How to Kill Ganon in Link to the Past
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To kill Ganon in Link to the Past, you need to strike his invisible form with a sword, making him visible for a moment, and then hit him with a Silver Arrow to stun him, repeating this process four times to defeat him, or alternatively, you can use the Master Sword or Tempered Sword to deal 24 or 12 hits respectively to defeat him. The Silver Arrows are a crucial element in this battle as they are the only projectiles that can harm Ganon while he is in his visible state.
Understanding Ganon’s Weakness
Ganon’s weakness in Link to the Past is his vulnerability to the Silver Arrows and the Master Sword or Tempered Sword, which are the only weapons that can cause him significant damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do you need Silver Arrows to beat Ganon in Link to the Past?
No, you don’t necessarily need Silver Arrows to beat Ganon in Link to the Past, as you can also use the Master Sword or Tempered Sword to defeat him, but the Silver Arrows make the battle significantly easier.
2. How does Link defeat Ganon?
Link defeats Ganon by striking his invisible form with a sword, making him visible for a moment, and then hitting him with a Silver Arrow to stun him.
3. Can Ganon be killed permanently?
No, Ganon cannot be killed permanently in Link to the Past, as the game does not have a post-game, and after defeating him, you will be put back at the entrance of the Sanctum as if the battle never happened.
4. How many hearts does it take to beat Ganon?
It’s not about the number of hearts you have, but rather the strategy and the weapons you use to beat Ganon.
5. Why can’t Ganon be killed?
Ganondorf possesses some form of immortality, making him capable of surviving almost anything except the Master Sword or Arrows of Light.
6. What is the hardest Ganon to fight?
Thunderblight Ganon is considered the hardest to fight, as he can electrocute Link with lightning bolts that can make him drop his weapons and stun-lock him into submission.
7. Does Ganon have the full Triforce in A Link to the Past?
Yes, Ganon did acquire the complete Triforce in A Link to the Past, but he was trapped within the Sacred Realm by the Seal of the Sages, and as such, was unable to fully exploit the Golden Power.
8. What happens when you use an Ancient Arrow on Ganon?
Ancient Arrows are designed to kill Guardians in one shot if the player hits them in the eye, and they are also critical in the player’s battle with Breath of the Wild’s Dark Beast Ganon, as they are one of the few weapons that can do damage to him.
9. What to do when Ganon turns blue?
When Ganon turns blue, you should run up to him and slash him with your Golden Sword, which will make the room go back dark, and then equip your Bow and Silver Arrow and shoot him with it.
10. Can you Flurry Rush Ganon?
Yes, you can Flurry Rush Ganon in the first round of the fight, focusing on trying to perfectly dodge his attacks, so you can perform a Flurry Rush.
11. How many Ancient Arrows does it take to kill Ganon?
It takes around 6 Ancient Arrows to kill Ganon, considering he has 4k HP and each arrow deals around 696 damage.
12. Is Ganon hard to kill?
Calamity Ganon isn’t dreadfully challenging and might be one of the easier bosses in the game, especially for those who mastered Flurry Rush and Parrying.
13. How do I prepare for the Ganon fight?
To prepare for the Ganon fight, get all five Sages on your team, get the Master Sword, a decent other weapon, a decent set of armor, and prepare a lot of meals, as well as having a Travel Medallion.
14. Is Link left or right handed?
Link is left-handed, although in some games, he is depicted as right-handed due to mirroring.
15. What is the easiest Ganon to fight?
Fireblight Ganon is one of the most straightforward bosses in Breath of the Wild, and Dark Beast Ganon is also considered one of the easiest to defeat, as he can only be defeated with light arrows aimed at his most vulnerable areas.