the fiend, and our only choice was to leave the fate of the kingdom in the hands of the gods...|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|When the gods heard our pleas, they chose to seal away not only Ganon, but Hyrule itself...|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Our fair kingdom was soon buried beneath the waves, forgotten at the bottom of the ocean.|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> |
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| − | However, he managed to free himself and rebuilt his army.<ref>{{cite|The events which we have long feared seem to have been set into motion. Yes. It seems Ganon has returned. There can be no other explanation.|Jabun |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|After his defeat at the hands of the Hero of Time, Ganondorf was sealed away...but not for all time. He was revived, and he returned to Hyrule in a red wrath.|Laruto |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I knew there was a reason the monsters had begun to congregate in the regions around my wood. Now I understand it. He has returned... Ganon has returned...|Great Deku Tree |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|He is the very same Ganon... The emperor of the dark realm the ancient legends speak of...|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Still wanting to obtain the [[Triforce]], he sent one of his minions, the [[Helmaroc King]], on a search for "young girls with pointy ears" hoping to find [[Princess Zelda]], the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{cite|Ganon will be searching frantically for this child in an attempt to get the power of the gods that she possesses. He will not rest until he has found her.|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Among the girls kidnapped is [[Link|Link's]] sister, [[Aryll]], and this sets Link off on his adventure to rescue her. Link finds Ganondorf's hideout, the [[Forsaken Fortress]], where Ganondorf had Link thrown far away into the ocean after being caught by the Helmaroc King.<ref>{{cite|My name is Ganondorf... And I am the master of Forsaken Fortress.|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Later, it is revealed that Ganondorf has limited magic strength, for his powers were sealed away by the gods with the aid of the [[Master Sword]]. However, without this knowledge, Link himself takes the Master Sword, and thus removed the only barrier restraining Ganondorf's power.<ref>{{cite|You see, it is also a sort of key... a most wretched little key that has kept the seal on me and my magic intact!|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|By withdrawing the blade, you have broken that seal...|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref> |
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| − | [[File:WW Ganon.png|250px|left]]Soon afterwards atop the Forsaken Fortress, Ganondorf reveals that the [[Master Sword]] is dull; its power to banish evil gone.<ref>{{cite|You cannot defeat me with a blade that does not sparkle with the power to repel evil! What you hold is useless.|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Its power is gone, and its edges are dull!|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|And yet...unfortunately, due to Ganondorf's evil designs, the Master Sword you hold has lost this power.|King of Red Lions |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|You cannot defeat Ganon until the power to repel evil has been returned to the Master Sword.|King of Red Lions |The Wind Waker}}</ref> [[Link]] and the [[Pirates|pirate]] captain [[Tetra]] narrowly escape safely with the help of the Sky Spirit [[Valoo]] and the [[Rito]] before Ganondorf can seize Tetra, who he finds is actually Princess Zelda and the keeper of the Triforce of Wisdom.<ref>{{cite|My Triforce of Power is resonating! Ha! At long last, I have found you... Princess Zelda!|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref> After this, Zelda is hidden inside the underwater [[Hyrule Castle|castle]] in Hyrule and Link begins his quest to reawaken the Master Sword.<ref>{{cite|You must protect Zelda. She cannot be permitted to fall into the hands of Ganon.|Jabun |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Once Link achieves his goals of finding the Triforce of Courage and restoring the Master Sword, Ganondorf locates their haven and consequently captures Zelda, whom he takes to his underwater [[Ganon's Tower|tower]].<ref>{{cite|So, despite our efforts, the princess has fallen into Ganon's hands...|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Beyond the bridge on the far side of the castle stands Ganon's Tower. I am certain Zelda is being held there.|King Daphnes Johanssen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Link finds Zelda unharmed, lying in a bed, sleeping, with Ganondorf watching over her and her dreams.<ref>{{cite|I can see this girl's dreams... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans... Oceans as far as the eye can see.|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref> However, before Link has any chance to approach, Ganondorf unleashes a bewitched, giant puppet, which Link defeats.<ref>{{cite|This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.|N/A |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Ganondorf finally reappears to challenge Link, and with Zelda in his arm, he rises to the rooftop of the tower. |
