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Ganondorf Boss Guide

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Ganondorf Boss Guide

Ganondorf is the final boss in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker that is fought in the Ganon's Tower dungeon. Read on to learn how to beat Ganondorf, its location, and the rewards for beating Ganondorf!

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Ganondorf Boss Guide

How to Beat Ganondorf
Checkmark Wait for Zelda to Shoot Ganondorf
Checkmark Dodge or Parry Attacks
Checkmark Hold Up Shield During Last Phase

Wait for Zelda to Shoot Ganondorf

Ganondorf 1

Zelda will try to shoot Light Arrows to stun Ganondorf during the fight. When hit, you can use this window to launch a flurry of sword attacks on the boss.

After a few hits, Ganondorf will knock Zelda down, and you will face him one-on-one.

Dodge or Parry Attacks

Ganondorf 2

Ganondorf will also launch his own sword attacks. Try to dodge away or parry his attacks to avoid getting damaged.

Parrying his own attacks will give you a chance to counterattack and deal some damage.

Hold Up Shield During Last Phase

Ganondorf 3

Later on, Zelda will recover and will tell Link that she will fire an arrow towards him. You need to deflect this shot with your shield to stun Ganondorf and deal the final blow.

During this phase, you can simply hold up your shield and wait for Zelda to fire a Light Arrow.

Once the boss is stunned, run up to him and parry his attack one last time. Link will then stab his sword on Ganondorf's head.

Ganondorf Location

Ganon's Tower

Ganondorf

Once you defeat Puppet Ganon and ascend Ganon's Tower, you will have your final showdown against Ganondorf himself. He will be using two swords against Link, but Zelda will help you out during the fight.

Ganon's Tower Walkthrough

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