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{{Hatnote|This page is about regular {{Plural|Series|Bomb}}, for other variants, see {{Plural|Series|Bomb Flower|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Bombchu|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Big Bomb|link}}, and {{Plural|Series|Remote Bomb|link}}.}}
|name = Bomb
{{Infobox Item
|image = [[File:ALBW Bomb.png|140px]]
|image=
|caption = Bomb artwork from ''A Link Between Worlds''
{{Media
|game = All except {{TAoL}}
|Artwork TLoZ= File:TLoZ Bomb Artwork.png
|other ={{GW}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{TFoE}}<br>{{TWoG}}<br>{{FPTRR}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{SSB}}<br>{{SSBM}}<br>{{SSBB}}<br>{{SSB4}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{HWL}}
|Artwork ALttP= File:ALttP Bomb Artwork.png
|cost = Varies
|Artwork LA= File:LA Bomb Artwork.png
|uses = Weapon<br>Access new areas
|Artwork OoS= File:Oracle Of Seasons - Bomb.png
|comp = [[Bombchu]]<br>[[Bombling]]<br>[[Powder Keg]]
|Artwork FS= File:FS Bomb Artwork.png
|Artwork TWWHD= File:TWWHD Bomb Artwork.png
|Render OoT= File:OoT Bomb Render.png
|Render MM= File:MM Bomb Render.png
|Render TP= File:TP Bomb Render.png
|Render SS= File:SS Bomb Render.png
|Render ALBW= File:ALBW Bomb.png
|Render TFH= File:TFH Bomb Render.png
|Model LANS= File:LANS Bomb Model.png
|Model OoT= File:OoT Bomb Model.png
|Model OoT3D= File:OoT3D Bomb Model.png
|Model MM= File:MM Bomb Model.png
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Bomb Model.png
|Model TWW= File:TWW Bomb Model.png
|Model TWWHD= File:TWWHD Bomb Model.png
|Model TP= File:TP Bomb Model.png
|Model TPHD= File:TPHD Bomb Model.png
|Model PH= File:PH Bomb Model.png
|Model ST= File:ST Bomb Model.png
|Model SS= File:SS Bomb Model.png
|Model SSHD= File:SSHD Bomb Model.png
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Bomb Model.png
|Model TFH= File:TFH Bomb Model.png
|Sprite TLoZ= File:TLoZ Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite LANS= File:LANS Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite OoT= File:OoT Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite OoT3D= File:OoT3D Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite MM= File:MM Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite MM3D= File:MM3D Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite FS= File:FS Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite TWW= File:TWW Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite TWWHD= File:TWWHD Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite TMC= File:TMC Bomb Sprite.png
|Sprite TP= File:TP Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite TPHD= File:TPHD Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite PH= File:PH Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite ST= File:ST Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite SS= File:SS Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite SSHD= File:SSHD Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite ALBW= File:ALBW Bomb Icon.png
|Sprite TFH= File:TFH Bomb Icon.png
}}
}}
