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This page is about the enemy inPhantom Hourglass andSpirit Tracks. For other uses, seePhantom (Disambiguation).

Phantom

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Main appearance(s)

Other appearance(s)

Habitat(s)

Effective weapon(s)

Lokomo Sword (stun only)
Phantom Sword
Pit

Phantom Hourglass
- Bow (stun only)
- Sword (requiresLeaf, stun only)
- Hammer (stun only)
Spirit Tracks
- Bow of Light (stun only)
- Sword (requires threeTears of Light, stun only)
- Wrecker Phantom (stun only)
- Princess Zelda (ghost) (possession)

Phantoms are recurringEnemies inThe Legend of Zelda series.^[1]^[2] They serve as guardians for theTemple of the Ocean King and theTower of Spirits inPhantom Hourglass andSpirit Tracks, respectively.

Characteristics

A Phantom is an extremely powerful enemy, able to knock out Link with only one swipe of its sword. They appear in many varieties, most with different abilities. These enemies are presented in a similar fashion in bothPhantom Hourglass andSpirit Tracks. When a Phantom attacks Link, it forces him to automatically return to the door from which he entered the area, but it will only cost him one heart of his health. Phantoms are nearly indestructible, so naturally, Link must sneak around them rather than attack them head-on.^[3] With its strong armor, a Phantom can walk straight through spikes, fire, and even lava without damaging itself. Despite their durability, they can be briefly stunned by being hit in the back, and some weapons and methods are capable of defeating them.

In both of their appearances, Phantoms' locations can be viewed on Link's map, along with a cone indicating their line of sight.^[4] Phantoms follow preset paths, although if they detect Link they will shout threats at him and relentlessly track him down.^[5] The Phantom is able to track Link by sound or sight, although it cannot enter or see into "Safe Zones".^[6]^[7] As such, if Link escapes into one, the Phantom will give up on chasing him and return to its patrol.

Phantoms are sometimes aided by subordinate creatures calledPhantom Eyes. These enemies fly through corridors, searching for intruders. If they spot Link, they will chase him, letting out a ringing sound to alert Phantoms. If one follows Link too long before he can reach a Safe Zone, it will entangle him and impede his movements to allow the Phantoms to catch him.^[8] Because they follow sound, Phantoms will go investigate loud noises, such as explosions set off byBombs or the clanging of aSword, but this can be used to Link's advantage if he needs to trick a Phantom into leaving its post.^[9]

Phantom Hourglass

InPhantom Hourglass, Phantoms patrol theTemple of the Ocean King. When one attacks, it steals 30 seconds worth ofSand of Hours from thePhantom Hourglass. However, after the abilities of theSpirit of Wisdom have been fully restored and equipped, the amount of time lost will be cut down to between five and ten seconds.

Phantoms inPhantom Hourglass are invincible to all weapons barring thePhantom Sword, which was created specifically for defeating them. However, there are two ways to defeat a Phantom without using the Phantom Sword: the first is to push a rolling boulder into the path of a Phantom and crush it, and the second is to continuously cause it to fall into a pit. Phantoms are also able to pick upSmall Keys andForce Gems, thus requiring Link to stun or slay them to obtain the treasure.^[10]

After theGhost Ship is cleared,Oshus reveals that Phantoms are emanations ofBellum, which created them from the Sand of Hours to protect itself as well as obtain moreLife Force.^[11]

The Phantoms are also playable withinPhantom Hourglass'multiplayer Battle Mode. Here, players will take turn playing as Link and the Phantoms in a game of competing to collect Force Gems.

Types of Phantoms

Throughout the Temple of the Ocean King, Link will encounter three types of Phantom, two of which have their own special abilities. Another type is seen only in the multiplayer mode.

Swift Phantom

Main article:Swift Phantom

A red-armored Phantom which can run faster than Link, as well as pick up dropped items.

Gold Phantom

Main article:Gold Phantom

A gold-armored Phantom which initially moves slowly, but can teleport to follow Link if he is spotted by a Phantom orPhantom Eye.

Phantom Trio

Three Phantoms that only appear in themultiplayer Battle Mode. They are basically a normal Phantom in gray armor, though they can pick up power-ups to activate obstacles on the field or empower themselves. However, they cannot pick up Force Gems. They can always see Link, with the exception of when he is in a safe zone.

