Fireblight Ganon (Vah Rudania)

Learn how to defeat Fireblight Ganon in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This guide covers strategies and tips for this challenging boss fight.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Weakness: Ice Arrows, Ice Rods, Ice attacks.
• Resistances: Fire, Physical attacks (less effective when he's charging).
• Vulnerable when: Recovering from a powerful attack, stunned by a parry.

Phases:

1. Phase 1: Fireblight Ganon uses a large sword for sweeping attacks and can launch fireballs. He also has a powerful spinning attack.
2. Phase 2: At around half health, Fireblight Ganon will create a large fiery shield around himself. He will also begin to charge at Link, dealing massive damage.

Strategy:

• Use ice arrows or ice weapons to exploit his weakness. Freezing him will leave him open to attack.
• When he charges, try to dodge or parry. A successful parry will stun him, allowing for free hits.
• In Phase 2, when he creates his fiery shield, you need to hit him with a powerful ice attack (like an ice arrow to the face) to break the shield and stun him.
• Be patient and learn his attack patterns. Don't get greedy with your attacks, as he can punish you severely.
• If you're struggling, consider using attack-boosting food or elixirs.