'''Bombs''' are recurring items in {{LZS|Series}}, debuting in {{TLoZ}} and appearing in every game since, excluding {{TAoL}}. People like [[Bomb-Master Cannon|Cannon]] and [[Barnes]] consider Bomb-making an art and sell the explosives at their [[Bomb Shop]]s. Bombs are usually obtained early in each game, and they are commonly carried in [[Bomb Bag]]s. Since their first appearance, they have kept a consistent design until {{TP}}, in which they were given a more realistic appearance.
|caption=
|plural=
|type=
|game= TLoZ, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, FS, TWW, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, SS, ALBW, TFH
|other= TLoZ (TV Series), TLoZGW, TFoE, TWoG, AST, SSB, SSBM, SCII, FPTRR, SSBB, OoA (Himekawa), HW, MNPTP, SSB4, SSBU, CoH, SMM2
|cost=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= 20 {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}} for 4
|ALttP= 100 {{Plural|ALttP|Rupee}} for 30
|LA= 10 {{Plural|LA|Rupee}} for 10
|OoT= 25 {{Plural|OoT|Rupee}} for 5, 50 {{Plural|OoT|Rupee}} for 10, 80 {{Plural|OoT|Rupee}} for 20
|MM= 30 {{Plural|MM|Rupee}} for 10
|TWW= 20 {{Plural|TWW|Rupee}} for 10, 35 {{Plural|TWW|Rupee}} for 20, 50 {{Plural|TWW|Rupee}} for 30, 60 {{Plural|TWW|Rupee}} for  30
|TP= 30 {{Plural|TP|Rupee}} for 10, 60 {{Plural|TP|Rupee}} for 20, 90 {{Plural|TP|Rupee}} for 30
|PH= 50 {{Plural|PH|Rupee}} for 10
|ST= 150 {{Plural|ST|Rupee}} for 10, 200 {{Plural|ST|Rupee}} for 10
|SS= 20 {{Plural|SS|Rupee}} for 10
}}
|value=
|location= {{List|{{Plural|Series|Bomb Shop|link}}, Certain {{Plural|Series|Shop|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Treasure Chest|link}}, Within various objects}}
|uses= {{List|Damaging enemies, Destroying objects, Destroying weak walls}}
|strength=
{{Infobox Game Blocks
|TLoZ= {{HP|TLoZ|4}}
|ALttP= {{HP|ALttP|2}}
|LA= {{HP|LANS|4}}
|OoT= {{HP|OoT3D|2}}
|MM= {{HP|MM3D|2}}
|OoS= {{HP|OoS|4}}
|OoA= {{HP|OoA|4}}
|TWW= {{HP|TWWHD|4}}
|PH= {{HP|PH|3}}
|ST= {{HP|ST|4}}
|SS= {{HP|SSHD|10}}
|ALBW= {{HP|ALBW|3}}
|TFH= {{HP|TFH|2}}
}}
|durability=
|comp=
|sample=
|theme=
}}
{{Term/Store|Bomb|Bombs|Series, TLoZ, ALttP, LA, LADX, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, TWW, TWWHD, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, TPHD, PH, ST, SS, ALBW, TFH, TFoE, HWDE, CoH|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|TLoZ, ALttP, LA, OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, TWW, FS, FSA, TMC, TP, PH, ST, SS, ALBW, TFH}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Bombs<br/>Did you know you can lift and throw them before they go off?|Inventory|LANS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|'''Bombs'''|Inventory|TFoE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|HWDE Green|Bomb}}: Use this on boulders to reveal hidden staircases.|Tutorials|HWDE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Color|CoH Yellow|Bomb}} -- Assign to {{Icon|CoH A}} {{Icon|CoH B}} {{Icon|CoH X}} {{Icon|CoH Y}}<br/>Place a bomb in front of you. Deals damage to adjacent spaces. Can be kicked or thrown.|Inventory|CoH}}</ref>{{Name Ref|LANS, TLoZGW, AST, TWoG, SSB, SSBM, SCII, FPTRR, SSBB, OoA (Himekawa), MNPTP, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU}}
{{OTOC}}
 