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| − | Soon after Link reached the rooftop, Ganondorf speaks to him about his reasons for desperately searching for the Triforce pieces, revealing a little of his origins from the harsh [[Gerudo Desert]] and his desire to take over the green landscapes of Hyrule. When he declares that he already has in his possession the Triforce of Wisdom, Ganondorf suddenly rushes against Link and delivers swift, hard blows that leave Link half-conscious and the [[Master Sword]] out of reach. Ganondorf, using his Triforce of Power, summons the two missing Triforce pieces from Link and Zelda and reforms the [[Triforce]].<ref>{{cite|When power, wisdom, and courage come together, the gods would have no choice but to come down...|Ganondorf |The Wind Waker}}</ref> Nevertheless, right before Ganondorf is able to touch the Triforce and make his wish come true, [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]], the last [[King of Hyrule]], appears to touch the Triforce first and makes the wish of washing away the ancient land of Hyrule.<ref>{{cite|Gods of the Triforce! Hear that which I desire! Hope! I desire hope for these children! Give them a future! Wash away this ancient land of Hyrule! Let a ray of hope shine on the future of the world!!!|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Ganondorf! May you drown with Hyrule!!!|King Daphnes Johannsen Hyrule |The Wind Waker}}</ref> The Triforce disappears and water starts pouring through the protective barrier into the land of Hyrule as Ganondorf laughs scornfully. Link wakes up at that point and Zelda approaches him holding the Master Sword for Link to engage Ganondorf in a last battle. Ultimately with Zelda's aid, Ganondorf is defeated when Link deals the final blow by plunging the Master Sword straight into Ganondorf's forehead, turning him into stone.<ref>{{cite|It is none other than the Master Sword...The blade of evil's bane. It is the only sword that can banish Ganon from the world above!|King of Red Lions |The Wind Waker}}</ref> He remains atop the tower under the [[Great Sea]] with the Master Sword in his head, and the ocean finally drowns Hyrule under the Great Sea. |
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| − | Just when the battle begins Zelda will talk to Link, telling him she will take care of the Arrows of Light to cover you. Immediately, Ganondorf will approach Link with his two blades. Target him, dodge or shield his blows and wait for the [[Parry]] attack (Link can't parry if he is using the shield) to numb him so he can slash him. Link can also get away from him at a safe distance, making him follow you until Zelda shoots an arrow to numb him and freely strike him with the [[Master Sword]]. After some blows from the Light Arrows, a cinema display will be shown where Ganondorf will knock down Zelda, leaving her unconscious for some time. Meanwhile attack Ganondorf with the Parry strategy. The more damage Link does to Ganon, the more difficult it will be to Parry, until it will be just impossible to do so. When that happens, Zelda will wake up. Link must get near her at this point and use the [[shield]] and get away from Ganondorf while targeting him and being aligned with Zelda until she fires an arrow. Ganondorf will dodge it but if Link was using the shield, the magic will be reflected unto Ganondorf. Otherwise, Zelda will hit you, taking away life from you. If Link is not aligned with Zelda, the arrow will be lost. Once Ganondorf is hit, Link must quickly get near him until he can Parry him for the last blow. Thus, the game will come to an end. |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', Ganon stole the [[Trident]] and the [[Dark Mirror]] which he used to summon [[Dark Link]]. He used him to trick Link into releasing [[Vaati]] from the [[Four Sword]]. While Vaati distracted Link and imprisoned the [[Sage|Shrine Maidens]], Ganon absorbed the power of the Maidens. At the end of the game, Ganon appears as the final boss as a twist ending, fought in the [[Dark World]] underneath the [[Tower of Winds]], where he is defeated after Link fires a [[Light Arrow]] into Zelda's energy bomb that pierces him. He is then sealed away in the Four Sword. |
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| − | Prior to the events of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Ganondorf was captured, put on trial, and sentenced to execution by the [[Sage]]s.<ref>{{cite|His name is...Ganondorf. He was the leader of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule in the hopes of establishing dominion over the Sacred Realm. He was known as a demon thief, an evil-magic wielder renowned for his ruthlessness...But he was blind...In all of his fury and might, he was blind to any danger, and thus was he exposed, subdued, and brought to justice.|Sages|Twilight Princess}}</ref> While they managed to severely wound him, they could not kill him. It was revealed that he possessed the Triforce of Power, and with it, he managed to free himself from his chains, and well as kill the Sage of Water.<ref>{{cite|Yet...By some divine prank, he, too, had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods. His abiding hatred and lust for power turned to purest malice...|Sages|Twilight Princess}}</ref> Knowing no better solution, the Sages opened the [[Mirror of Twilight|gate]] to the [[Twilight Realm]] and sent Ganondorf through it. There he influenced [[Zant]], who had been denied the throne of the Twilight Realm, to seize control and access Hyrule again. Ganondorf granted Zant a fraction of his power in return for the opportunity to escape the Twilight Realm.