Forsaken Fortress: Difference between revisions

On the first visit, [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] tries to rescue his sister, [[Aryll]], and enlists the help of [[Tetra]] and her [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|pirate crew]]. Since the fortress is heavily guarded by [[Bokoblin]]s with searchlights and patrolling [[Miniblin]]s and [[Moblin]]s, they can't get their pirate ship close enough to drop Link off there. Instead, they decide to shoot him out of a cannon inside a barrel, successfully getting the young hero into the fortress, however Link loses his [[sword]] in the process.  

When Link enters the central section, he encounters a dark being known as [[Phantom Ganon (The Wind Waker)|Phantom Ganon]]. After the young hero defeats the dark being he is gifted with a powerful weapon known as the [[Skull Hammer]]. This time the fortress is largely abandoned, meaning Link can navigate the grounds without little trouble. After traversing to the upper section of the fortress, Link comes across Aryll's room. Tetra and her pirates surprise him and take Aryll back to their ship, leaving Link to fight and finally defeat the [[Helmaroc King]]. After he is defeated, Link attempts to kill Ganondorf, but since the Master Sword has lost its power, he is unable to do so at that time.

The first phase of this fight involves Link climbing up the room were Aryll was captured. Since the room is now filling with water, Link has to be swift in reaching Aryll. After the young hero nears the top of the tower, the Helmroc King's presence impedes Link's progress. Link, armed with the Skull Hammer, can strike the helm atop of the giant bird. This causes the Helmaroc King to fall into depths of the flooded tower, Link can now progress to the top.  

Shortly after the young hero reaches the summit, the gargantuan bird manages to escape his impending death and approaches Link. During this phase, the Helmaroc King tries to flap his wings to push Link into the spikes. The bird also used his swift flying as a form of offense while his final form of attack is to peck Link with his giant beak. Link must dodge one of his pecks and use the Skull Hammer to strike the birds armored helm. After the Hero of Winds shatters the helm, the weak spot of the bird is revealed, in which Link must attempt to strike with his newly found Master Sword. After a substantial amount of damage has been dealt, the Helmaroc King explodes in mid air thus ending the battle. Link can now proceed to grab the [[Heart Container]].