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| image    = [[File:TotK-Ganondorf-Art.jpg|400px]]
| image    = [[File:TotK-Ganondorf-Art.jpg|400px]]
| caption  = Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| caption  = Ganondorf from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''
| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|The Adventure of Link]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom|Tears of the Kingdom]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom|Echoes of Wisdom]]''
| location = [[Level 9: Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Pyramid of Power]]<br/>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br/>[[Room of Rites]]<br/>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br/>[[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)]]
| location = [[Level 9: Death Mountain]]<br/>[[Pyramid of Power]]<br/>[[Ganon's Castle]]<br/>[[Room of Rites]]<br/>[[Forsaken Fortress]]<br/>[[Tower of Winds (Four Swords Adventures)|Tower of Winds]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)]]<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (Breath of the Wild)]]
| title    = Prince of Darkness<br/>King of Evil<br/>Evil Incarnation of Darkness<br/>King of Darkness<br/>Demon King<br/>Dark Beast<br/>Dark Lord<br/>The Beast<br/>Primal Evil<br/>Scourge of Hyrule Castle<br/>Hatred and Malice Incarnate
| title    = Prince of Darkness<br/>King of Evil<br/>Evil Incarnation of Darkness<br/>King of Darkness<br/>Demon King<br/>Dark Beast<br/>Dark Lord<br/>The Beast<br/>Primal Evil<br/>Scourge of Hyrule Castle<br/>Hatred and Malice Incarnate
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{{Quote|{{Dump|OoT|1980}} {{Dump|OoT|1981}}{{Ref|OoT|1980-1981|Ganondorf}}|Ganondorf, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''}}
{{Quote|{{Dump|OoT|1980}} {{Dump|OoT|1981}}{{Ref|OoT|1980-1981|Ganondorf}}|Ganondorf, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''}}


'''Ganon''', also known as '''Dark Beast Ganon'''{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 172}} or '''Ganondorf''', is the primary antagonist in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present or at least referred to in each of the first five games in the series, and has subsequently been in three more after. Throughout the series, Ganon has had several deaths, both confirmed, like in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and unconfirmed, as in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Ganon possesses the [[Triforce of Power]], which contains the essence of the Goddess, [[Din]]. This divine power makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless power, making him the largest threat to [[Hyrule]] in all its history. As stated in the prophecy of Hyrule, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the Hero chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]].
'''Ganon''', also known as '''Dark Beast Ganon'''{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Encyclopedia]]'', pg. 172}} or '''Ganondorf''', is the main antagonist of [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. He has been present or at least referred to in each of the first five games in the series, and has subsequently been in three more after. Throughout the series, Ganon has had several deaths, both confirmed, like in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', and unconfirmed, as in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. Ganon possesses the [[Triforce of Power]], which contains the essence of the Goddess, [[Din]]. This divine power makes Ganon unimaginably strong and grants him boundless power, making him the largest threat to [[Hyrule]] in all its history. As stated in the prophecy of Hyrule, the only one capable of defeating Ganon is the Hero chosen by the [[Golden Goddesses|Goddesses]].


==Backstory==
==Backstory==
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==''Ocarina of Time''==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
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{{see also|Ganondorf (Ocarina of Time)|Ganon (Ocarina of Time)}}
[[File:Ganondorf-Ocarina.png|200px|right]]As the single male Gerudo born to the Gerudo Tribe every hundred years, Ganondorf was born the king of his people. He is a power-hungry thief and sorcerer seeking to find the omnipotent Triforce and use its power to take over Hyrule. Ganondorf is willing to use any means to achieve his goals, including treachery towards the King of Hyrule and manipulation of his own people.
[[File:Ganondorf-Ocarina.png|200px|right]]As the single male Gerudo born to the Gerudo Tribe every hundred years, Ganondorf was born the king of his people. He is a power-hungry thief and sorcerer seeking to find the omnipotent Triforce and use its power to take over Hyrule. Ganondorf is willing to use any means to achieve his goals, including treachery towards the King of Hyrule and manipulation of his own people.


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==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
==''Tears of the Kingdom''==
{{see also|Demon King Ganondorf|Demon Dragon}}
{{quote|An evil man who lived long ago in the era of Hyrule's founding. His legend claims that this Gerudo man fed his bottomless ambition with great power and became a king of demons. He was imprisoned beneath Hyrule Castle for ages, but the magic holding him weakened when the castle was damaged during the Calamity a century ago, and his power has steadily been growing since. Now he has revived as a threat beyond the knowledge of any.|Character Profile description}}
{{quote|An evil man who lived long ago in the era of Hyrule's founding. His legend claims that this Gerudo man fed his bottomless ambition with great power and became a king of demons. He was imprisoned beneath Hyrule Castle for ages, but the magic holding him weakened when the castle was damaged during the Calamity a century ago, and his power has steadily been growing since. Now he has revived as a threat beyond the knowledge of any.|Character Profile description}}
[[File:Ganondorf - TotK key art 2 nobg.png|300px|right]]
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Once Ganondorf is nearly defeated, he will commit one final, irreversible act, and consume his Secret Stone. This transforms him into the [[Demon Dragon]]. With the help of the Light Dragon, Link attacks various weak spots along the Demon Dragon's body. After using the Master Sword to shatter Ganondorf's Secret Stone, Ganondorf will finally be destroyed.
Once Ganondorf is nearly defeated, he will commit one final, irreversible act, and consume his Secret Stone. This transforms him into the [[Demon Dragon]]. With the help of the Light Dragon, Link attacks various weak spots along the Demon Dragon's body. After using the Master Sword to shatter Ganondorf's Secret Stone, Ganondorf will finally be destroyed.
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===Strategy===
==''Echoes of Wisdom''==
 
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Despite his extremely high HP, there actually exists but one weapon that is capable of killing each of Ganondorf's 3 phases in a single [[Flurry Rush]]. A [[Royal Halberd]]✨ with an Attack Up mod of +7 or better, fused with a [[Molduga Jaw]], in conjunction with [[Bone Attack Up]] armor, a Lv3 Attack Up meal and 11 hits of a Flurry Rush will deal over 2500 damage in one go, instantly ending each of Ganondorf's three phases. Other weapons with the exact same combination such as [[Knight's Halberd]]✨ (at low HP), [[Lightscale Trident]] (while wet, no +Attack mod) or even [[Royal Broadsword]]✨ can get close to the 2500 damage mark, but don't quite reach it, even with a maximum +10 Attack Up mod.  
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Before the events of the game, Ganon kidnaps [[Zelda#Echoes of Wisdom|Zelda]] and traps her in a [[crystal]]. When [[Link#Echoes of Wisdom|Link]] confronts Ganon, the latter throws a fireball at the hero. After a [[Dead Man's Volley]], Ganon is stunned and quickly defeated by Link, then explodes into a cloud of purple fog.
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