How to Beat Shadow Nightmare | Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch)

How to Beat Shadow Nightmare | Zelda: Link's Awakening (Switch)｜Game8 (2025)

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This is a page on the boss Shadow Nightmare in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Remake) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to see this boss's weakness, how to defeat Shadow Nightmare, as well as where it can be found.

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Shadow Nightmare: General Information
Giant Zol (Phase 1)
Agahnim's Shadow (Phase 2)
Agahnim's Shadow (Phase 3)
Shadow of Ganon (Phase 4)
Lanmola (Phase 5)
Dethl (Phase 6)
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Shadow Nightmare: General Information

Phase 1: Giant Zol

Giant Zol

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Magic Powder: 3
Attack 1 Pattern: Jumps around following you Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: You can only use Magic Powder to deal damage. Use your Magic Powder after he misses his attack.

Phase 2: Agahnim's Shadow

Agahnim's Shadow

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Sword: 4 (Deflect)
Attack 1 Pattern: Throws a blue projectile that scatters on wall contact. Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart	Attack 2 Pattern: Throws a slow fire ball that can be deflected by hitting with a sword. Attack 2 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Create some distance while he is charging his attack. Try to deflect his fire attack, but run if it is the blue projectile that cannot be blocked.

Phase 3: Moldorm (Shadow)

Moldorm (Shadow)

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Sword: 7
Attack 1 Pattern: Runs around quickly in a small area. Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Similar to Moldrom, raise your shield to block all of its attacks and strike when there is an opportunity.

Phase 4: Shadow of Ganon

Shadow of Ganon

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Sword + Pegasus Boots: 4
Attack 1 Pattern: Throws his spinning weapon Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart	Attack 2 Pattern: Summons flaming bats that dive towards you. Attack 2 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Memorize its pattern and focus on dodging. Wait until he stands in a vulnerable position before attacking.

Phase 5: Lanmola

Lanmola

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Magic Rod: 8
Attack 1 Pattern: Runs around quickly in a small area. Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Stay in the center of the area and wait for him to spawn, use your left analog to aim your magic wand, and shoot him. Doing this correctly will never let him be able to touch you.

Phase 6: Dethl

Dethl

Enemy Type: Nightmare Location: Wind Fish's Egg No. of Hits using Magic Rod: 18
Attack 1 Pattern: Getting close to any part of its body will deal damage. Attack 1 Damage: 1 Heart
Basic Strategy: Prioritize jumping over rather than damage. Dethl blinks very slow making him vulnerable for a long time.

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Evil Eagle	Hot Head	Hardhit Beetle
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