Why do I have to fight Ganon again?
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You have to fight Ganon again because the game is designed to allow players to replay the final battle as many times as they want, with no post-game content, and the game simply reloads to the state before the final battle, enabling players to try different weapons and fighting styles. This feature is intentional, providing players with the opportunity to experiment with various approaches and strategies to defeat Ganon, the primary antagonist of the Zelda series.
Understanding the Game Mechanics
Gameplay and Save System
The game’s design enables players to fight Ganon multiple times, with the save system displaying a star next to the save file to indicate that the game has been completed. When the player loads the game again, it will load the save from before the final battle, allowing them to retry the fight or complete any remaining side quests.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do you have to beat Ganon twice? Yes, it is recommended to fight Ganon whenever you feel ready, as there are some unlocked features after the battle, including a completion progress.
- Can you permanently defeat Ganon? No, you cannot defeat Ganon permanently, as there is no post-game content, and the game reloads to the state before the final battle.
- How many times can you fight Calamity Ganon? You can beat Calamity Ganon as many times as you’d like, with the game reloading to the state before the final battle each time.
- What happens if you fight Ganon again? Nothing changes during the Calamity Ganon fight for those who challenge him again, except for a bonus scene if all Divine Beasts are completed prior to the battle.
- What does change and doesn’t after defeating Ganon? The game reloads to the state before the final battle, and the save file displays a star to indicate completion, but there are no significant changes to the game world.
- Can you keep playing Zelda after defeating Ganondorf? Yes, players can still complete any remaining side quests or experiment with different fighting styles.
- Does the game end after defeating Ganon Totk? The game takes you back to the save before you beat Ganon, where you can continue playing, but there is no post-game content.
- What happens if you beat Calamity Ganon twice? There is no “after” you beat Ganon, as the game reloads to the state before the final battle each time.
- What is the hardest Ganon to fight? Thunderblight Ganon is considered the hardest, with attacks that can electrocute Link and make him drop his weapons.
- Why can’t Ganon be killed? Ganondorf possesses some form of immortality, making him highly resistant to damage, except for the Master Sword or Arrows of Light.
- Does the Master Sword break Ganon? The Master Sword is useful in the final battle, but it is not necessary to defeat Ganon, and it does not break.
- How many hearts does it take to beat Ganon? Having 30 Heart Containers in Breath of the Wild is more than enough to defeat Calamity Ganon.
- What happens after destroying Ganon Totk? The quest is marked as complete, and the player is treated to a cutscene, followed by the end of the game, but can still play again from the save before the final battle.
- What is the best gear to fight Ganon? The Ancient Armor is an optimal choice, as it provides resistance to Ganon’s ancient tech-based attacks.
- Can you fight Ganondorf multiple times? Yes, there is no post-game, and the game reloads to the state before the final battle, enabling players to fight Ganondorf multiple times.