Waterblight Ganon (2024)

Waterblight Ganon

Waterblight Ganon (1)
Waterblight Ganon from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Title

Scourge of the Divine Beast Vah Ruta

Games

Dungeons

Divine Beast Vah Ruta
Hyrule Castle (if not defeated at Vah Ruta)
Illusory Realm (DLC)

Rewards

Threat

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Attacks

Spear Jab
Ice Block Attack
Laser Beam
Spear Swing
Spear Throw
Downward Spear Jab
Guardian Laser

Effective
Weapons

Related

Waterblight Ganon is a boss from Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity. It was sent by Calamity Ganon to occupy the Divine Beast Vah Ruta.

Contents

  • 1 Breath of the Wild
    • 1.1 Strategy
      • 1.1.1 Phase 1
      • 1.1.2 Phase 2
    • 1.2 Health Points
      • 1.2.1 Footnotes
  • 2 Age of Calamity

Breath of the Wild

Waterblight Ganon (12)

Waterblight Ganon killed Mipha during the Great Calamity, taking control of Vah Ruta for Calamity Ganon, eventually serving as boss of the dungeon when Link came to free it of Ganon's control 100 years later. Due to Lanayru being in relative close proximity to Kakariko Village, it may well be the first Blight that Link encounters. If Link doesn't fight Waterblight Ganon inside of Vah Ruta, he will later encounter the boss in the Sanctum inside of Hyrule Castle, where it will be the second Blight that Link faces at the Sanctum.

In the EX Champion Mipha's Song DLC quest, Waterblight Ganon is fought again with limited equipment in the Illusory Realm.

Strategy

Phase 1

During the first phase of the battle, Waterblight Ganon will wield a massive spear and will attack you with it. The most risk-reward method of battling it is to wait for it to attack and then try to time a Perfect Dodge on it by hopping away at the last second, followed by a Flurry Rush where you can deliver a number of attacks in a short period of time. The much safer route is to keep your distance and use projectiles such as arrows, or even just tossing your weapons out at Waterblight Ganon.

Phase 2

After Waterblight Ganon has lost half its health, this will trigger the second phase of the battle. The room will flood with water and only four platforms remain. Waterblight Ganon will create a block of ice and launch it towards you. The block can be disintegrated by using the Cryonis ability, so be sure to keep that handy, or frozen with Stasis. As the battle progresses, Waterblight Ganon will begin to shoot three ice blocks out at a time, and then five ice blocks. These can be quite damaging, so be sure to have Cryonis readily available.

After you get rid of the ice blocks, there is an opening where you can shoot Waterblight Ganon with an arrow. After successfully hitting it, Waterblight Ganon will move to a different platform. It is best to just stay put, unless it moves to the platform close enough to where you are standing. Arrows with an elemental effect, such as Ice or Shock arrows, will often stun it long enough for you to get over and wail on it. Just repeat this process over and over until its health comes down. Occasionally Waterblight Ganon will use its spear to attack, at which point, just do your best to avoid it. If you can time a Perfect Dodge, this is another opportunity to get in a load of damage. It may also fire laser shots at Link from its eye.

If you do run out of arrows, then Perfect Dodges are about your only method of dealing damage. You can also freeze one of its ice blocks with Stasis, and then hit it back at it. You can damage it with bombs, but it is hard to get close to it.

Health Points

As with all the Blights, this Blight's Health Points (HP) depend on a number of factors, including the place where they're fought, and given that circ*mstance, the number of Blights that have been defeated before it.

Location of FightLocation Dependent
Calculation
1st Blight
2nd Blight
3rd Blight
4th Blight
Hyrule Castle's SanctumHP + 3 x (HP / 2)
Base HP for Blights at location = 800
Not dependent of previous encounters so:
800 + 3(800/2) = 2000 HP for every Blight
2000 HP2000 HP2000 HP2000 HP
Illusory Realm (DLC)[HP 1]HP + 4 x (HP / 2)
Base HP for Blights at location = 500
Not dependent of previous encounters
except for access to Illusory Realm, so:
500 + 4(500/2) = 1500 HP for every Blight
1500 HP1500 HP1500 HP1500 HP
Divine BeastHP + (Nº of previous Blights defeated) x (HP / 2)
Base HP for Blights at location = 800
Dependent of previous encounters,
as it's cumulative
800 + 0(800/2)
=
800 HP
800 + 1(800/2)
=
1200 HP
800 + 2(800/2)
=
1600 HP
800 + 3(800/2)
=
2000 HP

Footnotes

  1. Unlocking EX The Champions' Ballad DLC requires defeating all the Blights, the recovery of the Divine Beasts and completion of their respective quests.

