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* Molgera, thanks partially to its [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlF0-Qs2xkI theme song].
* Molgera, thanks partially to its [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlF0-Qs2xkI theme song].
* The death of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojWVxBdBh6o&fmt=18 the Helmaroc King] has to qualify. The boss (a giant bird) shrieks, begins to fly up into the air, the searchlights catch him in their beams, he reaches the apex of his rise, gives one last scream and ''pow'', all while the victory music plays throughout.
* The death of [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojWVxBdBh6o&fmt=18 the Helmaroc King] has to qualify. The boss (a giant bird) shrieks, begins to fly up into the air, the searchlights catch him in their beams, he reaches the apex of his rise, gives one last scream and ''pow'', all while the victory music plays throughout.
** More awesome because that bird is the thing that kidnapped Aryll, and you waited to kick its feathered behind for half the game. [[Its Personal|Sweet, sweet taste of revenge]].
** More awesome because that bird is the thing that kidnapped Aryll, and you waited to kick its feathered behind for half the game. [[It's Personal|Sweet, sweet taste of revenge]].
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ff_ELahVBo Phantom Ganon (Wind Waker edition.)] You've got several things going on here: first, some impressive cell shading effects on the subboss himself. Then toss in some awesome showdown/fight music. Next, manipulate said music so that it adds, subtracts, or even changes ''based on what is happening.'' Phantom Ganon on the ground gives you the simplest version of the music, in the air adds a beat or two, volleying the energy ball changes to a track that ''tenses up'' each time you land a succesful swing, and then a dramatic sting when you finally bring him back down. It's quite a rush, and to top it off, he leaves the fight with a sinister laugh, knowing full well that the two of you ''will'' be meeting again.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ff_ELahVBo Phantom Ganon (Wind Waker edition.)] You've got several things going on here: first, some impressive cell shading effects on the subboss himself. Then toss in some awesome showdown/fight music. Next, manipulate said music so that it adds, subtracts, or even changes ''based on what is happening.'' Phantom Ganon on the ground gives you the simplest version of the music, in the air adds a beat or two, volleying the energy ball changes to a track that ''tenses up'' each time you land a succesful swing, and then a dramatic sting when you finally bring him back down. It's quite a rush, and to top it off, he leaves the fight with a sinister laugh, knowing full well that the two of you ''will'' be meeting again.
** Made even better when you realize that you can use an empty bottle to knock back his energy balls so that it looks like Link is punching them. Bad. Ass.
** Made even better when you realize that you can use an empty bottle to knock back his energy balls so that it looks like Link is punching them. Bad. Ass.
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** And then the music complementing that fight. A remix of the overworld/title theme, with all of the Lokomo's instruments playing a part in the song, that's a perfect continuation of the duet you played with Zelda moments before.
** And then the music complementing that fight. A remix of the overworld/title theme, with all of the Lokomo's instruments playing a part in the song, that's a perfect continuation of the duet you played with Zelda moments before.


== [[The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword (Video Game)|Skyward Sword]] ==
== [[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (Video Game)|Skyward Sword]] ==
* Koloktos. Topping off [[Best Level Ever|the Ancient Cistern]], he is a six-armed mechanical torso that seems easy at first. Use the [[Whip It Good|whip]] to tear its arms off, attack its weak point [[For Massive Damage]]. [[Strictly Formula|Same old Zelda]]. [[Oh Crap|Then it stands up]], puts a metal cage over its weak point, and pulls out [[BFS|six swords the size of Link.]] And then it's chasing you around, slicing and smashing everything in sight. Oh, and [[Everythings Deader With Zombies|summoning zombies.]] How do you beat him? You whip off an arm, pick up that giant sword, [[An Arm and A Leg|cut his other arms and legs off,]] and smash that cage to bits. He basically marks the point where Skyward Sword stops being great and [[So Cool Its Awesome|starts kicking ass.]]
* Koloktos. Topping off [[Best Level Ever|the Ancient Cistern]], he is a six-armed mechanical torso that seems easy at first. Use the [[Whip It Good|whip]] to tear its arms off, attack its weak point [[For Massive Damage]]. [[Strictly Formula|Same old Zelda]]. [[Oh Crap|Then it stands up]], puts a metal cage over its weak point, and pulls out [[BFS|six swords the size of Link.]] And then it's chasing you around, slicing and smashing everything in sight. Oh, and [[Everything's Deader With Zombies|summoning zombies.]] How do you beat him? You whip off an arm, pick up that giant sword, [[An Arm and A Leg|cut his other arms and legs off,]] and smash that cage to bits. He basically marks the point where Skyward Sword stops being great and [[So Cool Its Awesome|starts kicking ass.]]
