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{{Item
{{Infobox Item
|name= Trident
|image=
|image= [[File:FSA Trident Of Power.png]]
{{Media
|caption= The Trident from {{FSA|-}}
|Model LANS= File:LANS Trident Model.png
|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|Model OoT= File:OoT Trident Model.png
|other= {{BSTLoZ}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{ALttP|Ishinomori|-}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{HW|L}}
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Trident Model.png
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Trident Model.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Trident Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Trident Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Trident Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Trident Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Trident Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Trident Of Power.png
}}
|caption=  
|game= ALttP, LA, OoT, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW, BotW, TotK
|other= BSTLoZ, AST, ALttP (Ishinomori), ZA, HW, HWAoC
|comp= [[Fused Shadow]]
|comp= [[Fused Shadow]]
}}
}}
The '''Trident''' is one of [[Ganon]]'s weapons of choice throughout several titles in {{TLoZ|Series}}.
{{Term/Store|Trident|Tridents|Series, ALttP|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Object|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|ALttP, BotW, TotK, HWAoC}}<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 140}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Lightscale Trident}}<br/>A spear of peerless grace cherished by the Zora Champion Mipha. Although Mipha specialized in healing abilities, her spearmanship was in a class all its own.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Lightscale Trident}}<br/>A spear of peerless grace cherished by the Zora Champion Mipha. Although Mipha specialized in healing abilities, her spearmanship was in a class all its own.|Inventory|TotK}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Trident|Smithy|HWDE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Big|Lightscale Trident}}<br/>A spear of peerless grace cherished by Mipha. Although Mipha specializes in healing abilities, her spearmanship is in a class all its own.|Allies|HWAoC}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LANS, OoT3D, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW, BSTLoZ, AST, ALttP (Ishinomori), ZA}}


==Appearances==
==Location and Uses==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
[[File:ALttP Ganon.gif|left]]
[[File:ALttP Ganon.gif|left]]
[[File:TLoZ Link Hiding from Ganon Artwork.png|right|thumb|Image from the {{ALttP}} Player's Guide of Ganon with his Trident from {{TLoZ}}]]
The Trident makes its first appearance in {{ALttP}}, where Ganon uses it in the first stage of his boss battle. He will spin it and toss it at [[Link]] while sending [[Blazing Bat]]s after him. After a certain point, Ganon will abandon this tactic and use his secret technique of Darkness in lieu of the Trident.<ref>{{Cite|You are doing well, lad. But can you break through this secret technique of Darkness? En garde!|Ganon|ALttP}}</ref>
The Trident makes its first appearance in {{ALttP}}, where Ganon uses it in the first stage of his boss battle. He will spin it and toss it at [[Link]] while sending [[Blazing Bat]]s after him. After a certain point, Ganon will abandon this tactic and use his secret technique of Darkness in lieu of the Trident.<ref>{{Cite|You are doing well, lad. But can you break through this secret technique of Darkness? En garde!|Ganon|ALttP}}</ref>


==={{LA|-}}===
==={{LA|-}}===
Although a Trident-wielding Ganon does not appear anywhere in {{LA}}, the [[Shadow Nightmares|final boss]] will take Ganon's form and attack Link by throwing a Trident at him in a similar fashion to how Ganon attacked in {{ALttP|-}}.
Although a Trident-wielding Ganon does not appear anywhere in {{LA}}, the {{Term|LANS|Shadow of Ganon|link}} form of the {{Plural|LANS|Shadow Nightmare|link}} attacks Link by throwing a Trident at him in a similar fashion to how Ganon attacked in {{ALttP|-}}.


==={{OoT|-}}===
==={{OoT|-}}===
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==={{OoA|-}} and {{OoS|-}}===
==={{OoA|-}} and {{OoS|-}}===
When Ganon is revived in the [[Linked Game]] ending for either {{OoA}} or {{OoS}}, he uses the Trident to battle Link. He either attacks with a vicious direct swipe or a flurry of energy balls. Most of these attacks can be dodged using the [[Roc's Feather]] or [[Roc's Cape]].
When Ganon is revived in the [[Linked Game]] ending for either {{OoA}} or {{OoS}}, he uses a Trident to battle Link. He either attacks with a vicious direct swipe or a flurry of energy balls. Most of these attacks can be dodged using the [[Roc's Feather]] or [[Roc's Cape]].