Spirit Tracks

InSpirit Tracks, Phantoms return as guardians of theTower of Spirits. While normally these Phantoms will not harm innocent people, they are corrupted by evil spirits due to the disappearance of the Spirit Tracks.^[12] Because of this, they attack Link, thinking he is an intruder. They behave and attack much like the Phantoms inPhantom Hourglass, although this time around they cannot be completely defeated. When a Phantom is somehow destroyed, such as if it sinks into sand, it will reappear in its original position.

Phantoms are an important element inSpirit Tracks because, due to having her spirit separated from her body, Princess Zelda can possess Phantoms, becomingPhantom Zelda, which is needed to climb higher into the Tower of Spirits. To take control of a Phantom, threeTears of Light in the area must be collected beforehand. Link is then required to strike the back of the Phantom with his sword, which stuns the Phantom and allows the princess to take control of it.^[13] After she does so, the eyes of the Phantom glow and its armor turns pink. Once theLokomo Sword is acquired, the Tears of Light are not necessary to power the sword, as it already contains the power necessary to stun the Phantoms. Alternatively, Link can strike the back of a Phantom with an arrow from theBow of Light to stun it enough to possess it.

When Princess Zelda possesses a Phantom, she can speak to them, through which Link can obtain information about the area that the Phantom patrols. It can provide insight into a Phantom's everyday life. Evidently, they treat their job like a normal person would treat any other, mentioning things from their day-to-day life like how "Bob quit last week," or how the "break room is a broom closet."

Complete list of Phantom quotes

Some text differences exist between the North American and European localizations of the game.

"HOW GOES THE PATROL."
"MY BACK ACHES. OW."
"DOES IT FEEL HOT IN HERE TO YOU."
"THIS POST IS NOT VERY ACTION PACKED."
"ONCE YOU GET USED TO IT, DARK'S NOT SO BAD.European version: "THE DARK'S NOT SO BAD ONCE YOU GET USED TO IT.""
"I'M AFRAID OF THE DARK. DON'T TELL."
"GO BACK TO YOUR POST."
"SOMETHING'S DIFFERENT ABOUT YOU TODAY."
"YOU SEEM CUTER THAN USUAL. WHY."
"YOUR HELMET LOOKS NICE TODAY."
"THIS IS JUST MY DAY JOB, YOU KNOW."
"I CAN'T OPEN THIS UP ON MY OWN. SHAME."
"THIS JOB IS HARD ON THE FEET."
"I MISS MY PUPPY."
"HOW LONG UNTIL LUNCH."
"MY TORCH IS THE LATEST IN TORCH TECHNOLOGY."
"I WISH MY UNIFORM HAD AIR-CONDITIONING.European version: "I WISH MY UNIFORM HAD AIR CONDITIONING.""
"IS IT BREAK TIME YET."
"NO ONE'S HERE. WHY ARE WE GUARDING IT."
"THIS UNIFORM IS ALL WRONG FOR THIS HEAT."
"THIS PLACE IS AN OVEN."
"IT'S NOT THE HUMIDITY, IT'S THE HEAT."
"THIS STATION IS THE WORST. LIKE AN OVEN."
"YOU GET A PROMOTION IF YOU CATCH AN INTRUDER."
"IT'S SLOW TODAY. NOT MANY INTRUDERS HERE."
"BOB QUIT YESTERDAY. TOO HOT FOR HIM."
"IT'S TOO HOT TO CHASE INTRUDERS."
"RUNNING MAKES ME DIZZY. WHOA."
"I WISH I COULD WARP INSTEAD OF RUNNING.European version: "I SECRETLY WISH I COULD WARP OUT OF HERE.""
"WALKING IN CIRCLES IS GOOD FOR THE LEGS."
"THERE'S A REWARD FOR CATCHING SOMEONE."
"IF YOU CATCH THE GREEN KID, THERE'S A REWARD."
"WHOEVER CATCHES HIM GETS 100 RUPEES. WOO."
"WHAT. DID YOU SEE THE GREEN KID."
"THE BREAK ROOM IS A BROOM CLOSET. NO FUN."
"CAN'T SEE IN THIS DARK. AND I NEED GLASSES."
"CLEANUP IS GOING TO BE A PAIN.European version: "CLEAN-UP IS GOING TO BE A PAIN.""
"THE PATH I'M WALKING HAS A SPECIAL MEANING."
"WE CAN'T GO IN THAT SMALL, DARK ROOM."
"AH, SWEET FREEDOM. I'M SO HAPPY."
"THERE'S A ROOM WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO GO IN."
"BRIGHT LIGHT WARMS MY HEART."
"THAT'S A NICE FLAME. NICER THAN THE DARK."
"THIS IS OUR BUSY SEASON."
"I FEEL KIND OF DIZZY."
"I THINK I DID THIS IN A PREVIOUS LIFE TOO."

