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{{Boss | {{Boss | ||
|name = Ganon | | name = Ganon | ||
|image = [[File:Ganon (OoT).jpg|center|200px|left]]Ganon as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' [[File:Ganondorf (OoT).jpg|center|200px]]Artwork of Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | | image = [[File:Ganon (OoT).jpg|center|200px|left]]Ganon as seen in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' [[File:Ganondorf (OoT).jpg|center|200px]]Artwork of Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | ||
|title = Prince of Darkness<br>King of Evil<br>King of Darkness<br>Demon King<br>Dark Beast<br>Dark Lord | | title = Prince of Darkness<br>King of Evil<br>King of Darkness<br>Demon King<br>Dark Beast<br>Dark Lord | ||
|race | | race = [[Gerudo]] | ||
|gender = Male | | gender = Male | ||
|threat = | | threat = | ||
|attack = | | attack = | ||
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[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: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | | game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br>''[[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: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | ||
|dungeon = [[Level 9: Death Mountain]]<br>[[Pyramid of Power]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Room of Rites]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Tower of Winds]]<br>[[Throne Room]] | | dungeon = [[Level 9: Death Mountain]]<br>[[Pyramid of Power]]<br>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br>[[Room of Rites]]<br>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br>[[Tower of Winds]]<br>[[Throne Room]] | ||
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==Name Issue== | ==Name Issue== | ||
The Prince of Darkness has | The Prince of Darkness has three "n"s in his name in the original ''The Legend of Zelda'', making his name '''G-A-N-N-O-N'''. However, in all other games he is known as '''G-A-N-O-N''' (two "n"s). Newer fans have used the single "n" form as the canon one, but older fans whom first played ''The Legend of Zelda'' back in the day still spell it "Gannon". | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
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In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Ganondorf was only in his pig form, Ganon. The intro of the game tells of how Ganon ''stole'' the Triforce of Power, and was rumored to be after the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] too. Before he could steal that one too, Zelda broke the Triforce of Wisdom into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] and hide them inside underground labyrinths (dungeons). She then send [[Impa]], her nursemaid, searching for a hero to collect all eight pieces and destroy Ganon. Impa comes across [[Link]], and asks him to take this quest. This begins the game. | In ''The Legend of Zelda'', Ganondorf was only in his pig form, Ganon. The intro of the game tells of how Ganon ''stole'' the Triforce of Power, and was rumored to be after the [[Triforce of Wisdom]] too. Before he could steal that one too, Zelda broke the Triforce of Wisdom into eight [[Triforce Shard|pieces]] and hide them inside underground labyrinths (dungeons). She then send [[Impa]], her nursemaid, searching for a hero to collect all eight pieces and destroy Ganon. Impa comes across [[Link]], and asks him to take this quest. This begins the game. | ||
Once Link has obtained all eight pieces, he can travel to [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]] and confront Ganon. | Once Link has obtained all eight pieces, he can travel to [[Level 9: Death Mountain|Death Mountain]] and confront Ganon. This battle is quite difficult, as for the most part Ganon will be invisible, while shooting fireballs at Link. The best way to attack is to randomly use sword slash in all directions. Once Ganon has been hit, he will be visible for a moment, and then disappear again. Once Ganon has been hit three times with the [[Magical Sword]], he will turn a brownish color, which shows he is very vulnerable. This is Link's opportunity to finish him off with a shot from the [[Silver Arrow]]. This will kill Ganon, leaving behind his ashes and the Triforce of Power. | ||
===The Adventure of Link=== | ===The Adventure of Link=== | ||
[[File:Zelda 2 game over.jpg| | [[File:Zelda 2 game over.jpg|left]] | ||
Ganon does not appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as the villain or as a character. He will only appear if the player gets a game-over, at which point a silhouette of a figure very similarly to Ganon. Also, according to the backstory | Ganon does not appear in ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]'' as the villain or as a character. He will only appear if the player gets a game-over, at which point a silhouette of a figure very similarly to Ganon will appear, along with the words, "Return of Ganon". Also, according to the backstory of the game, Ganon's minions are out to retrieve Link's blood to pour onto his ashes in order to revive their master, so Link ''dying'' causing the revival of Ganon would make sense. | ||
===A Link to the Past=== | ===A Link to the Past=== | ||
