Dude, the entire game of Skyward Sword was demise's build up. He's always mentioned, you fight hm in his other form 3 times, Ghirahim's constantly talking about reviving him. The entire game is focused on keeping him from returning, but when he does return, he's badass. He had the most build up of almost any Zelda villain.
Why is it that the most interesting and entertaining Zelda villains (Zant and Ghirahim) were built up as the main villains, but then pushed aside for a villain we already know. Those two were awesome, my only gripes were that they were demoted of their true villain status for Ganondorf and Demise.
I feel like it's definitely worse with Zant, Demise was at least referenced multiple times and didn't feel so out of place, but Ganondorf was almost literally shoehorned in.
10:51 "A villain that just takes the relatively bland form and abilities of a Zelda villain and throws it out the window, follows it out the window, and runs of singing while pumping his arms up and down" I completely lost it when you said this because I've played Skyward Sword and I agree with that statement wholeheartedly.
I think Vaati is my favorite, almost entirely because of the graphic novels. Vaati has a fantastic backstory, a plethera of awesome powers, a fantastic design, and the final battle is awesome. In the graphic novel, we get to see his motives, he actually survives in the end so we can see the aftermath, an the way he realizes that he has become a monster in search for all that power is just so... uhg! So good!
Demise had little build up? Despite, you know...Ghirahim saying throughout the game that he intended to revive his master? Stating that it was his goal? Even being mentioned by name at points in the story prior to the final boss? Unlike Necron in Final Fantasy IX, Demise did NOT come out of nowhere.
Here is the reason why he said that. He said that because at the beginning of the game you had no clue he was even reviving Demise, it could have been ganon. And because of that it just makes it a clitche
DonkeyKongaKong Except for one problem with the theory that it could have been Ganon: Ganon was stated as being Ganondorf transformed. Since Ganondorf first was in Ocarina of Time according to the series timeline, there was no possible way it could have been Ganon.
Ganon and Ganondorf are kind of different characters in my opinion. Ganon seems to be a form of Ganondorf who became consumed by power and abandoned his former humanity to regain his powers he once held as the Demon Lord, Demise. Or maybe I'm just nit picky.
Finally, someone who acknowledges Bellum! Phantom Hourglass is my favorite Zelda game mostly because of Linebeck's character. Seeing him become possessed by Bellum after his first legitimate act of bravery was more than unnerving.
Almost completely agree with this list! I would have put Ganon on the third place, Zant on the second and Ghirahim on the first. I LOVE Zelda villains. BUT you did forget to include Chancellor Cole! That guy's personality was as crazy as it was evil. And I loved him. Spirit Tracks is so underestimated.
Ah, some vintage Rabbidluigi. It’s still glorious. Throws it out of the window, follows it out the window and runs off singing while pumping his arms up and down.
I like the list but I think Demise got the boot in all of this. He was the one who set the whole series in motion. He was the one who's rage never dies, which (I believe) reincarnates itself into new forms when the chance arises. Think about it, Ganon was the most reused villain in the series and just so happens to bear the triforce of strength. Maybe Demise's rage possessed Ganon and made him chose to use the triforce for power than actually using it to help his people. Windwaker Ganon shows this in their final fight, he admits that his motives were to help the Gerudo survive in their desert home but something compelled him to instead use the triforce for his own power than the helping of his people. Ocarina Ganon shows that as he orders his forces to capture the Gerudo sage. His own people suffer when again he admits this wasn't his choice, he may have gotten carried away with the power himself, but in the end, it was Demise who caused this. He is the real Demonic force behind this death and misery.
Twinrova should have been on this list. She is different from just the average Zelda bosses because she actually has a personality and has appeared in many different games in the series.
Thanks for pointing this out...It almost annoys me how people seem to assume the games are completely separate from each other. Taking Demise from a series viewpoint, he's actually really well built up. I give you that his build up IN GAME is crap at best, but taking into account that all this time, we've known Ganon came from SOMEWHERE and that the ever-going evil is due to something in the past, it was satisfying to actually see the root cause of everything in the series.
the late introduction of Ganondorf is actually an amazing story element that fooled basically everyone and finding out that Zant was just a servant and that the great villain is just about to come is frigging awesome
It also makes sense, given the timeline (granted that was confirmed 5 years after twilight princess) but i guess its more fun to moan about it than looking at it for what it was
The reason why Ghirahim never freaks out while fighting Link is because he's in his element. Ghirahim is a sword, a very powerful sword, meaning that he's never more at home then when he's fighting someone. It makes perfect sense that he could be acting all crazy, only to sober up and become super confident when he's actually fighting. he's doing what he knows best and has absolute confidence in his abilities.
as you got closer and closer to the end, I was thinking I would have to comment yell at you about not putting Ghirahim in. but you put him in as #1!! YAY
YES! Finally, someone who fully appreciates insane, flamboyant, narcissistic, fully creepy and evil over-the-too villains! I admire those with a strong and steady persona, too, but I love a good and crazy one from time to time. Many say that Ghirahim was pathetic and weak, but he was just so damn interesting! A huge twist in a different direction. He didn't just sit back and throw some minions at you, he was always there, working furiously, in your face, and never a looming shadow. I loved and still love that explosion of fab. And that'll never change.
YES YES! You did it! Someone I can agree with! Whenever I let people know I love Ghirahim as a villain I always get the looks of stupidity as if he isn't great at all.
All of your love for Ghirahim makes me want to replay Skyward Sword to see if I missed something, 'cause I outright loathed him. I'd rather see Tingle playable in Smash Bros before Ghirahim. Maybe I was letting his early fights ruin my opinion of him, or something. I do remember the final fight being better, but I often say his only redeeming quality was turning out to be Demise's sword (which in hindsight, I'm not sure how I didn't see that coming).
