Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD - Boss: Twilit Fossil Stallord

This is the boss of the Arbiter's Grounds. The music in the second phase of his fight is reminiscent of OoT :D
Zant unexpectedly appears before you, and casts a sword into the giant dragon-like fossil; it comes to life, and it's boss battle time.
When the battle begins, all you really have to do is ram into his spine by jumping off of the rail. Each time you damage him, more and more enemies will begin spawning around him, forcing you to either dodge them or knock them out first. Either way, this part isn't hard.
Now the second phase, on the other hand, can be a little annoying. You're pretty much trying to stay on the rails circling the room, but they go upwards, so you have to time your jumps to avoid losing altitude. The reason why is because you need to jump into the boss's head in mid-air after dodging his fireball attacks, and if you are anywhere on the ground, you can't do this. This mechanic may require you to fall multiple times before learning the timing, which can be annoying when you only missed him by an inch. After ramming into his face, you simply need to attack the sword in his head.

[@brandonkarma2579]

I was hella into the video until Midna called Link, Phillip.

[@makendo09]

I think the same! xD

[@arek.k8688]

Yeah you could still name Link before BOTW

[@犬の大将]

Ditto

[@shootingstar175]

Is that his name?

[@LHSMeleeClub]

dont be hating on my man philip. hes the hero of twilight!!!!!!!!!

[@DarioAmaralB]

"sticks and stones may break my bones, oh wait he's using a spinning rock, dammit.

[@arek.k8688]

Or cog

[@-NGC-6302-]

Let it rip

[@sakuraaishi2804]

Is it okay if I cry while watching this? Because I really miss playing this game.

[@milesmonaco2625]

Sakura Aishi go play it then

[@Aries_Luck]

What’s holding you back from playing?

[@loofadoodles466]

He probably can buy it

[@davexslayer9531]

Twilight princess is the shit!! One of the best Zelda games in my opinion 😁😁😂💪💪✨💯💯💯

[@arek.k8688]

I an playing it now and its really fun (on Wii)

[@heibk-2019]

One of the best Boss fights in Zelda series...

[@arek.k8688]

In one of best dungeons

[@pixelwolke7830]

Nah

[@savirahye]

this game overall was an amazing entry into the series as a whole!

[@SilverFang2789]

And one of the most terrifying... If you've never played it before

[@NightSpeed458]

No way but I respect your opinion well it’s one of the coolest boss fights though

[@wingedangel81]

Twilight Princess may have had some of the easiest bosses but also had some of the funnest

[@kurosakikun96]

Yep, don't know why people act like difficulty=good on a lot of Zelda bosses, the Wii era ones are easy for the most part, but fun as hell

[@Pig.._]

Yea for sure they're really easy but man the variety in boss designs and how fun they are to fight make them my favorite bosses in legend of zelda

[@TheCookiQueen]

@@Pig.._ i agree and in my opinion this game has the best combat mechanics, plus everything just looks SO good, honestly i could go on complimenting this game forever... didn't need the freaky cutscene from lanayru tho haha

[@girthquake2390]

@@TheCookiQueen Yeah, the combat had real impact, plus the secret sword techniques you'rr taught by Link from Ocarina of Times spirit was so cool as well!

[@dion1629]

I’ve always wondered if you can get to the top without sequence breaking. Also, imagine the original size of this monster if he did have legs. Dear god.

[@lemancitriton260]

Listen to King Dodongo's theme, and this guy's theme, and your answer will show quite easily

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

You can actually clip past the opposite door and skip the fight

[@girthquake2390]

@@AkameGaKillfan777 While that's incredible, why would anyone want to skip the best boss in the game?!

[@AkameGaKillfan777]

@@girthquake2390 Speedrunners

[@margotrosendorn6371]

Beating up an undead dragon from hell with a beyblade scooter sounds lame on paper, but this was actually a pretty cool boss fight

[@theedwardian]

I always found it suspicious how effortless Link could surf around on that thing. Also the "hammerspace" at play in this game could have used a little explanation.

[@teeman9266]

3:28 Stop that, thats how you get banned

[@walreinthewalrus6927]

T-Bag

[@allgagnoreflex6877]

Lmao 😂

[@hoo7797]

Boss theory! :D- Stallord might be Volvagia's skeleton. The shape of their heads is basically the same. Now, in OoT, you may remember that Volvagia wasn't that big, but this might be because it occurred during the adult timeline. TP takes place during the child timeline, when the fight against Volvagia never took place, and maybe it was left to grow, until it was imprisoned and killed within the Arbiter's Grounds, or they had it there to feed it with the prisoners...