==={{FSA|-}}===
==={{FSA|-}}===
[[File:Ganon fsa.png|130px|left]]
[[File:FSA Ganon Sprite 2.png|130px|left]]
In {{FSA}}, Ganondorf found the Trident when he broke Gerudo law and entered the [[Pyramid]] across the [[Desert of Doubt]].<ref>{{Cite|Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid...I don't know what he plans, but I am worried...|Gerudo|FSA}}</ref> Inside, he found it underneath an inscription that promised its wielder the power to become the King of Darkness.<ref>{{Cite|We grant you power to ruin the world. The power of darkness. Evil spirit of magic trident. You are the King of Darkness.|Inscription|FSA}}</ref> Ganon uses this Trident during the final battle, where his attacks include throwing the Trident with a trail of blue fire, and shooting a flurry of lightning bolts that send the [[Links]] into the [[Dark World]].
In {{FSA}}, Ganondorf found the Trident when he broke Gerudo law and entered the [[Pyramid]] across the [[Desert of Doubt]].<ref>{{Cite|Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid...I don't know what he plans, but I am worried...|Gerudo|FSA}}</ref> Inside, he found it underneath an inscription that promised its wielder the power to become the King of Darkness.<ref>{{Cite|We grant you power to ruin the world. The power of darkness. Evil spirit of magic trident. You are the King of Darkness.|Inscription|FSA}}</ref> Ganon uses this Trident during the final battle, where his attacks include throwing the Trident with a trail of blue fire, and shooting a flurry of lightning bolts that send the [[Links]] into the [[Dark World]].


Ganon believes that his Trident will grant him the power to destroy the Links, threatening to skewer them on it.<ref>{{Cite|Gwah haa haaaa! Weaklings! Incompetent fools! You so-called heroes do not stand even a gnat's chance of harming me! Even if you worms attack in a group, I will skewer the lot of you on my mighty trident!!|Ganon|FSA}}</ref> [[Princess Zelda]] recognizes the Trident and refers to Ganon as the "ancient demon reborn" because he wields it.<ref>{{Cite|King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref>
Ganon believes that his Trident will grant him the power to destroy the Links, threatening to skewer them on it.<ref>{{Cite|Gwah haa haaaa! Weaklings! Incompetent fools! You so-called heroes do not stand even a gnat's chance of harming me! Even if you worms attack in a group, I will skewer the lot of you on my mighty trident!!|Ganon|FSA}}</ref> [[Princess Zelda]] recognizes the Trident and refers to Ganon as the "ancient demon reborn" because he wields it.<ref>{{Cite|King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref>
[[File:Yuga-Link Battle.png|130px|thumb|Yuga Ganon attacking Link with his Trident]]
 
A [[Knights of Hyrule|Knight of Hyrule]] mentions that Ganon used the Trident to defeat the Knights and send them into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|Hear now the doom of the knights. We were bested by a foe with a mighty weapon. He cast us into the Dark World, where we and the jewels were lost in shadow.|Red Knight|FSA}}</ref>
A [[Knights of Hyrule|Knight of Hyrule]] mentions that Ganon used the Trident to defeat the Knights and send them into the Dark World.<ref>{{Cite|Hear now the doom of the knights. We were bested by a foe with a mighty weapon. He cast us into the Dark World, where we and the jewels were lost in shadow.|Red Knight|FSA}}</ref>


==={{ALBW|-}}===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
[[File:Yuga-Link Battle.png|130px|thumb|Yuga Ganon attacking Link with his Trident]]
When Ganon and [[Yuga]] join together, they wield a golden weapon that is a combination of Ganon's Trident, and Yuga's magical paintbrush staff. [[Yuga Ganon]] uses this Trident in order to combat Link at the end of the game until he absorbs the Triforce of Wisdom and begins using magic instead. The Trident is infused with dark power and is also used as a throwing weapon once more, but also retains Yuga's paintbrush staffs ability to transform other beings into paintings. After Yuga Ganon is defeated, the Trident is destroyed along with him.
When Ganon and [[Yuga]] join together, they wield a golden weapon that is a combination of Ganon's Trident, and Yuga's magical paintbrush staff. [[Yuga Ganon]] uses this Trident in order to combat Link at the end of the game until he absorbs the Triforce of Wisdom and begins using magic instead. The Trident is infused with dark power and is also used as a throwing weapon once more, but also retains Yuga's paintbrush staffs ability to transform other beings into paintings. After Yuga Ganon is defeated, the Trident is destroyed along with him.