OH MY GOD! YES! FINALLY! I FIND A FUCKING "Top Ten Zelda Bosses" Video that actually, not only has Ghirahim in the top five, but ranks him as NUMBER FUCKING ONE!
What i hate the most about Demise is that in his last words he throwed all Ganondorf's build as a character whit great motivations out of the window. All those talks about fighting to avenge his people from the Gerudo Dessert and who seems to not been just an evil guy for the sake of been evil but who actually have a solid goal. But the Demise come in and says "NOOOP, hes my incarnation so hes pure evil". All the great Work on Skyward Sword and had to fuck it up in the end not just his game but also SCREWING THE ENTIRE ZELDA CONTINUITY! Screw Demise seriously. and also he doesnt look cool he looks like a rip off of Akuma, a bad one at that.
Krauser Cruz well maybe if it wasn’t for Demise Gannondorf would of just worked with the Hylians instead of trying to rule them with an iron fist. All Gannondorf does is keep dragging the Gerudo down because of their association with him they finally get free of that in BotW.
I think that Yuga was a pretty cool villain. He also has a pretty damn good reason for resurrecting Ganon. But yeah, Ghirahim is the best Zelda villain by far.
I hate demise. He is so bland, and unoriginal. However, he was the reason that ghirihim had to be a villain. Perhaps they should have made ghirihim betray demise and become even more powerful by sacrificing him?
well, Veran's trying to ignite the Flames of Sorrow, which is what the tower is SUPPOSED to be for. But maybe-JUST MAYBE-she's trying to reach the remains of Skyloft.
Malladus. Just malladus. Best experience I've ever had in any zelda game ever. At the very least, you could have put him above that son-of-a-bitch DEMISE. Staven too. I loved his battle and *spoiler alert* death scene at the end of the game. I would put Malladus as #9 and Staven at #10, just cuz #8 and everyone above it are good villians too. Cole sucks though...
***** Demise was an asspull that smotered Girahim's spotlight, brought back one of the most overused villians in any game ever (ganondorf) and you can't deny he was the result of fighting the imprisoned 3 times :P Malladus was just a really epic boss fight with great buildup and amazing music, and staven's battle was the most fun imo
Ace Pirosu i actually thought of a new ending were demise was going to overpower link but at the last second his sword turns back into girahim and girahim kills demise out of anger.
bobby burchenal My reaction when fighting him for THE first time: "Oh shit, Staven's death was fucking beautiful! And it made Malladus look even more like a badass!" "SHUT THE FUCK UP COLE A GOOD MAN JUST DIED FFS" "That's right Malladus, kill that peice of shit right now" "Oh my god malladus killed Cole and...his final form has Cole's beard? GODDAMMIT!"
VIDEO SPOILERS Vaati is number six? Damn. I expected number two (under Ganon), he's my favorite Zelda villain. Zant over Vaati seems insulting. The same with the ones over Ganon. Cool video still.
Ghirahim is actually one of the worst Zelda villains ever for a few reasons. 1: He never poses a threat. You beat him in literally the first temple... the main villain for most of the plot is the first boss. And you beat him every time. 2. He's just bumbling around not really knowing what he's doing. Every time you run into him he makes some remark about how you interrupted his investigation or that he followed you somewhere. 3. He's not in the slightest bit intimidating. He's creepy sure, but more in a "guy who hangs out in a van outside of elementary schools" kind of way. Zant on the other hand starts off the game by single-handedly taking over Hyrule castle, locking up Zelda, and shrouding the world in twilight from another dimension. He nearly kills Link and Midna without even touching them. Not to mention, he's genuinely scary. His calm demeanor and terrifying scream give him a startling presence.
Hey dude it is HIS top 10 not yours everyone has their own personality. Also a villain doesn't have to be badass to be good. It's just kind of cool to have a crazy villain instead of a "I will wreck you" kind of bland villain
I would have to agree that ghirahim is one of the best villains and also my #1 fav. When you got further down the list i was like "but where is ghirahim" and then you say "just..........ghirahim i was like OMG YASSSSSSS ma boii😎😎😎
WELL GUESSE WHAT GIRIHIM IS MY FAVORITE TOO SO SHUT UP MAJORA LOVERS CAUSE YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE NOT SEEN THE FREAKIN DANCE OF VICTORY FOR HIM/THE STUFF OF NIGHTMARES FOR ANYONE WHO LOVED ZELDA AS A CHARECTER IN THIS GA,E DANCE GOD LETS JUST REPLACE THE SLENDERMAN WITH GIRIHIM LORD JESUS CHRIST
DEMISE IS GANONDORF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The very origin of him. He says himself that he is not defeated and will always find a way back to fuck shit up after you win in SS. And that he appears in different forms depending who is viewing him. Ganondorf is NEVER forced into a Zelda plotline. He was always the driving force of it. The reason the minor villian does what he does.
***** Ganondorf is reborn just like Link and Zelda are. There are many different Ganondorfs, Links, and Zeldas. The one you are talking about is Ocarina's Ganondorf born though the Gerudo tribe. Demise was the very first Ganondor. The origin of his soul.
Jacob Heward Yeah Jacob I guess he isn't always the main villian like in Vaati's case etc., but whenever he is in the game behind a minor villian that minor villian is working for him. That's what I meant. But really, having a new Link and Zelda born at a new time to house the courage and wisdom triforce doesn't really make any sense unless there is also a Ganondorf there to have the power triforce. Why is it that Link should have to fight any evil unless it was from Ganondorf? Did every villian in every game go after the triforce? I don't think Bellum did... I know a lot of Links actually have multiple games that they star in, so does every Link actually fight against Ganodorf in at least one of his games? I'm not 100% about the timeline and which Links are the same person in which games.
