Character Sheet: Zant

ZANT

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

Today, let's cover the . . . initial main villain of Twilight Princess, Zant. Zant starts out as a mysterious individual, the ruler of the Twilight Realm who had overthrown the true ruler and then set in motion an invasion of the real world. He is eventually revealed to be an erratic, childlike being who had yearned for power, selling his soul to the sealed Ganondorf in exchange for it (Making him practically the quintessential example of the trope "Hijacked by Ganon).

Despite his ultimately becoming only the secondary villain of the game, he still does quite a bit during his appearances and boss battles. These include telekinesis, teleportation, casting waves of light and balls of red energy, wielding the sword of Twilight, summoning giant versions of his own head, creating portals, throwing shadow balls, spinning around really fast with swords out, flying, summoning giant hands and swarms of bats, growing large and stomping, and, of course, creating zones of twilight around Hyrule itself.

Here's the moveset I came up with:

Standard B: Shadow Ball

He will raise his arms into the air, charge up a ball of dark energy while floating a little upwards, and then throw the ball at the ground below him.

Side B: Spinning Blades

He will go into one of his rapid, erratic spins, his swords slashing up everything in his path, his movements hard to predict.

Up B: Teleportation

He will jump into the air, spin, and disappear into twilight, reappearing through a portal higher up.

Down B: Zant Head

He will summon one of his large heads, which will stay in place, fire off a couple of orbs, disappear, then reappear and repeat the process twice while Zant moves around on his own. He cannot summon a second while it is active.

Final Smash: Twilight Realm

He will summon the Twilight Realm over the stage, trapping everyone inside it. The fighters will be reduced to mere spirits or animals, while Twilight Beasts rise and attack.

Entrance: He will start out doing his bend over backwards, spin, and stomp thing.

Taunts: Up, he will bend over backwards while twisting himself. Side, he will put on his more stoic, early airs. Down, he will stomp up and down as if throwing a tantrum.

Thanks for reading! Next up, the fabulous spirit of the Demon King's sword, Ghirahim.