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Bomb
Artwork of a Bomb from The Wind Waker
Artwork of a Bomb from The Wind Waker
First appearance The Legend of Zelda (1987)
Appearances The Legend of Zelda
A Link to the Past
Link's Awakening
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Four Swords
The Wind Waker
The Minish Cap
Twilight Princess
Phantom Hourglass
Found Treasure Chests, Shops, grass
Use A basic explosive, used more for creating paths and breaking boulders than for combat.
"Bomb! Link can overpower the enemy with the explosive blast of a bomb."
— Manual from The Legend of Zelda

Bombs are recurring items in the Legend of Zelda series. One of the most frequently appearing items in the series, Bombs are powerful explosives that Link can use to destroy obstacles blocking his path or to damage enemies and bosses alike. Their appearance is that of metallic orbs filled with explosive powder with long fuses.

Bombs appear in many variations; one common variation is the Bomb Flowers, a strain of plant whose fruit carries many of the same properties a regular bomb has. Bombchus, in some games, are Bombs that Link can set down and they will move in a line until they collide with something; in The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass, however, Link can draw a path on his map and the Bombchu will follow the path until collision or the end of the path. Water Bombs are bombs that Link can use underwater, though only when his feet are firmly planted on the ground with Iron Boots. Bomblings are a breed of living insects that explode. The Powder Keg is a massive explosive barrel with a timer fuse. Additionally, Bombs can be used together with arrows to create Bomb Arrows.

Bombs can normally be carried without any special requirements. However, in some games, Bomb Bags are needed in order to carry Bombs safely.

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[edit] Appearances

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[edit] Legend of Zelda

Bombs are the key to defeating many bosses easily. It can be found in Level 1 in the first quest and Level 1 in the second quest and, subsequently, be purchased in stores or dropped by enemies.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

There are two types of bombs. Both can be purchased at the bomb shop in the Dark World. The Super Bomb is a special type of bomb that is necessary only to break open a cracked wall in the Pyramid of Power. Inside is a Great Fairy's Fountain, where Link is given the Golden Sword and Silver Arrow from the cursed Great Fairy. It can only be obtained after defeating Misery Mire.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening

Bombs can be purchased in the Mabe Village Shop and found as floating items in certain areas. Interestingly, the bomb's explosion will not damage Link should he be in the blast area.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

A Bomb Bag containing Bombs are the main item in Dodongo's Cavern, the second dungeon in the child part of the game. Until he finds the Bomb Bag, Link can only utilize Bomb Flowers, which he can only use once he has acquired the Goron's Bracelet.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

Bombs can be purchased in the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town if Link has purchased a Bomb Bag. They are necessary to destroy the huge snowballs blocking the way to the Snowhead region of Termina.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons

Bombs both look like and have the same function as the ones appearing in The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening. Ordinarily, Link will take damage if he is caught in the blast; however, there is a certain ring that renders Link impervious to damage from bomb blasts.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

A Bomb from Four Swords

Bombs can be found randomly on item pedestals. They can be detonated on command.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

At one point, Bombs are needed for Link to open the door to Jabun's cavern at the back of Outset Island. Link travels to Windfall Island, where he finds that Tetra and her pirates have docked for the night after stealing bombs from the Bomb Shop on the island. Link listens in on a conversation about the password needed to enter the ship. Using this password, Link enters the Pirate Ship. Inside, Link must complete another platform mini-game with Niko. As his reward, he is given some of the surplus Bombs the pirates had stolen.

Using the Bombs via a cannon mounted on his ship, the King of Red Lions, Link manages to destroy the rock blocking the door to Jabun's cave. After talking to Jabun, he is given Nayru's Pearl.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

Bombs are items used by Link and Shadow Link. If Link finds a Great Fairy, she will upgrade the Bombs to Level 2 Bombs, which are much larger and inflict greater damage. Also existing are Giant Bombs, which are those generally used by Shadow Link or found in chests.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

Regular bombs can be exchanged for Remote Bombs with the Minish Belari after getting the regular bombs and fusing Kinstones with Gentari, the Minish Elder. These silver-colored bombs have no fuse, and can explode at a chosen time, allowing Link to time hits on enemies.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

A Bomb from Twilight Princess

Link can purchase bombs primarily from Barnes' Bombs in Kakariko Village. There are also two other type of bombs in this game; Water Bombs, that can explode underwater, and Bomblings, mobile bombs that move a short distance before exploding. Water Bombs are, at one point, needed in order for Link to enter the Lakebed Temple. Bomblings are completely optional, though at times they can be convenient to have.

Link can also combine his arrows and bombs to make Bomb Arrows, a type of arrow that, as the name suggests, has the force and power a bomb combined with the distance and accuracy of an arrow.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

They are the main item in the Temple of Wind, the second dungeon in the game. They are necessary in order to to destroy two bosses: Cyclok and Dongorongo.

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Non-canon warning: This article or section contains non-canonical information that is not considered to be an official part of the Legend of Zelda series and should not be considered part of the overall storyline.

[edit] Super Smash Bros.

Link can use bombs as his Down B Special Move. He will pull out a bomb and carry it until it's thrown with A. The bomb will explode even if Link is carrying it. If it's thrown, the bomb will do a decent amount of damage. However, Link cannot pull out a bomb if he's holding another item.

[edit] Super Smash Bros. Melee

Link can once again use bombs as his Down B Special Move. Young Link can also use bombs, even though they don't do as much damage.

[edit] Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Link can use bombs that appear in Twilight Princess. Toon Link can also use bombs, but even though they don't do as much damage, they have a larger blast radius.

[edit] Soulcalibur II

Bombs once again appear as one of Links special. They are useful items for hitting opponents when they are on the ground.

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[edit] See also

[edit] Gallery

The explosion from a bomb in A Link to the Past

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