Waterblight Ganon
Waterblight Ganon from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
Title | Scourge of the Divine Beast Vah Ruta | |
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Dungeons | Divine Beast Vah Ruta | |
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Threat | ||
Attacks | Spear Jab | |
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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
- 1.1 Strategy
- 2 Age of Calamity
Breath of the Wild
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 Fight | Location Dependent Calculation | ||||
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Hyrule Castle's Sanctum | HP + 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 HP | 2000 HP | 2000 HP | 2000 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 HP | 1500 HP | 1500 HP | 1500 HP |
Divine Beast | HP + (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
- ↑ 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
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.
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:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.