==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Main|Ceremonial Trident, Lightscale Trident}}
{{Stub|BotW}}
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Main|Ceremonial Trident}}
{{Stub|TotK}}


==Other Appearances==
==Other Appearances==
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{BSTLoZ|-}}===
===''BS The Legend of Zelda''===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{BSTLoZ}}, Ganon fights similarly to how he fought in the original {{TLoZ}}, by turning invisible and shooting fireballs. As such, the Trident is merely cosmetic and not actually used in combat.
In {{BSTLoZ}}, Ganon fights similarly to how he fought in the original {{TLoZ}}, by turning invisible and shooting fireballs. As such, the Trident is merely cosmetic and not actually used in combat.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Ancient Stone Tablets''===
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{AST}}, he uses it just as he does in {{ALttP|-}}.
In {{AST}}, he uses it just as he does in {{ALttP|-}}.
{{Ambig|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{ALttP|-}} (Ishinomori)===
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Ganon is seen wielding his Trident in the final battle. At first, Ganon's trident easily overpowers [[Link]], and the young hero even gets stuck in between it, rendering him incapable of moving. After Link and Zelda defeat Ganon, Link is seen holding the Trident in his hand as the [[Triforce]] asks him to make his wish.
In the {{ALttP|Ishinomori}}, Ganon is seen wielding his Trident in the final battle. At first, Ganon's trident easily overpowers [[Link]], and the young hero even gets stuck in between it, rendering him incapable of moving. After Link and Zelda defeat Ganon, Link is seen holding the Trident in his hand as the [[Triforce]] asks him to make his wish.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Zelda's Adventure''===
==={{ZA|-}}===
Gannon wields a Trident in {{ZA}}. Using this Trident, he is able to summon shock waves of electricity to fight Princess Zelda.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Gannon wields a Trident in {{ZA}}. Using this Trident, he is able to summon shock waves of {{Term|ZA|Electricity|link}} to fight Princess Zelda.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===''Hyrule Warriors'' Series===
==={{HW|-}}===
{{ImageCaption
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|image= File:HWL Ganondorf Thief's Trident Artwork.png
{{Frameless|[[File:HWL Ganondorf Thief's Trident Artwork.png|200px|right|thumb|Ganondorf wielding the Thief's Trident from {{HWL|-}}]]}}
|size= 200px
Ganon wields the Trident in [[Ganon's Fury]] in {{HW}}. Ganon uses his Trident when activating his [[Focus Spirit]] to expose enemies' [[Weak Point]] Gauges, as well as when performing a Weak Point Smash.
|align= right
|caption= Ganondorf wielding the Thief's Trident
|captionalign= center
}}
In {{HW}} as part of the Boss Pack DLC, Ganon wields the Trident in [[Ganon's Fury]]. Ganon uses his Trident when activating his [[Focus Spirit]] to expose enemies' [[Weak Point]] Gauges, as well as when performing a Weak Point Smash.


In the {{ALBW|-}} DLC Pack for ''Hyrule Warriors'' and {{HW|L}}, Yuga can summon the King of Evil Trident to attack enemies as part of the moveset for his [[Picture Frame]] Weapon.
[[Yuga]] can also summon the King of Evil Trident to attack enemies as part of the moveset for his [[Picture Frame]] Weapon.


In ''Hyrule Warriors'' and ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'', the Trident is also a class of weapon used by Ganondorf. It is associated with [[Element (Hyrule Warriors)|Lightning]]. As with the five characters from the base game of ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'', it can be transferred to the original ''Hyrule Warriors'' via a code, or purchased through the ''Legends'' Character DLC Pack.
The Trident is also a class of Weapon used by Ganondorf. It is associated with {{Term|HWDE|Element|link|display=Lightning}}. As with the five Warriors from the base game of {{HWL|-}}, it can be transferred to {{HW|-}} via a code, or purchased through the ''Legends'' Character DLC Pack. In {{HW|L|-}} and {{HW|DE}}, the Trident is unlocked in [[Adventure Mode]] as the Reward for an A-Rank Victory in either Battle B-8 on the [[Adventure Map]] or Battle A-1 on the [[Great Sea Map]].


