
Can you play TotK after beating Ganon?
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The answer to this question is yes, you can continue to play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TotK) after beating Ganon, but there is no post-game in the classical sense, and the game essentially puts you back at the entrance of the Sanctum as though the battle never happened. This means you can still explore Hyrule, complete any remaining shrines, and engage in other activities, but the main storyline is effectively concluded, and you won’t find any new narrative content or quests beyond this point.
Related FAQs
General Questions
- Can you play TotK after beating the game?: There is no post-game in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, similar to Breath of the Wild, so you can continue playing but from a point before the final quest is complete.
- Is there a true ending to TotK?: The “True” Ending in Tears of the Kingdom involves an additional 6-minute cutscene after the credits, but the story events don’t change.
- Will Zelda TotK get DLC?: According to Aonuma, there won’t be any DLC for Tears of the Kingdom because all desired elements were already implemented in the game.
Ganon and Game Progression
- Can you do the DLC after beating Ganon?: You can access most DLC content before or after beating Ganon, but some quests like the Champion’s Ballad are best done before facing him.
- Is Destroy Ganondorf the last quest?: Destroy Ganondorf is the final main quest, where you need to find and defeat Ganondorf, posing significant challenges.
- Can you beat Ganon twice?: Yes, you can beat Ganon multiple times, but this doesn’t change the game’s storyline or quests.
Items and Shields
- Can you get the Hylian Shield after beating Ganon?: Yes, the Hylian Shield can still be obtained after defeating Ganon, either from the lockup area in Hyrule Castle or by purchasing a new one from Granté in Tarrey Town.
- Does the Hylian Shield last forever?: No, the Hylian Shield is durable but will eventually break; you can buy a replacement from Cece at a fixed price.
Game Mechanics and Strategies
- Can you Flurry Rush Ganon?: Yes, you can use Flurry Rush on Ganon by perfectly dodging his attacks, especially in the first round of the fight.
- Can you complete all shrines before Ganon?: Yes, it’s possible to beat and find all shrines before facing Ganon, which can be beneficial for preparation.
Story and Characters
- Did Ganon give up reincarnation?: According to the dialogue, Ganon has given up on reincarnation and assumed a pure, enraged form, although the original Japanese script suggests an obsessive refusal to give up on revival.
- Who revived Calamity Ganon?: Astor predicted and was responsible for the revival of Calamity Ganon and the four Blight Ganons.
Miscellaneous
- How old is Calamity Ganon?: By the events of Breath of the Wild, Calamity Ganon is already 11,000 years old, having first appeared 10,000 years before the game.
- What happens if you beat Calamity Ganon twice?: Beating Calamity Ganon multiple times doesn’t change the game’s story, quests, or NPC interactions.
- Should you beat Ganon before DLC?: You can do most DLC content without beating the game, and for the Champion’s Ballad, it’s recommended to do it before fighting Ganon for chronological consistency.