==Location and Uses==
{{Plural|Series|Bomb}} are devices used to create explosions. Only seconds after they are set, they will typically flash red and then explode in a puff of smoke and fire. Like most items in {{TLoZ|Series}} that come in quantities, {{Plural|Series|Bomb}} can often be found in various objects, such as {{Plural|Series|Pot|link}}, {{Plural|Series|Grass|link}}, and {{Plural|Series|Treasure Chest|link}}. They can also be purchased in {{Plural|Series|Shop|link}} or found by defeating enemies. {{Plural|Series|Bomb}} can be used in a variety of ways, such as for blowing up rocks or walls, defeating enemies, and solving {{Plural|Series|Puzzle|link}}. Since {{ALttP}}, {{Term|ALttP|Link|link}} can pick up, carry, and throw {{Plural|Series|Bomb}}. In some games, {{Term|Series|Link}} can find out which walls can be bombed by hitting or tapping them with his {{Term|Series|Sword|link}}.
 
==={{TLoZ|-}}===
{{Manual|TLoZ|Bomb|Set one of these, and Link can overpower the enemy with the explosive blast.}}
{{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} first appear in {{TLoZ}} and can be used to damage certain enemies or reveal hidden passageways in walls within {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon|link}} and the {{Term|TLoZ|Overworld|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Set one of these, and Link can overpower the enemy with the explosive blast.|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref> These passageways often create shortcuts in {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon}} and lead to {{Plural|TLoZ|Cave|link}} in the {{Term|TLoZ|Overworld}} that contain {{Plural|TLoZ|Shop}} or {{Plural|TLoZ|Old Man|link}}. When used, {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} are placed directly in front of {{Term|TLoZ|Link|link}} and explode shortly after. {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} can only be obtained in bundles of four by purchasing them in a {{Term|TLoZ|Shop}} for 20 {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee|link}} or by defeating enemies.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= For each bomb he picks up, he gets four bombs.|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref> The only enemies that drop {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} when defeated are blue {{Plural|TLoZ|Octorok|link}}, blue {{Plural|TLoZ|Moblin|link}}, red {{Plural|TLoZ|Goriya|link}}, red {{Plural|TLoZ|Darknut|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Vire|link}}, {{Plural|TLoZ|Gibdo|link}}, red {{Plural|TLoZ|Wizzrobe|link}}, and blue {{Plural|TLoZ|Lynel|link}}. However, sometimes {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} are rewarded to {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} for defeating every enemy in certain rooms within {{Plural|TLoZ|Dungeon}}. {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} are needed in order to defeat {{Plural|TLoZ|Dodongo|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Link}} is usually rewarded with {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} for defeating every {{Term|TLoZ|Dodongo}} in a room. {{Plural|TLoZ|Link}} is always rewarded with {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} for defeating a {{Term|TLoZ|Dodongo}} by bombing their side and hitting them once with his {{Term|TLoZ|Sword|link}}. Finally an obscure message from the [[Old Man]] in [[Death Mountain]]: "10TH ENEMY HAS THE BOMB" hints to a mechanic where defeating 9 enemies and destroying the 10th with a bomb, all without getting hit, would yield more bombs.
 
{{Term|TLoZ|Link}} can hold up to eight {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}} at the start of the game,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Link can carry at most eight bombs. At the beginning of the game, he can't have any more than this number. So use them sparingly!|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref> but can purchase the ability to hold more from two {{Plural|TLoZ|Old Man}} in {{Term|TLoZ|Level 5|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 7|link}} of the {{Term|TLoZ|First Quest|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 4|link}} and {{Term|TLoZ|Level 8|link}} of the {{Term|TLoZ|Second Quest|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|I BET YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE MORE BOMBS.|Old Man|TLoZ}}</ref> The first upgrade raises {{Term|TLoZ|Link}}'s {{Term|TLoZ|Bomb}} capacity to 12 and the second raises it to a maximum of 16 {{Plural|TLoZ|Bomb}}. Each upgrade costs 100 {{Plural|TLoZ|Rupee}}.
 
==={{ALttP|-}}===
{{incomplete|type=section|reason=Which enemies drop bombs?}}
{{Manual|ALttP|Bomb|A bomb blast will damage enemies and knock holes in some walls, but it will also damage your character if he is too close to the blast. The bomb's fuse will burn for about two seconds, and up to two bombs can be set at a time. You can also pick up a bomb you have placed and throw it before it explodes (be careful!).}}
{{Manual|ALttP&FS|Bombs|You can set up to two bombs at a time. You can also pick them up and throw them.}}
In {{ALttP}}, Bombs can be obtained either by finding them in objects or [[Treasure Chest]]s, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them in a Shop, such as the [[Bomb Shop#A Link to the Past|Bomb Shop]] in the [[Dark World]]. Here Link can buy 30 Bombs for 100 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|100 Rupees for 30 Bombs! 30 Bombs for just 100 Rupees! Please buy 'em, mister!|Bomb Shopkeeper|ALttP}}</ref> Bombs can be used to damage certain enemies or destroy loose rocks, cracked floors, or crumbling walls within Dungeons and the Overworld.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= He can also ignite bombs near crumbling walls and loose rocks to reveal secret passages.|game= ALttP&FS|publisher= Nintendo|page= 8}}</ref> When Link uses a Bomb, it is placed in a short distance in front of him and detonates soon after. However, Link can also pick the Bomb up and throw it before it detonates.<ref>{{Cite|You got some Bombs! You can pick up and throw a Bomb you placed (Press the A Button)!|N/A|ALttP}}</ref> This allows Link to activate Switches from afar. Bombs are an effective item for defeating [[Hinox]]es, who throw Bombs when Link is nearby, allowing Link to throw their Bombs back at them without using his own Bombs.<ref>{{Cite|Wow! I haven't seen a normal person in a few hundred years! Let me talk to you for a while. I heard that using Bombs is the best way to defeat the one-eyed giants. That's all I know!|Talking Timber|ALttP}}</ref> [[Bomb Soldier]]s also attack Link by throwing Bombs at him. Link can destroy the [[Helmasaur King]]'s mask with Five Bombs instead of the [[Magic Hammer]]. [[Talking Timber]]s will shoot a Bomb out of their mouth if Link touches their face.<ref>{{Cite|Quit bothering me! And watch where you're going when you dash around!|Talking Timber|ALttP}}</ref> If Link gets hurt by a Bomb, including his own Bombs,<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= A bomb blast will damage enemies and knock holes in some walls, but it will also damage your character if he is too close to the blast.|game= ALttP|page= 37}}</ref> he will take one [[Heart]] of damage. If he is wearing the [[Blue Mail]], he will instead lose half of a Heart and if he is wearing the [[Red Mail]], he will lose a quarter of a Heart.
 
