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{{Infobox| | {{Infobox|character | ||
| image | | image = [[File:Zant.png|200px]] | ||
| title | | title = Usurper King<br/>King of Twilight{{Ref|TP|1578|Zant}}<br/>King of Shadows{{Ref|TP|6837|Midna}} | ||
| game | | race = [[Twili]] | ||
| location = [[Twilight Realm]] | | gender = Male | ||
| game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' | |||
| location = [[Twilight Realm]] | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Zant''' is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although for most of the game he | '''Zant''' is the secondary antagonist of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', although for most of the game, he appears to be the main villain. Zant is a part of the [[Twili]] race, a race that was banished to the [[Twilight Realm]] as a result of their ancestors attempting to seek domain over the [[Sacred Realm]]. Zant claims himself to be the King of Twilight, but his power is a false one, as [[Midna]] is the rightful leader. During the beginning of the game, Zant seems to be a steady figure, barely showing any emotion or weakness. However, during the [[boss]] fight he unravels, showing his true personality. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
[[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a descendant of a group of sorcerers named the [[Interlopers]]. This tribe excelled in shadow magic and intended to use the power of the [[Fused Shadow]] to seek domain over the Sacred Realm.{{Ref|TP|1449-1450|Lanayru}} However, the three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] intervened, taking the Fused Shadows and breaking them into four separate fragments.{{Ref|TP|1451|Lanayru}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe was left powerless. They were chased across the lands of Hyrule and were driven into another Realm by the Light Spirits. Over time the Interlopers eventually evolved into a peaceful tribe known as the | [[File:Interlopers.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Dark Interlopers]]Zant is a descendant of a group of sorcerers named the [[Interlopers]]. This tribe excelled in shadow magic and intended to use the power of the [[Fused Shadow]] to seek domain over the Sacred Realm.{{Ref|TP|1449-1450|Lanayru}} However, the three Light Spirits of [[Hyrule]] intervened, taking the Fused Shadows and breaking them into four separate fragments.{{Ref|TP|1451|Lanayru}} With the power of the Fused Shadows gone from their grasp, the tribe was left powerless. They were chased across the lands of Hyrule and were driven into another Realm by the Light Spirits. Over time the Interlopers eventually evolved into a peaceful tribe known as the Twili. | ||
The Twili race became gentle creatures and over time a monarchy was established in order to lead the tribe. Zant had been a loyal servant to the monarchy of the [[Palace of Twilight|Palace]] for many years.{{Ref|TP|1737-1738|Zant}} He was meant to be next in line to ascend the throne, but it was Midna, chosen by her father, the former king of the Twilit Kingdom, as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess.{{Ref|pg. 16|When Midna's father—the true Twilit King—chose not to name Zant as his successor, the evil shadowling became maddened by an uncontrollable rage.|''[[Prima Games Twilight Princess Premiere Edition Strategy Guide Wii Version|Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide]]''}}{{Ref|pg. 419|Once in the Twili king's entourage, Zant was furious that Midna's father (the king) didn't appoint him to succeed.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} As his indignation of the royal clan of the kingdom grew,{{Ref|pg. 419|This resentment against the royal clan of the Twilit Kingdom grew until a malevolent spirit bestowed a magical power to Zant.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer.{{Ref|TP|1739-1741|Zant}} It was at this moment that he was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed god. | The Twili race became gentle creatures and over time a monarchy was established in order to lead the tribe. Zant had been a loyal servant to the monarchy of the [[Palace of Twilight|Palace]] for many years.{{Ref|TP|1737-1738|Zant}} He was meant to be next in line to ascend the throne, but it was Midna, chosen by her father, the former king of the Twilit Kingdom, as the true leader, now to be known as the Twilight Princess.{{Ref|pg. 16|When Midna's father—the true Twilit King—chose not to name Zant as his successor, the evil shadowling became maddened by an uncontrollable rage.|''[[Prima Games Twilight Princess Premiere Edition Strategy Guide Wii Version|Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide]]''}}{{Ref|pg. 419|Once in the Twili king's entourage, Zant was furious that Midna's father (the king) didn't appoint him to succeed.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} As his indignation of the royal clan of the kingdom grew,{{Ref|pg. 419|This resentment against the royal clan of the Twilit Kingdom grew until a malevolent spirit bestowed a magical power to Zant.|''Prima Games Twilight Princess Strategy Guide''}} Zant, distraught by this news, looked to the heavens for an answer.{{Ref|TP|1739-1741|Zant}} It was at this moment that he was gifted a mysterious foreign power by his supposed god. | ||
