Ending Blow

The Ending Blow is the first Hidden Skill that is taught to Link by the Hero's Spirit in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. It is the only Hidden Skill that must be learnt in order to advance in the game.

Once a foe is knocked down, the player will be prompted to press the A Button on the controller when "Finish" appears on the screen. If the A Button is thus pressed, Link will dispatch the downed foe with a jump and a downward thrust of his sword. However, if the enemy moves out of the way, Link will be temporarily vulnerable while trying to pull the sword out of the ground. The Ending Blow is a decisive stroke that will eliminate any enemy if properly executed.