[@cjvs1604]

@Mbcodgie All valid points. However, allow me to offer this viewpoint. OH GOD, I KILLED MY PET FROM THE MANGA AGAIN!

[@brianmurillo7617]

Thought it would’ve been the giant dodongo’s skeleton from Ocarina of Time

[@tranqle73]

I mean, isn’t it still dead during the child timeline as well? It’s mention in OoT by Darunia that Ganondorf resurrected Volvagia after the time skip. Given how this Ganondorf didn’t get the Triforce of Power until his execution, it doesn’t make sense for Volvagia to have been revived during the Gerudo-Hylian war pre-TP.

[@TheGalaxyWings]

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[@lemancitriton260]

Y'alls better not forget King Dodongo

[@Gamer36046]

the fidget spinner top may not get that much use, but at least its not like the ball and chain, jesus

[@3lote997]

The ball and chain wasnt that bad, i remember use it s lot to killing the momies with the giant machete

[@raudello3666]

@@3lote997 I used it to kill Stalfos'

[@Crazard]

@@raudello3666 Um how? You didn't have it at that point....

[@raudello3666]

@@Crazard At the Cave of Ordeals. In this dungeon I used bombs when I knocked it down.

[@JonathanRiverafrickinnice555]

Hey, ball and chain can be used against Ganon.

[@halcyon2190]

Zant looks so powerful here ;-;, why couldn’t he be this strong AND psychopathic in his fight?

[@Crazard]

Because at that point you have upgraded enough to feel equal to him, it is supposed to be a medium difficulty fight. That first phase of ganondorf though 😎

[@fellout2555]

Because he's scared shitless?

[@tehyonglip9203]

Crazard and you have Master sword at that moment

[@thehouseofhoops]

boss: I need my back cracked. link: otay

[@butter7790]

Ha beyblade go brrrrr

[@LittleHayabusa]

When I heard the sages mentioning Ganondorf, I could hear the Smash Bros (Melee) announcer saying that in my head.

[@PresMan36]

Boss review: Twilit fossil, Stallord Location: Arbiter's Grounds Stallord is the fourth boss in Twilight Princess. A huge skeletal monster resurrected by a sword of Zant driven right into the skeleton's skull. It's ferocious and has a bone to pick with Link. Design: Stallord takes the design of a giant skeleton. It is actually inanimate until Zant drives the Scimitar of Twilight into its forehead. There appears to be no skin remaining on this fossil but it seems as if there's some on its neck. It can actually live as a lone skull. Battle: Stallord resides in a giant sand pit with a small stone path. Link has to walk along the path where he meets Zant on the skull. After a short speech, he summons the Scimitar of Twilight and stabs it into Stallord's head awakening it. The room lights up and the sand pit starts moving signifying that it turned into quicksand. Don't sink. The stone path with disappear too. Staltroops are all over the pit. You have to use the Spinner to take out this monster. Luckily, there's a spinner track around the pit. Use the Spinner to break Stallord's back (literally). The more it breaks, the more Staltroops appear. Spike spinners appear on the tracks too. Avoid both hazards and break the back two more times. Afterwards, the skeleton will fall, the sand will sink and a Spinner socket will appear. Link has to activate it. A pillar rises and Stallord comes back to life. The Spinner is required. You travel up the pillar and Stallord tries to stop you. You have to jump from track to track to avoid damage. It'll come next to you so jump and attack it. It'll then fall allowing you to attack the Scimitar. One round isn't enough to kill it though. The second time around, there's spike spinners on the tracks. Don't touch them. A second round is usually enough. Stallord will explode and the Scimitar will fly up and land in front of you exploding into a Heart Container. Conclusion: A super fun boss. The first phase is great trying to crack the vertebrae and avoiding the Staltroops and spikes. Second phase is a roller coaster of enjoyment. Striking the Scimitar instead of the skull was a great touch. One of the most enjoyable bosses in Twilight Princess. I rate... *9/10*

[@TheCookiQueen]

Did u actually write all that or did u take it from something like the hyrule compendium? xD

[@PresMan36]

@@TheCookiQueen I did research and worded them my own way.

[@TheCookiQueen]

@@PresMan36 You're very talented then! It must've taken a decent amount of time as well. Nice job :)

[@siavm]

For breathe of the wild 2 they need to bring back epic boss fights like this. This still may be my favorite boss fight in the series. Twilight definitely brought the boss fights.

