Link Fighting Ganondorf In Zelda: TOTK Isn’t Even A Fair Fight
Link’s battle against Ganondorf is the climax of , but it is a surprisingly uneven contest. When examining the circumstances in which the two cross swords, it becomes clear that they are not on equal terms, and that the fight itself is remarkably unfair. This gives an intriguing new perspective on the ending of , suggesting that events could have gone very differently under other circumstances.
As a figure commonly associated with the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf is far from an easy opponent to beat. However, with adequate preparation, Link is almost always able to overcome his fearsome nemesis. Link’s boundless courage, along with the variety of tools and abilities he gains over the course of an adventure, are more than enough to match Ganondorf’s near-overwhelming strength. The sole exception to this is the potential defeat during which leads to the series’ Downfall Timeline. However, while Link and Ganondorf’s various personal strengths can make them relatively evenly matched, this is arguably not the case in .
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As imposing as Ganondorf is, for most of it cannot be denied that he is in a weakened state. For example, aside from their encounter when the Master Sword shatters at the start of , Link and Ganondorf first battle each other through encounters with the latter’s Phantom Ganon form. While there are several places in Hyrule where Phantom Ganon can be found after defeating Gloom Hands, such as in the Depths below the Great Deku Tree, the most notable fight takes place in Hyrule Castle. Here, the fake Zelda is revealed to be Phantom Ganon in disguise, and a battle soon breaks out.
However, as this fight draws to a close and the Sages
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