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The '''Final [[Boss]]''', much like in any video game, is the last obstacle standing in the way of the lead protagonist's mission. Often, the final boss is the mastermind behind the plot of the game, much like the role [[Ganon]] recurringly plays in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. Whether their plan is to take over the world, gain the true force of the [[Triforce]], or rid the land of peace and serenity, this final showdown is the antagonist's ultimate chance to destroy the hero. Ganon is the most popular boss of the Zelda franchise, but the games have seen a variety of different lead antagonists. The final boss often has a puppet, or minion who precedes him, like [[Zant]] in {{TP}} or [[Agahnim]] in {{ALTTP}}, who appeared to be the primary antagonist of the game until the plot took an unexpected turn storyline-wise, revealing the main antagonist to be a larger, more influential figure, such as Ganon himself.
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The '''Final [[Boss]]''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= OoT |guide= BradyGames |page= 117}}</ref> much like in any video game, is the last obstacle standing in the way of the lead protagonist's mission. Often, the final boss is the mastermind behind the plot of the game, much like the role [[Ganon]] recurringly plays in {{TLoZ|Series}}. Whether their plan is to take over the world, gain the true force of the [[Triforce]], or rid the land of peace and serenity, this final showdown is the antagonist's ultimate chance to destroy the hero. Ganon is the most popular boss of the Zelda franchise, but the games have seen a variety of different lead antagonists. The final boss often has a puppet, or minion who precedes him, like [[Zant]] in {{TP}} or [[Agahnim]] in {{ALttP}}, who appeared to be the primary antagonist of the game until the plot took an unexpected turn storyline-wise, revealing the main antagonist to be a larger, more influential figure, such as Ganon himself.


==Recurring Final Bosses==
==Recurring Final Bosses==
===Ganon===
===Ganon===
[[File:BeastGanon.png|right|200px]] {{Main|Ganon}}
[[File:OoA Ganon Artwork.png|right|200px]] {{Main|Ganon}}
'''Ganon''' is the most frequently recurring final boss of the series, namely because his ties to the [[Triforce]] and to [[Hyrule]] itself outweigh any other antagonist in any other ''Zelda'' title. As the wielder of the Triforce of Power, Ganon assumes an incredible strength, not only physically, but magically as well; his ability to transform the land and its atmosphere to suit his dark desires is a power used in a more positive light by his representative goddess, [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. Throughout the series, Ganon exists in human form as [[Ganon]]dorf, in pig form (weilding a [[Trident]] in some incarnations), and even in beast form in {{TP}}, using different aspects of the Triforce of Power to morph into stronger, more menacing monsters.
'''Ganon''' is the most frequently recurring final boss of the series, namely because his ties to the [[Triforce]] and to [[Hyrule]] itself outweigh any other antagonist in any other ''Zelda'' title. As the wielder of the Triforce of Power, Ganon assumes an incredible strength, not only physically, but magically as well; his ability to transform the land and its atmosphere to suit his dark desires is a power used in a more positive light by his representative goddess, [[Din (Goddess)|Din]]. Throughout the series, Ganon exists in human form as [[Ganondorf]], in pig form (weilding a [[Trident]] in some incarnations), and even in beast form in {{TP}}, using different aspects of the Triforce of Power to morph into stronger, more menacing monsters.


Ganon is the final boss in:
Ganon is the Final Boss in:
*{{LOZ}}
*{{TLoZ}}
*{{ALTTP}}
*{{ALttP}}
*{{OOT}}
*{{OoT}}
*{{OOA}} and {{OOS}} (in a [[Linked Game]] only)
*{{OoA}} and {{OoS}} (In the [[Linked Game]])
*{{TWW}}
*{{TWW}}
*{{FSA}}
*{{FSA}}
*{{TP}}
*{{TP}}
*{{ALBW}} (As [[Yuga Ganon]])
*{{BotW}}
*{{TotK}}