"I CAN'T SEE ANYTHING WHEN I'M WALKING."
"LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT. IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME."
"I FEEL LIKE I'VE BEEN HERE BEFORE."
"DO YOU THINK ROCKS TASTE GOOD."
"WHY DO WE ALWAYS GO AROUND AND AROUND."
"EVERY DAY IS THE SAME. AROUND AND AROUND."
"I'M GOING BACK TO MY POST NOW."
"WE'RE THE BEST. WE'RE SPECIAL FORCES."
"ONLY ELITE PHANTOMS CAN DO THIS PATROL."
"HOW GOES YOUR PATROL."
"I WANNA BE A WRECKER WHEN I GROW UP."
"I THINK THAT'S AGAINST THE RULES."
"THEY THINK THEY CAN'T RUST. SO PRETENTIOUS."
"THE FOUR OF THEM ATE IT BAD."
"WE'RE TRYING OUR BEST UP HERE."
"SPIN, SPIN, SPIN, SPIN. IT'S STRAIGHTFORWARD."
"WHAT NOW. GET BACK TO YOUR POST."
"GOOD THING NO ONE ELSE KNOWS THE SECRET."
"WE CAN NEVER TELL THE WRECKERS."
"WHAT. YOU DON'T KNOW."
"I WISH WE HAD A SPECIAL MOVE, TOO."
"THE FOUR OF US SHOULD INVENT A SPECIAL MOVE."
"THOSE GUYS CAN BARELY FORM A SENTENCE."
"TOGETHER, EVEN FOUR DROPOUTS CAN SUCCEED."
"WE'RE THE BEST PHANTOMS THERE ARE."
"THERE'S NOTHING THAT'S NOT AFRAID OF US."
"MY JOINTS FEEL ALL LOOSEY-GOOSEY. WEIRD."
"I LOOK TOUGH BUT I'VE GOT NOODLE BONES."
"THERE'S A SECRET IN THE UPPER-RIGHT CORNER."
"LET'S THINK OF THREE EACH BY TOMORROW."
"WE WON'T LET THEM GET US DOWN. RIGHT."
"THE ROOM KEEPS GETTING RAIDED. UGH."
"CAN'T YOU SEE I'M WORKING RIGHT NOW."
"HOW LONG UNTIL THE SHIFT CHANGE."
"YOU NEED YEARS OF TRAINING TO DO THIS JOB.European version: "EVERYONE THINKS THEY ARE BETTER THAN US.""
"I'M BUSY PATROLLING. NO TIME FOR CHITCHAT.European version: "I'M BUSY PATROLLING. NO TIME FOR CHIT-CHAT.""
"WE'RE NOT SNOBS. WE'RE JUST THE BEST.European version: "TOO GOOD FOR REGULAR PHANTOMS LIKE US, EH.""
"WEAK SPOT IN THE WALL TO THE UPPER LEFT."
"USED TO BE A CORRIDOR HERE. WHERE DID IT GO."
"THIS IS WHERE ELITE PHANTOMS HANG OUT."
"SOMETIMES IT'S LONELY BEING SO ELITE.European version: "THEY THINK THEY'RE ALL THAT. THEY'RE NOT.""
"THEY THINK WE HAVE NO SPECIAL TALENTS.European version: "THEY THINK WE'RE UNTALENTED. SNOBS.""
"ARE YOU THE NEW INTERN.European version: "THEY CONGRATULATED OUR PROMOTIONS, BUT...""
"MY JOB IS TO SLOG THROUGH LAVA. BOO.European version: "IT HURTS MY FEELINGS TO BE TREATED THIS WAY...""
"IT'S BEEN ALL LAVA ALL THE TIME HERE."
"WE'RE HERE TO PATROL. NOT WHINE."

Types of Phantoms

Including the regular Phantom, there are four types of Phantoms inSpirit Tracks. When Zelda possesses a Phantom, she will also inherit all of the abilities that the specific Phantom has.

