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'''Puppet Ganon''' is a giant puppet controlled by [[Ganon]] in {{TWW}}. The battle is a precursor to the main event with the real Ganondorf in [[Ganon's Tower]].
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{{Term/Store|Puppet Ganon|Puppet Ganons|Series, TWW, TWWHD}} is a {{Term|TWWHD|Boss|link}} in {{TWW}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 199}}</ref> The three-stage battle is a precursor to the finale with {{Term|TWWHD|Ganondorf|link}} atop {{Term|TWWHD|Ganon's Castle|link}}.
 
==Characteristics==
{{Figurines|TWW}}


==Strategy==
===First Form: Humanoid Boar===
[[File:TWWHD Puppet Ganon First Phase.png|left|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's first phase]]
{{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s first form, '''Humanoid Boar''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TWWHD |publisher= Prima |page= 257}}</ref> is reminiscent of {{Term|TWWHD|Ganon|link}}'s boar-like beast form. {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s movement is restricted; his appendages hang from the ceiling by cords. {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} damages {{Term|TWWHD|Link|link}} by spinning his tail and flailing his arms, and by releasing {{Plural|TWWHD|Keese|link}} as a distraction. {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} can cut the cords with the {{Term|TWWHD|Boomerang|link}}, similar to the battle with {{Term|TWWHD|Kalle Demos|link}} in the {{Term|TWWHD|Forest Haven|link}}. After {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} cuts all blue cords attached to {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}, he hangs suspended on the central red cord, dragging the ground. To damage {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} must shoot a {{Term|TWWHD|Light Arrow|link}} at the blue ball at the end of {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s tail to damage him. However, the blue ball is always revealed to {{Term|TWWHD|Link}}, so cutting the cords is not required. After three hits, {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} changes form.
===Second Form: Bug-Ganon===
[[File:TWWHD Puppet Ganon Second Phase.png|right|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's spider phase]]
{{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s second form, '''Bug-Ganon''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TWWHD |publisher= Prima |page= 258}}</ref> resembles a large spider; he flies up to the top of the room periodically, spinning rapidly before crashing back down above {{Term|TWWHD|Link}}'s latest position. While in the air, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} can use the shallow water in the room as a mirror to see where {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} will fall. Once again, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} must shoot a {{Term|TWWHD|Light Arrow}} at the blue ball on {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s body to damage him. After three hits, {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} changes form again.


===First Form: Puppet===
===Final Form: Worm===
[[File:Puppet Ganon Pig.png|left|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's first phase]]
[[File:TWWHD Puppet Ganon Third Phase.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Puppet Ganon's final phase]]
The first form of the monster is similar in appearance to Beast Ganon in most of the 2D games, giant and boar-like.
The final form of {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}, '''Worm''',<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= TWWHD |publisher= Prima |page= 259}}</ref> is reminiscent of the many iterations of {{Term|TWWHD|Moldorm|link}} throughout the series. {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} moves erratically around the room, gaining speed each time {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} strikes the blue ball at the end of his tail with a {{Term|TWWHD|Light Arrow}}. {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} is stunned whenever {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} attacks his face with the {{Term|TWWHD|Master Sword|link}}, {{Plural|TWWHD|Bomb|link}}, or the {{Term|TWWHD|Skull Hammer|link}}, and becomes distracted at the sight of {{Term|TWWHD|All-Purpose Bait|link}}. When the bait is thrown, {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} quickly moves towards it, damaging {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} if he is in the way. {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} may best {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} if he uses the {{Term|TWWHD|Hookshot|link}} to reach high platforms in the room. With this method, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} may shoot {{Plural|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} without fear of damage.
He is defeated by cutting his strings with the [[Boomerang]] and striking the blue orb on his tail with [[Light Arrow]]s.
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===Second Form: Spider===
After three hits to this form, {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}} is defeated. After defeating the final form of {{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}, {{Term|TWWHD|Link}} climbs the room's central cord to the tower's rooftop; it is here that he faces {{Term|TWWHD|Ganondorf}} for the final time.
[[File:Puppet Ganon Spider.png|right|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's spider phase]]
Puppet Ganon will then transform into a spider, possible referencing [[Gohma]] as she appears in previous games, which flies up to the top of the room and spins rapidly in circles before crashing back down. To avoid taking damage and progress in the battle, Link must use the reflective pool beneath him (easily done by tilting back the C-Stick to control the camera) to track the spider's movements and position himself in the space behind it as it falls, in order to grant himself a clear shot at its tail. Repeating this process three times will cause the monster to assume its final form.
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===Third Form: Moldorm===
==Trivia==
[[File:PuppetMoldorm WW.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Puppet Ganon's final phase]]
*{{Term|TWWHD|Puppet Ganon}}'s second form vaguely resembles the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ushi-oni Ushi-Oni] from Japanese folklore.
The snake form of Puppet Ganon moves randomly around the room, gaining speed and irrationality each time his tail is hit. Due to his speed, scoring a hit can be difficult - attacking his face with the [[Master Sword]], [[Bombs]], or the [[Skull Hammer]] will stun him for a few seconds, though this can be difficult to perform due to its erratic movements and usually requires Link to position himself directly in the creature's path. The hero can also distract Puppet Ganon with [[All-Purpose Bait]]. However, the boss will quickly move toward the bait the moment Link throws it down, often damaging him in the process. A third, lesser-known strategy is to use the [[Hookshot]] to reach one of the various platforms at the higher parts of the arena - this keeps Link safe from sustaining damage and can provide a clear shot at the boss.


