Puppet Ganon

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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Puppet Ganon

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 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 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

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

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names	Meanings
Japanese	クグツガノン (Kugutsu Ganon)^[6]	Same as English.
French^EUEuropean	Alter Ganon^[8]
German	Kurganon^[7]
Italian	Triganon^[5]	Three-Ganon; in reference to his three forms
Spanish^EUEuropean	Alter Ganon^[9]
This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

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

References

↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 199
↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 257
↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 258
↑ The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD PRIMA Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 259
↑ Triganon
Habitat: Castello di Ganon.
Vulnerabile: alle Frecce della Luce. — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
↑ クグツガノン
生息(せいそく)場所(ばしょ)　ガノン城(じょう)
有効(ゆうこう)武器(ぶき)　光(ひかり)の矢(や) — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
↑ Kurganon
Heimat: Ganons Kastell
Wirksame Waffe: Lichtpfeile — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
↑ Alter Ganon
Lieu de résidence: Château de Ganon.
Arme efficace: Flèche de Lumière. — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)
↑ Alter Ganon
Hábitat: Castillo de Ganon
Arma efectiva: Flechas de luz — Nintendo Gallery (The Wind Waker)