[@girthquake2390]

So long as they bring back Darknuts as enemies and have some large scale bosses like here, I'd be happy!

[@teddthebusdriver]

@@girthquake2390 darknuts in tp ruined them for my in other Zelda games. I’ll never see a badass black knight the way I did during my first playthrough in the 2000’s with my dad

[@BreadCatMarcus]

Well, TotK is still a really fun game, but the boss fights are pretty lame.

[@Kdutcher24]

​@@BreadCatMarcus The only one I really enjoyed was Colgera

[@diromiz]

@@BreadCatMarcusAgreed. The 'temples' weren't great either. I could hardly even call them temples :(

[@lemancitriton260]

2:48 That upcoming strike fits the music P E R F E C T L Y

[@Dagonlovers]

1:42-1:46 A. That roar is EPIC! B. Stallord could REALLY use a mint.

[@noesepulveda5789]

Didn’t expect this to have part of Volvagia’s theme.

[@justintrudeau9066]

Noe Sepulveda Ganon did nothing wrong.

[@milesmonaco2625]

Noe Sepulveda and dodongo

[@sakuchaoran5985]

because stallors is (theorically ) volvagia's skeleton =)

[@butter7790]

@@sakuchaoran5985 I thought it was King Dodongo's skeleton?

[@dilophoraptordouble]

@@butter7790 would make no sense to be a dodongo with how they look in TP honestly.

[@sophiakiedrowski587]

Doesn't the second part have music from that dragon boss in ocarina of time?

[@flaviocerboni6583]

Yes

[@master_ego94]

After 17 years I’ve only just now noticed that the music that plays while Ganondorf is escaping from his chains is the same as the tower escape theme from Ocarina of Time 😬

[@sharkgam3z592]

Holy **** your right

[@GoldLeafGardenia]

The more I listen to it, the more I think that Stallord's roar sounds like wind - you know, like wind howling through the desert and kicking a sandstorm.

[@TheCookiQueen]

Oh wow you're right.. thats cool

[@RightEyeRaptor]

Hey, you're right!

[@wallaceandgromitfan]

Love this remix of OOT boss theme for 2nd boss

[@LaPortaDellaLuce]

One of my favourite battles! 'Cuz I really enjoyed playin' it! XD

[@bradleyadams5252]

POV: you are fighting a dragon skeleton with a giant beyblade. And winning.

[@roriksavant]

I'm in awe of how creative the gamedevs were on this boss fight

[@CeceGames]

best. Music. Ever.

[@Darkstar263]

One of my favourite bosses in the series.

[@cxyyoutube5270]

Zelda TP HD for Switch please!

[@linkspokemon4114]

Notice the water sage is dead Ok nintendo we get it the water temple sucks ...now dont milk it😈😈😈

[@macaronifanatic7287]

I had so much fun with this boss fight I loved using the spinner it was an awesome item.

[@CEKEPanama]

tHE BEST BOSS FIGHT STYLE OF ALL ZELDA

[@diromiz]

Zant's hands look great. It's a shame they got them wrong in the manga.

[@RetroGamerLycan]

Holy crap he has hands.

[@LucreciaCrescentIsBestGirl]

@@RetroGamerLycanHow have I never noticed his hands before?!

[@boogyman5173]

What's that swords name that Zant stabs stallord with ?

[@TheGalaxyWings]

The scimitar of twilight

[@SerialDesignationV1903]

@@TheGalaxyWings bruv i knew that ~~totally~~

[@siraran2077]

Who’s here because of this time: 1:21 - 1:26

[@radioactiveseaotter]

The ultimate bayblade battle

[@rory4911]

Why do i love the way the boss doors open in this game 😅

[@idkidk4334]

Giant spinning lock and the sound of heavy chains falling and the big door grinding open then slamming and link looks behind at it locking him in with the boss

[@CosmicPotato740]

I hated this boss 😂 besides the spider this was one of the most creepiest bosses I ever faced

[@jeremyfranklin1510]

Mortal Draw on the stallord is op when vulnerable. More challenging with the Ordon Sword instead of the Master Sword.

[@JS-fz4gv]

♥️ una de las mejores partes de todo Zelda

[@cassandrabrooks5185]

My favorite boss in this game. Sometimes I don't save my game so I can fight him again. 😁

[@theedwardian]

Very visually impressive boss fight.

