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Agahnim's Tower
After obtaining the Master Sword, Link breaches the magical barrier at the top of Hyrule Castle to stop the wizard Agahnim. Navigating several dark and trap-filled rooms, Link confronts Agahnim as he banishes Princess Zelda to the Dark World. Defeating the wizard in a duel of reflected magic causes him to draw Link into the Dark World atop the Pyramid of Power.
Enemies
Cannot be harmed directly; his magic energy balls must be deflected back at him.
Standard patrolling guard armed with a sword.
Castle guard that attacks by throwing spears at Link.
Bat-like enemy lurking in the darkened rooms of the tower.
Tips
- Break the magical seal blocking the tower entrance by striking it with the Master Sword.
- The Lantern is essential for illuminating multiple dark floors inside the tower.
- When fighting Agahnim, avoid his blue spread attacks, as they shatter into lightning bursts that cannot be reflected.
- You can reflect Agahnim's magic projectiles using the Bug Catching Net instead of the Master Sword.
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