How many hearts do you need to defeat Ganon?

How Many Hearts Do You Need to Defeat Ganon?

In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, defeating Ganon is the ultimate goal for many fans of the series. However, it requires a significant amount of strength, strategy, and dedication. In this article, we will discuss the question of how many hearts a player needs to defeat the Calamity Ganon.

Heart Containers in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom

In both games, a player’s maximum heart limit is 60. Additionally, there are various heart containers that can be obtained by completing side quests, fighting enemies, and exploring the world. These heart containers increase Link’s maximum health, giving him more resilience to take more damage before defeating Ganon.

To Defeat Ganon or Not, That is the Question!

In order to reach the final showdown with Calamity Ganon, a player will need 30 Heart Containers at the very minimum. Having more heart containers will of course make it easier and safer to explore the final area, Divine Beast trials, and final battle, but 30 is the absolute minimum needed to win.

Fighting the Final Battle – A Preview

Before getting into the final battle with Calamity Ganon, we must first go through Divine Beast trials, which unlock the final doors to Calamity Ganon. These trials include completing complex puzzles, finding hidden hearts, and eliminating powerful bosses. Without these challenges, you would not reach the final showdown with Ganon. The moment you face the final boss, you need to think strategically and parry his attacks effectively while dealing damage in return to win.

Table – Heart Containers Requirements for each Divine Beast trial

Divine Beast Trial Requirement
Darunia’s Trial 25 Heart Containers
Vah Ruta’s Trial 15 Heart Containers
Mipha’s Trial 35 Heart Containers
Udunia’s Trial 20 Heart Containers

Additional Hearts and Other Tips

Getting the Master Sword: With the Master Sword, we can easily break through the tough armor and defeat Ganon quickly. However, to gain the Master Sword, Link needs to start with the two full stamina wheels by completing the Divine Beasts in the order Mipha, Darunia, Vah Ruta and Udunia.
Stamina Vessels: During the middle of the journey, make sure to add stamina vessel to your set to fully recharge your energy for longer battles.
Additional Tips: Learn the perfect timing for shield blocks. Practice the stamina wheel at the start.

Ganon’s Army and Shrines

If you face Ganon directly without enough heart containers, there’s only one way left – getting more heart containers by facing Ganon and shrines. You don’t need to destroy all Shrines (120 are required to become a ‘true hero’, but beating Ganon) but reaching 30 to defeat Calamity Ganon.

Conclusion

It is obvious that defeating Calamity Ganon requires a minimum of 30 heart containers and adequate stamina vessel by completing the various Divine Beasts trials in the games. To answer the initial question, 30 Heart Containers are the minimal requirement for defeating Ganon and reaching the ‘true hero’ status without completing additional challenges. We hope the information provided was helpful.

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