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Mini-Bosses and Bosses
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Mini-Bosses and Bosses

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These powerful foes are unique encounters, often guarding key items or representing major progression points. They do not respawn once defeated.

Enemy Location Spawn Condition Strategy Highlights Notable Drops
Gohma (Boss) Dragon Roost Cavern (A-6) Defeat all dungeon enemies and solve puzzles to reach its lair. Use the Hookshot to pull its tail from the ceiling, then attack its eye. Repeat until defeated. Use Valoo's fire breath to stun it. Heart Container, Din's Pearl
Kalle Demos (Boss) Forbidden Woods (E-6) Defeat all dungeon enemies and solve puzzles to reach its lair. Use the Boomerang to cut its vines, then attack its core. Use the Deku Leaf to stun it. Heart Container, Farore's Pearl
Gohdan (Boss) Tower of the Gods (G-3) Defeat all dungeon enemies and solve puzzles to reach its lair. Shoot its eyes with arrows, then throw bombs into its mouth. Use the Skull Hammer on its hands. Heart Container, Nayru's Pearl
Jalhalla (Boss) Earth Temple (D-6) Defeat all dungeon enemies and solve puzzles to reach its lair. Use the Mirror Shield to reflect light onto it, then lift and throw its body. Attack its exposed form. Heart Container, Master Sword upgrade
Molgera (Boss) Wind Temple (A-1) Defeat all dungeon enemies and solve puzzles to reach its lair. Use the Hookshot to pull it from the sand, then attack its tongue. Use the Deku Leaf to deal with its larvae. Heart Container, Master Sword upgrade
Phantom Ganon (Mini-Boss) Forsaken Fortress (A-7), Ganon's Tower (F-4) Encountered at the end of the initial Forsaken Fortress infiltration and multiple times in Ganon's Tower. Reflect his energy orbs back with your sword. Attack when he is stunned. In Ganon's Tower, follow his reflections. Skull Necklace (Forsaken Fortress), Treasure Chart (Ganon's Tower)
Mothula (Mini-Boss) Forbidden Woods (E-6) Guards the Boomerang. Use the Deku Leaf to stun it, then attack with your sword. Be wary of its larvae. Boomerang
Darknut (Mini-Boss) Tower of the Gods (G-3) Guards the Command Melody. Parry its attacks to break its armor, then attack its exposed body. Skull Hammer is also effective. Command Melody
Stalfos (Mini-Boss) Earth Temple (D-6) Guards the Mirror Shield. Defeat it until it breaks apart, then destroy its head with a bomb or sword. Mirror Shield
Wizzrobe (Mini-Boss) Wind Temple (A-1) Guards the Hookshot. Shoot it with arrows when it appears, or reflect its spells. Hookshot

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