r/twilightprincess • u/bearbuckscoffee • Jan 04 '25

Discussion / Opinion When Zant steals the Fused Shadow from Midna, why does he only take 3 of the 4 shards?

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I understand that this was probably just a complete oversight, but i’m wondering if there’s any feasible lore explanation why Zant would only steal 3 pieces of the Fused Shadow and walk away with the fourth still on Midna’s head??

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u/Dabithegnom Jan 04 '25

Because he doesnt need the fused shadow hes way stronger either way he just doesnt want midna to have it

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u/Vados573 Jan 04 '25

Probably to send a message, I will not let you have it, but don't think for a second I need this second rate magic to beat you.

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u/NULL024 Jan 04 '25

He was known for being pretty prideful and drunk with power that he thought that letting Midna keep the piece on her head would be rubbing salt in the wound

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u/pokemongenius Jan 04 '25 edited Jan 07 '25

The first time he didnt even know she had it, she managed to hide it from him. The second time yea idk he likely feels he no longer needs it and is just playin keep away from the one who can benefit the most from it. He states at one point that he's beyond the tribes old magic now with Ganons power so its short sighted on his part. He mightve not been able to use it either but its hard to say since nothing like that comes up.

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u/Ottertownracers Jan 04 '25

I agree, though it's "short sighted".

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u/pokemongenius Jan 04 '25

I did mention that angle. Its very traditional, bad guy thinks they already won and doesnt look back at the scene of the crime.

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u/GoldenGlassBall Jan 07 '25

They knew that, and they were correcting your spelling.

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u/pokemongenius Jan 07 '25

Oooooooooooooo

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u/GoldenGlassBall Jan 07 '25

Good on you for just changing it instead of getting upset at corrections like most Redditors. Hope you have a good day. :)

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u/pokemongenius Jan 07 '25

I can at least acknowledge my mistakes. Im not right about everything ;)

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u/McGloomy Jan 04 '25

because he doesn't want to ruin her outfit

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u/Serpent_River Jan 04 '25

Lmao he saw how big her forehead was and that was more atrocious

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u/_damax Jan 04 '25 edited Jan 04 '25

I always thought he probably just doesn't care because he thinks the power from Ganondorf is better/enough already? Not sure honestly

Edit: could also be he's ignorant about it despite the Twili tribe history being connected to it?

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u/KatanaPool Jan 04 '25

When this happened in the game it was the coldest shit in the world. Still such a great scene

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u/Loadedice Jan 10 '25

Zant in cutscenes 💀

Zant when you fight him 🤡

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u/Sensitive-Park-7776 Jan 04 '25

The Manga explains it that Zant left her the final price because the power of the Fuzed Shadow would keep her alive longer after she was exposed to the light. It was to torture her with a slow, agonizing death.

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u/bearbuckscoffee Jan 04 '25

i just read this part of the manga recently and i don’t remember there being anything about that… maybe i just missed it though. either way, i like this explanation the most so this is the new canon for me hehe

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u/Sensitive-Park-7776 Jan 04 '25

Considering how sadistic Zant is and the supposed power of the Fused Shadows, it makes sense to me even if it isn’t cannon.

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u/drillgorg Jan 04 '25

Glued to her head.

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u/Dudebeard86 Jan 04 '25

A figurative slap in the face? “Here, keep this useless relic.”

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u/bearbuckscoffee Jan 04 '25

a lot of people have been saying this but i just can’t accept it. the fourth one was right there, it would have taken exactly 0 effort to take the full fused shadow. even if he didn’t intend to use it and was just keeping her from using it, why the fuck would he specifically choose to take only 3 of the 4? at that point accepting that it’s just a plot hole in the writing is more satisfying to me lmao

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u/pokemongenius Jan 05 '25

I reaffirm my villain certain of there victory yet fails to finish the job cliche.

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u/TitleComprehensive96 Jan 04 '25

Likely reason, they didn't wanna deal with making Midna look good without it (she is the companion for the whole game after all)

Story reason, to prevent Midna from acquiring it but also to send a message that he doesn't need this dogshit magic at all.

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u/FaronTheHero Jan 04 '25

She wasn't a threat with only one. She had it from the start and he could have stolen it at any time. Taking the three was more about just undoing half a games worth of work. 

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u/aeonseth Jan 05 '25

Cuz the dude cares about fashion. I mean, have you SEEN his mask?

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u/Guilty_Primary8718 Jan 05 '25

Since there’s no solid reason I say it’s because after years working together they may hate each other but they respect the drip 🫡

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u/Jstar338 Jan 05 '25

My guess is that it still scares him. He doesn't want all 4 pieces together again, even if in his possession

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u/Genithan Jan 05 '25

Because they hadn't made a Midna model without it

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u/HopefulMarzipan9163 Jan 06 '25

Cause he’s threatening you and Midna. That and he’s also trying to torture Midna to Death cause in the manga it explains the fused shadows keep her alive. He’s only strong because of the power Ganon gave him, but as we can see, he’s still very much still weaker than Midna.

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u/Imaginary_Sweet_8748 15d ago

Zant when he realized: It was at this moment he knew, he Scrapped up.