[[File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png| | [[File:Ganon-ALTTP-Sprite.png|right]]Prior to the start of the game's events, Ganondorf Dragmire enters the Sacred Realm, obtaining the [[Triforce]]. Desiring its full benefits for himself, he murders his accomplices. Upon touching the Triforce, he is transformed into a boar-like demon dubbed Ganon. The [[Sacred Realm]] also assumes the guise of the [[Dark World]]. Endeavoring to preserve the balance of peace, the [[Knights of Hyrule]] and the [[Seven Wise Men]] lock Ganon in the Dark World. | ||
Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. | Some years later, the demon is able to leave the Dark World disguised as the wizard [[Agahnim]]. In a clever twist of fate, Agahnim wins over the trust of the [[King of Hyrule]] and assumes the reigns of power himself. He seals the [[Seven Maidens]] in the Dark World but one eludes him, Zelda, whom Link rescues from the Sanctuary. During Link's quest to obtain the Master Sword, however, Zelda is left unguarded and is captured by Agahnim and subsequently sealed in the Dark World. | ||
After defeating Agahnim in the Dark World, a bat arises from the defeated wizard's body and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. | After defeating Agahnim in the Dark World, a bat arises from the defeated wizard's body and flies to the [[Pyramid of Power]]. It is revealed that the bat is indeed Ganon and Link must face the boar-like demon in a final battle. Link's [[Master Sword]] and [[Silver Arrow]]s triumph over Ganon's complete Triforce and [[Trident of Power]]. | ||
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===Twilight Princess=== | ===Twilight Princess=== | ||
[[File:Ganontp.png|250px|thumb|right|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm in ''Twilight Princess'' | [[File:Ganontp.png|250px|thumb|right|Ganondorf being banished to the Twilight Realm in ''Twilight Princess'']] | ||
Considered by many to be a cameo appearance, Ganondorf didn't physically appear until the end of ''Twilight Princess''. According to the [[Ancient Sages]] (although one of them was killed by him), he was imprisoned in the [[Twilight Realm]] after they had failed to execute him. Ganondorf controlled [[Zant]] to do his bidding and then when Zant failed at his task, he took matters into his own hands. He waited in Hyrule Castle for Link, then a long four-part battle ensued, with Ganondorf being stabbed in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]]. It is unconfirmed if he died or not. | Considered by many to be a cameo appearance, Ganondorf didn't physically appear until the end of ''Twilight Princess''. According to the [[Ancient Sages]] (although one of them was killed by him), he was imprisoned in the [[Twilight Realm]] after they had failed to execute him. Ganondorf controlled [[Zant]] to do his bidding and then when Zant failed at his task, he took matters into his own hands. He waited in Hyrule Castle for Link, then a long four-part battle ensued, with Ganondorf being stabbed in the middle of his chest with the [[Master Sword]]. It is unconfirmed if he died or not. | ||
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===Battle Quest=== | ===Battle Quest=== | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'', Ganon serves as the final boss in the main quest, located within the 9th level, ''[[Raid on Ganon's Castle]]''. Ganon later appears in the 12th level, which is also the 3rd secret level, [[Death Mountain Path]]. In this level, Ganon takes a more armored visual look and can withstand more damage. | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest]]'', Ganon serves as the final boss in the main quest, located within the 9th level, ''[[Raid on Ganon's Castle]]''. Ganon later appears in the 12th level, which is also the 3rd secret level, [[Death Mountain Path]]. In this level, Ganon takes a more armored visual look and can withstand more damage. Also, Ganon makes two appearance in the 15th and final level of ''Battle Quest'', [[Ganon's Last Stand]]. | ||
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===Super Smash Bros.=== | ===Super Smash Bros.=== | ||
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Ganon appears in two anti-climatic boss battles where he states that Link may not bring light to his lair and that Link must join him and make his face the greatest in Koradai; or else Link will die. | Ganon appears in two anti-climatic boss battles where he states that Link may not bring light to his lair and that Link must join him and make his face the greatest in Koradai; or else Link will die. | ||
==Animated Series== | ===Animated Series=== | ||
Ganon appeared in The Legend of Zelda Animated Series as the main antagonist. His goal was to obtain the Triforce of Wisdom in order to take over Hyrule. | Ganon appeared in The Legend of Zelda Animated Series as the main antagonist. His goal was to obtain the Triforce of Wisdom in order to take over Hyrule. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*[[Ganon]]'s last name is | *[[Ganon]]'s last name is ''Dragmire'', according to the manual of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. | ||
*In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', [[Ganon]]'s name was spelled G-A-N-N-O-N. In every game since, it has been changed to G-A-N-O-N, only using | *In ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', [[Ganon]]'s name was spelled G-A-N-N-O-N. In every game since, it has been changed to G-A-N-O-N, only using two "N"s. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||