Critical Point{{{2}}}is the fanon term for a narrow space of time where Link has the opportunity to inflict damage on a dungeon boss with his sword, or another item, but commonly using none other than the Master Sword at most of these events. Usually after required steps have been completed, the temple boss will become tired, expose a weak spot, or faint, giving Link a much needed chance to strike with his sword. In Twilight Princess, critical points in boss battles are denoted by a change of music, shifting from the common boss music to a more triumphant-sounding theme. It has been a facet of Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, The Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess to consistently incorporate around three Critical Points (or more if you don't do enough damage) in a boss battle before the boss is defeated, or changes technique, whereas the standard of three is repeated and so on.
When Link stuns her with a Deku Nut or slings her exposed eye while she is on the ceiling with the Slingshot, Gohma will submit to Link, stunned, with her vulnerable eye open to attack.
After Volvagia pops its head out of one of the volcanic holes in the boss arena, Link will pummel it's face with the Megaton Hammer, leaving it open to extra attack.
In her second form, charge the Mirror Shield with three of the same energy (i.e. fire or ice) thrown at Link by Twinrova, release it back to Twinrova, and then go in for the strike when she lies injured on one of the platforms.
Note: Twinrova does not have a critical point in the first round because only the Mirror Shield can be used to deflect oncoming blasts of fire and ice and direct them back at the witches, not the Master Sword.
Once Link shoots Gyorg with an arrow or the Zora Boomerang, Gyorg will sink to the bottom and be susceptible to attack. The only way to cause damage though, is to transform into Zora Link and perform a water corkscrew into the fish's side.
Once Link finds an opportunity to attack, Majora's Wrath will be paralyzed, allwoing Link free reign to slash at it.
These bosses can be hurt outside their critical point.
Note: Twinmold does not have a critical point, because it has a constantly open weak point.
Another Note: All of the bosses critical points (excluding Twinmold) can be reached by shooting the sword beams out of Fierce Deity Link's sword. This method is much quicker and proves to be easier, too.
After detaching all its vines with the Boomerang, the plant in the center is more than susceptible to attack. It is possible to defeat Kalle Demos after experiencing only two of its Critical Points.
When the bird misses Link with his beak, sticking it into the ground after his face mask has been shed, it is open to attack by a weapon other than the Skull Hammer.
Once Jalhalla is thrown into one of the spiked pillars positoned about the room, Link can wreck havoc on the collective Poes that spill out and make up the main form of Jalhalla.
After using a Parry Attack, Ganondorf will show his only Critical Point.
Note: Gohdan does not have a critical point, because in order to subdue him, only bombs and arrows can be used - it is arguable if the Master Sword would even do any damage to Gohdan's hard outer surface,though you can count when he falls down and you must use a bomb to hurt him as a critical point.
Once Link withers the stalk of the Chu Chu with the Gust Jar, it will capsize and Link can strike it with his sword. (Also works with the Big Blue ChuChu)
After flipping his spiky midsection with the Cane of Pacci, his center crystal is vulnerable to sword strike and reachable by using his lifeless neck as a bridge.
In its head form, when Link strikes the skull with the Spinner, after getting close enough on the adjacent wall, he will be able to go in and strike Zant's Sword with his own.
After nailing the spider on the ceiling with the Hero's Bow, it will fall in front of an ancient statue, which will crush the spider with a large stone fist, when activated using the Dominion Rod. A sword is not used to inflict damage during Armoghoma's Critical Point.
In its second form, whenever Link is able to grapple to the dragon's back using the Double Clawshot, Link will be able to deal heavy damage to the gem that rests there.
Once he falls to the floor, either by an arrow or from Midna's magical arm, Link will be able to strike him with his sword or bite at him in Wolf Link form, all concentrated at the scar on his stomach.
Link can reach Ganondorf's Critical Point three ways: By locking swords, performing a Back Slice, or even by distracting him with the Fishing Rod - after all of these events he will tire, allowing a narrow space of time for damage infliction.
Note: Blizzeta in the Snowpeak Ruins does not give Link a chance at a critical point because in order to destroy the Twilit Ice Mass, every time you hit her with the ball and chain she will be hurt. Puppet Zelda does not have one either, the only way to damage her is for her own energy ball to backfire, as a product of a Dead Man's Volley between her and Link.
In his first form, after Link pulls Bellum towards him, removing the full-body goo that encompasses him, Link may strike. In his final form, Link must stop time in order to get a hit in.
After Link uses the Whirlwind on Stagnox's backside, the purple smoke around it is blown away, stunning Stagnox for Link to attack. During the second form, Link must use the Whirlwind to blow one of the spawned enemies at Stagnox to knock him onto his back to expose his back end again.