<ref>{{cite|I shall house my power in you...If there is anything you desire, then I shall desire it, too.|Ganon|Twilight Princess}}</ref><ref>{{cite|My god had only one wish...To merge shadow and light...and make darkness!|Zant|Twilight Princess}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganondorf and Link met in [[Hyrule Castle]] after Link had defeated Zant. Ganondorf was sitting on [[Princess Zelda|Princess Zelda's]] throne and Zelda's body lie in a niche in the same room. During the final battle, Ganondorf possessed Zelda by turning into [[Twilight]]. Using Zelda as a puppet, he attacks Link relentlessly, until Link forces his spirit out of Zelda's body. Ganondorf then takes his bestial form, Ganon, becoming an immensely powerful boar. Taking advantage of Ganon's blind rage, Link outwits him, and defeats Ganon by striking the wound left by the Sages with the [[Master Sword]]. |
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| − | [[File:PuppetZelda_TP.jpg|thumb|left|Zelda possessed by Ganon]]Ganondorf then took on the form an immense veil of fire in the shape of his disembodied head. Midna valiantly resolved to fight Ganondorf using the Twilight magic housed within the [[Fused Shadows]], teleporting Link and Zelda to the safety of [[Hyrule Field]]. Midna transformed into an enormous Twilit arachnoid and attacked Ganondorf. The ensuing battle destroyed Hyrule Castle. Ultimately, Midna was no match for Ganondorf, and he made short work of her. He emerged from the ruins of Hyrule Castle on horseback, triumphantly holding aloft the Fused Shadow fragment that Midna wore, and after crushing it in his hand, he charged Link and Zelda. |
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| − | Zelda entreats the Light Spirits of the realm to lend her their power in the form of the [[Light Arrow|Arrows of Light]].<ref>{{cite|Spirits of the light! Wielders of the great power that shines far and wide upon the lands of our world...In my hour of need, grant me the light to banish evil!|Princess Zelda|Twilight Princess}}</ref> Mounting [[Epona]], Link and Zelda pursue, assailing Ganondorf with a hail of arrows. Ganondorf is momentarily staggered, falling from his steed. Link dismounts Epona to examine further, but Ganondorf recovers surprisingly quickly, and confines himself and Link in a makeshift arena. Ganondorf challenges Link to a sword duel to the death. |
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| − | After besting him in a sword to sword struggle, Link plunges the Master Sword into Ganondorf's open wound. He survives the death blow for a few moments. Only when the Triforce of Power fades completely from his hand, does he succumb. Now dying, Ganondorf sees a vision of Zant. Zant's neck breaks, and immediately Ganondorf's eyes gloss over and he dies. |
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| − | Because Ganondorf takes over Zelda's body, Link must fight Ganon as Puppet Zelda first. Puppet Zelda attacks similarly to [[Phantom Ganon]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. Her first attack will likely be the electricity ball. When she throws it at Link with his sword, try to hit it back at her, taking both Link and Zelda into a volley. Link is also capable of using an empty bottle instead of his sword in this sequence. As soon Zelda gets hit by the energy ball, Puppet Zelda will try a new attack. She'll try to charge Link with her sword, forcing Link out of the way or she will make a glowing Triforce under Link's feet, which Link must step out of to avoid damage. Following this, Puppet Zelda will eventually revert to tossing her signature energy ball at Link. |
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| − | After Puppet Zelda is defeated, Ganon transforms into his beast form. Ganon has only one attack here; he will ram into Link and stomp on him. It does a lot of damage, but he is easy to get away from. As soon as Ganon warps, Link must wait until he reappears, then immediately shoot him with an arrow. He'll slide on the floor, and Link will get a chance to attack. His weak spot is the glowing spot on his chest. Now, when Link tries to hit him with an arrow he'll disappear. So, Link will have to turn into wolf form and stop him with Midna's huge hand, tripping him over. When he's tipped over, Link must attack as quickly as he can, repeating this until Ganon is defeated. |
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| − | After the [[Princess_Zelda#Twilight_Princess|cut-scene]], Link will be fighting Ganondorf on horseback. When Ganondorf is hit by a Light Arrow, Link must go up and attack him. If Link is too slow, Ganondorf will knock Link off of Epona. To do this easier, Ganondorf will also summon ghostly henchmen to charge Link. |
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| − | [[File:DLGanon_TP.jpg|left|thumb]] Now Link is face to face with the Dark Lord himself. Although his attacks aren't as strong as Ganon's, it's much harder to avoid them. His first often used attack is a stab. Once again, this can not be avoided with Link's sword. The best way for Link to avoid this attack is to do a back flip. His second most used attack is a slash. This attack has the same amount of strength as the previous one, but it has a larger range. His strongest attack is one that is taken from his favorite arch-rival, Link! He'll bash you, and then he'll do a spin attack. If Link gets hit by the bash, the spin attack is almost impossible to avoid, but he'll delay the spin attack if he hits Link into the electricity wall with the bash. Unlike previous forms, Ganondorf will block almost all of Link's sword attacks. |
