History Characters / TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWildGanonAndYigaClan

* AmbiguouslyRelated: While it is clear that Calamity Ganon is related to the original Ganondorf, the "how" is actually a bit murkier. ''Tears of the Kingdom'' seemingly implies the Calamity is more of a derivative creature born from Ganondorf's evil and hatred, which would technically make it a separate entity rather than an actual form or reincarnation of Ganon, and Ganondorf himself doesn't mention it at all. Nor does he seem to have any memory of even being Calamity Ganon, but even then the game doesn't really bother delving into the specifics. Impa refers to the Calamity as the Demon King of ancient times, indicating it could also just be an alternate form he used to escape the seal (similar to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast Agahnim]]), a semi-sentient fragment of Ganondorf's soul or something else.

* AmbiguouslyRelated: While it is clear that Calamity Ganon is related to the original Ganondorf, the "how" is actually a bit murkier. ''Tears of the Kingdom'' has Impa mention that the Calamity is more of a derivative creature born from Ganondorf's evil and hatred, which would technically make it a separate entity rather than an actual form or reincarnation of Ganondorf, and Ganondorf himself doesn't mention it at all and seems to have no memory of being Calamity Ganon, but even then the game doesn't really bother delving into the specifics. The English version has Impa refer to the Calamity as the Demon King of ancient times, indicating it could also just be an alternate form he used to escape the seal (similar to [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast Agahnim]]) or a semi-sentient fragment of Ganondorf's soul.

* AttackOfTheFiftyFootWhatever: [[spoiler:Dark Beast Ganon is absolutely '''massive''', easily the largest incarnation of the character and one of the largest bosses in the ''Zelda'' series]].

* CollateralDamage: [[spoiler:Dark Beast Ganon spawns in Hyrule Field, with several groves of trees and bushes almost like grass around his immense hooves. As he stomps around in place, the trees are crushed instantly, or toppled upon contact with each stride. The local horses aren't spared either, as he'll crush them if he manages to step on one]].

* CripplingOverspecialization: [[spoiler:Dark Beast Ganon is focused entirely on size and power. Link can barely reach its ankles in terms of height (even when riding the Giant Horse), its body is invulnerable to all forms of attack save for the Bow of Light, the Twilight Bow, Ancient Arrows, and the Master Sword's sword beams, and its BreathWeapon can shave off a huge portion of his hearts. With Zelda weakening it from the inside, however, its weaknesses become apparent. Link can easily dodge its attacks and run circles around it, and its size makes shooting at its weak points a simple matter]].

* DeconstructedCharacterArchetype: Of the EternalVillain. Calamity Ganon is essentially what happens when a villain is trapped in an inescapable cycle of constant battles, brief victories, and inevitable defeats. He is the manifestation of the ever-increasing hatred brought on by every version of Ganondorf that has suffered for millennia after millennia, finally bursting out and causing mindless destruction after the latest incarnation's failure.
* {{Determinator}}: He seeks to reincarnate himself upon Hyrule no matter what it takes. [[spoiler:Even when Link destroys its physical form, Ganon still refuses to go down and incarnates improperly into Dark Beast Ganon. While the English version states Ganon has given up on reincarnation by this point, the Japanese version states his manifestation into Dark Beast Ganon is a sign of his refusal to give up reincarnation.]]

* NighInvulnerable: Once Ganon manifests [[spoiler:as Dark Beast Ganon, Zelda states that the only weapon capable of hurting him is the holy Light Bow, and even then only when she uses her power to create weak spots for Link to target]].

** [[spoiler:Dark Beast Ganon does this when Zelda escapes his body, transforming into his misty form as he attempts to futilely flee.]]

* ThePowerOfHate: Calamity Ganon is born from the hatred and malice of the sealed Demon King Ganondorf, and without the Demon King's cunning mind it is left to be consumed with its own hatred. [[spoiler:He transforms into Dark Beast Ganon by focusing entirely on his hatred for Link and Zelda, but at the cost of what little intelligence he has left]].

* TakingYouWithMe: Ganon's final gambit [[spoiler:after Link destroys its physical form. Deprived of its chance to reincarnate back into the world, the enraged Ganon uses all of its energy to become Dark Beast Ganon, a form that causes the Demon King to lose whatever is left of his mind and be reduced to a rampaging beast. Not that he needs his mind, as he intends to destroy everything in sight, especially Link]].

* MasterOfDisguise: Not to the extent of the Footsoldiers but a few can be found in ''Tears of the Kingdom'' disguised as trees, but not the same as the Evermeans, which are tree that come alive. Specifically, they're found on the surface disguised as the yellow trees found only on the Sky Islands.
* MightyGlacier: Compare to the fast and nimble Footsoldiers, the Blademasters are slow and easily telegraph their swings for Link to dodge. However, one blow from a Blademaster's Windcleaver can take out several hearts (OneHitKill in the Yiga Hideout), and they have several magic spells up their sleeves.

* MouthOfSauron: When they are not guarding the Yiga Hideout, they can serve as this for Master Kohga and the Yiga Clan. One notable Blademaster [[spoiler:is sent to steal Paya's Heirloom; Dorian tracks him, leading to the Blademaster informing Dorian that the Yiga Clan [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness no longer needs him]], and attempts to execute him on the spot before noticing Link]].
* MasterOfDisguise: Not to the extent of the Footsoldiers but a few can be found in ''Tears of the Kingdom'' disguised as trees, but not the same as the Evermeans, which are tree that come alive. Specifically, they're found on the surface disguised as the yellow trees found only on the Sky Islands.

* AmbiguousSituation: Although they are willing servants of Ganon, it's never made entirely clear if either the Calamity or the Demon King even know about the existence of the Yiga Clan at all, or care about them if they do. For what it's worth, the Yiga Clan are among the few non-monsters to be revived every Blood Moon, indicating that Ganon is aware of them on some level, but it's unknown whether he values them over any of the other monsters he conjurs.

* AmbiguousSituation: Although they are willing servants of Ganon, it's never made entirely clear if either the Calamity or the Demon King even know about the existence of the Yiga Clan at all, or care about it if they do.