====Variations====
====Variations====
The default form of the Trident is the '''Thief's Trident'''. The second from of the Trident is the '''King of Evil Trident''', which is identical to the Trident that Ganon uses in ''Hyrule Warriors''{{'}} Ganon's Fury. The third form is the '''Trident of Demise'''.
The default form of the Trident is the '''Thief's Trident'''. The second from of the Trident is the '''King of Evil Trident''', which is identical to the Trident that Ganon uses in Ganon's Fury. The third form is the '''Trident of Demise'''.


{| class="altrow" style="text-align:center; width:100%; max-width:40em"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%; max-width:40em"
|+Weapon Power
|+Weapon Power
|-
|-
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|-
! Lv.1
! Lv.1
| [[File:HWS Thief's Trident Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Thief's Trident'''
| [[File:HW Thief's Trident Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Thief's Trident'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| 80
| 80
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|-
|-
! Lv.2
! Lv.2
| [[File:HWS King of Evil Trident Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''King of Evil Trident'''
| [[File:HW King of Evil Trident Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''King of Evil Trident'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| 150
| 150
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|-
|-
! Lv.3
! Lv.3
| [[File:HWS Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Trident of Demise'''
| [[File:HW Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Trident of Demise'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| 280
| 280
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|-
|-
! Lv.4 {{Exp Game|HWL}}
! Lv.4 {{Exp Game|HWL}}
| [[File:HWS Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Trident of Demise +'''
| [[File:HW Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Trident of Demise +'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''
| 500
| 500
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|-
! Lv.4+ {{Exp Game|HWL}}
! Lv.4+ {{Exp Game|HWL}}
| [[File:HWS Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br>'''Burning Trident'''
| [[File:HW Trident of Demise Icon.png|link=]]<br/>'''Burning Trident'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''<br />[[File:HWDE Fire Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#E06666">Fire</span>'''
| [[File:HWDE Lightning Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#FFA347">Lightning</span>'''<br />[[File:HWDE Fire Element Icon.png|link=|20px]] '''<span style="color:#E06666">Fire</span>'''
| 500
| 500
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====Attack Combinations====
====Attack Combinations====
{| class="altrow" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; width:100%;"
|-
|-
!Attack Pattern
!Attack Pattern
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{{Main|Special Attack}}
{{Main|Special Attack}}
Ganondorf throws his Trident forward, striking the group of enemies directly in front of him and dragging them along. He then hovers, taking altitude while charging a ball of lightning in his hand, which he then throws into the Trident, causing a huge explosion. This attack hits enemies immediately in front of Ganondorf, and also those caught in the explosion.
Ganondorf throws his Trident forward, striking the group of enemies directly in front of him and dragging them along. He then hovers, taking altitude while charging a ball of lightning in his hand, which he then throws into the Trident, causing a huge explosion. This attack hits enemies immediately in front of Ganondorf, and also those caught in the explosion.
{{Noncanon|End}}
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Main|Ceremonial Trident, Lightscale Trident}}
{{Stub|HWAoC}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*According to the English translation of the Trident inscription in {{FSA|-}}, the Trident houses an "evil spirit." This quote seems to be mistranslated, however, instead simply being known as a "malicious trident of demons" in Japanese.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=The Trident: An evil weapon born of darkness that slumbers within the pyramid. It is said that no one who enters the pyramid returns alive. [...] "Does your soul cry for destruction and conquest? We grant you the power to ruin the world."|book=HH|page=119}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Evil spirit of magic trident.|Trident inscription|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|アンコク　カラ　ウミオトサレシ マ　ノ　ジャキ　トライデント||Born from darkness, the malicious trident of demons.|2}}|Trident inscription|FSA|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page__st__1230#entry429253 Japanese version]}}</ref>
*According to the English translation of the Trident inscription in {{FSA|-}}, the Trident houses an "evil spirit." This quote seems to be mistranslated, however, instead simply being known as a "malicious trident of demons" in Japanese.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=The Trident: An evil weapon born of darkness that slumbers within the pyramid. It is said that no one who enters the pyramid returns alive. [...] "Does your soul cry for destruction and conquest? We grant you the power to ruin the world."|book=HH|page=119}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Evil spirit of magic trident.|N/A|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|アンコク　カラ　ウミオトサレシ マ　ノ　ジャキ　トライデント||Born from darkness, the malicious trident of demons.|2}}|N/A|FSA|[http://forums.legendsalliance.com/topic/14202-translation-of-japanese-game-texts/page__st__1230#entry429253 Japanese version]}}</ref>
