Can Phantom Ganon BEAT the Calamity in Breath of the Wild??

Ganon VS Ganon, this is a clash to see which of the antagonists will prevail!! Using only the Phantom Ganon outfit and their boosted dragonbone weapons, we will be stocking up as efficiently as possible after the plateau and rushing straight for the castle! I hope you all enjoy this Breath of the Wild run :D
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[@Croton]

It's finally Halloween month!! 🎃 We will be dedicating this time to some fun themed runs/playthroughs revolved around the spooky season - Hope you all enjoy!!

[@Croton]

Check out our other challenge runs here!! kzbin.info/aero/PLAjULYyNSE9b_sOPHRYmwip6WJCvKEbXO

[@natethomas7922]

Nice

[@ythegameritaisthebest]

i wish that you could get the blight weapons

[@Rcd5000]

@@Croton Please do a Barbarian only run where you can only use lynel weapons and the barbarian set. The rules are like usual: All 4 divine beasts have to be completed, all mandatory items are okay, you can only use barbarian stuff and lynel weapons, you can’t use any champion abilities, you have to upgrade the barbarian armor to the max, and you have to kill every lynel in the game in master mode. Well, that’s if you decide to do it. But I would love if you do it and I love all your videos cause they’re fun or they’re informative. It would make my day. Oh, 1 more rule: You MUST, I repeat MUST pay your respects to the drillshaft. Also, my birthday is in October on the 25th, so if you make it and release it then it would make me so happy. If you can’t do that, no pressure cause I understand how long it would take with editing and all that. That’s all. Hope you do it and have a great day. 😊😊 (Plz reply to this)

[@Croton]

​@@Rcd5000 I have something planned around the barbarian set/lynel killing already! It won't come out anytime super soon though because I already have my next 2 runs recorded and they need to get edited through first, but hopefully sometime after!

[@oliviatipton3898]

I've always wanted to see a "regular hylian" run where you defeat the blights and ganon with just the travelers gear, hylian clothing, and anything labeled "daily use item" like the pot lid, farming hoe, or mop. I just think the idea of link being this regular dude is quite funny

[@aeolus3145]

He just completely forgot who he was

[@henryvazquez756]

Hihi you said hoe

[@aeolus3145]

Maybe buy a house

[@mr.ravioli6793]

@@aeolus3145 you can

[@sleepwalking3345]

@@mr.ravioli6793 they are sayig youd have to compete the hilian homeowner quest to do the run. They allready know you can buy a house

[@camthewolfgamer8632]

The people of Hyrule: "You did it. You saved us." Phantom Ganondorf:" I wouldn't say saved more like under new management."

[@kohenstanscheit9170]

Yes!!! Yes!!! Megamind ganon!!!

[@tbnrrenagade9507]

(insert Megamind no bitches meme) no hero?

[@twistedbroom]

Oh your a villain all right… Just not a super one!

[@Lunaris-38]

@@kohenstanscheit9170 gannonmind

[@kohenstanscheit9170]

@@Lunaris-38 yea that is better

[@stuff-and-objects]

Just dropping this here. A Tingle challenge where you must beat the game with all the divine beasts and all great fairies freed (in order to become a true fairy). You can only use the Tingle armor set and Forest Dweller's equipment. You wouldn't have access to any of the Devine Beast abilities (and of course, all mandatory items are allowed).

[@connorbates8749]

This is an amazing idea and I add so much more challenge to what could just be boring old Korok run!😁

[@connorbates8749]

It*

[@catalyst539]

No, Tingle is God, he should have access to the champion abilities 🗿

[@blight00000]

@@catalyst539 no, Tingle is God, he doesn't need the champion's abilities

[@catalyst539]

@@blight00000 If he is God he should have all the power he can 🗿

[@pelybam2893]

You can see the concentration on his face trying to soothe that Giant Horse XD. Great video Croton, your runs are always a blast!

[@Croton]

It was a very intense battle 😂 Thank you I appreciate it!!

[@johnwatters1496]

If the role were reversed it would be a horse trying to tame a fat man

[@Simonbaker35567]

Croton's runs are some of the most entertaining botw on yt

[@wyattperrett8237]

21:45 Just realized that attack is very reminiscent of the phantom ganon fight

[@thedorklord1029]

This is just a glorified bone-only run. _And I'm all here for it!_ Edit: The whole Ganondorse pun is why I named my giant horse "Dorse" in my most recent playthrough.