There is a key sentence at the end of Skyward Sword where Demise says that he will be back and that he appears differently to each person that sees him. Meaning Ganondorf is always the same person. Demise. Before you said Ganondorf is always born from a line of 100 women, but there are more Ganondorfs than just the one that comes from Ocarina.
+Douglas Mitchell ....yeah...mabey...but Flowey is actually asriel...but...it could be just like the manga, where Majora is a dragon that is killed and turned into a mask...but.......naw, I think Chara is more like Majora, she has no emotions...nothing to relate to...Flowey is more like ganon...I guess
At number 2: What's No. 1 Gonna be? Twinrova? They/she wasn't even that good! When I found that No 1 was Ghirahim: OM*G WHY THE **** DIDN'T I THINK OF GHIRAHIM?!?!?!?
Theorists say saria is majora. As a sage she could do lots that people couldn't. saria went with the stalfos( according to oot manga, the deku, wolfos, and skull kids work for the deku trees evil younger brother.) To ganondorf. Once accepted she destroyed most of hyrule. Fearing complete destruction the 6 sages and zelda sealed saria isand the power of the sage in majora's mask.
Wow, that sounds quite interesting, I personnally also have the theory, that not Ganondorf, but Vaati is the primary villain of the Legend of Zelda series, who just acts less noticeable than Ganondorf, but always left his symbol, the eye, at important places for some reason, I mean, have you seen all those eyes? Zant's throne, Agahnim's robe, Veran's dress, etc, etc...
I usually focus on really small details and I noticed that under the name of the villains it says what games they had been in, and you forgot to mention that dark link was in Four Swords Adventures, and that Vaati was in both Four Swords games great video by the way, and I almost completely agrees with you
Loving Ghirahim more and more. And I still haven't even played Skyward Sword yet. I'm currently watching your LP and it usually takes a lot to make me want to play a game I've already watched beginning to end, and if it does, I know it's a good game! But we'll see. I know Hyrule Warriors isn't a game that will bore me no matter how many times I watch it! Still haven't played it though, Lord only knows how long it will be before I'm more free to buy and play more video games (and there are way too many that I'd love to play or at least try out)!
Jim X You do know HH says they're the same right? Demise IS Ganon according to Nintendo, but even then that was kind of stupidly obvious they were in SS, with the whole "I will pursue you through the ages and cause eternal dispair" dealio.
Jim X Just bringing up Rabbid was wrong about Ghirahim not reviving Ganon lol In fact he's the first, which if anything he's a trendsetter so *clap clap clap* This also means Ganondorf has two spots o this list. He should get 3 if we count all his incarnations though lol
first time my sister fought ghirahim in the first dungeon she was just waving the goddess sword in his face watching him follow it with his hand then he just b**ch-slapped link... we practically fell off our chairs laughing!
I know a bit more on Majora's back story: Majora was once a evil beast, who would feed on the passion and desires of he people. One day a bard would find it, and the monster would reveal that it feels guilt from its deeds, so the bard played music for the creature, until it was tired to sleep. The bard then carved a mask from the beast's skin, which had dark power in it as the creature it formed from was evil itself. Add on or correct as needed.
you are wrong, Demise is Ganon becuse if you beat the game he will put a curse on Link and Zelda with his hate for both of them... thus ganon keeps coming back becuse of that. (Ganon's soul=Demise's soul)
I don't think his "curse" is limited to having to deal with ganondorf. I believe that beings like Bellum, Zant, Vaati, Majora, and Yuga are also a part of this curse while at the same time having their own motivations and backstories. This way I can still hold on to the compelling motivation Ganondorf displayed in the Wind Waker and Ganon is far from the only threat that just so happens to pop up seemingly just to torment Link and Zelda. (especially YOU bellum and vaati)
+Cody Hines Lol. But I still think that Wind Waker is the last we will see of Ganon. One reason is that in all of the games where you fight (kill) Ganon, the final blow is made with the Master Sword, thus sence Hyrule is all water now and the Master Sword is at the bottom of it, there is no way of retreaving it. (Unless you count modern legend of zelda which would be STUPID) But I like your input of Demises Curse.
demise at #10? you're tripping. the ancient jungle-tribal music that starts playing while he stands up is probably singlehandedly the most badass scene in any zelda game ever.
I love your interpretation of Majora's Mask as just a mask that's come to life and doesn't have a "human" point of view. It could be that after absorbing so much "hex" magic, it sprung to life and started doing what it was made to do all on it's own.
If you think about it, Demise is Ganon. The line where he says that going to come back in later generations is foreshadowing all of the next Ganons/Ganondorfs as Skyward Sword /is/ a prequel to Twilight Princess.
I know the Skull Kid isn't technically the villain in Majora's Mask and it's actually Majora doing everything. I reckon that Skull Kid while he's possessed by the mask is the coolest though. Majora is awesome for the reasons stated in the video, but the Skull Kid is so much cooler. He's more or less a lonely and angry child, who is corrupted by the power of the mask. He uses this mask to take revenge on everyone around him. Looking more into the lore of Termina, he's actually banished by the Clock Town citizens before he gets the mask for playing tricks and being annoying, that's why he curses many of them (Kafei is a good example). His dancing, insane design; his motives which are strengthened by an evil mask whispering thoughts into his head and the general awesomeness he displays just make him so much more awesome in my eyes, and he is one of the key reasons I love the game enough to call it my favourite game of all time. Still, because I guess he doesn't count, and it's really Majora that is the villain, I more or less agree with this list.
NintendoBrother yeah though it is debatable if it be Gannondorf is the reincarnation of Demise it all depends on where that game falls in the timeline. The Gerudo say his name then later on Vatii is replaced by Gannon as the final boss. We can’t be 100% sure if they were the same person until Nintendo says so.
