Waterblight Ganon

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Waterblight Ganon is a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed]

Characteristics

Breath of the Wild

Hyrule Compendium Entry
158 (163) Waterblight Ganon
 
Description
This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Ruta and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Mipha. It attacks with a spear and ice magic.
Common Locations
Divine Beast Vah Ruta
Recoverable Materials
None

Waterblight Ganon is one of the four phantoms of Calamity Ganon that took control of the Divine Beasts.[2] Waterblight Ganon is also responsible for the demise of Mipha.[3] It can be found either in Divine Beast Vah Ruta after trying to activate the main terminal, or in Hyrule Castle if Link hasn't freed Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

Like the other incarnations of Malice, Waterblight Ganon's weak point is its eye and horns. Landing repeated strikes to either spot with Arrows will knock Waterblight Ganon to the ground, providing Link with the opportunity to attack while it is stunned. An Arrow to Waterblight Ganon's eye will also cancel out any attacks that it attempts. Using an Ancient Arrow or Shock Arrow in particular will deal heavier damage to Waterblight Ganon. If Link has obtained the Master Sword at this point, its attack power will rise to 60 while within Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

In the first phase of the battle, Waterblight Ganon will attack Link using its spear.[4] It will attempt to either stab Link, throw the spear at him, or swing the spear in a large circle. Link can use Cryonis to place blocks of ice between himself and Waterblight Ganon. When Waterblight Ganon attacks, it will break its spear on the Cryonis blocks, giving Link time to attack. Alternatively, Link can execute a Perfect Dodge and subsequent Flurry Rush when Waterblight Ganon either stabs or swings its spear. In addition, Parrying Waterblight Ganon's spear when it is thrown will stun it.

When Waterblight Ganon reaches half of its health, the Water level will rise and four platforms will appear. During this phase, Waterblight Ganon will teleport around the area, stopping above one of the platforms. It will then summon ice blocks, which proceed to move towards Link, dealing damage to Link if hit. Link can use Cryonis to destroy these blocks before they hit him.[5] Waterblight Ganon will immediately follow this attack with its spear, usually by throwing it. To inflict damage onto Waterblight Ganon, Link must stand on a different platform and shoot it with Arrows.

Defeating Waterblight Ganon will free the spirit of Mipha, and allows her to appear to Link. Mipha gives him Mipha's Grace as a gift, and a Heart Container falls from where Waterblight Ganon died.

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information
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In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Waterblight Ganon appears as the first Boss in the Scenario, "Water and Fire". Unlike its Breath of the Wild appearance, Waterblight Ganon appears more vibrant blue, and does not use any attacks that can be destroyed using Cryonis. Unlike Breath of the Wild, Waterblight Ganon does not defeat Mipha and doesn't possess Divine Beast Vah Ruta because of Sidon intervening from the future.

Nomenclature

  Names in Other Regions  
LanguageNamesMeanings
 
Japanese
  • 水(みず)のカースガノン (Mizu no Kāsu Ganon) (BotW)[8]
  • 水のカースガノン (Mizu no Kāsu Ganon) (HWAoC)[7]
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ChineseTR
水咒加儂 (Shuǐ Zhòu Jiānóng) (BotW) 
 
ChineseSI
水咒盖侬 (Shuǐ Zhòu Gàinóng) (BotW) 
 
Dutch
Ganons waterfantoom (BotW | HWAoC)[10]Ganons water phantom
 
FrenchCA
Ombre d'eau de Ganon (BotW) 
 
FrenchEU
Ombre d'eau de Ganon (BotW)[9]Ganon's water shadow
 
German
Ganons Wasserfluch (BotW)[11] 
 
Italian
Ira dell'acqua di Ganon (BotW)[6] 
 
Korean
물의 커스 가논 (Murui Keoseu Ganon) (BotW) 
 
Russian
Лже-Ганон Воды (Lzhe-Ganon Vody) (BotW)[12] 
 
SpanishLA
Ira del agua de Ganon (BotW)[13] 
 
SpanishEU
Ira del agua de Ganon (BotW) 
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Gallery

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    Waterblight Ganon's second phase

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    Waterblight Ganon, as seen in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Waterblight Ganon" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ "This phantom of Ganon attacked the Divine Beast Vah Ruta and was responsible for the demise of the Champion Mipha." — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  3. ↑ "That...thing is one of Ganon's creations. I put up as much of a fight as I could, but it proved to be my demise 100 years ago..." — Mipha (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ "Waterblight Ganon performs melee attacks with its spear. The size of this weapon is such that it can reach you over surprisingly long distances, so be ready to dodge or perfect-guard at all times." (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide (Expanded Edition, 2018), Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 60)
  5. ↑ "Waterblight Ganon usually starts the second phase by hurling an ice block in your direction. Have your Cryonis rune at the ready: this will enable you to shatter the projectile before it reaches you." (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—The Complete Official Guide (Expanded Edition, 2018), Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 61)
  6. ↑ "161 Ira dell'acqua di Ganon" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "水のカースガノン" — Game Screen (Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Japanese localization)
  8. ↑ "161 水のカースガノン" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ "161 Ombre d'eau de Ganon" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  10. ↑ "161 Ganons waterfantoom" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  11. ↑ "161 Ganons Wasserfluch" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  12. ↑ "161 Лже-Ганон Воды" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
  13. ↑ "161 Ira del agua de Ganon" — Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)
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