[@EdgyBones99]

Came from boss battle mini games 3

[@looknowtv848studio2]

In roblox

[@Cyan242]

Soooooo a beyblade battle

[@allgagnoreflex6877]

2:17 literally how my back feels with my arthritis

[@Ewsk-oz5dp]

First time i was « pff to easy » and then i saw the second phase

[@AGK34RULES]

Stallord? Star lord

[@joaquinjoaqxlom6064]

Hes bones is head bones has sword In hes head and d red ice Now fight hem

[@ticciwolf7925]

The imprisoned and Volvagia

[@spikrib]

I’m tryna understand how it moves without joints and muscles and how it roars without vocal cords.

[@ikagura]

magic

[@TheLastTocharian]

Internet.

[@Kdutcher24]

By far my favorite boss

[@LHSMeleeClub]

TP has super unique items in its kit.

[@leonmessi9800]

Favorite boss fight!!

[@Craggle88]

ah the beyblade boss battle as I call it

[@Hello-jz5lh]

Can anyone tell me what the theme in the damage step is called at 4:39?

[@dmytro_super]

Hello darude-sandstorm

[@UncleNuggets]

Advantageous theme! Hopefully you found it after three years

[@oversativo235]

Fyrus boss theme, the time is 2:25

[@UncleNuggets]

@@oversativo235 it’s called the advantageous theme. It’s a motif from Hyrule Field that plays when a bosses weak point is revealed

[@talinoimann7804]

this boss is so fun for no reason

[@choccymilky25]

6:25 Oopsie

[@douglaslundin4506]

Hey! Isn't the Stallord a King Dodongo Skeleton? :0

[@ZyliceLiddell]

Skeldritch’s brother??

[@joaquinjoaqxlom6064]

Now hes bones r now low now hes head is flying Is now to the end good bye stallord Is now zelda fight hem from hes down attack

[@cedrikthibert6395]

Same song as Dodongo in Occarina of time in phase 2.

[@user-yj5ey1je5s]

Nostalgie its too much that game was my favorite and most nostalgic Zelda i hated the spiderboss because i didnt wanted to fight because you had 2 look up 2 the spider so u can shoot its eye)

[@soraokamichi8835]

His name is Phillip XD

[@lemancitriton260]

Beyblade, Beyblade, let it rip

[@JohnnyTyrant]

I haven’t played twilight princess. Do you choose your own name in this or is it just a running gag for midna to call link by the wrong name?

[@civilwildman]

Choose your own name.

[@cardboardbox5704]

13:13 Okay... And why the Water Sage is the one with the sword and the one who dies? Wouldn't it make more sense if that one had been the Light Sage or the Shadows Sage?

[@TheCookiQueen]

As for why he was chosen to execute Ganondorf, I am unsure. However, I do understand why he was the one who died. And forgive me for the late response, but... I believe he was killed first because not only was he the one who had attempted the execution, he was also standing directly in front of a now enraged Ganondorf who saught revenge. Fortunately, the remaining sages sealed the monster away before he could kill any others, nor transform into Beast Ganon, as his insane appearance suggested.

[@11martivice]

Will this come out on the switch?

[@diromiz]

2:51 crunchy bone asmr

[@JohnnyVavala]

It's Gashadokuro

[@TheRoboticFerret]

Wow you're right

[@joaquinjoaqxlom6064]

Good one

[@lucineidecarvalhodeoliveir5566]

I think stallod is king dodongo's skeleton. That explains his theme and they breathe fire what are the odds?

[@eepy123]

Volvagia’s skeleton would be more accurate

[@supermexicanroboninja3116]

3:57 They remade the best boss theme from Ocarina of Time. A.K.A., the best game in the series. (The original, for the 64, not the remake. The graphics were better old)

[@leonidchorkov1254]

The remake is far better than the original, put down your nostalgia glasses. The only thing where the original beats the remake is the atmosphere in the final battle against Ganon (there isn't that epic black silhouette). Majoras Mask on the other hand: there is the original better, the remake just took away a lot of cool things in the game and the grafics couldn't fix that.

[@callinater6133]

@@leonidchorkov1254 the remake for Majora’s mask is better. People only decided it sucked because of nerrel. But it’s a net improvement.

[@jasonhull2163]

I really loved this game on my GameCube however the wolf stages used to annoy the hell out of me. I’d rather been returned to a kid for those quest than play as a wolf. The golden armor that used rupees used to piss me off too. My favorite zeldas are link to the past, the legend of Zelda, ocarina of time, and twilight princess being last.

[@zeeem4404]

The wolf is the best part of the game

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

Ah yes, the overrated fight in an overrated dungeon using a hard to control and overrated dungeon item.

[@sisterunderstandable1717]

The grunting from link really shows he's trying xD