While going into this video I was hoping for two things: ganondorf to not be #1 and that girahim was at least somewhere on this list. Good job on this vid bro. I loved it.
Majora "A demonic mask whose motives for destroying Termina are not power but because he just loves to watch people die" The sickest most twisted Zelda villian yet.
I completely agree with you, I'm just saying that people shouldn't complain about a feature in a game that isn't required for the game's completion. It's like complaining that there are too many options for changing a game's interface: it's a groundless complaint because you don't have to use it if you don't want to.
Ghirahim is one of my favorite Zelda villains. Granted, he looks like Voldemort and Orochimaru had a baby, but he's just so awesome at the same time. Thanks for not giving the main villain the #1 spot like most people do. It's good if a villain is evil, but he needs some fabulous dance moves to go with it otherwise its just not as fun.
First of, I want to say that this was very entertaining to watch plus that I really like that you tell us why you think a certain villian deserves a certain place etc. However, there are a few things I'd like to point out plus that I never read somewhere in your description that this was your list of your favs from your personal oponion, and so here I go. First, you missed a pretty good villian/semi-villian from a game I find underrated, Loz-Spirit Tracks. Chancellor Cole was....
Zelda fanatic/theorist alert! 3..2..1.. Demise is pretty much every main villain... okay thinking about it... he's only a few but still his hatred reincarnates himself in termina as majora, in hyrule as ganon/ganondorf and in new hyrule as thomas the tank eng... i mean malladus. Villains like Vati and Dark Link obviously can't be demise because ganon is in those games at a point. ;) Hope I haven't mad you lose faith in what people do with their lives. But I honestly have nothing better to do :L
Dude, the entire game of Skyward Sword was demise's build up. He's always mentioned, you fight hm in his other form 3 times, Ghirahim's constantly talking about reviving him. The entire game is focused on keeping him from returning, but when he does return, he's badass. He had the most build up of almost any Zelda villain.
Why is it that the most interesting and entertaining Zelda villains (Zant and Ghirahim) were built up as the main villains, but then pushed aside for a villain we already know. Those two were awesome, my only gripes were that they were demoted of their true villain status for Ganondorf and Demise.
I feel like it's definitely worse with Zant, Demise was at least referenced multiple times and didn't feel so out of place, but Ganondorf was almost literally shoehorned in.
It's same with Chancellor Cole get later possessed by malladus.
I actually like how Ghirahim walks toward you casually. It contrasts with his insanity rather well and makes him feel unpredictable.
agreed.
10:51 "A villain that just takes the relatively bland form and abilities of a Zelda villain and throws it out the window, follows it out the window, and runs of singing while pumping his arms up and down" I completely lost it when you said this because I've played Skyward Sword and I agree with that statement wholeheartedly.
How would I describe Ghirahim?
Absolutely insane. And FAAAAAABULOUS!
I thought he was gay.
Leopold Litchenstein At least ambiguously gay...
Flufux Well of course
As much as I do enjoy Ghirahim, I prefer Majora since she isn't the bitch of a less enjoyable villain ("cough" proto-Ganondorf).
Queerahim.
like everyone say, demise IS technically the original ganon
I squee'd so hard when I found out Zant was a playable character in Hyrule Warriors, he is BY FAR my favorite Zelda villain.
I think Vaati is my favorite, almost entirely because of the graphic novels. Vaati has a fantastic backstory, a plethera of awesome powers, a fantastic design, and the final battle is awesome. In the graphic novel, we get to see his motives, he actually survives in the end so we can see the aftermath, an the way he realizes that he has become a monster in search for all that power is just so... uhg! So good!
+Calebite I agree that the manga is more interesting than the game.
Demise had little build up? Despite, you know...Ghirahim saying throughout the game that he intended to revive his master? Stating that it was his goal? Even being mentioned by name at points in the story prior to the final boss? Unlike Necron in Final Fantasy IX, Demise did NOT come out of nowhere.
Here is the reason why he said that. He said that because at the beginning of the game you had no clue he was even reviving Demise, it could have been ganon. And because of that it just makes it a clitche
DonkeyKongaKong Except for one problem with the theory that it could have been Ganon: Ganon was stated as being Ganondorf transformed. Since Ganondorf first was in Ocarina of Time according to the series timeline, there was no possible way it could have been Ganon.
Oh yeah, I legitimately didn't think about that....
Sean Szabo ehhh we all make mistakes and our thinky boxes are not perfect.
Phantom hourglass was my first zelda game that I ever played, and the fact that Bellum showed up on this list made me grin. Thank you.
Ghirahim is so fabulous, lol.
HAIL OUR GLORIOUS DEMONIC LORD GHIRAHAM! may his rain last longer than the golden goddesses.
Ganon and Ganondorf are kind of different characters in my opinion. Ganon seems to be a form of Ganondorf who became consumed by power and abandoned his former humanity to regain his powers he once held as the Demon Lord, Demise. Or maybe I'm just nit picky.
or maybe you're starting to make sense though, this just made Zelda more awesome XD
Jebradiah Drake that does seem to be true though some Gannons are mindless monsters like OoT and the oracle games.
I'm so happy that Ghirahim came in first. There's some brilliant villains but he is HANDS. DOWN. My absolute favourite.
Yayyyy! Someone who appreciates Skywards Sword!
Finally, someone who acknowledges Bellum!
Phantom Hourglass is my favorite Zelda game mostly because of Linebeck's character. Seeing him become possessed by Bellum after his first legitimate act of bravery was more than unnerving.
perhaps Ghirahim's fighting style shows how bipolar he is, adding to his instability.
I'm with you on Majora. There is something very creepy about how far removed from humanity it is.