Link can carry a total of 10 Bombs initially, but can increase the number of Bombs he can carry at the [[Pond of Happiness]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. Every time Link tosses a total of 100 Rupees into the Pond, the [[Great Fairy]] [[Venus]] emerges to reward him with either an [[Arrow]] or Bomb capacity upgrade.<ref>{{Cite|I will make your wish come true.|Venus|ALttP}}</ref> If Link chooses to upgrade his Bomb capacity, Venus will grant him the ability to carry 5 more Bombs each time until he can carry 40 Bombs.<ref>{{Cite|[I want to carry more bombs.] Then I will increase your carrying ability so you can carry [XX] Bombs at maximum. This is just a small happiness I can give to you.|Venus|ALttP}}</ref> At 40 Bombs, Link can upgrade one more time, granting him a maximum capacity of 50 Bombs. All of the upgrades cost a total of 700 Rupees.
 
Link can temporarily use a special variety of Bomb called the [[Super Bomb]]. After completing the [[Ice Palace]] and the [[Misery Mire (Dungeon)|Misery Mire]], Link can purchase the Super Bomb from the Dark World's Bomb Shop for 100 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|I also have a new Super Bomb in stock for only 100 Rupees!|Bomb Shopkeeper|ALttP}}</ref> After purchase, Link will carry the Super Bomb with him and it will detonate wherever he places it.
 
==={{LA|-}}===
{{Manual|LA|Bomb|The explosive force of the device can damage enemies or knock holes in walls. After you have placed a Bomb, you can pick it up and throw it if you act quickly. You can place only a single Bomb at a time.}}
In {{LA}}, {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} can be obtained by defeating enemies, lifting certain objects such as {{Term|LANS|Pot|link}}, grabbing them as {{Plural|LANS|Winged Item|link}}, or by purchasing some at the {{Term|LANS|Town Tool Shop|link}}. {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} can be used to damage certain enemies or destroy cracked walls and certain objects. Once used, {{Term|LANS|Link}} can pick up {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} to reset their detonation time, thus preventing them from exploding until thrown again. {{Term|LANS|Link}} cannot be hurt by his own {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}}, but he can be damaged by {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} used by enemies. In addition, there are {{Term|LANS|Bomb}}-like enemies known as {{Plural|LANS|Bombite|link}}. If {{Term|LANS|Link}} equips and uses both a {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} and the {{Term|LANS|Bow|link}} at the same time, he can fire a {{Term|LANS|Bomb Arrow|link}}.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= LA|publisher= Nintendo|page= 105}}</ref>
 
