Ghirahim: Difference between revisions

==Boss==

===Skyview Temple Boss Strategy===

Demon Lord Ghirahim is the first boss of ''Skyward Sword''.  Link encounters him in Skyview Temple as both search for Zelda.  In battle, he prefers to toy with his enemy, initially opting to go weaponless and cunningly blocking attacks.

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====Phase 1====

Ghirahim will slowly advance towards you as the fight begins.  If your [[Goddess Sword|sword]] isn't drawn, Ghirahim will slap you for one [[Heart Container|heart]] of damage. This can be blocked with a Shield Bash, causing Link to automatically draw his sword, but it's best to have your sword drawn before Ghirahim gets close enough.

====Phase 2====

Once Ghirahim sustains enough damage, a cutscene will show him licking his lips and materializing his sword. From this point on, Ghirahim will fight more seriously. Instead of heedlessly advancing towards you, he will try to keep his distance, often backing away, even jumping back to avoid your attacks.

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Ghirahim launches most of his attacks from a distance.  He will conjure throwing knives arranged in a line and launch them at you.  A well-timed sword slash at the correct angle will reflect the knives back at Ghirahim, as will a shield bash.  Unfortunately, Ghirahim will block these and sustain no damage.  Simply raising your shield or dodging can also protect you from harm.

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He will also attack by dashing at you and sweeping with his sword, signaled by crouching for a moment with his sword at his side.  Note which side he's holding his sword, as this will tell which side of you he'll attack from.  If he's holding it to his right, he'll attack you from your left, and vice-versa.  This is especially important in parrying and countering this attack.  A dodge will only succeed if you side-hop away from the direction of attack, or backflip.  Sword slashes must be directed toward him in order to be effective (''i.e.'' if he dashes to your right, swing to the right).  A [[Spin Attack]], however, should work from either side if timed well.  After his attack misses or is halted is your chance for a counterattack.

Blocking is another great option for dealing with Ghirahim's charge attack.  Simply blocking with your shield will protect you from damage, though Ghirahim will be ready to dodge any attempted counter-attack.  A shield bash will knock him off balance, leaving enough time for several sword hits.

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Another tactic Ghirahim employs is to teleport directly in front of you, or more frequently directly behind you, with his sword raised, ready for an attack.  If you stand there too long, he'll attack you, but if you hastily strike without regard to his sword, he may block your attack and immediately counter it.  When he disappears, be prepared to look for the position of his sword, and make sure you attack his unguarded side.

====Phase 1====

Ghirahim is a lot more fierce in this battle. He will continue to summon projectiles, but these he holds close to himself in various arrangements. They can be shot at you, but they are generally defensive as they block your slashes. He will continue to block your sword with his hand, but as opposed to last time, the projectiles will hit you if you don't get your sword away quickly enough.

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====Phase 2====

Once Ghirahim takes enogh damage, he will summon two swords which he uses. The battle continues similarly for the rest of the way. He uses his swords to make blocks that you must get around. He no longer grabs your sword as he no longer has a free hand. He does, however, have many vicious counters for if you accidentally hit his swords. These can be avoided by dodging out of the way or lifting your shield quickly. Either of these dodges will leave Ghirahim open to attack.

===Sealed Grounds Boss Strategy===

Ghirahim appears as a boss yet again in the Sealed Grounds. He summons a horde of monsters to keep Link from approaching him, but this of course fails. Link approaches Ghirahim, and Ghirahim reveals his true form.