What do you get for beating Phantom Ganon?
Beating Phantom Ganon rewards you with a variety of items, including Dark Clumps, a Demon King’s Bow, and a Gloom Spear, which can be very useful in your journey. The Gloom Sword, Gloom Spear, or Gloom Club are also dropped by Phantom Ganon, depending on the weapon he is wielding, providing you with decent weapons that deal relatively high damage but also inflict gloom damage on the wielder.
Understanding Phantom Ganon Rewards and Challenges
To fully grasp the benefits of defeating Phantom Ganon, it’s essential to delve into the specifics of the rewards and the challenges associated with this battle.
Exploring Rewards and Challenges
Given the unique drops such as the Gloom Sword, Gloom Spear, or Gloom Club, and considering the battle’s difficulty, it’s clear that overcoming Phantom Ganon is a significant achievement.
FAQs About Phantom Ganon and Related Topics
The following FAQs provide insights into Phantom Ganon, the rewards for defeating him, and related aspects of the game:
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Q: Is it worth defeating Phantom Ganon? A: Yes, it is totally worth it, as he drops decent weapons like the Gloom Sword/Spear/Club, which have relatively high damage but also do gloom damage to the user.
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Q: What are the bonuses for Phantom Ganon armor? A: Each piece of the Phantom Ganon Set increases Link’s Stealth when worn, and the full set provides the Disguise Set Bonus against certain enemies and the Bone Atk. Up Set Bonus for increased attack power with bone weaponry.
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Q: How many Phantom Ganons are there in TotK? A: There are multiple Phantom Ganons; if a fixed encounter is not defeated, Link must fight two waves of 5 Phantom Ganons each before confronting Ganondorf.
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Q: How to beat Sword Phantom Ganon? A: Using a spear weapon is recommended to hit Phantom Ganon between his attacks without taking gloom damage.
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Q: Why is Phantom Ganon so hard? A: Phantom Ganon can be overwhelming due to rapidly spreading gloom and his clones, but Link can easily dodge his charges and swings since Phantom Ganon has no ranged attack options.
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Q: What is the best weapon to beat Phantom Ganon? A: A spear weapon is recommended for the fight against Phantom Ganon to avoid gloom damage.
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Q: What is the strongest armor in TotK? A: The Zoanite Armor Set is considered the best, with a base defense of 12 and a max defense of 84 when fully upgraded.
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Q: Can Phantom Ganon Armor be upgraded? A: No, the Phantom Ganon Armor cannot be enhanced by a Great Fairy nor can it be dyed at the Kochi Dye Shop.
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Q: Do ancient blades work on Phantom Ganon? A: Yes, ancient blades cause damage to Phantom Ganon, although they won’t insta-kill him.
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Q: Does Phantom Ganon always drop Gloom Sword? A: Phantom Ganon always drops either a Gloom Sword, Gloom Spear, or Gloom Club, depending on the weapon he wields.
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Q: What armor should you wear to fight Ganon? A: The Ancient Armor is an optimal choice as it provides protection against ancient tech attacks used by Ganon and other enemies at Hyrule Castle.
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Q: What is the hardest Ganon to fight? A: Thunderblight Ganon is considered the hardest due to his ability to electrocute Link with lightning bolts.
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Q: Can you get the Master Sword without beating Phantom Ganon? A: Yes, it’s theoretically possible to pick up the Master Sword as soon as players have the right amount of stamina.
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Q: Which Phantom Ganon is real? A: The Phantom Ganon that generates a purple portal is the real one, as not all “Ganons” are real.
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Q: Can the Master Sword be upgraded? A: Yes, the Master Sword can be upgraded by completing the Trial of the Sword, increasing its base damage from 30 to 60.