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Boomerang

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Boomerang
The Boomerang from The Wind Waker
The Boomerang 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
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Four Swords
The Wind Waker
Four Swords Adventures
The Minish Cap
Phantom Hourglass
Found (The Legend of Zelda)
Level 1
(A Link to the Past)
Hyrule Castle
(Link's Awakening)
Toronbo Shores
(Ocarina of Time)
Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly
(Four Swords Adventures)
Item Pedestal
(The Minish Cap)
Hyrule Town
(Phantom Hourglass)
Temple of Fire
Use Collect items, stun enemies, solve puzzles

The Boomerang is a recurring item in the Legend of Zelda series. It is typically used to stun enemies, retrieve items, and trigger switches. Some weak enemies can be defeated using the boomerang, and in some games the boomerang is capable of cutting down objects. Often times, the Boomerang has the ability to be upgraded to the Magical Boomerang later in the game.

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[edit] Appearances

[edit] The Legend of Zelda

The Boomerang first appeared in The Legend of Zelda. It is capable of stunning large enemies, such as Moblins, and can kill smaller ones, such as Keese. Link can later find the Magical Boomerang in the second dungeon.

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

Artwork of the Boomerang from A Link to the Past

The boomerang is found in the basement of Hyrule Castle. Link can later toss the boomerang into a fairy fountain to receive the upgraded Magical Boomerang.

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

Unlike other games of the series, the Boomerang is an optional weapon and is received late in the game. To obtain the boomerang, Link must trade one of his weapons to a the Boomerang Dealer, whom is in a cave on the Toronbo Shores and can only be seen with the Magnifying Lens. If Link talks to it a second time, he will beg for the return of his Boomerang. The Boomerang is significantly more powerful than most of the weapons in the game, capable of cutting down bushes, picking up items from a distance, and defeating many enemies in a single hit, including the final boss Dethl. It can be used in combination with the Flying Rooster, causing the Boomerang to hover beneath Link and destroying any enemy he flies over.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The Boomerang from Ocarina of Time

The boomerang is used only by Young Link. Unlike any other game, the Boomerang is thrown from a first-person perspective. It can be used to retrieve items from afar, and is the prominent item of Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly, the third dungeon. It is a required item in the battle against Barinade and is useful in defeating or stunning enemies. Young Link can also flip switches, grab far-off Golden Skulltala's, and defeat Keese with the boomerang.

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

The actual boomerang does not appear in the game, but the Zora Mask's powers include two fins that can be fired like twin boomerangs.

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

Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons both feature the Boomerang. In Oracle of Seasons, Link can later acquire the Magical Boomerang.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

The Boomerang from Four Swords

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

The Boomerang appears again along with a significant new feature. Before throwing the Boomerang, Link can select up to five targets for the boomerang to hit before returning. The Boomerang is crucial for puzzles involving switches that need to be triggered by the boomerang.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures

The Boomerang can be found randomly on item pedestals throughout Hyrule. It can stun enemies, collect items and Force Gems, and pull other characters to Link. Link can also make the Boomerang hover in midair by holding down the "A" button.

If Link finds a Great Fairy, she will upgrade the Boomerang, allowing it to fly further and faster.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

The Boomerang can be bought in town, from Stockwell's Store and after acquiring the Magical Boomerang, it is discarded.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

The Boomerang in Phantom Hourglass has new ability to adapt to the touch screen. It can be found in the Temple of Fire. It will follow any path that is traced on the touch screen, allowing for more complex and innovative puzzles, the ability to reach around corners, and the ability to hit many enemies in quick succession.

[edit] The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

The Boomerang appears in the thrid trailor released on November 5th. It features Link using the Boomerang to bring fire towards a boss or mini-boss.

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 the Boomerang as his Standard B special move. It deals damage depending on how far away the opponent is. Link has great control over it.

[edit] Super Smash Bros. Melee

Link's Ocarina of Time version of the Boomerang is found in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Link can aim it in an upward, downward, or straight manner, and it harms the opponents if it hits them. It is known for its ability to go through walls when going back to Link, and its ability to ricochet off of slopes when thrown. Young Link can also use the Boomerang, but unlike his older self, he has greater control over it. It should be noted that Adult Link uses a Boomerang in melee despite the fact that Link as an adult has never used a normal Boomerang in a canon Zelda game.

[edit] Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Toon Link uses the Boomerang from The Wind Waker, rather than the Gale Boomerang used by the normal Link. It can be used to damage enemies at a distance.

Non-canon warning: Non-canonical information ends here.

[edit] See also

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