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'''Zant''' is the central 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.
'''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==
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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 (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}}
This power was gifted to Zant by [[Ganon]]dorf, 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==
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==Boss==
==Boss==
{{Main|Zant (Boss)}}<br/>
[[File:Zant Boss.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Zant boss fight]] Zant is one of the longer boss fights in ''Twilight Princess'' and the battle itself is composed of six stages. Each stage of the fight takes place at a different boss battle location, including the Forest Temple, [[Goron Mines]], [[Lakebed Temple]], and more.{{Ref|''Zant Twilight Princess Trading Card''|Zant transports Link to the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, Lakebed Temple, and other locations of previous battles against bosses.|Card Description}}
[[File:Zant Boss.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Zant boss fight]] Zant is one of the longer boss fights in ''Twilight Princess'' and the battle itself is composed of six stages. Each stage of the fight takes place at a different boss battle location, including the Forest Temple, [[Goron Mines]], [[Lakebed Temple]], and more.{{Ref|''Zant Twilight Princess Trading Card''|Zant transports Link to the Forest Temple, Goron Mines, Lakebed Temple, and other locations of previous battles against bosses.|Card Description}}
===First Stage===
The first stage takes place in the [[Boss]] room from the Forest Temple. This battle is very similar to the [[Diababa]] boss battle from earlier on in the game. Zant hovers around the boss room firing dark energy blasts at Link. Link has to block these attacks using his [[Hylian Shield|Shield]], and then he can equip the [[Gale Boomerang]] and target Zant. This brings Zant down to the surface, leaving Zant prone to attack. After a limited time, Zant warps away, thus Link repeats the original process.
===Second Stage===
The second stage takes place in the [[Goron Mines]] [[Mini-Boss|mini-boss]] room and is reminiscent of the [[Dangoro]] boss fight. Zant repeatedly stomps the surface, which wobbles the platform. Link can equip the [[Iron Boots]] in order to stay grounded, leading Zant to attack with dark energy blasts. Link simply blocks these with his shield. Once Zant gets tired, Link unequips the boots and attacks Zant.
===Third Stage===
In the next stage, Zant replicates the [[Morpheel]] boss battle from the [[Lakebed Temple]]. In this area, Link equips both the Iron Boots and the [[Zora Armor]] so he can stay grounded underwater. Zant first appears in a giant version of his helmet. After appearing, he again uses his blast attack. Link can equip the [[Clawshot]] to grab Zant and the attack him when he is close. During the next phase, Zant appears in several giant masks, and once targeted Link uses the clawshot and attacks Zant once again.
===Forth Stage===
The next stage takes place once again within the Forest Temple. However, this time it is [[Ook]]'s stage. Similar to Ook, Zant leaps from platform to platform and he then, once again, powers up his blast attack. Link can avoid the attack and roll into the bottom of the platform to knock Zant down. Zant is then prone to attack. Link has to repeat this process in order to initiate the next stage.
===Fifth Stage===
The fifth stage takes place in the boss room of [[Blizzeta]], seen in [[Snowpeak Ruins]]. This time Zant increases in size to create a giant version of himself. Link has to use the same tactic that he used against Blizzeta by looking at the reflection on the ice. After dodging Zant, Link equips the [[Ball and Chain]] and strikes the gargantuan Zant. This causes Zant to repeatedly decrease in size, Link has to carefully navigate the slippery surface in order to attack the injured Zant.
===Final Stage===
The final stage differs from the others as this time Zant does not replicate a previous boss and the fight itself takes place in the courtyard south of [[Castle Town]]. The Usurper King, this time, draws out two blades from under his arms and proceeds to attack the young hero. Zant has two distinct attacks. The first attack includes Zant charging at Link with his twin blades, which Link has to dodge and attack from behind. Another one of Zant's attacks is his spin attack. Link can utilize his shield to repeatedly block Zant's attack. After a while, Zant gets tired from spinning, leaving him open to attack. Zant also warps many times in the duration of this battle, making it harder for Link to go on the offense and evade his attacks. After dealing enough damage, Zant falls to his knees, thus ending this boss battle.


