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{{forfighter|SSBM=y|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}} ''For Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]], see [[ | {{forfighter|SSBM=y|SSBB=y|SSB4=y|SSBU=y}} ''For Ganondorf's [[Final Smash]], see [[Ganon, The Demon King]]. For the boss, see [[Ganon]].'' | ||
{{Infobox Character General | {{Infobox Character General | ||
|name = Ganondorf | |name = Ganondorf | ||
|image = {{tabber|title1=Ocarina of Time| | |image = {{tabber|title1=Ocarina of Time|content1=[[File:SSBU spirit Ganondorf.png|x300px]]|title2=Twilight Princess|content2=[[File:TP Ganondorf.png|x300px]]}} | ||
|caption = [[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | |caption = [[File:ZeldaSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert]] | ||
Official artwork of Ganondorf from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess | Official artwork of Ganondorf from ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}''. | ||
|firstgame = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998) | |firstgame = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' (1998) | ||
|games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | |games = ''[[Melee]]''<br>''[[Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]'' | ||
|lastappearance= ''{{s|zeldawiki| | |lastappearance= ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom}}'' (2023) | ||
|console = [[Nintendo 64]] | |console = [[Nintendo 64]] | ||
|species = {{s|zeldawiki|Gerudo}} | |species = {{s|zeldawiki|Gerudo}}/{{s|zeldawiki|Demon}} | ||
|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|homeworld = [[Hyrule]] | |homeworld = [[Hyrule]] | ||
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|interwiki = zeldawiki | |interwiki = zeldawiki | ||
|interwikiname= Zelda Wiki | |interwikiname= Zelda Wiki | ||
|interwikipage= | |interwikipage= Ganondorf | ||
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'''Ganondorf''' ({{ja|ガノンドロフ|Ganondorofu}}, ''Ganondorf'') is the main antagonist of | '''Ganondorf''' ({{ja|ガノンドロフ|Ganondorofu}}, ''Ganondorf'') is the main antagonist of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series. His first appearance was as the beast known as '''[[Ganon]]''' ({{ja|ガノン|Ganon}}) in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' game, although it was misspelled as Gannon in-game. The name "Ganondorf" was first mentioned in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past}}'' with the villain making his first appearance as Ganondorf in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]''. Since then, the name "Ganondorf" has been used to refer to his true humanoid form while "Ganon" is used for his monster form, though occasionally the names have been used interchangeably, such as in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker}}'' and ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess}}''. In either case, he has been [[Link]] and [[Zelda]]'s archenemy since the first game. | ||
Ganondorf debuted as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as such. | Ganondorf debuted as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and also appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as such. | ||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Ganondorf was originally introduced in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' game as Ganon. Here, he was established as a power-hungry porcine demon who had kidnapped [[Princess Zelda]] for her piece of the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}}, but was slain by Link at the end of the game. Ganon is, in some form, the primary villain in most of the ''Zelda'' games, with his schemes usually involving kidnapping Princess Zelda, conquering the land of Hyrule, and/or obtaining the Triforce. Unlike Link and Zelda, who have descendants and successors, Ganon is the same individual in all but one of the games that he appears in, even across the series' [[zeldawiki:Zelda Timeline|multiple timelines]]. In ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', it was revealed that before he was a demon, he lived as a human thief. ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' formally introduced this human form, Ganondorf, for the first time in the series. Although Ganon appears in some form in the vast majority of ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, Ganondorf has appeared in only | Ganondorf was originally introduced in the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' game as Ganon. Here, he was established as a power-hungry porcine demon who had kidnapped [[Princess Zelda]] for her piece of the {{s|zeldawiki|Triforce}}, but was slain by Link at the end of the game. Ganon is, in some form, the primary villain in most of the ''Zelda'' games, with his schemes usually involving kidnapping Princess Zelda, conquering the land of Hyrule, and/or obtaining the Triforce. Unlike Link and Zelda, who have descendants and successors, Ganon is the same individual in all but one of the games that he appears in, even across the series' [[zeldawiki:Zelda Timeline|multiple timelines]]. In ''[[zeldawiki:The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]'', it was revealed that before he was a demon, he lived as a human thief. ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time}}'' formally introduced this human form, Ganondorf, for the first time in the series. Although Ganon appears in some form in the vast majority of ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, Ganondorf has appeared in only four mainline games so far: ''Ocarina of Time'', ''The Wind Waker'', ''Twilight Princess'', and ''Tears of the Kingdom''. | ||
In ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf's first canonical appearance in the greater ''Zelda'' timeline, it is revealed that he belongs to the {{s|zeldawiki|Gerudo}}, a tribe of female thieves who bear a male only once every century. As the lone male Gerudo, Ganondorf is destined to become their king, but not all of the tribe approve of him, most notably {{s|zeldawiki|Nabooru}}. In terms of physical appearance, he sports his race's typical features: dark skin (with his having an olive green tint), a sharp aquiline nose, amber eyes, and red eyebrows and hair (with the former connecting to the latter). After conquering Hyrule and reigning over its ruins for about seven years, Ganondorf is finally defeated by Link and sealed by Zelda in the Dark World, after which the return of Link to his original time split the timelines. | In ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf's first canonical appearance in the greater ''Zelda'' timeline, it is revealed that he belongs to the {{s|zeldawiki|Gerudo}}, a tribe of female thieves who bear a male only once every century. As the lone male Gerudo, Ganondorf is destined to become their king, but not all of the tribe approve of him, most notably {{s|zeldawiki|Nabooru}}. In terms of physical appearance, he sports his race's typical features: dark skin (with his having an olive green tint), a sharp aquiline nose, amber eyes, and red eyebrows and hair (with the former connecting to the latter). After conquering Hyrule and reigning over its ruins for about seven years, Ganondorf is finally defeated by Link and sealed by Zelda in the Dark World, after which the return of Link to his original time split the timelines. | ||
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If Link were to be killed during the events of ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf is left to conquer Hyrule uncontested. This eventually culminates in the people of Hyrule rising up against him in a series of events known as the {{s|zeldawiki|Imprisoning War}}, where the seven sages are able to seal Ganon in the dark realm. Centuries later, Ganon returns during the events of ''A Link to the Past'', where he is driven back by Link and the new seven sages. Centuries after that during the events of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}'', a sorcerer named {{s|zeldawiki|Yuga}} brings Ganon back and fuse with him to create Yuga-Ganon. Link and the sages are able to separate them and drive both back once again. Hyrule declines in power after these events, being nothing more than scattered communities by the time Ganon returns in ''The Legend of Zelda''. While capturing Princess Zelda, she manages to shatter the Triforce and scatter it across the land. Link collects these pieces and manages to kill Ganon with a silver arrow. Years later, Ganon's minions discover that mixing the blood of Link with his own will revive him, causing Link to be hunted down. This curse is finally broken when Link collects all three triforce pieces and wishes for a sleeping Zelda to wake up. | If Link were to be killed during the events of ''Ocarina of Time'', Ganondorf is left to conquer Hyrule uncontested. This eventually culminates in the people of Hyrule rising up against him in a series of events known as the {{s|zeldawiki|Imprisoning War}}, where the seven sages are able to seal Ganon in the dark realm. Centuries later, Ganon returns during the events of ''A Link to the Past'', where he is driven back by Link and the new seven sages. Centuries after that during the events of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds}}'', a sorcerer named {{s|zeldawiki|Yuga}} brings Ganon back and fuse with him to create Yuga-Ganon. Link and the sages are able to separate them and drive both back once again. Hyrule declines in power after these events, being nothing more than scattered communities by the time Ganon returns in ''The Legend of Zelda''. While capturing Princess Zelda, she manages to shatter the Triforce and scatter it across the land. Link collects these pieces and manages to kill Ganon with a silver arrow. Years later, Ganon's minions discover that mixing the blood of Link with his own will revive him, causing Link to be hunted down. This curse is finally broken when Link collects all three triforce pieces and wishes for a sleeping Zelda to wake up. | ||