{{Term|LANS|Link}} can initially carry 20 {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}}, but he can upgrade his carrying capacity to 60 {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}} by sprinkling {{Term|LANS|Magic Powder|link}} on an underground altar to awaken the {{Term|LANS|Mad Batter|link}}. The {{Term|LANS|Mad Batter}} then asks {{Term|LANS|Link}} if he is ready to carry more {{Plural|LANS|Bomb}}.<ref>{{Cite|Okay, I'll let you carry more Bombs! He He He! Are you ready?!|Mad Batter|LADX}}</ref> If {{Term|LANS|Link}} agrees, the {{Term|LANS|Mad Batter}} will increase {{Term|LANS|Link}}'s {{Term|LANS|Bomb}} carrying capacity.<ref>{{Cite|Heh Heh Heh! You deserve it! Now look at all that junk you have to carry! Hah! Take care! See you again!|Mad Batter|LADX}}</ref>
 
==={{OoT|-}}===
{{Manual|OoT|Bomb|Damage enemies or blow up walls with the Bomb. Be careful not to get too close to the blast or you may get hurt. Bombs explode approximately four seconds after you pick them up.}}
In {{OoT}}, Bombs can be obtained in objects, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them at the [[Goron Shop]] in [[Goron City]]. Here Link can buy 5 Bombs for 25 Rupees, 10 Bombs for 50 Rupees, or 20 Bombs for 80 Rupees. Link cannot use or collect Bombs until he has obtained the [[Bomb Bag]], the main item of [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. Link can use Bombs to damage enemies and destroy certain structures, such as walls.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Damage enemies or blow up walls with the Bomb.|game= OoT|page= 23}}</ref> When Link uses a Bomb, he will pull one out of his inventory and hold it above his head as the fuse sparks. Link can then place the Bomb down or throw it. The Bomb will detonate after about four seconds, even if Link is still holding it.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Bombs explode approximately four seconds after you pick them up.|game= OoT|page= 23}}</ref> Link can be hurt by his own Bombs.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Be careful not to get too close to the blast or you may get hurt.|game= OoT|page= 23}}</ref> Several large, yellow rocks can be found across the game which can be destroyed with Bombs. They often conceal [[Secret Grotto]]s which house Treasure Chests and sometimes [[Piece of Heart|Pieces of Heart]]. If Link has the [[Shard of Agony]],{{Note|Known as the Stone of Agony in the original Nintendo 64 version}} he can locate Secret Grottos that are hidden in the ground and can only be accessed by Bombing them open. Bombs are effective for defeating certain enemies, such as [[Beamos]]. Bombs are required in order to defeat the Boss of Dodongo's Cavern, [[King Dodongo]].
 
Initially, the Bomb Bag can carry 20 Bombs. However, Link can upgrade it to the [[Big Bomb Bag]], which holds 30 Bombs, and the [[Biggest Bomb Bag]], which holds 40 Bombs. Link can obtain the upgrades by stopping the [[Hot Rodder Goron]] in [[Goron City]] as a child and by winning it in the [[Bombchu Bowling Alley]] Minigame. Link can also use other varieties of Bombs in {{OoT|-}}.
 
The [[Bomb Flower]] is a plant that appears and functions like a Bomb. Link can detonate Bomb Flowers by either picking them up after obtaining the [[Goron's Bracelet]], setting off another Bomb near them, shooting them with an [[Arrow]], or touching them with a burning [[Deku Stick]]. The Bomb Flower grows back shortly after being plucked or detonated. Link can also collect [[Bombchu]]s, which are explosives that move on their own. When Link places them down, they move forward in a jagged line across floors, walls, and ceilings and detonate after a certain period of time or after making contact with an object or enemy.
 
==={{MM|-}}===
{{Manual|MM|Bombs|Press the C Button once to lift bombs above your head, then press it again to either throw them or place them at your feet. Bombs will explode after a few moments and can be used to defeat enemies or knock down walls.}}
In {{MM}}, Bombs can be obtained within objects, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them at the [[Bomb Shop#Majora's Mask|Bomb Shop]] in [[West Clock Town]]. Here Link can buy 10 Bombs for 30 Rupees. In order to collect and use Bombs, Link must have a Bomb Bag. Link can obtain a Bomb Bag by purchasing one at the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town for 50 Rupees. Link can carry 20 Bombs with the Bomb Bag, but can obtain the Big Bomb Bag to carry 30 Bombs and the Biggest Bomb Bag to carry 40 Bombs. Link can purchase the Big Bomb Bag for 90 Rupees at the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town after rescuing the [[Old Lady from the Bomb Shop|Old Lady]] in [[North Clock Town]] from being robbed by [[Sakon]] the thief.<ref>{{Cite|A nice fella helped me out, so we can finally sell Big Bomb Bags!|Old Lady from the Bomb Shop|MM}}</ref> Alternatively, Link can buy the Big Bomb Bag for 200 Rupees from the [[Business Scrub]] in [[Goron Village]] while wearing the [[Goron Mask]]. To obtain the Biggest Bomb Bag, Link must buy it from this Business Scrub for 200 Rupees while wearing the Goron Mask.
 