** The moment when you realize you can just ''wield'' one of those swords is amazing. You target one and get Fi's analysis, and she says that despite their size, Link should be able to wield them. The first thought through your mind is "can I really do this?" And then, when you dismember three arms with one swing, your next thought is "Holy crap! This is really happening!"
** The moment when you realize you can just ''wield'' one of those swords is amazing. You target one and get Fi's analysis, and she says that despite their size, Link should be able to wield them. The first thought through your mind is "can I really do this?" And then, when you dismember three arms with one swing, your next thought is "Holy crap! This is really happening!"
* Tentalus is no slouch, either. A giant, one-eyed, tentacle-haired kraken monster, you fight it at the end of a [[Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot|Time-Shifted Ancient Robot Pirate Ship]]. Before you do that, however, you have to escape from the ship as Tentalus tears it a new one. You sprint from the lowest level to the deck as the ship shifts from side to side, dodging falling debris and charging your sword to chop through massive tentacles, all while the water rises behind you. By the time you reach the deck, Tentalus has ''torn the ship in half.'' You fight it on the wreckage in the middle of a violent thunderstorm. The [[Holy Shit Quotient]] just went waaaaayyyy up.
* Tentalus is no slouch, either. A giant, one-eyed, tentacle-haired kraken monster, you fight it at the end of a [[Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot|Time-Shifted Ancient Robot Pirate Ship]]. Before you do that, however, you have to escape from the ship as Tentalus tears it a new one. You sprint from the lowest level to the deck as the ship shifts from side to side, dodging falling debris and charging your sword to chop through massive tentacles, all while the water rises behind you. By the time you reach the deck, Tentalus has ''torn the ship in half.'' You fight it on the wreckage in the middle of a violent thunderstorm. The [[Holy Shit Quotient]] just went waaaaayyyy up.
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* Speaking of Ghirahim, all three of his own boss fights qualify, as well. The first one, especially, because he subverts the series-long tradition of having the boss' weakness be whatever item you picked up in the dungeon earlier. Here, the only weapon that will work against him is your sword... that is, if Ghirahim isn't too busy using it to slash ''you'' to bits because you telegraphed your moves and let him ''grab your sword out of your hand.'' Call him a [[Sissy Villain]] if you want, but Ghirahim earns the title of Demon Lord with a vengeance.
* Speaking of Ghirahim, all three of his own boss fights qualify, as well. The first one, especially, because he subverts the series-long tradition of having the boss' weakness be whatever item you picked up in the dungeon earlier. Here, the only weapon that will work against him is your sword... that is, if Ghirahim isn't too busy using it to slash ''you'' to bits because you telegraphed your moves and let him ''grab your sword out of your hand.'' Call him a [[Sissy Villain]] if you want, but Ghirahim earns the title of Demon Lord with a vengeance.
* The game's final boss {{spoiler|Demise}} is one hell of a throwdown too. You fight him in what looks like a floor made of water in the sky. You sword duel him in a fairly normal matter until you knock him to the ground the first time. {{spoiler|Then he gets to his feet, summons and lightning storm, and engulfs his sword in lightning. You then have to charge your own sword with lightning and stun him with electrified Skyward Strikes while avoiding his own Skyward Strikes and vicious charge attacks.}} Truly, one of ''Zelda'''s most epic final battles.
* The game's final boss {{spoiler|Demise}} is one hell of a throwdown too. You fight him in what looks like a floor made of water in the sky. You sword duel him in a fairly normal matter until you knock him to the ground the first time. {{spoiler|Then he gets to his feet, summons and lightning storm, and engulfs his sword in lightning. You then have to charge your own sword with lightning and stun him with electrified Skyward Strikes while avoiding his own Skyward Strikes and vicious charge attacks.}} Truly, one of ''Zelda'''s most epic final battles.
** ''[[Self Imposed Challenge|Or]]'' you can duel him ''without'' relying on the {{spoiler|electrified [[Title Drop|Skyward]] Strike}}.
** ''[[Self-Imposed Challenge|Or]]'' you can duel him ''without'' relying on the {{spoiler|electrified [[Title Drop|Skyward]] Strike}}.
* The Stalmaster is one hell of a [[Duel Boss]].
* The Stalmaster is one hell of a [[Duel Boss]].
** Hell, even the standard Stalfos are always fun to fight. After years of becoming goofier and easier throughout the series, culminating in their slapstick-y antics in ''Wind Waker'', they suddenly [[Take a Level In Badass]] here and put your actual sword skills to the test.
** Hell, even the standard Stalfos are always fun to fight. After years of becoming goofier and easier throughout the series, culminating in their slapstick-y antics in ''Wind Waker'', they suddenly [[Take a Level In Badass]] here and put your actual sword skills to the test.
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