Is Demise in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? Answered

Demon King antagonists are likely well known to Zelda players, with Ganondorf featuring as TOTK’s primary villain. One historic antagonist from the series – the final boss in Skyward Sword – is Demise.But is Demise in Tears of the Kingdom? Here’s that, and more, answered.

Naturally, the below article will spoilsomeelements ofTears of the Kingdom, so if you don’t want to know story details or discussion of the game’s antagonists, come back another time!

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Is Demise in Tears of the Kingdom? Answered

No, the Demon King Demise does not return in TOTK. The primary antagonist in Tears of the Kingdom isGanon, also known as Ganondorf.

He’s a Demon King just like Demise, but they’re not thought to be explicitly linked. The reason it’s slightly more complex is because, at the end of Skyward Sword when he is beaten by players, Demise promises that an incarnation of his hatred will return and pursue the world domination he craves. He is then sealed away in theMaster Sword, where he is trapped and starts decaying.

Demise in Zelda: Skyward Sword

It’s therefore possible that Ganondorf is the reincarnation of Demise’s evil that he promised. There are, however, no details or pointers to this in TOTK’s story.

The major aesthetic difference between the two – that also supports Demise being absent in TOTK – are the horns Ganondorf possesses. Demise does not have horns so Ganondorf’s physical appearance does not hint at a link between the two.

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There’s every chance we’ll find out more ina future Zelda instalment, which seems increasingly likelyasTOTK breaks sales record for the series.

That’s the answer to whether Demise returns in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.For all the latest onTOTK, fromrepairing the Master Swordtofinding Razorshrooms,we’ve got it covered right here.

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