Bosses — quick reference
the full strategy lives on each islandGohma
Dragon Roost CavernGrapple Valoo's tail with the Grappling Hook to swing across and drop a chunk of ceiling on her. Repeat until her shell breaks, then grapple her exposed eye and finish with your sword.
Din's Pearl
Kalle Demos
Forbidden WoodsCut the vines hanging from the ceiling with the Boomerang so it drops and exposes its head; strike it until it closes back up and repeat. Pouring Forest Water on its weak point kills it instantly.
Farore's Pearl
Gohdan
Tower of the GodsShoot the hands with arrows to stun them, then shoot the head's red eyes so it lowers and opens its mouth — toss a bomb inside.
Nayru's Pearl
Phantom Ganon
Forsaken Fortress (2nd visit)Dead Man's Volley: deflect his energy orb with your sword until it bounces back into him. He retreats after several hits.
Skull Hammer
Helmaroc King
Forsaken Fortress (2nd visit)Dodge until he jams his beak into the ground, then smash it with the Skull Hammer. Five hits strip off all his armor.
Frees Tetra/Zelda
Jalhalla
Earth TempleReflect light at it with the Mirror Shield to stun it, grab it, and throw it into a spiked pillar to scatter the Poes that make it up.
Piece of the Triforce of Courage
Molgera
Wind TempleKeep your distance and Hookshot its blue tongue the moment it appears, then attack with your sword. Repeat for each segment.
Piece of the Triforce of Courage
Puppet Ganon
Ganon's TowerSpider phase: shoot its eye with arrows or reflect light at it with the Mirror Shield to knock it down, then finish with your sword. Curtain phase: reflect the marionette hands' light beams into the central eye.
Access to the Throne Room
Ganondorf
Ganon's Tower — finalePhase 1: stay defensive until Zelda lands a Light Arrow on him, then strike with your sword. Phase 2: deflect Zelda's Light Arrows with your shield into Ganondorf for the final duel.