The Legend of Zelda: 10 Best Versions Of Ganon, Ranked

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is iconic for its three primary characters: Link, Zelda, and Ganon. They have been a staple for nearly every single game by either being directly involved in the story or at least alluded to. While Link and Zelda generally remain the same in each game, even if they are reincarnations of previous Heroes and Princesses, Ganon persists through time in his attempts to gather all the pieces of the Triforce and rule over Hyrule.

Each and every version of Ganon is impactful in their own game, pushing the heroes to the limits and proving why they are titled the Prince of Darkness. To find the best of the brutal bunch, there are so many aspects to be considered that number 10 can be as fantastic as number one, just with small differences.

The original Demon King Demise is the true antagonist in and has some resemblance to the Ganon that the reincarnations of Link and Zelda face through the many years of franchise. While not outright stated, Ganon is likely the reincarnation of the original Demon King and carries on his will of hate and destruction, cursed to carry out the endless battle of light against the dark.

Another interpretation of the Demise/Ganon relationship positions Ganondorf as the personification of Demise's malice, which is explicitly stated in his curse to haunt the descendants of the Goddess Hylia (Zelda) and those who possess the spirit of the hero (Link).

As a great character in his own right, The Imprisoned is a constant threat to Link through, but does not carry the show as the game's best antagonist. Ghirahim's performance overshadows the end game reveal of him being just the spirit of Demise's sword, and he shines as the main foe for Link. This makes Ghirahim far more endearing as a villain than Demise in a series where any form of Ganon should be the most impactful villain.

At first, the idea of finally playing Ganondorf in a game seemed like a dream come true. Having the opportunity to control the Demon King as he rampages through hordes of enemies