Link can use Bombs to damage enemies and destroy certain structures, such as walls.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= Bombs will explode after a few moments and can be used to defeat enemies or knock down walls.|game= MM|page= 30}}</ref> On the [[Second Day]], the [[Honey and Darling's Shop]] hosts a Minigame in which Link must successfully throw Bombs into baskets while on a spinning platform.
 
Other varieties of Bombs in {{MM|-}} include Bomb Flowers, Bombchus, and [[Powder Keg]]s. Powder Kegs are a special, powerful type of Bomb that can only be used by [[Goron Link]]. They are used to break the giant rocks blocking the path to [[Romani Ranch]] and the [[Goron Racetrack]]. Link can replicate the effects of Bombs by using the [[Blast Mask]], a Mask which can cause explosions.
 
==={{OoS|-}}===
{{Manual|OoS|Bombs|A Bomb blast can damage enemies or blow holes in cracked walls. Press the button to pick up a Bomb, then press the button again whil holding the + Control Pad to throw it.}}
In {{OoS}}, Bombs can be obtained within objects like Pots and bushes. Link can find 10 Bombs in the [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]]. Bombs can be used to damage certain enemies and destroy cracked walls within Dungeons. Bombs are needed in order to defeat the [[Dodongo (Boss)|Dodongo]] in [[Snake Remains]]. Certain [[Magic Ring]]s affect the function of Bombs when equipped. The [[Blast Ring]], found at the [[Western Coast]], gives Bombs a 25% damage boost. The [[Peace Ring]] and the [[Bombproof Ring]], which are found at random either within a [[Gasha Nut]] or after bumping into [[Maple]]. The Peace Ring prevents Bombs from exploding when Link is carrying them, while the Bombproof Ring makes Link invulnerable to his own Bombs. Link can also obtain the [[Bomber's Ring]] through a [[Linked Game]], which allows Link to set two Bombs at the same time. A Bomb Flower also appears in {{OoS|-}} at the [[Lava Lake]] in [[Subrosia]]. Link can give the Bomb Flower to the [[Subrosian Smelter]] to open the path to the [[Tower of Autumn]].


==Location==
{{Term|OoS|Link}} can purchase the {{Term|OoS|Red Bomb|link}} at the {{Term|OoS|Subrosia Market|link}} to increase his {{Term|OoS|Bomb}}-carrying capacity by 20.
[[File:MM3D Bomb Icon.png|left|Bomb sprite from ''Majora's Mask 3D'']]
Bombs are often available in the quest if [[Link]] happens upon them. Like most items in the series that come in quantities, they can often be found in [[pot]]s, [[bush]]es, [[Bomb Shop]]s, and on defeated enemies. In {{LA}}, Link can only buy Bombs from the [[Town Tool Shop]] in [[Mabe Village]] after having bought the [[Shovel]]. To receive Bombs in {{OoA}}, Link must first give [[Queen Ambi]] [[Mystery Seeds]], for which she will award him with Bombs.<ref>{{Cite|Mystery Seeds! Nayru desires Mystery Seeds more than anything else! She will be most pleased! By what name do you go, boy? ...Link? I offer a reward, Link. Bring it here...  Link, this is your reward. Take it with great thanks.|Queen Ambi|OoA}}</ref> In most 3D ''Zelda'' games and {{TMC}}, Link is required to own a [[Bomb Bag]] before he can even use Bombs. In {{BotW}}, he instead needs the Bomb Rune for the [[Sheikah Slate]] before he can use Bombs.


