Can you go straight to the final boss in Breath of the Wild?

The answer to this question is yes, you can indeed attempt to fight the final boss, Calamity Ganon, as soon as you start the game, although it’s not a straightforward process and requires careful navigation and strategy to reach the Sanctum area of Hyrule Castle. To be more specific, players can reach the final boss from the moment they reach Lookout Landing and grab the Paraglider, or possibly even sooner if they can find another way to deal with the sheer drop into the depths beneath Hyrule Castle.

Understanding the Game Mechanics

To reach Calamity Ganon and the final boss, players must navigate through Hyrule Castle, a huge dungeon with multiple paths and challenges, and while there is a helpful shortcut to reach the Sanctum in about five minutes, the journey is not for the faint of heart.

Reaching the Final Boss

Navigating Hyrule Castle

Hyrule Castle is a complex dungeon with numerous enemies, puzzles, and secrets, and players must use their wits and combat skills to overcome the obstacles and reach the Sanctum.

FAQs

1. Can you fight Ganon without the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom?: While the Master Sword comes in handy during the final boss fight against Calamity Ganon, it isn’t necessary to beat the game, and players can use other weapons and strategies to defeat the final boss.
2. What happens if you go straight to Ganon?: If you go straight to Ganon from the Plateau, you’ll need to fight four bosses before Ganon himself, and you’ll need to be good at parrying to have any chance of winning without any of the powers from the Divine Beasts.
3. Can you go straight to the final boss in Tears of the Kingdom?: The short answer is yes, players are entirely capable of reaching the final boss from the moment they reach Lookout Landing and grab the Paraglider, and possibly even sooner if they can find another way of dealing with the sheer drop into the depths beneath Hyrule Castle.
4. What is the hardest Zelda Breath of the Wild boss?: Monk Maz Koshia is the final boss of The Champion’s Ballad DLC, and earns his spot as a fight even tougher than anything seen in the base game.
5. How do I prepare for the Ganon fight?: To prepare for the Ganon fight, players should get all five Sages on their team, get the Master Sword, get a decent other weapon, get a decent set of armor, prepare a lot of meals — Sundelions are key, and make sure you have a Travel Medallion.
6. Can you run straight to Ganon in TotK?: Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom allow you to head straight to the final boss of the game after completing the tutorial area, though finding Ganondorf’s location in TotK may not be as easy.
7. How many hearts should you have before Ganon?: Having 30 Heart Containers in Breath of the Wild is more than enough to defeat Calamity Ganon, but players can collect more Heart Containers to increase their chances of success.
8. What if Ganon had Majora’s Mask?: If Ganondorf had Majora’s Mask, it would be a disaster, as the mask would mind-control him to do exactly what Skull Kid did, and there would be no stopping him.
9. What is the hardest Ganon to fight?: Thunderblight Ganon is definitely the hardest, electrocuting Link with lightning bolts that can make him drop his weapons and stun-lock him into submission.
10. What is the best armor for Ganon?: The Ancient Armor is an optimal choice, as Ganon – and many of the enemies at Hyrule Castle – seems to rely on ancient tech to power his attacks, and it can be acquired at the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab.
11. How many shrines are needed for 13 hearts?: To get 13 Heart Containers, players need to complete 40 Shrines, as each Shrine gives you a Shine Orb, and 4 Shrine Orbs is worth 1 Heart Container.
12. Who is the fastest person to beat Breath of the Wild?: Speedrunner Player5 set the world record for the fastest any% speedrun of Breath of the Wild in January 2023, and consistently sets the bar as a top speedrunner.
13. Can you keep playing after beating Ganon?: No, you cannot, since there is no post-game, and the game just puts you at the entrance of the Sanctum as though the battle never happened.
14. Do blood moons happen after defeating Ganon in Botw?: Yes, even if you kill Ganon and watch the credits, the game will then boot you back into the main menu, and your most current autosave will be from before the fight, Ganon still alive, and the game world still in its cursed state with Blood Moons, Malice, and all monsters.
15. Can you continue your save after defeating Ganon?: Yes, you absolutely can, and the only thing that will change about the game is that your save will have a star next to it, indicating that you have completed the main story.