Torch Phantom

Main article:Torch Phantom

A Phantom equipped with red armor and a flaming sword. Its sword can illuminate dark rooms, light up torches, and stunNocturns that haunt the corridors in the upper dark rooms in the tower.^[14]

Warp Phantom

Main article:Warp Phantom

A blue-armored Phantom with the ability to warp anywhere within a room. Under Zelda's control, the Warp Phantom is limited to only warping to the locations ofPhantom Eyes.^[15]

Wrecker Phantom

Main article:Wrecker Phantom

A black-armored Phantom that can transform into a boulder, stun other Phantoms by rolling into them, and break through cracked blocks and other obstacles.^[16]

Other Appearances

Hyrule Warriors

Non-Canon Information

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Main article:Phantom Arms

A Phantom possessed byToon Zelda appears as herPhantom Arms Weapon inHyrule Warriors. InHyrule Warriors, it is part of thePhantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks Downloadable Content pack.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Non-Canon Information

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Main article:Phantom Zelda

Phantom Zelda appears as Zelda's down special move inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, replacing herSheik transformation from previous games. The attack, called thePhantom Slash, can be used as either a ranged attack or as a way to block incoming attacks or projectiles. The move can be charged, causing the Phantom to travel farther, as well as adding a second attack. If the Phantom takes at least 13% of damage, it will be destroyed. Zelda will then have to wait 6 seconds in order to summon it again. It also appears as aTrophy inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.

Trophy Information

#	Trophy		Appears in	Description	How to unlock
#			Appears in	Description	How to unlock
191		N/A	Spirit Tracks	Sturdy guardians of the Tower of Spirits. Anjean says that normally they wouldn't attack anyone with a good heart, but evil spirits have possessed them and made them dangerous. If Link manages to stun one, Princess Zelda will swoop in and...possess it herself?!	RandomCan be obtained in Classic Mode, in All-Star Mode, in Trophy Rush, in Smash Run, or purchased from the Trophy Shop
191	Phantom		Spirit Tracks

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

Spirit Information

Spirits

Phantom

Primary SpiritNo. 258

Type

Shield

Rank★★ ADVANCED

Slot(s)⎔⎔

Lv. 1Lv. 99

Power17136878

Strength7863164

Defense9253714

TraitCan Be Enhanced at Lv. 99

Spirit Battles

Phantom

Primary SpiritNo. 258

Fighters

ClearZelda

Rank★★ ADVANCED

StageSpirit Train(Battlefield)

Team Power

Shield 3800

Rules—Not Applicable

Hazards—Not Applicable

Theme"Full Steam Ahead"

Conditions

The enemy's down special has increased power
The enemy favors down specials
The enemy is invisible

Main article:Phantom Zelda

InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate,Phantom Zelda once more serves as Zelda's down special move. The Phantom functions slightly different than its appearance inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Zelda also has a new victory animation where she poses alongside a Phantom. Phantom also appears as aSpirit which can be enhanced into the Spirit, Zelda(Spirit Tracks).

Trivia

InSpirit Tracks, the mutters and complaints made by Phantoms whenLink talks to them are developers' "frustrations".^[17]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
Language	Names	Meanings
Japanese	ファントム (Fantomu)^{(PHPhantom Hourglass \|STSpirit Tracks)}^[18]^[18]^[18]^[19]	Phantom
French^EUEuropean	Spectre^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[20]
French^CACanadian	Spectre^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[21]
German	Phantom^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[22]
Italian	Spettro^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[23]
Korean	팬텀 (Paenteom)^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[24]	Phantom
Spanish^{LALatin American}	Espectro^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[25]
Spanish^EUEuropean	Espectro^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}^[26]
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data.