[@emmacook1638]

If I were you I would call my giant horse ganondoor because it funneh

[@duncathan_salt]

whoever edited the Phantom Ganon music during the blight fights knocked it out of the part, matching the musical hits to the in-game hits just like in wind waker :D

[@Croton]

I'm happy you noticed that, thank you!! I tried to get it as close as possible

[@LidgettTheOctoling]

Phantom Ganon: This world ain't big enough for the both of us.

[@GeneralCorruptchu]

Ganondorf: I’m going shopping kids, don’t fight while I’m gone. Phantom and Calamity: Ok. Ganondorf: ‘Leaves’ P and C: ‘Start fighting’

[@Cynderace08120]

Don't pess the link it's just a hacker wanting your account

[@GeneralCorruptchu]

@@Cynderace08120 I know, I disliked the hackers comment.

[@catalyst539]

@@Cynderace08120 no it’s a bot

[@Konkey__Dong]

At 6:45 the music and combat lines up so nice 👌👌👌

[@jupitergd3955]

YOO that hits different tho

[@Glory.to.master.kohga.]

OMG IT DOES

[@mk204for45]

its a hollow knight ost

[@goosemilkgod]

10:07 this is easily one of the greatest clutches in BOTW history like god daym

[@lewisleung5228]

Not to be rude but ,Why is your profile is a baby ?

[@dougcombs8862]

That teaser for the radiant and bone set at the end was awesome, I can’t wait!

[@Croton]

It's gonna be a fun one!

[@creeperawmangod7251]

@@Croton You mean very weak with low damage weapons unless you include spiked and dragonbone weapons?

[@catalyst539]

@@creeperawmangod7251 Dragonbone weapons get the Bone Attack Up boost, so yes.

[@creeperawmangod7251]

@@catalyst539 Well, Dragonbone isn’t entirely bone so he might not include it but he probably will.

[@Croton]

No dragonbone, just bones and spiked weapons! (to make it harder)

[@bucket7819]

2 ideas for a specialized run: The hylian/villager. You can only used weapons such pitchforks or iron sledgehammers, and armor such as the hylian hood, hylian trousers, etc. and the knight/solider. You can only use soldier armor, and weapons such the knights and soldiers broadsword (as well as master sword and hylian shield and champions tunic?)

[@aeolus3145]

I think it would be funner with just normal knight gear

[@Speckadactyl]

You’ve gotten a lot better at the game since you started these runs! Your videos were super helpful for me when I picked the game up again a few months ago

[@polariremixes5206]

Wow, the music selection of the blight fights was insane, especially the hollow knight soundtrack! The timing was great! Good job, Croton.

[@Croton]

Thanks happy you enjoyed that! I appreciate it 😄

[@yousureboutdis1752]

I think an interesting run would be one focused on the kilton masks, like fighting each divine beast as a monster using weapons labeled as that creature’s weapon (ex. Lizal bow, moblin club) and capping it off with some monstrous twist for Ganon!

[@tomdaturtle5792]

I'd love to see an only Lynel Gear playthrough! Maybe you can make it a goal to use the Barbarian Armor/Lynel Mask! It would also pose quite a challenge taking out that first lynel for gear, but I'm sure the castle Savage Shield and a big ol crate could do it!

[@vesselling]

Oh my god, how did this masterpiece escape my view? I'm three entire days late! I have the notifications sent to frequent and I still didn't see this, I'm so sorry about that! I'm glad you're getting into the spirit of this time of the year, it's nice to see your creativity while approaching these different runs, because anything you do is really interesting in its own right. This video was amazing, and it was very unique. It's the little details that you add in your videos that make them enjoyable, the editing, the music choice, and especially your own personality shining through when you're interacting with your viewers and talking about the game in general. You take the simplest things in your gameplay and make them feel really immersive, as if I'm there experiencing it with you. You're not afraid to be a bit silly or show how you feel about something, and that's great! Your smile puts a smile on my face too, and all of your positivity is contagious. I've also been waiting for the bone-only run ever since you started the challenge run series, words can't describe how much I'm looking forward to seeing you in action, the hype in unimaginable! (It was an incredibly unexpected yet welcome surprise to see that the skeleton duo at the end, I immediately knew what you were hinting at, and I started to shiver with glee) I'm very excited to see what you plan to do next, thank you for always making this content with such enthusiasm, it means the world to me, and I appreciate it a lot. On a side note, even though I don't have the time to watch your streams (as much as I wish I could, with all of my heart, it hurts every time I have to finish my work), know that I'm supporting you from the sidelines! Thank you again. In summary, your content makes me really happy, and I'm thankful for that. Sorry for ranting so much, have a great day, and please keep doing what you're doing! :)