This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], who had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed [[Ganondorf's Execution|execution]], the remaining [[Ancient Sages|Sages]] decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the Twilight Realm. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness.{{Ref|TP|1742-1745|Ganondorf}} Zant took this power and usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned the realm's inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp.{{Ref|TP|1669|Midna}} Zant then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne. In a plan to shroud the Kingdom in [[Twilight]], the King of Shadows sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts and ordered them to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule. The Kingdom now became a world suspended in perpetual Twilight.{{Ref|TP|7379|Midna}} | This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], who had previously escaped his imprisonment in [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. Due to his failed [[Ganondorf's Execution|execution]], the remaining [[Ancient Sages|Sages]] decided the only option now was to seal Ganondorf into the Twilight Realm. Ganondorf housed his power into Zant at one request, that he merge light with shadow, therefore creating complete darkness.{{Ref|TP|1742-1745|Ganondorf}} Zant took this power and usurped the throne of the Twilight Realm. With this false power, Zant turned the realm's inhabitants into mindless [[Shadow Beast]]s and Midna into an imp.{{Ref|TP|1669|Midna}} Zant then proceeded to invade [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]] and force [[Zelda|Princess Zelda]] to give up the throne. In a plan to shroud the Kingdom in [[Twilight]], the King of Shadows sent out the devilish Shadow Beasts and ordered them to steal the light from the provinces across Hyrule. The Kingdom now became a world suspended in perpetual Twilight.{{Ref|TP|7379|Midna}} | ||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{Spoiler}} | {{Spoiler|section}} | ||
[[Link]] gets caught up in Zant's evil plot during the end of the prologue. [[King Bulblin]] and his army of [[Bulblin]]s invade the safety of the [[Ordona Province]], attacking Link and its inhabitants. Link later on wakes up after being left unconscious, realizing that both [[Colin]] and [[Ilia]] have been taken. Link proceeds to head over the [[Ordon Bridge|bridge]] and onto [[Faron Province]], but instead he is faced with a curtain of Twilight. A Shadow Beast then drags the young hero into the Twilight-filled province of Faron, thus starting the events of the main plot. | [[Link]] gets caught up in Zant's evil plot during the end of the prologue. [[King Bulblin]] and his army of [[Bulblin]]s invade the safety of the [[Ordona Province]], attacking Link and its inhabitants. Link later on wakes up after being left unconscious, realizing that both [[Colin]] and [[Ilia]] have been taken. Link proceeds to head over the [[Ordon Bridge|bridge]] and onto [[Faron Province]], but instead he is faced with a curtain of Twilight. A Shadow Beast then drags the young hero into the Twilight-filled province of Faron, thus starting the events of the main plot. | ||
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==Non-Canon Appearances== | ==Non-Canon Appearances== | ||
{{Non-Canon|section}} | {{Non-Canon|section}} | ||
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl=== | |||
[[File:Zant Trophy SSBB.png|100px|left]] | [[File:Zant Trophy SSBB.png|100px|left]] | ||
Zant makes a small appearance in Nintendo's flagship fighting game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In this game, Zant can be unlocked randomly in the form of a trophy, along with a brief description on the villain himself: "''The self-proclaimed king of twilight. Zant is the ringleader scheming to cover Hyrule in twilight. Zant long served under the royal family of the Twilight Realm. Ganondorf grants great power to Zant in exchange for his allegiance, and Zant makes it his ultimate goal to become the supreme leader of both light and dark.''" | Zant makes a small appearance in Nintendo's flagship fighting game, ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. In this game, Zant can be unlocked randomly in the form of a trophy, along with a brief description on the villain himself: "''The self-proclaimed king of twilight. Zant is the ringleader scheming to cover Hyrule in twilight. Zant long served under the royal family of the Twilight Realm. Ganondorf grants great power to Zant in exchange for his allegiance, and Zant makes it his ultimate goal to become the supreme leader of both light and dark.''" | ||