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| − | Most of Link's attacks will have no effect on Ganondorf (with the exception of the Back Slice, which gives you an opening after the ending sword-strike), either because he'll avoid them with his sword, or his armor will protect him. Link will have a chance to hit him when he finishes an attack, and he is behind him. He must hit him with a jump attack, and then attack the glowing crack on his chest. If Ganondorf misses Link with his attack, he can jump behind Link and try again. |
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| − | Eventually, Ganondorf will jump away from all of Link's attacks, so he must have perfect timing. As an alternative, Link can pull out his fishing rod. Ganondorf will follow the hook with his eyes, thereby dropping his guard, and allowing Link to attack. When he knocks him down after numerous hits, Link will have to stab him. |
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| − | Ganon is not encountered or fought in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' due to his defeat in [[Hyrule]] (now beneath the [[Great Sea]]) at the end of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', but [[Link|Link's]] duel with an "evil king" is mentioned in the intro.<ref>{{cite|Just then, a huge, ominous king appeared! He carried Princess Zelda away...The evil king sought the sacred power passed down to Hyrulian princesses. He schemed to take the power and use it himself. The boy chased after him, determined to save the princess...The boy crossed seas and climbed mountains. The journey was perilous. He slayed evil monsters and used their power to become a true hero. After long and hard adventuring, he defeated the evil king. And beautiful Princess Zelda was rescued at last.|Niko|Phantom Hourglass}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganondorf is an unlockable playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''. He is unlocked after an event match called "Triforce Gathering" or through playing enough multiplayer matches. After any of those have been acheived, he will have to be fought Final Destination. If beaten, he will be unlocked for use in the game. His moves and animations (with the exception of his taunt and victory animations) are almost identical to those of [[Characters in Super Smash Bros. (Series)#Captain Falcon|Captain Falcon]] (besides his F-Air) save for a difference in speed, power, and effect, which has led many to call him merely a clone and a fill-in character. Ganondorf is slow moving but overall the most powerful character in the game; it's also worth mentioning that his lack of speed can be compensated with "L-Canceling" which allows Ganondorf to be played with both power and relative speed, making him a mid-tier. A fully charged attack from him could defeat almost any opponent with ease. |
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| − | Ganondorf is an unlockable character and is obtained by playing through Classic Mode as Link or Zelda on Hard difficulty, playing 200 matches in Brawl mode, or playing through the [[Subspace Emissary]] until he joins the party.<ref>{{cite web|quote=The demon thief Ganondorf has returned! He’s the largest and bulkiest of all human-type characters. His movement, his attack capability everything feels weighted. Ganondorf’s attacks land with heavy thunks, which gives him a very unique feel.|url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/characters/hidden09.html|title=Ganondorf|site=Super Smash Bros. DOJO!!}}</ref> Though many hoped he would have a new moveset, it was largely unchanged, although many of the animations have been changed from the ones he used to share with Captain Falcon, showing that the developers attempted to make do with the mistake they'd made of having him be a clone in ''Melee'' without changing him too much. His appearance is based on his ''Twilight Princess'' incarnation, like Link and Zelda. He does not use his sword to battle, but draws it out in one of his taunts. His moveset still features some of the dark purple magic he is seen using in ''Melee''. His movement speed has been lowered since ''Melee'', and though most of his attacks can kill at low percentages, he is considered to be a low-tier character and is currently ranked as the worst character in the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://super-smash-bros.wikia.com/wiki/Tier_list#SSBB_tier_list|title=Super Smash Bros. Brawl Tier List|site=SmashWiki}}</ref> |
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| − | Ganon appears in [[The Legend of Zelda (TV series)]], voiced by Len Carlson. His design is loosely based upon his appearance from the first game, making him similar to a humanoid pig in a purple robe. He makes his den in the Underworld, and maintains an [[Evil Jar]] that allows his minions to respawn once Link has defeated them. This version of Ganon is more comical and bumbling than his appearance in the games, making him more similar to Bowser from the show's sister series, ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show.'' |
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