Is Ganon and Ganondorf the same?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.
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Are all Ganondorf's the same?

While most incarnations of Ganondorf are the same individual, it was explained in Hyrule Historia that the Ganondorf who appeared in Four Swords Adventures was the reincarnation of the one that appeared in Twilight Princess and Ocarina of Time. He is commonly voiced by Takashi Nagasako.
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Which came first Ganon or Ganondorf?

The first chronological appearance of either Ganon or Ganondorf is in Ocarina of Time. At the game's outset, he is Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo.
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Is Ganon always the same Ganon?

Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that although each Link and Zelda are reincarnations, there is "only one Ganon".
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Is Dark Beast Ganon Ganondorf?

Ganondorf is the final Boss that is encountered in Twilight Princess. He was the power behind Zant, and the one who has caused trouble throughout Hyrule. The fight is in four phases: Ganon's Puppet Zelda, Dark Beast Ganon, on Horseback, and Dark Lord Ganondorf.
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The Differences Between Ganon And Ganondorf



Who is the final boss of BotW?

Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Ganon is the final boss of the game and comes in two parts - Calamity Ganon and Dark Beast Ganon. Here we explain the final steps you should make before you take on the final trial, how to reach the boss and what you need to do it vanquish it.
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How did Ganondorf become Calamity Ganon?

The way it is presented in BotW, the game is so far down in the timeline that Ganon's hatred of the world a has caused him to become a force of nature instead of a living being. He's a calamity, a catastrophe, something like tsunami.
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Why is Ganon called Ganondorf?

According to the Hyrule Historia, the name "Ganondorf" refers to his human form, while the name "Ganon" is both a nickname and the name given to him when he transforms into a boar-like beast.
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Is Ganon a good guy?

Some games depict him as more human with genuine struggles, and others depict him as just a monster bent on destruction. But many gamers have theorized that Ganondorf isn't as bad as we all may think. In fact, he could even be considered a good guy.
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Why is Ganon a pig?

It's cause Miyamoto based LoZ on his adventures as a kid (finding caves and whatnot) and one time he found a pig/boar in one which scared him away.
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Is Ganon the only male Gerudo?

Ganondorf is the only Gerudo male to have appeared in the series. The Gerudo as a race have appeared in Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Four Swords Adventures and Breath of the Wild.
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Who is Ganondorf's father?

While the simplest explanation is that Ganondorf's father was a random Hylian, I don't think it's unreasonable to assume his father was the previous Gerudo King. Niko shows us that, while it may not be the norm, it's more than possible for human beings to live beyond 100 years.
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Is Ganondorf always the final boss?

Throughout the series, Ganon exists in human form as Ganondorf, in pig form (weilding a Trident in some incarnations), and even in beast form in Twilight Princess, using different aspects of the Triforce of Power to morph into stronger, more menacing monsters. Ganon is the Final Boss in: The Legend of Zelda.
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Is Ganon in every Zelda?

This is a bit of an odd entry because Ganon doesn't even physically appear in Zelda II. Instead, he makes his own appearance in the only side-scrolling Zelda game via the game over screen, which ominously implies that Link's death leads to Ganon taking over the kingdom.
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What is Ganondorf's personality?

Personality. Commonly portrayed as the incarnation of evil, power, and greed, Ganondorf is ruthless, cold, unscrupulous, cunning, resourceful, arrogant, and manipulative. His most defining trait is his lust for power.
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Is Ganondorf a half Hylian?

A Tragic Origin (Skyward Sword/Ocarina of Time)

It is assumed that, during the period when no male king is present, that Gerudos reproduce by using Hylian soldiers. Thus, Ganondorf, along with many other Gerudos born around the same time, has Hylian blood in him.
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Who is better Bowser or Ganondorf?

Ganondorf was more skilled in weaponry, ranged combat, had more experience, and was faster. Ganon was even better than Giga Bowser. All Bowser had on him was power, close combat, and durability. Wiz: Bowser has always been one to try and overpower his foes.
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Who is the hero from 10000 years ago Botw?

According to Impa in Breath of the Wild, the “Hero of 10,000 Years Ago” was the ancient warrior who first saved Hyrule from the great evil known as Calamity Ganon. Interestingly enough, the Hero depicted in the tapestry is also sporting longer hair, a particular point of interest regarding the “Link” in this trailer.
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Why does Ganon always come back?

It's a little vague, but the reasoning is that evil cannot be defeated and destroyed forever, but sealed, or put to sleep. It will resurface as many times as the franchise requires. The Hero of Time is always chosen by the goddess, because if not, the world will be held by Ganon.
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What is Zelda's last name?

and we can guess that Zelda's last name is Hyrule. Actually, the King says he is Daphnes Nohenson Hyrule, so we know it's Zelda Hyrule as much as we know it's Ganondorf Dragmire.
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Do ancient arrows work on Ganon?

Ancient Arrows can also be used to instantly dispatch Divine Beast Vah Medoh's Cannons. Ancient Arrows are one of the only means of defeating Dark Beast Ganon, alongside the Light Arrows from the Bow of Light and Twilight Bow as well as Sword Beams from the Master Sword.
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What is the true ending of Botw?

In line with that, the game has two endings; one being the "true ending" that unlocks an additional cutscene. The player earns the cutscene if they free all four Divine Beasts and collects all of Link's memories. The true ending isn't about fighting the final boss.
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