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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]].
'''Puppet Ganon''' is a giant puppet controlled by [[Ganon]] in {{TWW}}. The three-stage battle is a precursor to the finale with Ganondorf atop [[Ganon's Tower]].


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===First Form: Puppet===
===First Form: Puppet===
[[File:Puppet Ganon Pig.png|left|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's first phase]]
[[File:Puppet Ganon Pig.png|left|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's first phase]]
The first form of the monster is similar in appearance to Beast Ganon in most of the 2D games, giant and boar-like.
Puppet Ganon's puppet form is marionette-like, and reminiscent of Ganon's boar-like beast form from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''. 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. He releases [[Keese]] during the battle as a distraction. Link cuts 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. Link shoots a [[Light Arrows|Light Arrow]] at the blue ball at the end of Puppet Ganon's tail to damage him. After three hits, Puppet Ganon changes form.
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===
===Second Form: Spider===
[[File:Puppet Ganon Spider.png|right|thumb|210px|Puppet Ganon's spider phase]]
[[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.  
Puppet Ganon transforms into a large spider; he flies up to the top of the room periodically, spinning rapidly before crashing back down above Link's last position. Similar to the battle with [[Blizzeta]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', Link uses the reflecting pool in the room to see where Puppet Ganon's spider form will fall. Link shoots a Light Arrow at the blue ball on Puppet Ganon's body to damage him. After three hits, Ganon changes form.
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===Third Form: Moldorm===
===Third Form: Moldorm===
[[File:PuppetMoldorm WW.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Puppet Ganon's final phase]]
[[File:PuppetMoldorm WW.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Puppet Ganon's final phase]]
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.
The final form of Puppet Ganon 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 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. In this way, Link may snipe Puppet Ganon without fear of damage.


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.
After defeating the final form of Puppet Ganon, Link climbs the room's central cord to the tower's rooftop; it is here where he faces his final fight with Ganondorf.
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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]]}}
{{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]]}}


Revision as of 20:28, 30 April 2015

Template:Boss Puppet Ganon is a giant puppet controlled by Ganon in The Wind Waker. The three-stage battle is a precursor to the finale with Ganondorf atop Ganon's Tower.

Strategy

First Form: Puppet

File:Puppet Ganon Pig.png
Puppet Ganon's first phase

Puppet Ganon's puppet form is marionette-like, and reminiscent of Ganon's boar-like beast form from A Link to the Past and Four Swords Adventures. 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. He releases Keese during the battle as a distraction. Link cuts 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. Link shoots a Light Arrow at the blue ball at the end of Puppet Ganon's tail to damage him. After three hits, Puppet Ganon changes form.

Second Form: Spider

File:Puppet Ganon Spider.png
Puppet Ganon's spider phase

Puppet Ganon transforms into a large spider; he flies up to the top of the room periodically, spinning rapidly before crashing back down above Link's last position. Similar to the battle with Blizzeta in Twilight Princess, Link uses the reflecting pool in the room to see where Puppet Ganon's spider form will fall. Link shoots a Light Arrow at the blue ball on Puppet Ganon's body to damage him. After three hits, Ganon changes form.

Third Form: Moldorm

File:PuppetMoldorm WW.jpg
Puppet Ganon's final phase

The final form of Puppet Ganon 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 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. In this way, Link may snipe Puppet Ganon without fear of damage.

After defeating the final form of Puppet Ganon, Link climbs the room's central cord to the tower's rooftop; it is here where he faces his final fight with Ganondorf.
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Gallery

  • Puppet Ganon as a snake and Link shooting it with a Light Arrow

    Puppet Ganon as a snake and Link shooting it with a Light Arrow


TMC Forest Minish Artwork.png Names in Other Regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite.png
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese Template:Japanese Puppet Ganon
France FrenchEU Alter Ganon
Germany German Kurganon
Italy Italian Triganon
Spanish-speaking countries Spanish Alter Ganon

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