bosses

Bosses

WOODFALL TEMPLE: Odolwa

The first main boss of the game looks a lot more intimidating than he really is. In addition to hopping around and trying to hit Link, Odolwa will summon a ring of fire, as well as bugs to annoy you. The fire is easy to avoid, just stand in the center and wait for it to disappear. Use Z-Targeting to lock on him and strike him with your sword whenever you have a clear shot. About halfway through the battle, Odolwa will begin to summon bugs to help him out. These are easily dealt with by placing a bomb on the ground. Like a moth to a flame, they will surround it until it explodes, thus getting rid of them all at once. Continue hitting Odolwa whenever you get the chance and he will fall. After you defeat the boss, be sure to grab the heart container BEFORE getting the mask-like object, then a cut-scene will be shown and Link will learn the Oath to Order. Once that scene ends, Link will find himself in a small room with the Deku Princess behind some vines. Slash the vines with your sword, put the princess in your bottle for transport, and then return to the palace.

SNOWHEAD TEMPLE: Goht

Compared to Odolwa, Goht is relatively easy. When you first enter the room you will have to melt the ice around the beast by using an Ice Arrow. Then, turn into Goron Link and begin to roll after him. You need to charge up to full speed, and then continually slam into the mechanical farm animal. If you run low on Magic, there are bottles all over the track that will refill you. After a few hits, he will fall on the ground. Instead of stopping your roll to punch at him, you can pin yourself between its legs and get multiple hits off by continuing to roll. As you damage him, Goht will begin to throw more and more attacks at you. First he will throw lightning and rocks, followed by bombs. Simply steer around these and continue to hit him. When Goht is defeated, you will gain another heart piece, and its remains. Gather up the heart piece and then stand in the blue light to see spring return to the mountains.

GREAT BAY TEMPLE: Gyorg

This boss can be a pain, but he can also be easy if you act quickly. There are two ways to defeat this guy:
The easiest way is if you are full on magic, shoot an arrow at the fish as normal Link to stun it. Then dive into the water as Zora Link and drill into it using the R-button attack. Repeat that three or four times to defeat him.
The second way is a little harder, and only should be attempted if you are completely out of magic. Dive in as Zora Link and punch him repeatedly.

STONE TOWER TEMPLE: Twinmold

It did seem a little convenient that you got a brand new mask right before a boss battle, and that is because the new mask is the key to beating Twinmold.
Put on the mask, and slash at the worms heads and tails. Be sure to keep an eye on your magic bar (the mask will drain it), and if you get low smash some of the buildings around you. Switch back to Normal Link to pick up the magic bottles, then put the mask back on to continue slashing at the boss. After both of the worms have been defeated, you will receive a heart container and the final of the four boss remains that you need to confront Skull Kid.
TIP: To avoid running out of magic, use the Chateau Romani drink bought at the Milk Bar Latte.

FINAL BATTLE: Majora's Mask

There are two different ways to defeat Majora's Mask; the easy way and the hard way.
The easy way is to put on the Great Deity's Mask, Z-Target the baddie, and just slash away until it is dead. There is really nothing it can do against the fury that is Oni Link.
The hard way is for those who did not bother to get all of the masks in the game. You should have a couple recover fairies ready to go, as you will take quite a beating. DO NOT use the Greay Fairy's Sword here, while it is temping for the power you WILL need your shield for when the mask spins around the ground.
Majora's Mask has a couple forms. The first one is the mask itself, and it can only be hit from the back. This form is really easy to defeat, and the only time you may have some trouble is when the four boss masks start to hover around. You can knock those out using arrows, and then continue to focus on the mask itself.
When the Mask spouts legs use arrows to stun it, then run in and slash it with your sword. Keep your shield to block its attack.
The final form is a stronger version of the previous one, and this one has whip-like tentacles. Keep it Z-Targeted, and stun it with an arrow, then run in and slash it over and over. Repeat that tactic until it is defeated.