*Because of Ganon's basis on development from Zhu Bajie from ''Journey to the West'',<ref>https://archive.today/20120629063241/http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/iwata/iwata_asks_-_zelda_handheld_history_15603_15604.html</ref> his usage of the {{Term|Series|Trident}} is most likely a reference to Zhu's war rake.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:GanonALttPfire.png|Ganon using his trident to summon Blazing Bats in {{ALttP|-}}
File:TLoZ Link Battling Ganon Artwork.png|Artwork from the {{ALttP|-}} Nintendo Player's Guide depicting {{Term|TLoZ|Ganon}} with his {{Term|TLoZ|Trident}} from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:ShadowofGanonattack.png|The [[Shadow of Ganon]] in {{LA|-}}, using a double-bladed Trident
File:ALttP Ganon Summoning Sprite.png|Ganon using his trident to summon Blazing Bats from {{ALttP|-}}
File:BeastGanon.png|Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from the ''Oracle'' series
File:LADX Shadow of Ganon Sprite 2.png|The Shadow of Ganon wielding a {{Term|LADX|Trident}} from {{LADX|-}}
File:OoX Ganon.gif|Ganon with the Trident from the ''Oracle'' series
File:OoA Ganon Artwork.png|Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:Ganon fsa.jpg|Ganon with the Trident in {{FSA|-}}
File:OoX Ganon.gif|Ganon with the Trident from {{OoS|-}} and {{OoA|-}}
File:YuGanon.png|Yuga Ganon with the Trident in {{ALBW|-}}
File:FSA Ganon.jpg|Ganon with the Trident from {{FSA|-}}
File:YuGanon's Paintbrush Trident.PNG|The Trident wielded by Yuga Ganon in {{ALBW|-}}
File:ALBW Yuga Ganon Model.png|Yuga Ganon with the Trident from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Zelda Barcode Battler Ganon Artwork.png|Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from [[Zelda Barcode Battler|''Zelda'' Barcode Battler]]
File:ALBW Yuga Ganon's Trident.png|The Trident wielded by Yuga Ganon from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Ganont 1.gif|Ganon with the Trident in ''BS The Legend of Zelda''
File:ALttP (BBII) Ganon Artwork.png|Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from {{ALttP|BBII|-}}
File:Ganon (comic).png|Ganon with his Trident in the {{ALttP|-}} comic
File:BSTLoZ Ganon Sprite.png|Ganon with the Trident from {{BSTLoZ|-}}
File:GanonManga.png|Ganon with his Trident in the {{ALttP|-}} manga
File:Ganon (comic).png|Ganon with his Trident from the {{ALttP|-}} comic
File:HWL Thief's Trident Artwork.png|Artwork of Thief's Trident from the ''Hyrule Warriors'' Series
File:GanonManga.png|Ganon with his Trident from the {{ALttP|-}} manga
File:HWL King of Evil Trident Artwork.png|Artwork of King of Evil Trident from the ''Hyrule Warriors'' Series
File:HWL Thief's Trident Artwork.png|Artwork of Thief's Trident from {{HW|-}}
File:HWL Trident of Demise Artwork.png|Artwork of Trident of Demise from the ''Hyrule Warriors'' Series
File:HWL King of Evil Trident Artwork.png|Artwork of King of Evil Trident from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Ganondorf Standard Armor (Boss) Model.png|Ganondorf wielding the Trident of Demise from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HWL Trident of Demise Artwork.png|Artwork of Trident of Demise from {{HW|-}}
File:HWS Trident Adventure Mode Icon.png|Trident Adventure Mode sprite from the ''Hyrule Warriors'' Series
File:HW Ganondorf Standard Armor (Boss) Model.png|Ganondorf wielding the Trident of Demise from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Playable Ganon wielding the Trident.jpg|Ganon wielding the King of Evil Trident in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HWS Trident Adventure Mode Icon.png|Trident Adventure Mode icon from {{HW|-}}
File:HW Yuga Special Attack.png|Yuga summoning the King of Evil Trident in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Playable Ganon wielding the Trident.jpg|Ganon wielding the King of Evil Trident in {{HW|-}}
File:HW Yuga Trident.png|Yuga wielding the King of Evil Trident in ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Yuga Special Attack.png|Yuga summoning the King of Evil Trident from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE Thief's Trident Model.png|Thief's Trident in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HW Yuga Trident.png|Yuga wielding the King of Evil Trident from {{HW|-}}
File:HWDE King of Evil Trident Model.png|King of Evil Trident in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Thief's Trident Model.png|Thief's Trident from {{HWDE|-}}
File:HWDE Trident of Demise Model.png|Trident of Demise in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE King of Evil Trident Model.png|King of Evil Trident from {{HWDE|-}}
File:HWDE Burning Trident Model.png|Burning Trident in {{HW|DE|-}}
File:HWDE Trident of Demise Model.png|Trident of Demise from {{HWDE|-}}
File:HWDE Ganondorf Burning Trident.png|Ganondorf wielding the Burning Trident in ''Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition''
File:HWDE Burning Trident Model.png|Burning Trident from {{HWDE|-}}
File:HWDE Ganondorf Burning Trident.png|Ganondorf wielding the Burning Trident from {{HWDE|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Video Gallery===
===Video Gallery===
{{Youtube|dRfDouMIxtM|200|Ganondorf Trident trailer from ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''}}
{{Youtube|dRfDouMIxtM|200|Ganondorf Trident trailer from {{HW|L|-}}}}