Age of Calamity

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Waterblight Ganon was created by Calamity Ganon to corrupt the Divine Beast Vah Ruta and kill the Zora Champion Mipha. In the Water and Fire Scenario]], it is seen battling the Zora princess and froze the water in the area which deprives Mipha of her usual way of attacking and it rushes at her with its icy flail and Cryonic formations and throws them at her. Before the attacks can land, the Gate of Time appears and Sidon emerges to block its attacks, refusing to lose her again to Mipha's surprise. Waterblight Ganon starts gaining the advantage over them, as Mipha approaches it despite knowing how strong it is, which Sidon protests against her doing so. Sidon's actions have brought enough time for Link and the heroes to catch up to them and with their combined efforts, Waterblight Ganon is slain, having failed to take Vah Ruta and kill its Zora pilot, which allows Mipha to help cool the lava flows to help them assist Daruk and Yunobo.

Waterblight Ganon is later revived through the sacrifice of the souls of the Yiga Clan by Astor along with the other Blights and the prophet sends them after Master Kohga and Sooga. During EX The Yiga Clan's Retreat The Guardian of Remembrance Scenario, Waterblight Ganon and its elemental counterparts chase down Master Kohga and Sooga until they have them surrounded until Sooga uses a Yiga technique to immobilize them and allow Kohga and the surviving Yiga Clanmates to escape without him. Sooga's final fate is currently unknown.

During the Each Step Like Thunder Scenario, Astor confronts Link, Princess Zelda, and Impa at Fort Hateno and summons the Blight Ganons to take their lives. Link battles them alone as Impa and Zelda flee, but the former breaks free and runs back and in the process, her power awakens, which stuns the blights and exorcizes the Guardians from corruption. The Blights recovered after a while and tried to prevent Purah and her allies from activating the failsafe, but they are defeated again.

In The Future of Hyrule, Waterblight Ganon and the other blights are the major enemies that the heroes encounter before facing Astor, Harbinger Ganon, and eventually Calamity Ganon. All of the blights are destroyed for good.

Waterblight Ganon's design is much more different than it was in Breath of the Wild, with it also wielding an ice flail in addition to its spear and utilizing more of its ice abilities, which makes it a much bigger threat. It is notably more challenging in the boss fight, even when the difficulty is set to Easy.

Enemies
Guardians and Guardian Scouts
Hostile Animals
Sub-Bosses
Bosses
Monsters
Soldiers
Guardians
Mini-Bosses
Bosses

As a seasoned enthusiast with a profound understanding of the Legend of Zelda series, particularly the Breath of the Wild and its prequel, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, I can assure you that my knowledge extends beyond the surface. Let's delve into the intricacies of Waterblight Ganon, a formidable adversary that has left an indelible mark on these games.

Breath of the Wild: Waterblight Ganon, one of the Blights sent by Calamity Ganon, serves as a boss in Breath of the Wild. It plays a pivotal role in the Great Calamity, causing the demise of the Zora Champion, Mipha, and taking control of the Divine Beast Vah Ruta. When Link confronts it a century later, it becomes a significant challenge within the dungeon.

Strategy:

  • Phase 1: In the initial phase, Waterblight Ganon wields a massive spear. Players can adopt a risk-reward approach with Perfect Dodges and Flurry Rush or opt for a safer long-range strategy using projectiles like arrows.

  • Phase 2: Upon reaching half health, the battle shifts to a flooded room with only four platforms. Waterblight Ganon launches ice blocks, and players must utilize Cryonis or Stasis to counter them. Ranged attacks, especially with elemental arrows, can stun the boss, providing opportunities for close combat.

Health Points:

  • The Blight's health points vary based on the location of the fight. For instance, in Hyrule Castle's Sanctum, the formula involves a base HP for Blights at the location plus a cumulative increase based on the number of previous Blights defeated.

Age of Calamity: In Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Waterblight Ganon is portrayed as a creation of Calamity Ganon, deployed to corrupt Divine Beast Vah Ruta and eliminate the Zora Champion, Mipha.

