Friday, June 10, 2022

Character Sheet: Toon Ganondorf

TOON GANONDORF


Now we begin probably our largest run of character sheets yet, sure to only be topped by Pokemon when we get there. At our standard rate, it'll take about ten weeks, but well worth the time and effort with lots of beloved and memorable characters being covered here. Let's begin:

1.       Young Link

2.       Toon Link

3.       Wild Link

4.       Wolf Link

5.       Hero’s Shade

6.       Tetra

7.       Sheik

8.       Impa

9.       Midna

10.   Fi

11.   Saria

12.   Darunia

13.   Daruk

14.   Ruto

15.   Mipha

16.   Nabooru

17.   Urbosa

18.   Medli

19.   Revali

20.   Makar

21.   Malon

22.   Happy Mask Salesman

23.   Beedle

24.   Ilia

25.   Yeto/Yeta

26.   Groose

27.   Mogma

28.   Ancient Robot

29.   Monkey

30.   King Daphnes

31.   King Rhoam

32.   Great Fairy

33.   Ganondorf

34.   Toon Ganondorf

35.   Beast Ganon

36.   Calamity Ganon

37.   Skull Kid

38.   Majora

39.   Zant

40.   Ghirahim

41.   Demise

42.   Twinrova

43.   Bokoblin

44.   Octorok

45.   Lizalfos

46.   Darknut

47.   Bulblin

48.   King Bulblin

49.   Wizzrobe

50.   Poe

51.   Deku Scrub

52.   Deku Baba

53.   Chuchu

54.   Armos

55.   Garo

56.   Yiga Footsoldier

57.   Lynel

58.   Hinox

59.   Gohma

60.   Dodongo

61.   Gekko

62.   Master Kohga

63.   Ancient Guardian

Toon Ganondorf almost wasn't his own thing, at least, it's far too close to the line than I like, but Wind Waker's version of the character had a unique moveset and battle mechanic mostly centered around his two twin swords rather than the dark magic of other versions. Add that on top of his distinctly cartoonish design, and he has just enough to stand out. In his major battles, Toon Ganondorf uses his swords to slash, unleashed a multi-strike attack, block, and lunge, while also swooping forward with his big sleeves, punching with his fist, and dodging. Think of him like . . . a Fire Emblem sword-user, but in the good way.

Here's the moveset I came up with:


Standard B: Multi-Strike

He will launch into a volley of strikes with his sword, landing multiple hits in the span of a couple of seconds.


Side B: Lunging Thrust

He will lunge forward with his swords, stabbing with them and taking him a few feet forward.


Up B: Swoop

He will leap into the air and then swoop back down with his giant sleeves.


Down B: Parry

He will put his swords up in an X-formation, blocking oncoming strikes from his opponents.


Final Smash: Puppet Ganon

Helmaroc King probably also works, but I've already got him pinned down for another assignment, so this works just as well. The Puppet will land hard on the stage, its body going everywhere, and then it will start to spin and fling fighters off.


Entrance: He will be standing and looking offstage in mournful contemplation before looking up and turning to his opponents.


Taunts: Up, he will throw back his head and laugh. Side, he will twirl his swords and his sleeves flip around. Down, he will put his hands behind his back and pace for a second.


Thanks for reading! Next up, the more beastly pig version of Ganon, best seen in Twilight Princess.

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