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[[Category:Objects in Oracle of Ages]]
[[Category:Objects in Oracle of Seasons]]
[[Category:Objects in Four Swords Adventures]]
[[Category:Objects in A Link Between Worlds]]
[[Category:Objects in BS The Legend of Zelda]]
[[Category:Objects in Ancient Stone Tablets]]
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Latest revision as of 04:57, 6 May 2024

Tridents are recurring Objects in The Legend of Zelda series.(ALttP | BotW | TotK | HWAoC)[1][2][3][4][5][name references needed]

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

The Trident makes its first appearance in A Link to the Past, where Ganon uses it in the first stage of his boss battle. He will spin it and toss it at Link while sending Blazing Bats after him. After a certain point, Ganon will abandon this tactic and use his secret technique of Darkness in lieu of the Trident.[6]

Link's Awakening

Although a Trident-wielding Ganon does not appear anywhere in Link's Awakening, the Shadow of Ganon form of the Shadow Nightmares attacks Link by throwing a Trident at him in a similar fashion to how Ganon attacked in A Link to the Past.

Ocarina of Time

The Trident reappears in Ocarina of Time, wielded by Phantom Ganon, who uses it to summon energy balls and throw them at Link.

Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

When Ganon is revived in the Linked Game ending for either Oracle of Ages or Oracle of Seasons, he uses a Trident to battle Link. He either attacks with a vicious direct swipe or a flurry of energy balls. Most of these attacks can be dodged using the Roc's Feather or Roc's Cape.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Ganondorf found the Trident when he broke Gerudo law and entered the Pyramid across the Desert of Doubt.[7] Inside, he found it underneath an inscription that promised its wielder the power to become the King of Darkness.[8] Ganon uses this Trident during the final battle, where his attacks include throwing the Trident with a trail of blue fire, and shooting a flurry of lightning bolts that send the Links into the Dark World.

Ganon believes that his Trident will grant him the power to destroy the Links, threatening to skewer them on it.[9] Princess Zelda recognizes the Trident and refers to Ganon as the "ancient demon reborn" because he wields it.[10]

A Knight of Hyrule mentions that Ganon used the Trident to defeat the Knights and send them into the Dark World.[11]

A Link Between Worlds

Yuga Ganon attacking Link with his Trident

When Ganon and Yuga join together, they wield a golden weapon that is a combination of Ganon's Trident, and Yuga's magical paintbrush staff. Yuga Ganon uses this Trident in order to combat Link at the end of the game until he absorbs the Triforce of Wisdom and begins using magic instead. The Trident is infused with dark power and is also used as a throwing weapon once more, but also retains Yuga's paintbrush staffs ability to transform other beings into paintings. After Yuga Ganon is defeated, the Trident is destroyed along with him.

