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A LINK TO THE PAST · SNES WALKTHROUGH

Ganon: final boss strategy

Two torches, an opening, a silver arrow.

A Link to the Past
Official Nintendo artwork · Source

Original SNES route. GBA puzzles can differ, especially in the Ice Palace.

The key to this chapter

Relight the two torches, hit Ganon with your sword to immobilize him then immediately shoot a silver arrow. Repeat this cycle.

Before you set outSilver Arrows · Improved sword · Lantern or Fire · Magic

RewardsThe Triforce and the credits

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  1. Before jumping into the Pyramid, refill your healing and keep a reserve of magic. Check the Silver Arrows in inventory.

  2. Strike Ganon with your sword when he stops moving. Dodge the trident instead of chasing him during a teleport.

  3. Move away from the circle of fire then dodge the bats. Stay away from the edges when the ground starts to disappear.

  4. Light both torches. While Ganon is visible, strike him with the sword to stun him, then immediately shoot a Silver Arrow. Relight the torches and repeat until he falls.

  5. After his defeat, take the northern passage. Watch the credits; Site tracking remains available to finish your collections.

Ganon

Avoid trident, fire bats and disappearing borders. The torches make Ganon visible and vulnerable in the last phase. A fall forces you to start the fight again.

Your checked steps are shared with the interactive ALttP guide in this browser. Use the progress backup panel in the main guide to keep a copy.

Sources & notes

Original SNES route. GBA puzzles can differ, especially in the Ice Palace.

Consult the reference of this chapter ↗Progress backup ↗