[@TheShadowChesireCat]

Croton: *doing Phantom Ganon run* Me: *enjoying the music, getting totally distracted by the idea of Link teaming up with The Belmonts and Alucard to kill Malice Dracula*

[@Ormanian]

As soon as I heard the Uumuu boss theme I recognized it, and I could never forget Mantis Lords/Sisters Of Battle theme as they’re 2 of my favorite hollow knight bosses (not uumuu, uumuu is annoying, but the music is good) so hearing those 3 themes along with the Ganons was amazing, and then radiance! Just sealed it, you made this look so easy too!

[@TrueIdjiot]

Very glad I found that amiibo challenge run and have been able to watch since, you’re vids are quite good normally, as well as putting them on for background noise in a way.

[@Croton]

That's the challenge that started it all for me too! Thank you I'm happy you enjoy them :)

[@sethaquauis]

"Who needs a bane of evils blade" couldn't have said it better myself

[@benjaminakers5363]

I love how you used Hollow Knight music for the final boss. Great job Croton :)

[@lucasjaramillovargas9422]

im glad to know i wasnt the only one who noticed it he also uses hollow knight music for his other videos

[@davidgm7437]

Goron/DeathMountain Run. Lynel Bows and shields are made from "A special metal at the peak of death mountain" and in the memory battle against fireblight, you can use a knights bow.

[@diaperface1967]

These videos never fail to keep us all entertained. Keep up all this amazing work croton. We love you

[@indoorunicorn3657]

I can’t wait for the skeleton run! Btw thanks croton for making the best challenge runs ever!

[@connormcnulty6377]

Would that be with the Radiant Set?

[@indoorunicorn3657]

Ooh! I think so!

[@Simonbaker35567]

this is probably my fav theme run yet. although the sheikah one was really good

[@Croton]

Thanks I'm glad you enjoyed!! :D

[@ClanofMashuganas]

This came out awesome, Croton! OMG and the ending… Broton for the win! 😂

[@Croton]

Thanks happy you enjoyed it!! 😄 Had to end it with a funny

[@bagel_guy9495]

"Who needs the bane of evil's blade when we got our own clubs" Croton 2022

[@SirThane13]

I googled last weekend when I was playing through for the first time in a while. Apparently, even though there's no name in BotW, OoT-era Ganondorf's horse in some comic was named Galloughs, which I think may be an Odin reference and a play on the word gallows. It's right at the 9 character limit for horse names in BotW.

[@notcxlvin]

6:45 i just love how the two last hits of the arm are perfectly on time with the music

[@T0x11n]

Been asking for this for a while feels good to see it!

[@bananaperson9590]

Great job Croton!!! this was supper enjoyable

[@Croton]

I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you

[@nemo9856]

Another great video :) I rewatch them because your content is great

[@Croton]

Thank you I'm happy you enjoy!! 🌟

[@lozangekitten-gamer7626]

YES! Spooktober is da best time for skeleton runs (meaning collecting luminous stones, using arms and, once again, Dragonbone weaponries)

[@tuba_archmage1718]

Therapist: spooky link isn't real, they can't hurt you. Spooky Link:

[@rat_man_not_a_man]

This run is sick!

[@randomdude3425]

Cuz Ganon vs ganon

[@radicaltrooper]

i made a gamemode with my friends prior to this called "savage mode" where you can only use phantom ganon and phantom knight armor and u could only use bone weapons and savage lynel weapons. this is really similar to that

[@boxperson5984]

I tried something that turned out to be fun and possible because of master mode. A lynel run, barbarian armour and only lynel equipment. Killing lynels with the weakest lynel bow and upgrading to the full set, killing another lynel for the mighty set and finally getting the savage set turned out to be really fun. The most difficult parts was getting the mighty lynel bow from a bokoblin on the bridge of Hylia and killing the first lynel, (especially since both the bokoblins on the bridge have bomb arrows and lynel bows)

[@KingFluffy10]

Wait how did you get the Spiked/Dragonbone Moblin club to do the Master Sword animation at Ganon?

