Demon King's Army

This article is about the Enemies in Tears of the Kingdom and Age of Imprisonment. For the Memory, see "The Demon King's Army".

The Demon King's Army is a recurring Boss in The Legend of Zelda series.

Names in the American English canon

Name	Demon King's Army
Appearance(s)	Tears of the Kingdom^[1] Age of Imprisonment^[2]

Names in the American English canon
Name	Appearance(s)
Demon King's Army	Tears of the Kingdom^[1] Age of Imprisonment^[2]

For terminology in other regions, see § Nomenclature below.

Characteristics

Tears of the Kingdom

Related Quests

		Destroy Ganondorf
		Main Quest
		Purah		Lookout Landing

Main Quest
Destroy Ganondorf
Purah	Lookout Landing

		Destroy Ganondorf
		Main Quest
		Purah		Lookout Landing

Main Quest
Destroy Ganondorf
Purah	Lookout Landing

The Demon King's Army is a large group of Gloom-Wreathed Monsters. It consists of a variety of Bokoblins, Lizalfos, Gibdos, and Moblins.

The Demon King's Army can first be seen during the Memory "Birth of the Demon King", which takes place during the Era of Foundation. In this Memory, Demon King Ganondorf uses his newly-acquired Secret Stone of Darkness to summon hordes of Monsters that proceed to attack the people of Hyrule.^[3] When Link and the Sages encounter Ganondorf in Hyrule Castle, he shows them the Memory "The Demon King's Army".^[4] During this, he can be heard commanding his Army to attack Hyrule Kingdom and its citizens.^[5] Their invasion is depicted on one of the Murals in the Forgotten Foundation.^[6]

As part of the "Destroy Ganondorf" Main Quest, Link encounters the Demon King's Army at Gloom's Lair, which starts the War in the Depths of Hyrule. The Demon King's Army takes up the first four waves of the War. If Link has awakened any of the Sages, they will appear to help him fight against the Army.

After the Demon King's Army is defeated, the following Bosses may if Link has not already defeated them: Colgera, Marbled Gohma, Mucktorok, Queen Gibdo, Seized Construct, and five Phantom Ganons, in that order. If Link has defeated all of them, the Sages will stay behind to fight their respective Bosses while Link continues on to face Demon King Ganondorf.

Waves

Wave 1Wave 2Wave 3Wave 4

Gibdo ×4
Moth Gibdo ×4

Other Appearances

Age of Imprisonment

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As was depicted in Tears of the Kingdom, the Demon King's Army is a force of Monsters loyal to Demon King Ganondorf. At the end of the Scenario "Growing Suspicion", he uses his Secret Stone of Darkness to summon his Army throughout Hyrule Kingdom.^[7] He also creates the four Archfiends to serve as the Army's leaders.^[8]

After the Imprisoning War begins, the Demon King's Army occupies most of Hyrule. It is impossible to complete Quests or access services that are within territories occupied by the Army. However, the Hyrulean Army can reclaim these territories by completing certain Battles.^[9]^[10] The Demon King's Army is also capable of attacking reclaimed territory, which must be defended by completing a certain Challenge within a specific number of Battles. If this is not done, then the territory falls into Ganondorf's possession again.^[11]

During the Scenario "The Battle of Hyrule Field", the Knight Construct and Calamo face the Demon King's Army on the Surface. They do so in order to divert the number of Monsters that follow Demon King Ganondorf as he pursues Rauru and the Sages into the Depths.^[12]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

Tears of the Kingdom
The Demon King's Army in the Era of Foundation

References

↑ War in the Depths of Hyrule
The Demon King's Army — Game Screen (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ Amassing in Hyrule Field
The Demon King's Army — Game Screen (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ With the secret stone he took from Sonia, Ganondorf turns into the Demon King. The gloom that issues from his body creates countless monsters that howl across the world. Rauru goes to Sonia's side to help his fallen queen. Though furious at Ganondorf, he knows the Demon King is too powerful to confront at that moment. He retreats with Zelda. — Adventure Log (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ Allow me to show you... Show you the world that was and will be again when I have been restored. — Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ Rise. Rise, my servants. Sweep over Hyrule with the power I have granted you. Eliminate this kingdom and her allies. Leave no survivors! — Demon King Ganondorf (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ And then this... It shows the Demon King! And a fierce battle against him. — Zelda (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑ Ganondorf uses the power of Sonia's secret stone to become the Demon King. He then summons forth a great horde of monsters, leaving Rauru and Zelda with no alternative but to flee. — Story (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ Lava, grim, tempests, sand. Let Hyrule suffer beneath your boundless might. And make known the Demon King's certain supremacy! — Demon King Ganondorf (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ The War with Ganondorf
Ganondorf has seized control over most of Hyrule. You won't be able to take on quests in occupied areas until you drive his forces back and reclaim the territory. — Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ Reclaiming Territory
Complete certain challenges to push back against the Demon King's forces and reclaim occupied territory. On rare occasions, nearby regions may also become free of Ganondorf's influence upon completing these challenges. — Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ The Demon King's Army
As the war rages on, allied territory may come under attack. If you leave it undefended for too long, the territory will fall into the Demon King's hands. Successfully defend the territory before that happens to obtain extra rewards. — Tutorials (Age of Imprisonment)
↑ The plan to lure Ganondorf into the Depths is a success. Calamo and the Knight Construct choose to remain on the surface to hold off Ganondorf's legions and buy their companions enough time to finish the Demon King. — Story (Age of Imprisonment)