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How to Beat Shadow Nightmare

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This is a page on the boss Shadow Nightmare in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see this boss' weakness, how to defeat Shadow Nightmare, as well as where it can be found.

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Shadow Nightmare: General Information

Phase 1: Giant Zol

Giant Zol
Giant Zol
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Magic Powder: 3
Attack 1 Pattern: Jumps around following you
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: You can only use Magic Powder to deal damage. Use your Magic Powder after he misses his attack.

Phase 2: Agahnim's Shadow

Agahnim's Shadow
Agahnim
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Sword: 4 (Deflect)
Attack 1 Pattern: Throws a blue projectile that scatters on wall contact.
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart 		Attack 2 Pattern: Throws a slow fire ball that can be deflected by hitting with a sword.
Attack 2 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Create some distance while he is charging his attack. Try to deflect his fire attack, but run if it is the blue projectile that cannot be blocked.

Phase 3: Moldorm (Shadow)

Moldorm (Shadow)
Moldorm (Shadow)
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Sword: 7
Attack 1 Pattern: Runs around quickly in a small area.
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Similar to Moldrom, raise your shield to block all of its attacks and strike when there is an opportunity.

Phase 4: Shadow of Ganon

Shadow of Ganon
Shadow of Ganon
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Sword + Pegasus Boots: 4
Attack 1 Pattern: Throws his spinning weapon
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart 		Attack 2 Pattern: Summons flaming bats that dive towards you.
Attack 2 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Memorize its pattern and focus on dodging. Wait until he stands in a vulnerable position before attacking.

Phase 5: Lanmola

Lanmola
Lanmola
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Magic Rod: 8
Attack 1 Pattern: Runs around quickly in a small area.
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Stay in the center of the area and wait for him to spawn, use your left analog to aim your magic wand, and shoot him. Doing this correctly will never let him be able to touch you.

Phase 6: Dethl

Dethl
Dethl
Enemy Type: Nightmare
Location: Wind Fish's Egg
No. of Hits using Magic Rod: 18
Attack 1 Pattern: Getting close to any part of its body will deal damage.
Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Prioritize jumping over rather than damage. Dethl blinks very slow making him vulnerable for a long time.

Link's Awakening Related Guides

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Bosses List: How to Beat All Nightmares

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