==Non-Canon Appearances==
==Non-Canon Appearances==
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===Hyrule Warriors===
===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]].
{{quote|The accursed usurper of the Twilight Realm is a force to be reckoned with when he rips through enemies with his curved blades.|Zant's ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'' [https://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/character-detail/#!Zant Official Website description]}}
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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*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 the first notable villain to actually give [[Link]] a [[Heart Container]] after his defeat.
*[[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.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Zant Face.jpg|''Zant revealing his face''
File:Zant Face.jpg|Zant revealing his face
File:Zant Official Artwork2-HH.jpg|''Concept Artwork of Zant's face from [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''
File:Zant Official Artwork2-HH.jpg|Concept Artwork of Zant's face from [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]
File:Link Encountering Zant.jpg|''Link encountering Zant in Lanayru Spring''
File:Link Encountering Zant.jpg|Link encountering Zant in Lanayru Spring
File:Midna and Zant.jpg|''Zant asking for Midna's help''
File:Midna and Zant.jpg|Zant asking for Midna's help
File:Zant Reviving Stallord.jpg|''Zant reviving the lifeless Stallord''
File:Zant Reviving Stallord.jpg|Zant reviving the lifeless Stallord
File:Zant's Throne.jpg|''Zant sitting on his throne''
File:Zant's Throne.jpg|Zant sitting on his throne
File:Zant Encountering Ganon.jpg|''Zant encountering Ganon in the Twilight Realm''
File:Zant Encountering Ganon.jpg|Zant encountering Ganon in the Twilight Realm
File:Zant Boss Battle.jpg|''Zant initiating the boss battle''
File:Zant Boss Battle.jpg|Zant initiating the boss battle
File:Zant Post Defeat.jpg|''Zant helpless after his defeat''
File:Usurper King Zant - TPHD.jpg|Zant title card
File:Zant's Death.jpg|''Midna using the Fused Shadows to kill Zant''
File:Zant Post Defeat.jpg|Zant helpless after his defeat
File:Zant Snapping Neck.jpg|''Zant appearing before Ganondorf's death''
File:Zant's Death.jpg|Midna using the Fused Shadows to kill Zant
File:Zant Official Artwork-HH.jpg|''Concept Artwork of Zant from Hyrule Historia''
File:Zant Snapping Neck.jpg|Zant appearing before Ganondorf's death
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant.png|''Official Art of Zant from Hyrule Warriors''
File:Zant Official Artwork-HH.jpg|''Twilight Princess'' concept artwork of Zant, published in [[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant Scimitars.png|''Official Artwork of Zant and his Scimitars from Hyrule Warriors''
File:Zant - TPHD Stamps.png|Zant [[Miiverse Stamp]] from ''Twilight Princess HD''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Ganondorf Ghirahim Zant.jpg|''Zant and Ghirahim being summoned by Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant.png|Official Art of Zant from ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Scimitars.jpg|''Zant using his scimitars against Midna in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Artwork Zant Scimitars.png|Official Artwork of Zant and his Scimitars from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Gorons.jpg|''Zant battling with a horde of Gorons in 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 Mask.jpg|''Zant attacking with a Zant Mask in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Scimitars.jpg|Zant using his scimitars against Midna 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 Gorons.jpg|Zant battling with a horde of Gorons in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Giant.jpg|''Zant stomping on Midna while giant in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Mask.jpg|Zant attacking with a Zant Mask in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Spin.jpg|''Zant spinning vigorously with his scimitars 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 Sphere.jpg|''Zant crashing a ball of Twilight energy on Gorons in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Giant.jpg|Zant stomping on Midna while giant in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Twist.jpg|''Zant twisting himself in Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Spin.jpg|Zant spinning vigorously with his scimitars in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:Hyrule Warriors Screenshot Zant Wind.jpg|''Zant spinning around like a tornado 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''
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