Blizzeta
Twilit Ice Mass: Blizzeta is the boss of Snowpeak Ruins, the fifth dungeon of Twilight Princess. The boss is actually Yeta, a Yeti that leads Link to the second shard of the Twilight Mirror which she holds. She becomes possessed by the Mirror Shard and screams at Link that he cannot have it. The windows of the bedroom shatter, and snow and ice pour in, surrounding and encapsulating Yeta. The Ball and Chain will be the only effective weapon throughout the boss battle. After the battle, Yeta's husband Yeto appears and comically knocks Link out of the way (apparently not even noticing him) and romantically embraces Yeta, and in a humorous (although touching) moment sends out many small collectible hearts and a Heart Container. For some reason, After a few hits with the Ball and Chain, the ice starts to take a shape not unlike that of a giant Mini Freezard.
Strategy
Blizzeta's first form is reminiscent of an enormous Babushka/Matryoshka doll. She spins around the chamber, and the Ball and Chain must be used to chip away at the layers surrounding her until barely anything is left. Now, she encases herself within another ice barrier and rises into the air, summoning huge ice spikes around her. At first, the spikes will fall and try to impale you, but as long as you keep running they won't touch you. If you can, break one or more of the spikes with the ball and chain after they fall. They will try to circle around you and make a trap, allowing Blizzeta to fall to the floor in an attempt to crush you. Avoid her and swing the Ball and Chain to cause damage to her ice shield. After that, they all get called up again and they will float directly above and slam into a circle around you once more. Do this a few times and she will be defeated.
Trivia
- Since the only weapon that can be used on Blizzeta to cause any damage is the Ball and Chain, this boss does not experience a Critical Point, or a narrow space of time where Link is able to strike at a boss in fatigue, or other state, denoted by a triumphant music change.
- When the ice masses surrounding Blizzeta are hovering in the air, they will sometimes drop Recovery Hearts. These recovery hearts, along with those released by Yeto and Yeta when they embrace, are the only recovery hearts in the entire dungeon.