After defeating the final form of Puppet Ganon, Link is able to climb its central string up to the tower's rooftop for the final confrontation with Ganondorf.
==Nomenclature==
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{{Figurine|TWW|Puppet Ganon|Habitat: Ganon's Castle<BR>Effective Weapons: Light Arrows<BR>This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.<BR>Rather than shooting randomly at it, try to deduce when it can be easily targeted and then take advantage of your chance.|[[File:Puppet Ganon Figurine.png|120px]]}}


==Gallery==
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File:puppetsnake.jpg|Puppet Ganon as a snake and Link shooting it with a Light Arrow
File:Puppetsnake.jpg|{{Term|TWW|Puppet Ganon}}'s snake form being shot with a {{Term|TWW|Light Arrow}} from {{TWW|-}}
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Latest revision as of 01:41, 10 April 2024

Puppet Ganon is a Boss in The Wind Waker.[1] The three-stage battle is a precursor to the finale with Ganondorf atop Ganon's Castle.

Characteristics

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Figurine
TWW Puppet Ganon Figurine Model.png
Description

Habitat: Ganon's Castle
Effective Weapon: Light Arrows

This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.

Rather than shooting randomly at it, try to deduce when it can be easily targeted and then take advantage of your chance.

FigurineDescription
TWW Puppet Ganon Figurine Model.png

Habitat: Ganon's Castle
Effective Weapon: Light Arrows

This is a gigantic marionette created by Ganon himself. It transforms into three different shapes, but all are vulnerable to rays of light.

Rather than shooting randomly at it, try to deduce when it can be easily targeted and then take advantage of your chance.

First Form: Humanoid Boar

Puppet Ganon's first phase

Puppet Ganon's first form, Humanoid Boar,[2] is reminiscent of Ganon's boar-like beast form. Puppet Ganon's movement is restricted; his appendages hang from the ceiling by cords. Puppet Ganon damages Link by spinning his tail and flailing his arms, and by releasing Keese as a distraction. Link can cut the cords with the Boomerang, similar to the battle with Kalle Demos in the Forest Haven. After Link cuts all blue cords attached to Puppet Ganon, he hangs suspended on the central red cord, dragging the ground. To damage Puppet Ganon, Link must shoot a Light Arrow at the blue ball at the end of Puppet Ganon's tail to damage him. However, the blue ball is always revealed to Link, so cutting the cords is not required. After three hits, Puppet Ganon changes form.

Second Form: Bug-Ganon

Puppet Ganon's spider phase

Puppet Ganon's second form, Bug-Ganon,[3] resembles a large spider; he flies up to the top of the room periodically, spinning rapidly before crashing back down above Link's latest position. While in the air, Link can use the shallow water in the room as a mirror to see where Puppet Ganon will fall. Once again, Link must shoot a Light Arrow at the blue ball on Puppet Ganon's body to damage him. After three hits, Puppet Ganon changes form again.

Final Form: Worm

Puppet Ganon's final phase

The final form of Puppet Ganon, Worm,[4] is reminiscent of the many iterations of Moldorm throughout the series. Puppet Ganon moves erratically around the room, gaining speed each time Link strikes the blue ball at the end of his tail with a Light Arrow. Puppet Ganon is stunned whenever Link attacks his face with the Master Sword, Bombs, or the Skull Hammer, and becomes distracted at the sight of All-Purpose Bait. When the bait is thrown, Puppet Ganon quickly moves towards it, damaging Link if he is in the way. Link may best Puppet Ganon if he uses the Hookshot to reach high platforms in the room. With this method, Link may shoot Puppet Ganons without fear of damage.

After three hits to this form, Puppet Ganon is defeated. After defeating the final form of Puppet Ganon, Link climbs the room's central cord to the tower's rooftop; it is here that he faces Ganondorf for the final time.

Trivia

  • Puppet Ganon's second form vaguely resembles the Ushi-Oni from Japanese folklore.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
クグツガノン (Kugutsu Ganon) (TWW)[6]Same as English.
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Alter Ganon (TWW)[8] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
Kurganon (TWW)[7] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Triganon (TWW)[5]Three-Ganon; in reference to his three forms
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Alter Ganon (TWW)[9] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Puppet Ganon's snake form being shot with a Light Arrow from The Wind Waker

    Puppet Ganon's snake form being shot with a Light Arrow from The Wind Waker

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 199
  2. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 257
  3. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 258
  4. ↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 259
  5. ↑ "Triganon
    Habitat: Castello di Ganon.
    Vulnerabile: alle Frecce della Luce.    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  6. ↑ "クグツガノン
    生息場所　ガノン城
    有効武器　光の矢    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  7. ↑ "Kurganon
    Heimat: Ganons Kastell
    Wirksame Waffe: Lichtpfeile    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  8. ↑ "Alter Ganon
    Lieu de résidence: Château de Ganon.
    Arme efficace: Flèche de Lumière.    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
  9. ↑ "Alter Ganon
    Hábitat: Castillo de Ganon
    Arma efectiva: Flechas de luz    " — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
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