The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - Defeat Byrne on Floor 23

Q: How to dodge Byrne's energy waves in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks?

On Floor 23, break pots to refill hearts and stamina. Have Link and Zelda push open the large doors. After Byrne appears and initiates the fight, have Zelda absorb his energy waves to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts his gauntlet attack, dodge it, then have Zelda pull the gauntlet from the floor to stun him. Attack Byrne with Link. Later, dodge Byrne's energy ball attack, then dodge his gauntlet throw. Once stunned, attack Byrne. Finally, when Byrne charges, position Zelda to intercept him, then attack his back with Link.

Q: How to counter Byrne's gauntlet attack in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks?

On Floor 23, break pots to refill hearts and stamina. Have Link and Zelda push open the large doors. After Byrne appears and initiates the fight, have Zelda absorb his energy waves to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts his gauntlet attack, dodge it, then have Zelda pull the gauntlet from the floor to stun him. Attack Byrne with Link. Later, dodge Byrne's energy ball attack, then dodge his gauntlet throw. Once stunned, attack Byrne. Finally, when Byrne charges, position Zelda to intercept him, then attack his back with Link.

Q: How to defeat Byrne using Zelda's help in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks?

On Floor 23, break pots to refill hearts and stamina. Have Link and Zelda push open the large doors. After Byrne appears and initiates the fight, have Zelda absorb his energy waves to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts his gauntlet attack, dodge it, then have Zelda pull the gauntlet from the floor to stun him. Attack Byrne with Link. Later, dodge Byrne's energy ball attack, then dodge his gauntlet throw. Once stunned, attack Byrne. Finally, when Byrne charges, position Zelda to intercept him, then attack his back with Link.

Q: What happens when Byrne hits Zelda with an energy ball in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks?

On Floor 23, break pots to refill hearts and stamina. Have Link and Zelda push open the large doors. After Byrne appears and initiates the fight, have Zelda absorb his energy waves to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts his gauntlet attack, dodge it, then have Zelda pull the gauntlet from the floor to stun him. Attack Byrne with Link. Later, dodge Byrne's energy ball attack, then dodge his gauntlet throw. Once stunned, attack Byrne. Finally, when Byrne charges, position Zelda to intercept him, then attack his back with Link.

Q: Where to find heart refills on Floor 23 in The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks?

On Floor 23, break pots to refill hearts and stamina. Have Link and Zelda push open the large doors. After Byrne appears and initiates the fight, have Zelda absorb his energy waves to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts his gauntlet attack, dodge it, then have Zelda pull the gauntlet from the floor to stun him. Attack Byrne with Link. Later, dodge Byrne's energy ball attack, then dodge his gauntlet throw. Once stunned, attack Byrne. Finally, when Byrne charges, position Zelda to intercept him, then attack his back with Link.

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Stats / Weaknesses:

Byrne is a fast and agile boss.
He attacks with energy waves and a powerful gauntlet.
Zelda can absorb Byrne's energy waves without taking damage, and doing so drops hearts.
Byrne's gauntlet can be used against him.

Phases:

Phase 1: Energy Waves and Gauntlet Grab
Byrne hops around, shooting energy waves. Have Zelda absorb these to gain hearts. When Byrne attempts to throw his gauntlet, dodge it. Once the gauntlet is stuck in the floor, move Zelda to it and pull it to make Byrne fall. Attack Byrne with Link.
Phase 2: Energy Ball and Gauntlet Throw
Byrne will charge up an energy ball aimed at Zelda. Move Zelda to dodge this. If Zelda is hit, she'll be stunned, allowing Byrne to throw his gauntlet safely. After dodging the energy ball, Byrne will attempt to throw his gauntlet. Call Zelda to move with you to dodge it. Once the gauntlet is stuck in the floor, pull it with Zelda again to stun Byrne. Attack Byrne with Link.
Phase 3: Close Combat and Charge Attack
Byrne will use his gauntlet for close-range attacks, primarily targeting Link. If Zelda attacks him directly, he dodges. The strategy here is to relentlessly slash Byrne with Link. Eventually, Byrne will charge straight at you. Position yourself behind Zelda, and she will intercept and hold Byrne, allowing you to slash his back.

Strategy:

Before the fight, break the pots in the initial room to refill hearts and stamina.
Use Zelda to absorb Byrne's energy waves to replenish hearts.
When Byrne uses his gauntlet, dodge it and then use Zelda to pull it from the floor to create an opening.
In the later phases, focus on dodging Byrne's charged attacks and then exploiting the openings created by Zelda's intervention or the gauntlet stun.
For Byrne's charge attack, get behind Zelda. She will stop him, allowing Link to attack his back.

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