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