You know what's MORE creepy about it? We know next to NOTHING about it.
Almost completely agree with this list! I would have put Ganon on the third place, Zant on the second and Ghirahim on the first. I LOVE Zelda villains. BUT you did forget to include Chancellor Cole! That guy's personality was as crazy as it was evil. And I loved him. Spirit Tracks is so underestimated.
Ah, some vintage Rabbidluigi.
It’s still glorious.
Throws it out of the window, follows it out the window and runs off singing while pumping his arms up and down.
OMG I TOTALLY AGREED WITH YOU ABOUT GHIRIHIM! He is the best Zelda villain of all time in my opinion.
I like the list but I think Demise got the boot in all of this. He was the one who set the whole series in motion. He was the one who's rage never dies, which (I believe) reincarnates itself into new forms when the chance arises. Think about it, Ganon was the most reused villain in the series and just so happens to bear the triforce of strength. Maybe Demise's rage possessed Ganon and made him chose to use the triforce for power than actually using it to help his people. Windwaker Ganon shows this in their final fight, he admits that his motives were to help the Gerudo survive in their desert home but something compelled him to instead use the triforce for his own power than the helping of his people. Ocarina Ganon shows that as he orders his forces to capture the Gerudo sage. His own people suffer when again he admits this wasn't his choice, he may have gotten carried away with the power himself, but in the end, it was Demise who caused this. He is the real Demonic force behind this death and misery.
Twinrova should have been on this list. She is different from just the average Zelda bosses because she actually has a personality and has appeared in many different games in the series.
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Thanks for pointing this out...It almost annoys me how people seem to assume the games are completely separate from each other.
Taking Demise from a series viewpoint, he's actually really well built up. I give you that his build up IN GAME is crap at best, but taking into account that all this time, we've known Ganon came from SOMEWHERE and that the ever-going evil is due to something in the past, it was satisfying to actually see the root cause of everything in the series.
the late introduction of Ganondorf is actually an amazing story element that fooled basically everyone and finding out that Zant was just a servant and that the great villain is just about to come is frigging awesome
It also makes sense, given the timeline (granted that was confirmed 5 years after twilight princess) but i guess its more fun to moan about it than looking at it for what it was
Ghirahim. I love him. He disappears then completely violates your personal space and then does that weird tongue thing. Love him
Runs out the room singing while pumping his arms up and down? Me and girahim are so alike!
As in we're both crazy as shit!
The reason why Ghirahim never freaks out while fighting Link is because he's in his element. Ghirahim is a sword, a very powerful sword, meaning that he's never more at home then when he's fighting someone. It makes perfect sense that he could be acting all crazy, only to sober up and become super confident when he's actually fighting. he's doing what he knows best and has absolute confidence in his abilities.
as you got closer and closer to the end, I was thinking I would have to comment yell at you about not putting Ghirahim in. but you put him in as #1!!
YAY
YES! Finally, someone who fully appreciates insane, flamboyant, narcissistic, fully creepy and evil over-the-too villains! I admire those with a strong and steady persona, too, but I love a good and crazy one from time to time. Many say that Ghirahim was pathetic and weak, but he was just so damn interesting! A huge twist in a different direction. He didn't just sit back and throw some minions at you, he was always there, working furiously, in your face, and never a looming shadow. I loved and still love that explosion of fab. And that'll never change.
YES YES! You did it! Someone I can agree with! Whenever I let people know I love Ghirahim as a villain I always get the looks of stupidity as if he isn't great at all.
"Throws it out the window, falls out the window, and runs off singing while pumping his arms up and down". XD made my day
All of your love for Ghirahim makes me want to replay Skyward Sword to see if I missed something, 'cause I outright loathed him. I'd rather see Tingle playable in Smash Bros before Ghirahim.
Maybe I was letting his early fights ruin my opinion of him, or something. I do remember the final fight being better, but I often say his only redeeming quality was turning out to be Demise's sword (which in hindsight, I'm not sure how I didn't see that coming).
"Have you ever seen someone so calm who looks like they know all the answers loose their mind?"
Indeed I have. Or rather... I did it, XD
OH MY GOD! YES! FINALLY! I FIND A FUCKING "Top Ten Zelda Bosses" Video that actually, not only has Ghirahim in the top five, but ranks him as NUMBER FUCKING ONE!
TESTIFIED!
10:15 but he will be Gannon so I guess that means they were reviving Demise.
GHIRAHIM ISN'T AWESOME.
HE'S FABULOUSSSSS!!!!
agreed
***** Jerk if u dont like him y r u watching this? we dont need ur negitivity here
***** And that's why we love him.
I think that this list deserves a remake, especially due to the existance of Yuga as a villain now
Just imagine Kefka and Ghirahim forming a team... MOST. HORRIBLE. IMAGINATION. EVER. O_O
Girahim, Joker, and Kefka. I regret nothing.
DJ 0zymandias Dont you see what you have unleashed? O_O
I see it very clearly, as I am working with them.
+Necromancress I'd ship that.
+DJ 0zymandias Add in a little Hisoka while you're at it.
What i hate the most about Demise is that in his last words he throwed all Ganondorf's build as a character whit great motivations out of the window.
All those talks about fighting to avenge his people from the Gerudo Dessert and who seems to not been just an evil guy for the sake of been evil but who actually have a solid goal. But the Demise come in and says "NOOOP, hes my incarnation so hes pure evil". All the great Work on Skyward Sword and had to fuck it up in the end not just his game but also SCREWING THE ENTIRE ZELDA CONTINUITY!
Screw Demise seriously. and also he doesnt look cool he looks like a rip off of Akuma, a bad one at that.