Breath of the Wild

Main articles: Ceremonial Trident and Lightscale Trident
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Tears of the Kingdom

Main article: Ceremonial Trident
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Other Appearances

BS The Legend of Zelda

Non-Canon Information

In BS The Legend of Zelda, Ganon fights similarly to how he fought in the original The Legend of Zelda, by turning invisible and shooting fireballs. As such, the Trident is merely cosmetic and not actually used in combat.

Ancient Stone Tablets

Non-Canon Information

In Ancient Stone Tablets, he uses it just as he does in A Link to the Past.

A Link to the Past (Ishinomori)

Non-Canon Information

In the A Link to the Past comic by Shotaro Ishinomori, Ganon is seen wielding his Trident in the final battle. At first, Ganon's trident easily overpowers Link, and the young hero even gets stuck in between it, rendering him incapable of moving. After Link and Zelda defeat Ganon, Link is seen holding the Trident in his hand as the Triforce asks him to make his wish.

Zelda's Adventure

Non-Canon Information

Gannon wields a Trident in Zelda's Adventure. Using this Trident, he is able to summon shock waves of Electricity to fight Princess Zelda.

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information
Ganondorf wielding the Thief's Trident from Hyrule Warriors Legends

Ganon wields the Trident in Ganon's Fury in Hyrule Warriors. Ganon uses his Trident when activating his Focus Spirit to expose enemies' Weak Point Gauges, as well as when performing a Weak Point Smash.

Yuga can also summon the King of Evil Trident to attack enemies as part of the moveset for his Picture Frame Weapon.

The Trident is also a class of Weapon used by Ganondorf. It is associated with Lightning. As with the five Warriors from the base game of Hyrule Warriors Legends, it can be transferred to Hyrule Warriors via a code, or purchased through the Legends Character DLC Pack. In Hyrule Warriors Legends and Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition, the Trident is unlocked in Adventure Mode as the Reward for an A-Rank Victory in either Battle B-8 on the Adventure Map or Battle A-1 on the Great Sea Map.

Variations

The default form of the Trident is the Thief's Trident. The second from of the Trident is the King of Evil Trident, which is identical to the Trident that Ganon uses in Ganon's Fury. The third form is the Trident of Demise.

Weapon Power
Weapon Number of Stars
Tier Icon Element(s) 0 1 2 3 4 5
Lv.1
Thief's Trident 		Lightning 80 88 96 104 112 120
Lv.2
King of Evil Trident 		Lightning 150 165 180 195 210 225
Lv.3
Trident of Demise 		Lightning 280 308 336 364 392 420
Lv.4 (HWL)
Trident of Demise + 		Lightning 500 550 600 650 700 750
Lv.4+ (HWL)
Burning Trident 		Lightning
Fire 		500 550 600 650 700 750

Attack Combinations

Attack Pattern Effect
Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Y Y Y X
Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Y Y Y Y Y X
Special Attack
Main article: Special Attack

Ganondorf throws his Trident forward, striking the group of enemies directly in front of him and dragging them along. He then hovers, taking altitude while charging a ball of lightning in his hand, which he then throws into the Trident, causing a huge explosion. This attack hits enemies immediately in front of Ganondorf, and also those caught in the explosion.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information
Main articles: Ceremonial Trident and Lightscale Trident
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Trivia

  • According to the English translation of the Trident inscription in Four Swords Adventures, the Trident houses an "evil spirit." This quote seems to be mistranslated, however, instead simply being known as a "malicious trident of demons" in Japanese.[12][13][14]
  • Because of Ganon's basis on development from Zhu Bajie from Journey to the West,[15] his usage of the Trident is most likely a reference to Zhu's war rake.

