Boss · Forest Temple

How to Beat Phantom Ganon

Evil Spirit from Beyond

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Quick answer

Hit Phantom Ganon where it's weak: arrows, then his own energy batted back at him. In the first phase he rides through the paintings around the room. Two riders gallop toward the canvases, but only one bursts out; the decoy turns back.

Bring
Fairy Bow, Master Sword
Reward
Heart Container, Forest Medallion
Found in
Forest Temple

Gear check

Fairy BowMaster Sword

The fight, step by step

  1. In the first phase he rides through the paintings around the room. Two riders gallop toward the canvases, but only one bursts out; the decoy turns back.

  2. Shoot the rider who emerges with the Fairy Bow before he can attack. Three hits end this phase.

  3. Dismounted, he floats overhead and hurls balls of energy. Swing the Master Sword to send each one back.

  4. Keep the rally going. When a returned ball hits him, he drops to the floor, stunned.

  5. Run in and slash him as many times as you can before he rises again.

  6. As his health drops he gets more aggressive and starts swooping at you, so stay alert between volleys.

New in the remake: the Hall of Fallen Foes keeps a statue of every enemy you defeat, and lets you rematch some bosses.