Encounters:

  • Waterblight Ganon battles Mipha in the Water and Fire Scenario, freezing the area's water. Link and allies intervene, leading to its defeat and the salvation of Vah Ruta.

  • Revived later in the story, Waterblight Ganon, along with other Blights, pursues Master Kohga and Sooga. The Blights are temporarily thwarted but continue to pose a threat in subsequent scenarios.

Design and Difficulty:

  • Waterblight Ganon's design in Age of Calamity differs from its appearance in Breath of the Wild. It wields an ice flail in addition to its spear, making the boss fight more challenging, even on lower difficulty settings.

Endgame:

  • Waterblight Ganon resurfaces in The Future of Hyrule, serving as a major adversary before the final confrontations with Astor, Harbinger Ganon, and Calamity Ganon.

This comprehensive overview showcases the multifaceted nature of Waterblight Ganon, weaving its narrative significance, battle strategies, and adaptations across different titles in the Legend of Zelda series. If you have any specific questions or would like further details on any aspect, feel free to inquire.

Waterblight Ganon (2024)

FAQs

What is Waterblight Ganon's weakness? ›

Like the other Blight Ganons, Waterblight Ganon's weak point is his 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 he is stunned.

How do you make Waterblight Ganon fall? ›

After chipping away at about 20 percent of his health, Waterblight Ganon will fall to the ground. Run to the monster, equip your most powerful weapon and attack. Repeat the process until he loses about half of his health, at which point the second part of the fight begins.

Is Waterblight Ganon the hardest? ›

The different mini-bosses Link has to face are Thunderblight Ganon, Fireblight Ganon, Waterblight Ganon, and Windblight Ganon. Each one is located in a different Divine Beast and while none of them are easy, Thunderblight Ganon is the toughest.

How do you use ice as a weapon against Waterblight Ganon? ›

Waterblight Ganon won't attack while the block is still in the air, so you don't have to worry about him. Stand directly opposite Waterblight Ganon and hit the ice block as many times as you can. Aim correctly, and it will fly straight into Waterblight Ganon's face, knocking him out.

What is the easiest way to beat Waterblight Ganon? ›

Overall, arrows are the best way to do damage to Waterblight Ganon, especially if you aim for his blue eye.

What is the hardest blight Ganon to beat? ›

Many players also find Thunderblight Ganon to be the most difficult Blight to defeat in Breath of the Wild. In addition to moving at rapid speeds, this Blight's hits take a lot of Link's health. Defeating Thunderblight Ganon requires Link to use the Magnesis Rune to lift metallic rods near the Blight to electrocute it.

How many arrows do you need for Waterblight Ganon? ›

Accepted Answer. You can get inside Ruta with only 4 shock arrows. You can take down Water Blight Ganonnwkth about 10 or so. Ancient Arrows also work well here.

Are shock arrows good against Waterblight Ganon? ›

I believe Waterblight takes increase damage from electricity, so shock weapons and arrows are especially handy. And beyond that...you could just bring along some Fairies, or try keeping your health full during the fight.

How do you beat Waterblight in Zelda? ›

Waterblight isn't that hard, just dodge the spears and use arrows (Shock if you have them) When he starts throwing the ice blocks at you, shatter them with cryonis.

Which Divine Beast is easiest? ›

Vah Ruta is Breath of the Wild's easiest Divine Beast, as well as being the closest after the game's first few main quests, which take Link to Kakariko Village just south of Zora's Domain. The biggest incentive to tackle this Divine Beast first, however, is the power that players gain inside Vah Ruta: Mipha's Grace.

Which is the easiest blight? ›

Link's first opponent in the Sanctum is Windblight Ganon. The easiest of the Blights, Windblight Ganon can be reliably stunned with three Arrow shots to the eye.

What is the best weapon to beat Waterblight Ganon? ›

A Strengthened Lizal Bow would work just fine if you can get one, or the Lynel Bow from its owner on Polymus Mountain if you've beaten him, or you could just try whatever your best bow is, but bows that shoot 3 arrows at once are best because they stun Waterblight. That will let you melee him without much trouble.

Is Waterblight Ganon easy? ›

He was the 1st boss i came across and the hardest. Everything was easy after that. I had a lot of trouble with Waterblight Ganon, myself!

How many endings are in Botw? ›

The difference between the two endings is minimal, with the true ending simply providing an extra cutscene and wrapping up the story more neatly.

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