Krauser Cruz well maybe if it wasn’t for Demise Gannondorf would of just worked with the Hylians instead of trying to rule them with an iron fist. All Gannondorf does is keep dragging the Gerudo down because of their association with him they finally get free of that in BotW.
You are forgetting something important about Demise. His hatred is the source of Ganondorf. Just pointing that out.
8:02- okay fair enough but only 2? what could possibly beat that?!
9:45:- .....(nodding) yep, that'll do it
Completely agree with the list.
Ghirahim is the best.
"Who thank f**k is not Ganon for a change!"
*nervous laughter*
Demise is Ganon before he was called Ganon.
Ghirahim for SSB4!
Codename ZQ wish granted. (Sort of)
Gotts love the Intro! HIS WORLD!!
i love Majora's Mask too!
and Ghirahim to be honest is just plain FABULOOOOOOOS! with a capital *F* XD
As much as I do enjoy Ghirahim, I prefer Majora since she isn't the bitch of a less enjoyable villain ("cough" proto-Ganondorf).
I think that Yuga was a pretty cool villain. He also has a pretty damn good reason for resurrecting Ganon. But yeah, Ghirahim is the best Zelda villain by far.
This was posted before Link Between Worlds came out.
Sontaran Boss So? I didn't say it wasn't. I am just saying that I liked Yuga from A Link Between Worlds.
I hate demise. He is so bland, and unoriginal. However, he was the reason that ghirihim had to be a villain. Perhaps they should have made ghirihim betray demise and become even more powerful by sacrificing him?
well, Veran's trying to ignite the Flames of Sorrow, which is what the tower is SUPPOSED to be for. But maybe-JUST MAYBE-she's trying to reach the remains of Skyloft.
What about malladus/Chancellor Cole
Malladus. Just malladus. Best experience I've ever had in any zelda game ever. At the very least, you could have put him above that son-of-a-bitch DEMISE. Staven too. I loved his battle and *spoiler alert* death scene at the end of the game. I would put Malladus as #9 and Staven at #10, just cuz #8 and everyone above it are good villians too.
Cole sucks though...
***** Demise was an asspull that smotered Girahim's spotlight, brought back one of the most overused villians in any game ever (ganondorf) and you can't deny he was the result of fighting the imprisoned 3 times :P
Malladus was just a really epic boss fight with great buildup and amazing music, and staven's battle was the most fun imo
Ace Pirosu i actually thought of a new ending were demise was going to overpower link but at the last second his sword turns back into girahim and girahim kills demise out of anger.
Wouterino Gaming That would have been awesome.
bobby burchenal My reaction when fighting him for THE first time:
"Oh shit, Staven's death was fucking beautiful! And it made Malladus look even more like a badass!"
"SHUT THE FUCK UP COLE A GOOD MAN JUST DIED FFS"
"That's right Malladus, kill that peice of shit right now"
"Oh my god malladus killed Cole and...his final form has Cole's beard? GODDAMMIT!"
We all know the GREATEST threat of a villian is master kohga
"AND HAVE A FABULOUS DAY!"
did anyone else lose it? cause i did lol
I played it over and over again!! 😂
VIDEO SPOILERS
Vaati is number six? Damn. I expected number two (under Ganon), he's my favorite Zelda villain. Zant over Vaati seems insulting. The same with the ones over Ganon.
Cool video still.
Ghirahim!!!!!! FILLED MY HEART WITH RAINBOWS
I think the Daemon King in Spirit Tracks is one of my favourites
Ghirahim is actually one of the worst Zelda villains ever for a few reasons. 1: He never poses a threat. You beat him in literally the first temple... the main villain for most of the plot is the first boss. And you beat him every time. 2. He's just bumbling around not really knowing what he's doing. Every time you run into him he makes some remark about how you interrupted his investigation or that he followed you somewhere. 3. He's not in the slightest bit intimidating. He's creepy sure, but more in a "guy who hangs out in a van outside of elementary schools" kind of way. Zant on the other hand starts off the game by single-handedly taking over Hyrule castle, locking up Zelda, and shrouding the world in twilight from another dimension. He nearly kills Link and Midna without even touching them. Not to mention, he's genuinely scary. His calm demeanor and terrifying scream give him a startling presence.
This was Rabbid's list though. He's not saying that these ten are THE top ten, just his personal top ten.
Hey dude it is HIS top 10 not yours everyone has their own personality. Also a villain doesn't have to be badass to be good. It's just kind of cool to have a crazy villain instead of a "I will wreck you" kind of bland villain
Also zant didn't single handly take over hyrule did you not see the minions next to him charging into hyrule?
There is 99.9% chance that you just Pissed me off with that comment.
Ghirahim is fabulous, and if you dont like him, To bad. This isnt even your list.
Ghirahim is the fabulous-est.
Ghirahim is just... awesome. I agree with you rabbid, his fighting style is restrained, but that shows he's confident that he will get what he wants.
FABULOUS DAY
24 FAB HOURS REMAIN
I would have to agree that ghirahim is one of the best villains and also my #1 fav. When you got further down the list i was like "but where is ghirahim" and then you say "just..........ghirahim i was like OMG YASSSSSSS ma boii😎😎😎
WELL GUESSE WHAT GIRIHIM IS MY FAVORITE TOO SO SHUT UP MAJORA LOVERS CAUSE YOU OBVIOUSLY HAVE NOT SEEN THE FREAKIN DANCE OF VICTORY FOR HIM/THE STUFF OF NIGHTMARES FOR ANYONE WHO LOVED ZELDA AS A CHARECTER IN THIS GA,E DANCE GOD LETS JUST REPLACE THE SLENDERMAN WITH GIRIHIM LORD JESUS CHRIST
Girihim worst villain ever.
