For the return to the Gerudo Desert, Zelda, Lana and the headquarters are again considered important protection objects. First, support the allies in their fights. Lana especially needs help in her desert area; a prolonged solo effort against a distant enemy can trigger their retreat.
Pursue Ghirahim and reach Lana
When Ghirahim appears, you oppose him. He then retreats north. Use the interruption to secure the situation at Lana and the base and only then follow him. Defeat him at his new position and capture the elevated keep in the eastern and southeastern areas. From there the descent leads to the western route to Zant.
Defeat Zant so that the blocked connection path is open again. Clear the vines with the Boomerang and reach Lana on the other side. Fight back the enemies that surround them. As soon as new troops threaten the headquarters, you interrupt the advance and defend the base.
The final push leads to another fight against Ghirahim and Zant in the northeast. Defeat both without leaving Zelda or Lana unprotected in the back. The first Skulltula of this mission is located under a rock southeast of the southern desert keep after 1,000 enemies have been defeated. The path to the final attack on Ganon’s Tower is then open.
Ganon’s Tower: Defeat Both Argoroks
Before Ganon’s Tower you need the Hookshot, bombs, bow and Boomerang. The two Argoroks are marked on the map as major opponents. First help the closer dragon and then run to the second one. With each one you wait for the tip of the tail to glow blue after its attack. Use the Hookshot to pull him down and attack his exposed weak point.
The dragons are not the final target. Then a Bombchu should blow up the wall to the western field keep. Join them and defeat the strong opponents that stop them. Take over the exposed keep and continue through the opened western entrance. If the mine loses its fight, watch the further mission reports: Access will be opened after a while even without a successful explosion.
Retake the castle and weaken Ganondorf
Ganondorf initially appears with a red reinforcement. Don’t waste time with a long attack against him now. Your goal is to retake Hyrule Castle in the southwest. Use the opened checkpoint on the east side, defeat its gatekeeper, then capture the castle keep.
With the keep secured, the reinforcements disappear. Find Ganondorf on the map and face him. Dodge his sword combinations and counterattack after an attack ends. Keep red healing jars nearby for the subsequent fight and don’t use up your reserves with the first harmless scratch. Zelda must remain on the battlefield.
Ganon: Four tools for four attacks
After Ganondorf’s defeat, the fight against Ganon begins. His attacks reveal the appropriate tool. If he hovers and uses fire, you dodge and wait for the blue tip of his tail: now the Hookshot is effective. After the beam attack from his left arm, a black eye appears there, which you hit with your bow.
When Ganon prepares a large fireball with his right arm, you throw bombs into it before he throws them. On the other hand, if the mouths on his shoulder horns open, protect yourself from the projectiles and hit the two openings with the Boomerang. Change the tool according to the recognizable attack and only use the right time window. Special attacks against his protected form do not replace these mechanics.
Use the Light Arrows at the right moment
After sufficiently successful counterattacks you will receive the Light Arrows. Ganon now changes his behavior and charges towards you. Dodge sideways, keep him in view and wait for the crystal on his forehead to glow. Then shoot a light arrow into it. He falls over and releases the next melee phase.
Attack while the weak point meter is open. As soon as he gets up again, you keep your distance and prepare for the next attack. Repeat the process until victory. You don’t have to buy any additional ammunition for the Light Arrows; The decisive factor is the glowing target after its attack sequence.
The first Skulltula in the final lies under a rock in the eastern fairy spring after 1,000 enemies have been defeated. After story completion, Hero difficulty and special second Skulltulas become accessible. You will complete your tasks later using the required characters and weapons. Adventure Mode and additional campaigns are separate from the completion of this original main story.