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'''Hyrule Castle''' is the final [[dungeon]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. It isn't the longest dungeon in the game, however it contains a collection of some of the most difficult enemies as well as puzzles. The Hyrule Castle seen in this game is the largest yet and seems to be heavily fortified. The dungeon is split up into two main sections. The outside sections contains a large courtyard that spans around the circumference of the castle, while the inner section of the castle contains many rooms and towering floors. The castle still remains in pristine condition despite the fact that is has been taken over be evil.  

Hyrule Castle features three separate Mini-Bosses, all of which are very difficult enemies that are each much too familiar to Link. The three Mini-Bosses include King Bulblin, a Darknut, and an Aeralfos. The first battle is against King Bulblin in the Hyrule Castle Courtyard. This battle is very similar to the one that Link encountered in the [[Bulblin Fortress|Bulblin hideout]] within the [[Gerudo Desert]], where King Bulblin was guarding the entrance to [[Arbiter's Grounds]]. This time King Bulblin is more defensive and Link must be tactical I order to strike Bulblin. Link can utilise the [[Hidden Skills#Back Slice]] or the [[Hidden Skills#Helm Splitter]], that he previously learned from the [[Hero's Shade]]. The reward for defeating him is the key that will unlock the door that leads to Hyrule Castle. Next up is the battle against the Darknut. It is not any different from any Darknut fight Link has encountered before, now that Link is more experienced he can make short work of the Darknut. The only reward for winning this battle is the ability to move on in the dungeon. The final Mini-Boss battle in Hyrule Castle is against an Aeralfos. The Aeralfos is an enemy that Link has seen multiple times before, mainly inside the [[City in the Sky]]. The reward for defeating it is another Small Key, which allows the young hero access deeper into the dungeon.  

The [[Boss]] of Hyrule Castle, who is also the Final Boss of ''Twilight Princess'', is a very common [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'']] villain, Ganondorf. The battle against Ganondorf has four different phases, all of which involve Ganondorf being in a different form. In the first phase, he possesses [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] and uses her as a puppet to fight Link. In the second phase, Ganondorf transforms into his beast Ganon form, mouth similar to the final battle against Ganondorf in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. The third phase takes place on horseback in [[Hyrule Field]]. The fourth and final phase is a classic [[Sword]]-and-[[Shield]] battle, where the best swordsman will win. Ganondorf wields the [[Sages' Sword]], the same one the [[Ancient Sages]] tried to kill him with, which he kept after being imprisoned into the Twilight Realm. After hitting Ganondorf with the [[Hidden Skills#Ending Blow|Ending Blow]], he stands helplessly and uses his last breath to speak to the young hero. He tells Link to not think that this is the end,{{Ref|TP|1819|Ganondorf}} saying the history of light and shadow will be written in blood.{{Ref|TP|1820|Ganondorf}} It is then that the [[Triforce of Power]] leaves Ganondorf, and he ultimately dies.