[@mailcs06]

I don't think it did.

[@peterscarlett4708]

This was impressive more like for you can’t wait for the next challenge or stream

[@inkgames-sm9gq]

i love how sans and paps are at the end 😂

[@markbennett4918]

cant wait for the next challenge run :)

[@morgasm35]

mantis lords and sisters of battles fited so well on the ganon fight

[@sledgen.]

Awesome video croton!

[@Croton]

Thank you!!

[@best_lemon]

The music sync on 6:46 is actually amazing

[@united_dark746]

Nice hollow knight mantis Lords Boss music at the End 😂❤

[@nokti...]

woo i'm early!! bone run just in time for spooky month >:]

[@enochtyler5866]

The music in this run was 🔥 🔥 🔥 went really well with the battle!

[@Croton]

I had to include good jams 🎵 thank you!!

[@enochtyler5866]

@@Croton I hope we get more like this!!

[@andrepeng]

great video croton!

[@marshmellowyellow482]

I’m surprised I watched the steam all the way. Keep up the good work man.

[@shiitakiaandqwsad3859]

Loved this one!

[@Lem0n_23]

I've been wanting to do this for a while but now i finally have the motivation

[@SirAxi0n]

LET'S GOO NEW CROTON VID!

[@jordantheamazing7565]

A funny Idea you can try Beat BOTW with stuff that arent technically weapons: Brooms, torches, hoes, ect... armor can be worn out clothes or armor that isn't really armor

[@KunAbdul]

That was super satisfying haha 6:44

[@pavitarstargate2862]

I love your runs do not stop

[@vicid1415]

the spoopy month begins

[@fayal01]

Awesome video Croton!!! I see you’ve gotten a lot better at BotW! by the way are you switching to no divine beasts because i liked those more 😅

[@Nitro_Alpha]

in my headcanon, this a friendly match between ganons but oot's ganondorf is too chad to go , so he sent his phantom

[@joshuas7618]

It's so good to see Ganon defeating his own darkness from within for once. Give Link a break.

[@pyroman7196]

Hey you’re back to ~30min edited videos, glad to see it again :D

[@KreeperKilla551]

I propose a "hero run". You can use any champion weapons, any of the unique amiibo weapons (that link uses), the champions weapons (as they are considered heros), the champions tunic, hylian trousers, and hylian hood, as well as the heros outfits, and (if you somehow get it) the wild set.. You have to pull the master sword (legitimately), yule are REQUIRED to at least get the hylian trousers and champions tunic, and you can also use the traveler's bow, knight bow, royal bow, twilight bow, and bow of light. You can also use the hylian shield. This next part of the run is optional, but get all the memories for the true ending, and fully upgrade the set you choose to use for the final fight. I hope you consider this!

[@Lem0n_23]

Btw thanks for the music list loved the music

[@slippedpoo2]

bro i love the Castlevania theme you play in the video

[@caseyp5665]

That joy con mash mode though...you can make a lot of people happy that way.

[@brookehoward1811]

This was good, what would be cool is doing stuff like an eldin run, where you can only use the weapons in tye eldin region

[@manofhahas-lol8931]

when you piss off the phantom enough he starts a rebellion

[@sgsuperkiddan]

Bro that ending 😂 i love the papyrus and sans

[@MiNiLuc98]

Good video as usual

[@SleepyAv]

In my 1055 hours of playing breath of the wild I have never seen someone mash so fast trying to soothe a horse

[@redrex6642]

The calamity might have his malice, but you are the Phantom Menace

[@johtajavaltsu4471]

Your videos are the BEST!!!

[@Croton]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy 😄

[@dylan1333]

Nice video croton that’s interesting

[@kylecochrane4450]

Hey Croton nice to see another challenge video, have you considered a challenge run using either only Solider or Knight weapons I know you did a royal guard weapon run before

[@kylecochrane4450]

@@mth418 I'd recommend Soldier armor, Knight shield with either Soldier or Knight swords. I personally don't like the Soldiers shield just looks to small so a Knight shield would still fit that every day hylian soldier theme Croton does with his gear runs such as the Shieka and Zora only runs

[@AceOfSpades6033]