{{noncanon|start}}
====Other Appearances====
*{{FOE}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
*{{WOG}}
*{{TFoE}}
*{{TWoG}}
*{{ZA}}
*{{ZA}}
*''[[Nintendo Land]]'''s {{BQ}} attraction
*{{AST}}
*{{NL}}'s {{BQ}} attraction
*{{HW}}
*{{HW}}
{{noncanon|end}}
*{{HWAoC}}
 
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Ambig|start}}
*{{AST}}
{{Ambig|end}}


===Vaati===
===Vaati===
[[File:Four Swords - Vaati.png|right|200px]] {{Main|Vaati}}
[[File:FS Vaati Artwork.png|right|200px]] {{Main|Vaati}}
'''Vaati''' is the second-most recurring antagonist in the Zelda series, only after Ganon, appearing in a total of three games. Vaati is a [[Minish]] wind mage who uses his dark magic to get his way, in his search for the [[Light Force]] of Hyrule through selfish motives. Like Ganon, Vaati also can change form, last of which being his intimidating "Wrath" phase. Vaati only appears as an antagonist, however, whenever Link is forced to pull the [[Four Sword]] from its pedestal in the [[Elemental Sanctuary]], releasing his spirit, only to be sealed back into the sword during the game's finale.
'''Vaati''' is the second-most recurring antagonist in the Zelda series, only after Ganon, appearing in a total of three games. Vaati is a [[Minish]] wind mage who uses his dark magic to get his way, in his search for the [[Light Force]] of Hyrule through selfish motives. Like Ganon, Vaati also can change form, last of which being his intimidating "Wrath" phase. Vaati only appears as an antagonist, however, whenever Link is forced to pull the [[Four Sword]] from its pedestal in the [[Elemental Sanctuary]], releasing his spirit, only to be sealed back into the sword during the game's finale.


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==Non-Recurring Final Bosses==
==Non-Recurring Final Bosses==
*[[Dark Link|Link's Shadow]]: final boss in {{AOL}}
*{{Term|TAoL|Link's Shadow|link}}/{{Term|Series|Dark Link|link}}: Link's Shadow is the final boss in {{TAoL}}. Dark Link is the final boss in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]] of {{ALttP&FS}}, and as the final boss of the [[Take 'Em All On]] minigame in {{ST}}.
*[[Dark Link]]: final boss in the [[Palace of the Four Sword]] of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords]]'', which is unlocked after finishing both games, their are four of them, with the purple one being the last fought. Also appears as a regular mini-boss in {{OOT}}, {{ST}}. A similar set of Dark Links accompanies [[Veran]] at one point in her boss fight in {{OoA}}.
*{{Plural|LANS|Shadow Nightmare|link}}: final bosses in {{LA}}
*[[Nightmare]]: final boss in {{LA}}
*{{MM|Object}}: final boss in {{MM}}
*[[Majora's Mask (Object)|Majora's Mask]]: final boss in {{MM}}
*{{Term|OoA|Veran|link}}: final boss in {{OoA}}
*[[Veran]]: final boss in {{OOA}}
*{{Term|OoS|General Onox|link}}: final boss in {{OoS}}
*[[Onox]]: final boss in {{OOS}}
*{{Term|PH|Bellum|link}}: final boss in {{PH}}
*[[Bellum]]: final boss in {{PH}}
*{{Term|ST|Malladus|link}}: final boss in {{ST}}
*[[Malladus]]: final boss in {{ST}}
*{{Term|SSHD|Demise|link}}: final boss in {{SS}}
*[[Demise]]: final boss in {{SS}}
*{{Term|ALBW|Yuga Ganon|link}}: final boss in {{ALBW}}  
*[[Yuga Ganon]]: final boss in {{ALBW}}  
*{{Term|TFH|Lady Maud|link}}: final boss in {{TFH}}
{{Ambig|start}}
 
