Bow

The bow is one of a handful of items that have been around since the original Zelda game. Using arrows as ammo, the bow can be used to attack enemies, hit switches, and on occasion cause special events to take place. In many of the games, you start with the ability to carry a limited number of arrows and you can expand that limit as the game progresses. Many games also feature special types of arrows.

The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, the bow is found in the Eagle Labyrinth, the very first dungeon. Unfortunately, you cannot use it until you purchase arrows from a store for 80 rupees. Rather than giving you a limited number of arrows, the game instead takes away one rupee every time you shoot an arrow.

A Link to the Past
In The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past the bow returns after its absence from Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. You will find it in the big chest of the Eastern Palace and will find it very useful for defeating the boss of the dungeon, the Armos Knights.

Link's Awakening
The bow is the most expensive item in the game. You will find it for sale with a price of 980 rupees at the store in Mabe Village. This was the first game to let you shoot an arrow with something attached to the end, and it is the only Zelda game that allows you to do it manually. A hidden feature in the game allows you to shoot bomb arrows.

Ocarina of Time
Found in the Forest Temple, the fairy bow is needed to defeat the four Poe sisters as well as later bosses and enemies. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time uses the fairy bow much more often than any of the games before it, but waits until later in the game to give it to you. You will not receive it until you have become an adult and only adult Link can wield it.

Majora's Mask
The Hero's bow is found in the Woodfall Temple and is again used for defeating baddies and solving puzzles.

Four Swords
The bow again appears as one of the small selection of usable items in The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. Unlike previous versions, the bow can now be charged up for a more powerful shot.

The Wind Waker
The Hero's bow returns and can be found in the Tower of the Gods. You receive it around the middle of the game and will use it often for the rest of the game. During your fight with Ganondorf, Zelda will borrow your bow and help you fight him.

Four Swords Adventures
Like Four Swords, Four Swords Adventures allows you to charge up an arrow and release for a more powerful blow.

The Minish Cap
The bow makes another appearance in the third Four Swords title. It can be found in the Castor Wilds.

Twilight Princess
Again, the Hero's bow makes an appearance and can this time be found inside the Goron Mines.