Bombchu



The Bombchu is a self-propelled variant of the bomb featured in several games in the Legend of Zelda series. The name comes from the fact that it is an explosive ("Bomb") and the fact that it resembles a mouse ("chu" being a Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a mouse makes). The plural form of Bombchu can be either Bombchu or Bombchus. This mechanical device is not to be confused with the living Real Bombchu.

Ocarina of Time
Making their debut in Ocarina of Time, Bombchu can crawl along walls and deliver explosive power to areas out of reach for regular bombs or other weapons. They are seldom required to progress through the game, though they are needed in one or two puzzles later on.

Bombchu are not nearly as easy to obtain as regular bombs, but can be found in a number of places, such as treasure chests in dungeons. After finding 40 Gold Skulltula Tokens, Link can collect some Bombchu from the fourth son at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village. Others are won from the Bombchu Bowling Game, where it is also possible to win a Piece of Heart or an upgrade for the Bomb Bag. There is also a Bombchu Shop open at night in the alleyways of Castle Town, although their stock is limited, and each item can only be bought once before selling out. If one wishes for a quick, easy, and unlimited source of Bombchu and doesn't mind spending a lot of money, there is a mysterious salesman on a flying carpet in the Haunted Wasteland, just outside Gerudo's Fortress, who sells packs of 10 Bombchu for 200 Rupees.

Majora's Mask
Bombchu appear mostly the same as in Ocarina of Time. However, Majora's Mask also saw the introduction of Real Bombchu, living creatures that resemble Bombchu and might have been the inspiration for the mechanical Bombchu. Bombchu are far easier to acquire in Majora's Mask.

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages
Bombchu are mostly the same as in previous games. They home in on enemies before exploding. They can only be obtained from a password-linked game. Once obtained, Syrup will start selling them.

The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Bombchu is the name of the rats carrying bombs, as revealed by the creature's figurine profile.

Twilight Princess
There are no Bombchu by name in Twilight Princess. There are, however, Bomblings. Wild Bomblings can be found in the Forest Temple and are handled like regular bombs, but later in the game, Bomblings become a collectible item and are sold in shops. These Bomblings function similarly to Bombchu, running in a straight line or homing in on enemies and exploding after a few seconds, but they cannot go up walls.

Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, Bombchu are found in the Goron Temple. They are the only items which can go through small holes in walls. When used, the map goes to the bottom screen and enlarges, and the player must draw the path that they want the Bombchu to take. Link can move around at the same time as the Bombchu. This is required to solve certain puzzles. In this game, Bombchu cannot be carried in the Bomb Bag as they require a Bombchu Bag.