==Uses==
==={{OoA|-}}===
===Main Functions===
{{Manual|OoA|Bombs|A Bomb blast can damage enemies or blow holes in cracked walls. Press the button to pick up a Bomb, then press the button again whil holding the + Control Pad to throw it.}}
[[File:ALBW Bomb Icon.png|left|50px|Bomb sprite from ''A Link Between Worlds'']]
To obtain Bombs in {{OoA}}, Link must give [[Queen Ambi]] [[Mystery Seed]]s. She gives Link Bombs as a reward.<ref>{{Cite|Mystery Seeds! Nayru desires Mystery Seeds more than anything else! She will be most pleased! By what name do you go, boy? ...Link? I offer a reward, Link. Bring it here...  Link, this is your reward. Take it with great thanks.|Queen Ambi|OoA}}</ref> Bombs can then be obtained from objects like Pots and bushes. Certain Magic Rings affect the function of Bombs when equipped. The Bomber's Ring, obtained as a possible reward for getting a perfect score on the platinum [[Goron Dance]] in the past, allows Link to set two Bombs at the same time. The Peace Ring and the Bombproof Ring, which are found at random either within a Gasha Nut or after bumping into Maple. The Bombproof Ring can also be obtained as a possible reward for getting a perfect score on the gold Goron Dance in the present. The Peace Ring prevents Bombs from exploding when Link is carrying them, while the Bombproof Ring makes Link invulnerable to his own Bombs. Link can also obtain the Blast Ring through a Linked Game, which gives Bombs a 25% damage boost. Bomb Flowers also appear in {{OoA|-}} as a key plot element. Link uses a Bomb Flower to free the [[Goron Elder]] from a heavy boulder in the past. The [[Goron]]s then plant Bomb Flowers all around the [[Rolling Ridge]].
[[File:SS Link Bomb.png|150px|right|Link about to roll a Bomb in ''Skyward Sword'']]
Bombs are used to create explosions. Only seconds after they are set, they will flash red and then explode in a puff of smoke and fire.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Once it's been thrown, the timer starts. […] When you see a Bomb turn red, you know it's about to explode.|book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> Bombs can be used in a variety of ways, such as for blowing up rocks or walls, defeating [[Dodongo]]s and other enemies,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=As soon as you get bombs, you can use them offensively or to blow open Bomb cracks. |book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> and solving puzzles. In some games, Link can find out which walls can be bombed by hitting or tapping them with his sword. Since {{ALttP}}, Link can pick up, carry, and throw Bombs.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= You can also pick up a bomb you have placed and throw it before it explodes (be careful!).|game=ALttP|page=37}}</ref> From {{TWW}} on, in many games a held or thrown bomb will cause enemies to run away in terror, making them harder to hit. In {{PH}}, Link can throw Bombs into [[Gust Geyser]]s to make them explode and blow up obstacles at a higher location.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Sometimes, you may even be called to throw a Bomb in the geyser to blast some stones blocking your path before riding the geyser yourself.|book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=15}}</ref> In {{SS}}, Link can also throw bombs like bowling balls via an underarm swing of the [[Wii]] Remote, with even being capable of giving the bomb a spin. The {{it|Beetle}} can also pick up and fly with a Bomb to a new location, adding depth to the Bomb's usage. The number of Bombs Link can set varies from title to title. Though very useful, they have a double-edged sword quality, as they can harm Link if he is caught in the explosion,<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=A bomb blast will damage enemies and knock holes in some walls, but it will also damage your character if he is too close to the blast.|game=ALttP|page=37}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|quote=If it blows up next to you, you lose half a heart.|book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> except in {{TLoZ}} and {{LA}}. Given these functions, the Bomb is one of the most essential items in the series.


When Link wears certain [[Magic Ring]]s in the {{OoX}}, they affect the function of Bombs.
==={{FS|-}}===
{{Manual|FS|Bombs|Use bombs to damage enemies and to blast open holes in suspicious-looking walls. Press the A Button to light bombs and press the A Button again to throw them. You can press the A Button again after bombs land to set them off quickly.}}
In {{FS}}, Bombs can be found in various [[Stage]]s. They can only be used in the Stage where they were obtained. The {{Plural|FS|Links|link}} can use an unlimited amount of Bombs. Although they detonate automatically, they can be detonated manually with the A button before they explode.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote= You can press the A Button again after bombs land to set them off quickly.|game= FS|page= 42}}</ref>


*'''Blast Ring''' – