Cannon


 * This page refers to the Cannon as an object. For the character named Cannon featured in, see Bomb-Master Cannon. Not to be confused with canon, the material that makes up the official Zelda universe.

Cannons are recurring objects in. Cannons most commonly appear as either stationary weapons or as weapons that can be equipped to a vehicle, such as a boat or Train, which can then be used to fire either Bombs or cannonballs.

The Wind Waker
After Link obtains Bombs from Tetra's Ship, the King of Red Lions facilitates the use of the Cannon. The cannon has a large range for such a small boat, and is a useful item when fighting off Gyorg sharks, Seahats, Octoroks and other sea-based enemies. When Link's Bomb stock is depleted, the Cannon cannot be used.

Small, floating Cannons known as Air Cannons can be found in some stages in. They are used to blast all of the four Links to higher areas, but are also present to return to the top once the Links fall through a hole in the ground. Often, there are Large Force Gems for the Links to collect in these areas.

Twilight Princess
Cannons are also found in. In Snowpeak Ruins, there are Cannons spread throughout the dungeon. In order to use them, a cannonball must be found and brought to the Cannon. To fire, Link must put the cannonball into the Cannon, then place a Bomb into the Cannon for ignition. This will send the cannonball flying and destroying any ice object in its path, including Freezards.

Two Cannons can be found in the overworld which are used to transport Link between places. The first of these is Fyer's cannon, used to launch Link to Gerudo Desert, and the Sky Cannon, used to shoot him up the City in the Sky.

Phantom Hourglass
A Cannon also appears in, but unlike in The Wind Waker, it is not obtained along with the Bombs. Instead, Link buys his first Cannon from Eddo's Garage for 50 Rupees. The other Cannons are obtained through the Ship Parts side quest. These Cannons do not use up Link's stock of Bombs. As such, they have infinite ammunition. In order to use the Cannon, the desired enemy must be tapped to shoot a cannonball at with the stylus. The Cannon can also be used to get the attention of Golden Frogs by hitting them with a cannonball.

Spirit Tracks
A Cannon appears in on the Spirit Train. The practical cannon is given to him by Alfonzo. There are different varieties of cannons Link can acquire throughout the game as well, by trading Treasures with Linebeck III at the Trading Post. Link can go to Alfonzo's house in Aboda Village to attach and switch Train Cars. The Spirit Train has a stamina of four Hearts, while two cars from the same set besides the Spirit Train's will earn five Hearts, and a complete set is worth six. The Golden Train has eight Hearts.

Skyward Sword
A Cannon can be found on Fun Fun Island. This is used to launch Link up into the air and begin a minigame. Another one can be found on the boat used to navigate the Lanayru Sand Sea.

Breath of the Wild
In, Cannons can be found and used around the Eldin Region around Goron City and Death Mountain. Each Cannon has a lever that causes it to rotate, allowing Link to aim it at different targets. They can be fired by placing a round Remote Bomb into it and detonating the Bomb. The young Goron Yunobo offers to act as a Cannon ball to chase the Divine Beast Vah Rudania into Death Mountain. With Daruk's Protection, he is able to do so without being hurt.

Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
In, there is a Cannon on Page 1 which is used to take Tingle to Page 2.

Phantom Hourglass
In the, Eddo decides to give Link a Cannon for free if the hero can make him feel his need. Link's scream convinces Eddo, although he has to construct a new one because the scream broke all the cannons. Once the Cannon is complete, Link first uses it to explode an attacking Octorok. The Cannon is last used to keep Bellum at bay until Link slays the monster.

The pirate Jolene uses Cannons on her ship to attack the S.S. Linebeck. These Cannons are also used on Bellum so Link can defeat him.

Trivia

 * In Twilight Princess, if Link places a cannonball and Bomb into a Cannon and then stands in front of the Cannon barrel as it fires, he will die instantly. If he wears the Magic Armor, 1000 of his Rupees will be depleted instantly, but he will survive. This is evident in where Link has a larger wallet.