It is elaborated in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}'' that Ganondorf is the personified malice of the Demon King {{s|zeldawiki|Demise}}, who was defeated by the descendants of the goddess {{s|zeldawiki|Hylia}} and her chosen hero; as a result, he is endlessly resurrected as long as there are individuals who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero. The only exception to this is ''Four Swords Adventures'', which features a reincarnated Ganon born centuries after the previous Ganondorf's death in ''Twilight Princess''. By the time of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild}}'', Ganondorf's malice has entirely consumed him and caused him to lose control over his humanity, turning him into a swirling mass of primal evil known as {{s|zeldawiki|Calamity Ganon}}. | It is elaborated in ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword}}'' that Ganondorf is the personified malice of the Demon King {{s|zeldawiki|Demise}}, who was defeated by the descendants of the goddess {{s|zeldawiki|Hylia}} and her chosen hero; as a result, he is endlessly resurrected as long as there are individuals who share the blood of the goddess and the spirit of the hero. The only exception to this is ''Four Swords Adventures'', which features a reincarnated Ganon born centuries after the previous Ganondorf's death in ''Twilight Princess''. By the time of ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild}}'', Ganondorf's malice has entirely consumed him and caused him to lose control over his humanity, turning him into a swirling mass of primal evil known as {{s|zeldawiki|Calamity Ganon}}. In ''{{s|zeldawiki|The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom}}'', the sequel to ''Breath of the Wild'', Ganondorf finally regains his humanity and mind, seeking to wipe out all the citizens of Hyrule and leaving no survivors. | ||
Unlike some of Nintendo's more comedic villains — such as certain depictions of [[Bowser]] or [[King K. Rool]] — Ganondorf not only boasts the strength of a god, he is also cunning and easily capable of accomplishing his goals. This was most evident in ''Ocarina of Time'', where he successfully conquered Hyrule, forcing Link to build up his strength so he could take the kingdom back and end Ganondorf's seven year-long reign. In one timeline, Ganondorf even succeeds in killing Link and collecting the complete Triforce, forcing the {{s|zeldawiki|Seven Sages}} to seal him within the {{s|zeldawiki|Sacred Realm}} as a last resort. | Unlike some of Nintendo's more comedic villains — such as certain depictions of [[Bowser]] or [[King K. Rool]] — Ganondorf not only boasts the strength of a god, he is also cunning and easily capable of accomplishing his goals. This was most evident in ''Ocarina of Time'', where he successfully conquered Hyrule, forcing Link to build up his strength so he could take the kingdom back and end Ganondorf's seven year-long reign. In one timeline, Ganondorf even succeeds in killing Link and collecting the complete Triforce, forcing the {{s|zeldawiki|Seven Sages}} to seal him within the {{s|zeldawiki|Sacred Realm}} as a last resort. | ||
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*None of Ganondorf's unlock battles take place on a stage from the game his design is based on. In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', his unlock battle is set in their respective [[Final Destination]]s. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' (which features his ''Twilight Princess'' appearance), he is fought on [[Gerudo Valley]], a stage from ''Ocarina of Time'', and in ''Ultimate'' (which features his ''Ocarina of Time'' appearance), he is fought on [[Bridge of Eldin]], a ''Twilight Princess'' stage. This makes Ganondorf the only ''Legend of Zelda'' series character in ''Smash Bros.'' with this distinction. | *None of Ganondorf's unlock battles take place on a stage from the game his design is based on. In ''Melee'' and ''Brawl'', his unlock battle is set in their respective [[Final Destination]]s. In ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' (which features his ''Twilight Princess'' appearance), he is fought on [[Gerudo Valley]], a stage from ''Ocarina of Time'', and in ''Ultimate'' (which features his ''Ocarina of Time'' appearance), he is fought on [[Bridge of Eldin]], a ''Twilight Princess'' stage. This makes Ganondorf the only ''Legend of Zelda'' series character in ''Smash Bros.'' with this distinction. | ||
*Ganondorf’s voice actor in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' {{s|wikipedia|Takashi Nagasako}} also voices [[Donkey Kong]] outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | *Ganondorf’s voice actor in ''Melee'' and ''Ultimate'' {{s|wikipedia|Takashi Nagasako}} also voices [[Donkey Kong]] outside of the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series. | ||
*Ganondorf and [[Jigglypuff]] are the only characters to rank dead last on the current tier lists for multiple games. The | *Ganondorf and [[Jigglypuff]] are the only characters to rank dead last on the current tier lists for multiple games. The NTSC and European tier lists for ''Brawl'' and the ''Ultimate'' tier list place Ganondorf dead last, while the Japanese tier list for ''Brawl'' and the ''Smash 4'' tier list place Jigglypuff dead last. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||