Gallery

Phantom Hourglass
The unused Phantom from the trailer
Spirit Tracks
A Phantom attacking the Links in multiplayer mode
Spirit Tracks
A Phantom's armor
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Zelda's Phantom as seen in-game
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Zelda using the Phantom Slash
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Zelda using the Phantom Slash

References

↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 282^{(PHPhantom Hourglass)}
↑Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 317^{(STSpirit Tracks)}
↑Wait,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! The evil that cursed this temple made these monsters.Phantoms are very dangerous enemies. Their armor is nearly impenetrable, and they strike very hard. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass)
↑Well... All you can do is sneak by thePhantomsso they don't see you. You can watch their movements on your map. This is where thePhantoms are. The cone showswhere they are looking. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass)
↑I should have watched the paths that thePhantoms walked more carefully... They're patrolling the same areas, again and again... — Fallen Adventurer (Phantom Hourglass)
↑The area you are in now is a safe zone, one that is protected by the spirits. As long as you are in a safe zone, you are hidden from enemy view. Furthermore, enemies cannot enter safe zones. Make good use of safe zones to hide from the Phantoms. — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
↑OK, so if aPhantom spots you, just run to a safe zone! That's easy! Right,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.? — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
↑Allow me to explain! Those arePhantom Eyes. They act as extra eyes for thePhantoms. If one sees you... — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass)
Yeah...? What happens if one sees you?! — Ciela (Phantom Hourglass)
ThePhantoms will find you, and then it only gets worse. So be cautious! However, unlike thePhantoms, these creatures can be defeated. Find them on the map. Make sure to defeat them before they see you! — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass)
↑ThePhantoms hear when a switch is hit... Hit switches quietly or lure them away with sound... — Fallen Adventurer (Phantom Hourglass)
↑Phantoms sometimes carry keys... But what could I have done to take one...? — Fallen Adventurer (Phantom Hourglass)
↑Even among monsters born of the Sand of Hours, some are especially evil. The Phantoms who roam my temple take after the evil of their master. Supernatural strength, wrapped in plate armor... virtually invincible. They prowl the temple, searching for victims. No one can harm them. Of course, they were created to be untouchable. — Oshus (Phantom Hourglass)
↑Sounds like aPhantom, my dear. They're the guardians of the Tower of Spirits. Though they look quite sinister, they won't harm anyone with a good heart. — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
There is one possible explanation... With the Spirit Tracks gone, perhaps anevil spirit has possessed the Phantom... — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
↑Hitting the Phantom in the back with yoursword should stop it for a while... But first, you need to gather all three of theTears of Light. That will power up your sword. Then you'll be able to face the Phantom! — Anjean (Spirit Tracks)
↑Yay! I'm aTorch Phantom, so I've got this great sword to light the way! Now there's no need to worry about the dark! — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
↑Hey, check it out! I'm aWarp Phantom now! Hee! — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
You know those eyeball monster things? They're calledPhantom Eyes. If youdraw a line to aPhantom Eye, I can teleport straight there! That sounds sooooo nice! I'll never have to walk anywhere again! — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
↑Hey, look! I'm aWrecker Phantom! Now I can roll around and smash things up! But I hope I don't get too dizzy... — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 291
↑^18.0^18.1^18.2待(ま)って　リンクAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.さん
あれは　この神殿(しんでん)を襲(おそ)った
邪悪(じゃあく)な力(ちから)が作(つく)り出(だ)した存在(そんざい)…
夢幻騎士(むげんきし)　ファントム
とても危険(きけん)な　魔物(まもの)なのです — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, Japanese version)
↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 287^{(STSpirit Tracks)}
↑Attends,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! C'est le pouvoir maléfique qui a attaqué le temple qui a créé ce monstre. Lespectre est un ennemi redoutable. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, European French version)
↑Attends,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! C'est le pouvoir maléfique qui a attaqué le temple qui a créé ce monstre. LeSpectre est un ennemi redoutable. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, Canadian French version)
↑Warte,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Das Böse, das diesen Tempel angegriffen hat erschuf dieses Monster... DasPhantom ist ein sehr gefährlicher Gegner. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, German version)
↑Aspetta,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! Il male che impregna questo luogo ha creato i mostri... GliSpettri sono nemici molto pericolosi. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, Italian version)
↑잠깐만요링크Appears in-game as the player's chosen name.님
저건 이 신전을 지배하고 있는 사악한 힘이 만든 존재・・・
몽환기사팬텀이라고 매우 위험한 몬스터예요 — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, Korean version)
↑¡Espera,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! El mal que arrasó este templo creó ese monstruo.LosEspectros no son como cualquier otro enemigo. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, Latin American Spanish version)
↑¡Espera,LinkAppears in-game as the player's chosen name.! El mal que arrasó este templo creó ese monstruo. Losespectros no son wcomo cualquier otro enemigo. — Leaf (Phantom Hourglass, European Spanish version)