You might've already known this, but Ganondorf's Horse actually had 2 names, one of which was actually 'Phantom' I know you usually like to do Theme-Based names for the Horse when you do these runs, and you probably won't re-do this run but I thought it would've been a nice little thing to mention. Also if you're curios, the 2nd name for his Horse is 'Nightmare'

[@jackgeorge9478]

Phantom Gannon: you send your minions to do your dirty work Calamity Gannon: G U A R D I A N

[@ziver1156]

Underrated KZbinr right here

[@aeugh8014]

Explosion parry got me 😂

[@linkmanfan7227]

Link from the first Zelda run. Rules: no jumping, no charge attacks, only normal arrows, boomerangs only for throwing, fire rods allowed, Sword allowed, no parrying, just wood shields, only what you could do in the first game. Also master sword allowed, and once you have a specific amount of heart containers, you can upgrade it.

[@connorgrieshaber4047]

I like it, but might need some simplification, as it's a bit complex.

[@catalyst539]

The Master Sword wasn’t in the first Zelda game.

[@andrewnapolitano8565]

@@catalyst539 There was a white sword in The Legend of Zelda (NES) that heavily resembles the Master Sword, or maybe it was the origin of the Master Sword's design. Either way, it's probably the Master Sword, as Skyward Sword takes place before the original game &[spoiler warning] Feel free to stop reading. Still here? Okay. Keep reading if you really want to. Skyward Sword explains how the Master Sword was created.

[@venombeast8539]

I saw this and it got me excited and then I saw that it was you and I became extremely excited

[@Kason_Molina]

I love this it's an big banger and I also really like liazalfos only

[@stormbringer9015]

So basically all ganon run

[@Uneke]

Should have grabbed a farosh horn for a 30min food and used 5 Duran for 20+ hearts (I wanna say 24 but I can’t remember) would have given you a high amount but also made it challenging… Get it done with this amount of time and hearts or nothing kind of thing… Still a great run though! That headshot flurry at 28:46… AWESOME! I’ve never seen someone do that and I watch a lot of play through sand easily have 1000+ hours on this game myself lol

[@lebbit0x85]

I love these videos.

[@benjaliaanimations9860]

I love the Hollow Knight music, especially since it's a lesser known game. Amazing video as always!

[@Croton]

Hollow knight has an amazing ost! Thank you glad you enjoyed 😄

[@RealYoshy64]

I wouldn’t say it’s a lesser known game, it’s sold over 3 million copies but yes the OST is one of my favourite

[@lucasjaramillovargas9422]

@@Croton you should do hollow knight playtroughs

[@JulianCaesaro]

Crazy, looks like calamity ganon needed some more bones in his strategy to defeat link rather than some fire and fancy lasers 😅🤣

[@Alegamer202]

Can you do a barbarian only run because some find the lynel scary

[@goranarbunic7258]

I Vote for this

[@theproductions6833]

He doesn’t take run suggestions

[@MarcusTalks1]

The barbarian run would probably be the easiest one he could do. Sure the start would be the hardest of all the runs, but the difficulty curve goes down right after that first lynel you fight. Once you kill one you just have the most op weapons in the game, and once you get the armor set and upgrade it, you have the most op weapons and most op armor.

[@Alegamer202]

@boxx lynel weapons

[@benjaminyeoh5570]

He does take run suggestions

[@b.clarenc9517]

What a spoopy run!

[@filipahlers6156]

When will you do the Goron Only run? I know it'll be difficult without bows, but I believe in you, Croton!

[@catalyst539]

he won’t, because he doesn’t like not being able to use shields and bows

[@Glory.to.master.kohga.]

ayyyyyy close to 250k!!!

[@dork4202]

Tried more hard getting ganondors than calamity ganon 💀

[@ghoulchan7525]

i haven't seen the full video.. but that Castlevania OST YO.

[@xtr270]

Yo let’s go he’s back on

[@christopherfleetwood5252]

7:36 No Phantom Ganondorf, it is YOU who is not wearing pants! -Link (Probably)

[@Darrell_lewis_massage_realtor]

The Legend of Twinrova, The Clash of Calamity

[@MintSilverTea]

Mantis lords and other hollow knight music is very good with this run

[@MintSilverTea]

Scam? First of all telegrams don’t really exist anymore and secondly do you really think putting a 0 at the end of your name is going to fool anyone

[@kristenballard948]

Perfect for spoopy season

[@krisbutwithaspoon1082]

Wind bomb + phantom ganon = phantom express