Phantom Ganon (The Wind Waker)
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Ball of Light
Phantom Ganon is a Mini-Boss that is encountered in The Wind Waker. Phantom Ganon is a ghost or demon-like incarnation of Ganon himself, and makes heavy use of its ability to fly or move around the arena with ease. Phantom Ganon appears twice throughout the duration of the game. The first appearance is during the second time through the Forsaken Fortress. The second appearance is when Link travels through Ganon's Tower at the end of the game.
Strategy (Forsaken Fortress)
To begin the battle, Phantom Ganon will fly high into the air a good distance away from Link. He will create a ball of light, and then toss it in Link's direction. Link can hit the ball back with the sword, and Phantom Ganon will answer with a hit of his own. This is a classic game of "tennis", the likes of which have also appeared in Ocarina of Time and Four Swords Adventures. As Link and Phantom Ganon hit the ball back and forth the speed of the ball will rapidly increase, so be careful that Link is not the one who ends up getting hit. After Phantom Ganon misses and is hit by the ball he will fall to ground. Link can then rush in and attack him with the sword before Phantom Ganon disappears.
Randomly, Phantom Ganon will also appear directly behind Link as an alternative attack method. A few seconds will before he attempts to use a spin attack on Link. This is Link's chance to simply attack him with the sword, or quickly target him and use a parry attack. After three cycles, Phantom Ganon will be defeated and leave Link alone for now.
Link using the sword to hit back the ball of light
Link attacking Phantom Ganon
Link using a Parry Attack on Phantom Ganon'
Phantom Ganon using a Spin Attack