*[[Dragon (Game & Watch)|Eighth Dragon]]: final boss in {{G&WZ}}
===Other Appearances===
*[[Uncle Rupee]]: final boss in {{FPTRR}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
*[[Majiyo]]: final boss in {{RTBTOL}}
*[[Dragon (Game & Watch)|Eighth Dragon]]: final boss in {{ZG&W}}
*[[Stallord]]: final boss in {{LCT}} as well as a regular boss in ''Twilight Princess''.
{{Ambig|end}}
{{noncanon|start}}
*{{ssb|Master Hand}}: final boss in {{SSB}}
*{{ssb|Master Hand}}: final boss in {{SSB}}
*{{ssb|Giga Bowser}}: final boss in {{SSBM}}
*{{ssb|Giga Bowser}}: final boss in {{SSBM}}
*{{Wp|Inferno (Soulcalibur)|Inferno}}: final boss in {{SCII}}
*{{Term|FPTRR|Uncle Rupee|link}}: final boss in {{FPTRR}}
*{{Term|LCT|Fossil Stallord|link}}: final boss in {{LCT}}.
*{{ssb|Tabuu}}: final boss in {{SSBB}}
*{{ssb|Tabuu}}: final boss in {{SSBB}}
*[[wikipedia:Inferno (Soulcalibur)|Inferno]]: final boss in {{SCII}}
*{{Term|RTBToL|Majiyo|link}}: final boss in {{RTBToL}}
{{noncanon|end}}
*{{ssb|Master Core}}: final boss in {{SSB4}}
[[Category:Bosses]]
*{{Term|HWDE|King Dodongo|link}}: final boss of [[Linkle's Tale]] in {{HWL}}
*{{Term|HWDE|Phantom Ganon|link}}: final boss of [[Saga of the Great Sea]] in {{HWL|-}}
*{{ssb|Galeem}} and {{ssb|Dharkon}}: final boss in {{SSBU}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==Nomenclature==
{{Nomenclature}}
 
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The Final Boss,[1] much like in any video game, is the last obstacle standing in the way of the lead protagonist's mission. Often, the final boss is the mastermind behind the plot of the game, much like the role Ganon recurringly plays in The Legend of Zelda series. Whether their plan is to take over the world, gain the true force of the Triforce, or rid the land of peace and serenity, this final showdown is the antagonist's ultimate chance to destroy the hero. Ganon is the most popular boss of the Zelda franchise, but the games have seen a variety of different lead antagonists. The final boss often has a puppet, or minion who precedes him, like Zant in Twilight Princess or Agahnim in A Link to the Past, who appeared to be the primary antagonist of the game until the plot took an unexpected turn storyline-wise, revealing the main antagonist to be a larger, more influential figure, such as Ganon himself.

Recurring Final Bosses

Ganon

Main article: Ganon

Ganon is the most frequently recurring final boss of the series, namely because his ties to the Triforce and to Hyrule itself outweigh any other antagonist in any other Zelda title. As the wielder of the Triforce of Power, Ganon assumes an incredible strength, not only physically, but magically as well; his ability to transform the land and its atmosphere to suit his dark desires is a power used in a more positive light by his representative goddess, Din. Throughout the series, Ganon exists in human form as Ganondorf, in pig form (weilding a Trident in some incarnations), and even in beast form in Twilight Princess, using different aspects of the Triforce of Power to morph into stronger, more menacing monsters.

Ganon is the Final Boss in:

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Vaati

Main article: Vaati

Vaati is the second-most recurring antagonist in the Zelda series, only after Ganon, appearing in a total of three games. Vaati is a Minish wind mage who uses his dark magic to get his way, in his search for the Light Force of Hyrule through selfish motives. Like Ganon, Vaati also can change form, last of which being his intimidating "Wrath" phase. Vaati only appears as an antagonist, however, whenever Link is forced to pull the Four Sword from its pedestal in the Elemental Sanctuary, releasing his spirit, only to be sealed back into the sword during the game's finale.

Vaati is the final boss in:

Non-Recurring Final Bosses

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
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References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—Official Strategy Guide, BradyGames, pg. 117
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