Zant can also be obtained in the form of a sticker, which in the Subspace Emissary can give any given ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' character a plus seven increase in weapon attacks. | Zant can also be obtained in the form of a sticker, which in the Subspace Emissary can give any given ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' character a plus seven increase in weapon attacks. | ||
===Hyrule Warriors=== | |||
Zant is a playable character in ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''. He wields dual [[Scimitars]] and attacks by slashing them at his foes. His combos are reminiscent of his move-set in ''Twilight Princess'' like when he enlarges himself to several times his size to stomp on his enemies. He can also summon a [[Zant Mask]] or a [[Zant's Hand]] to attack his foes. Zant's antics and wacky personality are transferred as well, signified by his over the top animations and play style. In Legend Mode, he is on the side of the villains, but he can only be unlocked by completing the correct mission in [[Adventure Mode]]. | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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*Within the [[boss]] battle against [[Zant]], each stage replicates a previous boss, using similar items and strategies. | *Within the [[boss]] battle against [[Zant]], each stage replicates a previous boss, using similar items and strategies. | ||
*During the death of [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], [[Zant]] appears before Ganon and snaps his neck. This could be interpreted as a break in the bond of power that the two shared or a symbol of revenge. | *During the death of [[Ganon|Ganondorf]], [[Zant]] appears before Ganon and snaps his neck. This could be interpreted as a break in the bond of power that the two shared or a symbol of revenge. | ||
*[[Zant]] is | *[[Zant]] is the first notable villain to actually give [[Link]] a [[Heart Container]] after his defeat. | ||
*[[Zant]] is one of the taller members in the [[Twili]], which could indicate that he is one of the more dominant members of the tribe. | *[[Zant]] is one of the taller members in the [[Twili]], which could indicate that he is one of the more dominant members of the tribe. | ||
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File:Zant Snapping Neck.jpg|''Zant appearing before Ganondorf's death'' | File:Zant Snapping Neck.jpg|''Zant appearing before Ganondorf's death'' | ||
File:Zant Official Artwork-HH.jpg|''Concept Artwork of Zant from Hyrule Historia'' | File:Zant Official Artwork-HH.jpg|''Concept Artwork of Zant from Hyrule Historia'' | ||
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant.png|''Official Art of Zant from Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant Scimitars.png|''Official Artwork of Zant and his Scimitars from Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Ghirahim Zant.jpg|''Zant and Ghirahim being summoned by Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Scimitars.jpg|''Zant using his scimitars against Midna in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Gorons.jpg|''Zant battling with a horde of Gorons in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Mask.jpg|''Zant attacking with a Zant Mask in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Midna.jpg|''Zant summoning a totem pole to attack Midna in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Giant.jpg|''Zant stomping on Midna while giant in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Spin.jpg|''Zant spinning vigorously with his scimitars in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Sphere.jpg|''Zant crashing a ball of Twilight energy on Gorons in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Twist.jpg|''Zant twisting himself in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Wind.jpg|''Zant spinning around like a tornado in Hyrule Warriors'' | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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{{Cat|Twilight Princess Characters}} | {{Cat|Twilight Princess Characters}} | ||
{{Cat|Twilight Princess Bosses}} | {{Cat|Twilight Princess Bosses}} | ||
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