Zelda's the princess? o.O
I loved Ghirahim too! When #1 came I wanted it to be Ghirahim soooo bad!
CAPS LOCK FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!
btw, I like Ghirahim too, even if I also like Majoras Mask (the game, not the character)
adam lane That's your opinion, but there are others who don't think exactly like you so shut up and accept it
Ahh I love Girahim. Good choice for the #1
DEMISE IS GANONDORF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The very origin of him. He says himself that he is not defeated and will always find a way back to fuck shit up after you win in SS. And that he appears in different forms depending who is viewing him.
Ganondorf is NEVER forced into a Zelda plotline. He was always the driving force of it. The reason the minor villian does what he does.
+Serendipity Chan Amen to that sister
+Serendipity Chan Except Vaati.
Vaati don't give a fuck about Ganon until FSA.
Or Bellum.
Or Malledus.
***** Ganondorf is reborn just like Link and Zelda are. There are many different Ganondorfs, Links, and Zeldas. The one you are talking about is Ocarina's Ganondorf born though the Gerudo tribe. Demise was the very first Ganondor. The origin of his soul.
Jacob Heward Yeah Jacob I guess he isn't always the main villian like in Vaati's case etc., but whenever he is in the game behind a minor villian that minor villian is working for him. That's what I meant.
But really, having a new Link and Zelda born at a new time to house the courage and wisdom triforce doesn't really make any sense unless there is also a Ganondorf there to have the power triforce.
Why is it that Link should have to fight any evil unless it was from Ganondorf? Did every villian in every game go after the triforce? I don't think Bellum did...
I know a lot of Links actually have multiple games that they star in, so does every Link actually fight against Ganodorf in at least one of his games?
I'm not 100% about the timeline and which Links are the same person in which games.
There is a key sentence at the end of Skyward Sword where Demise says that he will be back and that he appears differently to each person that sees him. Meaning Ganondorf is always the same person. Demise.
Before you said Ganondorf is always born from a line of 100 women, but there are more Ganondorfs than just the one that comes from Ocarina.
Girahim=Kefka?
I would argue, but... you're actually kinda spot on. (minus the casual murder of millions of people)
Mettaton may be girahim....but sans is undertales majora
Na, Flowy is more like Majora, pure evil. Sans, on the other hand, is the one that opposes that very evil.
+Douglas Mitchell ....yeah...mabey...but Flowey is actually asriel...but...it could be just like the manga, where Majora is a dragon that is killed and turned into a mask...but.......naw, I think Chara is more like Majora, she has no emotions...nothing to relate to...Flowey is more like ganon...I guess
+Mo McAhon that's pretty accurate too.
+Douglas Mitchell .....my main question is..who would Asgore be?
no hate on this chain?
You don't see that every day.
At number 2:
What's No. 1 Gonna be? Twinrova? They/she wasn't even that good!
When I found that No 1 was Ghirahim:
OM*G WHY THE **** DIDN'T I THINK OF GHIRAHIM?!?!?!?
Theorists say saria is majora. As a sage she could do lots that people couldn't. saria went with the stalfos( according to oot manga, the deku, wolfos, and skull kids work for the deku trees evil younger brother.) To ganondorf. Once accepted she destroyed most of hyrule. Fearing complete destruction the 6 sages and zelda sealed saria isand the power of the sage in majora's mask.
Yeah they do. But majora sounds like a girl in the final boss fight...
Wow, that sounds quite interesting, I personnally also have the theory, that not Ganondorf, but Vaati is the primary villain of the Legend of Zelda series, who just acts less noticeable than Ganondorf, but always left his symbol, the eye, at important places for some reason, I mean, have you seen all those eyes? Zant's throne, Agahnim's robe, Veran's dress, etc, etc...
Der Untermensch And don't complain about his size, he's just as big as link
Der Untermensch And the best Link counterpart Nintendo has ever made
The eye is everywhere... every game pretty much.
I usually focus on really small details and I noticed that under the name of the villains it says what games they had been in, and you forgot to mention that dark link was in Four Swords Adventures, and that Vaati was in both Four Swords games
great video by the way, and I almost completely agrees with you
............I have to say it....
.METTATON IS UNDERTALE'S GHIRAHIM.
Loving Ghirahim more and more. And I still haven't even played Skyward Sword yet. I'm currently watching your LP and it usually takes a lot to make me want to play a game I've already watched beginning to end, and if it does, I know it's a good game! But we'll see. I know Hyrule Warriors isn't a game that will bore me no matter how many times I watch it! Still haven't played it though, Lord only knows how long it will be before I'm more free to buy and play more video games (and there are way too many that I'd love to play or at least try out)!
+Jim X Well, Ghirahim does revive Ganon.
Soooooo....
I think I know the difference between Ganon and Demise, sir.
Regardless, I'm not sure why you brought that up to my comment here.
Jim X You do know HH says they're the same right? Demise IS Ganon according to Nintendo, but even then that was kind of stupidly obvious they were in SS, with the whole "I will pursue you through the ages and cause eternal dispair" dealio.
Jim X Just bringing up Rabbid was wrong about Ghirahim not reviving Ganon lol
In fact he's the first, which if anything he's a trendsetter so *clap clap clap*
This also means Ganondorf has two spots o this list.
He should get 3 if we count all his incarnations though lol
Demise technically IS Ganon, and Ganondorf is my favorite BTW.
I see what you did there at near the end of ghirahim's section XD
first time my sister fought ghirahim in the first dungeon she was just waving the goddess sword in his face watching him follow it with his hand then he just b**ch-slapped link... we practically fell off our chairs laughing!
I know a bit more on Majora's back story: Majora was once a evil beast, who would feed on the passion and desires of he people. One day a bard would find it, and the monster would reveal that it feels guilt from its deeds, so the bard played music for the creature, until it was tired to sleep. The bard then carved a mask from the beast's skin, which had dark power in it as the creature it formed from was evil itself. Add on or correct as needed.
