Demon Dragon

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Description

Ganondorf's ultimate form — a massive Gloom dragon battling in the sky above Hyrule. Link fights alongside the Light Dragon (Zelda) in this breathtaking aerial finale that concludes the story of Tears of the Kingdom.

Weakness

Demon Dragon's primary weakness is Glowing Gloom eyes on body and head.

How to Beat Demon Dragon

1. The Demon Dragon is Ganondorf's ultimate transformation and serves as the final phase of the game's climactic battle.
2. This is an aerial encounter unlike anything else in the game, fought while skydiving between two enormous dragons in the skies above Hyrule.
3. Setup: You cannot prepare for this phase independently — it follows immediately after defeating Demon King Ganondorf in phase two.
4. Your health, items, and equipment carry over.
5. The Light Dragon (Zelda in dragon form) serves as your mobile platform and healing station throughout the fight.
6. Phase 1 — Body Eyes: The Demon Dragon has multiple glowing Gloom eyes embedded along its body — on its back, sides, and tail.
7. You need to destroy all of them.
8. The Light Dragon flies in formation with the Demon Dragon, periodically swooping close enough for you to skydive from one dragon to the other.
9. When the dragons are close, leap from the Light Dragon and skydive onto the Demon Dragon's back.
10. Run along its body and attack each glowing eye with melee weapons.
11. The Master Sword is particularly effective here, dealing bonus damage to each eye.
12. Each eye takes roughly four to six hits to destroy.
13. While on the Demon Dragon, watch for its body movements — it rolls, banks, and shakes to throw you off.
14. If you fall, skydive toward the Light Dragon to land safely and heal up in its golden aura, which slowly restores hearts.
15. The Demon Dragon also breathes Gloom fire in sweeping arcs that you must avoid during skydiving transitions.
16. Phase 2 — The Head: After destroying all body eyes, the final eye on the Demon Dragon's forehead becomes vulnerable.
17. This is the largest and most protected eye.
18. The Demon Dragon becomes more aggressive, executing barrel rolls and dive-bombs to prevent you from reaching its head.
19. Time your skydive carefully — aim for the head when the Demon Dragon levels out after an attack.
20. Land on the snout and strike the final eye.
21. A fully charged Master Sword spin attack can deal massive damage here.
22. When the final eye is destroyed, a cinematic sequence triggers where Link drives the Master Sword into the eye for the killing blow, ending the fight and triggering the game's ending.

Rewards

• Game ending
• Zelda restored to human form
• Credits sequence
• Post-credits scene

Related Bosses

• Phantom Ganon — Story Boss, Hyrule Castle / Korok Forest / Depths, HP 2,000, 4/5
• Demon King Ganondorf — Story Boss, Beneath Hyrule Castle, HP 5,000, 5/5
• Flux Construct I — Overworld Boss, Sky Islands / Depths, HP 800, 2/5
• Flux Construct II — Overworld Boss, Sky Islands / Depths, HP 1,200, 3/5
• Flux Construct III — Overworld Boss, Sky Islands / Depths, HP 1,800, 4/5
• Captain Construct I — Overworld Boss, Sky Islands (early), HP 200, 1/5

Related Guides

• Weapons Database — Find the best weapons for every boss fight
• Temple Walkthroughs — Complete dungeon guides with boss prep
• Armor Sets — Best armor for boss resistances & defense
• Shrine Walkthroughs — All 152 shrine solutions for max hearts