Gallery

  • Artwork from the A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide depicting Ganon with his Trident from The Legend of Zelda

    Artwork from the A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide depicting Ganon with his Trident from The Legend of Zelda

  • Ganon using his trident to summon Blazing Bats from A Link to the Past

    Ganon using his trident to summon Blazing Bats from A Link to the Past

  • The Shadow of Ganon wielding a Trident from Link's Awakening DX

    The Shadow of Ganon wielding a Trident from Link's Awakening DX

  • Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

    Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

  • Ganon with the Trident from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

    Ganon with the Trident from Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages

  • Ganon with the Trident from Four Swords Adventures

    Ganon with the Trident from Four Swords Adventures

  • Yuga Ganon with the Trident from A Link Between Worlds

    Yuga Ganon with the Trident from A Link Between Worlds

  • The Trident wielded by Yuga Ganon from A Link Between Worlds

    The Trident wielded by Yuga Ganon from A Link Between Worlds

  • Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from A Link to the Past (Barcode Battler II)

    Artwork of Ganon holding the Trident from A Link to the Past (Barcode Battler II)

  • Ganon with the Trident from BS The Legend of Zelda

    Ganon with the Trident from BS The Legend of Zelda

  • Ganon with his Trident from the A Link to the Past comic

    Ganon with his Trident from the A Link to the Past comic

  • Ganon with his Trident from the A Link to the Past manga

    Ganon with his Trident from the A Link to the Past manga

  • Artwork of Thief's Trident from Hyrule Warriors

    Artwork of Thief's Trident from Hyrule Warriors

  • Artwork of King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

    Artwork of King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

  • Artwork of Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors

    Artwork of Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors

  • Ganondorf wielding the Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors

    Ganondorf wielding the Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors

  • Trident Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

    Trident Adventure Mode icon from Hyrule Warriors

  • Ganon wielding the King of Evil Trident in Hyrule Warriors

    Ganon wielding the King of Evil Trident in Hyrule Warriors

  • Yuga summoning the King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

    Yuga summoning the King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

  • Yuga wielding the King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

    Yuga wielding the King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors

  • Thief's Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Thief's Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    King of Evil Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Trident of Demise from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Burning Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Burning Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

  • Ganondorf wielding the Burning Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

    Ganondorf wielding the Burning Trident from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

Video Gallery

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Ganondorf Trident trailer from Hyrule Warriors Legends

References

  1. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 140
  2. ↑ "Lightscale Trident
    A spear of peerless grace cherished by the Zora Champion Mipha. Although Mipha specialized in healing abilities, her spearmanship was in a class all its own.    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  3. ↑ "Lightscale Trident
    A spear of peerless grace cherished by the Zora Champion Mipha. Although Mipha specialized in healing abilities, her spearmanship was in a class all its own.    " — Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
  4. ↑ "Trident" — Smithy (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  5. ↑ "Lightscale Trident
    A spear of peerless grace cherished by Mipha. Although Mipha specializes in healing abilities, her spearmanship is in a class all its own.    " — Allies (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity)
  6. ↑ "You are doing well, lad. But can you break through this secret technique of Darkness? En garde!" — Ganon (A Link to the Past)
  7. ↑ "Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid...I don't know what he plans, but I am worried..." — Gerudo (Four Swords Adventures)
  8. ↑ "We grant you power to ruin the world. The power of darkness. Evil spirit of magic trident. You are the King of Darkness." — Inscription (Four Swords Adventures)
  9. ↑ "Gwah haa haaaa! Weaklings! Incompetent fools! You so-called heroes do not stand even a gnat's chance of harming me! Even if you worms attack in a group, I will skewer the lot of you on my mighty trident!!" — Ganon (Four Swords Adventures)
  10. ↑ "King of Darkness, ancient demon reborn. The wielder of the trident!!" — Princess Zelda (Four Swords Adventures)
  11. ↑ "Hear now the doom of the knights. We were bested by a foe with a mighty weapon. He cast us into the Dark World, where we and the jewels were lost in shadow." — Red Knight (Four Swords Adventures)
  12. ↑ "The Trident: An evil weapon born of darkness that slumbers within the pyramid. It is said that no one who enters the pyramid returns alive. [...] "Does your soul cry for destruction and conquest? We grant you the power to ruin the world."" (Hyrule Historia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 119)
  13. ↑ "Evil spirit of magic trident." — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
  14. ↑ "アンコク　カラ　ウミオトサレシ マ　ノ　ジャキ　トライデント (Born from darkness, the malicious trident of demons.)" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures, Japanese version)
  15. ↑ https://archive.today/20120629063241/http://www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/iwata/iwata_asks_-_zelda_handheld_history_15603_15604.html
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