Ganondorf

Ganondorf is a powerful warlock from the Gerudo tribe who is always opposing Link and Princess Zelda in the series. He is a pure evil villain who is cruel and ruthless, with the goal of taking over the Kingdom of Hyrule. Ganondorf's only ambition is to acquire the Triforce and dominate the world with its power. He exhibits many characteristics of a megalomaniac, but he is also a mastermind with great tactical skills, and he is adept at manipulation and deceit. In many stories, he operates behind the scenes to manipulate events, only to be revealed later as the orchestrator of the plot. Ganondorf is also capable of engaging in pragmatism, as seen in his first attempt at conquest in Hyrule, where he decides to use subterfuge instead of brute force after realizing that he cannot overcome the Hyrule royal family with force alone.

Ganondorf usually presents himself as a cynical yet calm and civil man, but he can become enraged quickly, leading to a murderous rampage. He has no sense of morality, as evidenced by his willingness to kill all his followers who helped him in his expedition to the Temple of Light in his conquest of the Sacred Realm, so he can claim the Triforce uncontested. Ganondorf is also culturally inclined and plays the pipe organ with great skill, as seen in Ocarina of Time, where he plays his own theme throughout Link's attack in his castle.

Ganondorf possesses an arrogant sense of entitlement and believes that he is the only one worthy of ruling the kingdom of Hyrule. He is also prideful when fighting enemies, preferring to let his minions do the fighting for him. However, he seems to grudgingly respect Link's willingness to stand up to him in Ocarina of Time, as well as Link's tenacity to reach him in The Wind Waker.

Ganondorf has a deep-seated resentment of anyone who defies him, and he reacts violently to such defiance. He also shows signs of mental instability in two instances, one in which he engages in hysterical laughter as the land is being flooded permanently during the Adult Timeline, and the other where he laughs hysterically after mortally wounding Queen Sonia just before becoming the Demon King.