Vaati appeared in the Four Swords series.
you are wrong, Demise is Ganon becuse if you beat the game he will put a curse on Link and Zelda with his hate for both of them... thus ganon keeps coming back becuse of that.
(Ganon's soul=Demise's soul)
I don't think his "curse" is limited to having to deal with ganondorf. I believe that beings like Bellum, Zant, Vaati, Majora, and Yuga are also a part of this curse while at the same time having their own motivations and backstories. This way I can still hold on to the compelling motivation Ganondorf displayed in the Wind Waker and Ganon is far from the only threat that just so happens to pop up seemingly just to torment Link and Zelda. (especially YOU bellum and vaati)
+Cody Hines Lol. But I still think that Wind Waker is the last we will see of Ganon. One reason is that in all of the games where you fight (kill) Ganon, the final blow is made with the Master Sword, thus sence Hyrule is all water now and the Master Sword is at the bottom of it, there is no way of retreaving it. (Unless you count modern legend of zelda which would be STUPID)
But I like your input of Demises Curse.
Souls TLD well it would keep Demise contained since it seals evil so Gannondorf might still be alive forever.
Partialy right, partialy wrong. Ganondorf is a manifestation of his hate. Not a direct reincarnation.
demise at #10? you're tripping. the ancient jungle-tribal music that starts playing while he stands up is probably singlehandedly the most badass scene in any zelda game ever.
I love your interpretation of Majora's Mask as just a mask that's come to life and doesn't have a "human" point of view. It could be that after absorbing so much "hex" magic, it sprung to life and started doing what it was made to do all on it's own.
Majora's Mask, Zant, and Ghirahim are fantastic choices. Majora and/or Koloktos is my favorite boss, but great list, especially the top 4.
dose Agonim count really he is Ganon
Have you done an lp on twilight princess before? If not, do you plan on doing it sometime?
If you think about it, Demise is Ganon. The line where he says that going to come back in later generations is foreshadowing all of the next Ganons/Ganondorfs as Skyward Sword /is/ a prequel to Twilight Princess.
Not having Ganon as #1 is blasphemy
I know the Skull Kid isn't technically the villain in Majora's Mask and it's actually Majora doing everything. I reckon that Skull Kid while he's possessed by the mask is the coolest though. Majora is awesome for the reasons stated in the video, but the Skull Kid is so much cooler. He's more or less a lonely and angry child, who is corrupted by the power of the mask. He uses this mask to take revenge on everyone around him. Looking more into the lore of Termina, he's actually banished by the Clock Town citizens before he gets the mask for playing tricks and being annoying, that's why he curses many of them (Kafei is a good example). His dancing, insane design; his motives which are strengthened by an evil mask whispering thoughts into his head and the general awesomeness he displays just make him so much more awesome in my eyes, and he is one of the key reasons I love the game enough to call it my favourite game of all time. Still, because I guess he doesn't count, and it's really Majora that is the villain, I more or less agree with this list.
foozahnation FINNALY someone gets it right THANK YOU!!
just...ghirahim. perfect, as always. love this video
Demise is actually the original Ganon, just not with that name. All the Ganons are his reincarnations
NintendoBrother yeah though it is debatable if it be Gannondorf is the reincarnation of Demise it all depends on where that game falls in the timeline. The Gerudo say his name then later on Vatii is replaced by Gannon as the final boss. We can’t be 100% sure if they were the same person until Nintendo says so.
My favorites are Majora's mash and Vaati.
Plus I did not know dark link is in spirit tracks.
While going into this video I was hoping for two things: ganondorf to not be #1 and that girahim was at least somewhere on this list. Good job on this vid bro. I loved it.
Glad to see some love for Zant! :D
Majora "A demonic mask whose motives for destroying Termina are not power but because he just loves to watch people die" The sickest most twisted Zelda villian yet.
I completely agree with you, I'm just saying that people shouldn't complain about a feature in a game that isn't required for the game's completion. It's like complaining that there are too many options for changing a game's interface: it's a groundless complaint because you don't have to use it if you don't want to.
I like these old videos. Makes me nostalgic
Ghirahim is one of my favorite Zelda villains. Granted, he looks like Voldemort and Orochimaru had a baby, but he's just so awesome at the same time. Thanks for not giving the main villain the #1 spot like most people do. It's good if a villain is evil, but he needs some fabulous dance moves to go with it otherwise its just not as fun.
A note about Ghirahim, I think its the second time you fight him that during the fight if he cuts link with his sword he will lick the sword.
Ghirahim is the best. He's the perfect blend between funny and frightening. I like how he loses more sanity in every battle.
Thank god you put ghirahim as number one and have a FABULOUS day!
First of, I want to say that this was very entertaining to watch plus that I really like that you tell us why you think a certain villian deserves a certain place etc. However, there are a few things I'd like to point out plus that I never read somewhere in your description that this was your list of your favs from your personal oponion, and so here I go. First, you missed a pretty good villian/semi-villian from a game I find underrated, Loz-Spirit Tracks. Chancellor Cole was....
Zelda fanatic/theorist alert! 3..2..1.. Demise is pretty much every main villain... okay thinking about it... he's only a few but still his hatred reincarnates himself in termina as majora, in hyrule as ganon/ganondorf and in new hyrule as thomas the tank eng... i mean malladus. Villains like Vati and Dark Link obviously can't be demise because ganon is in those games at a point. ;) Hope I haven't mad you lose faith in what people do with their lives. But I honestly have nothing better to do :L
OBJECTION OVERRULED. I'm The Judge. One does not simply love someone more than me.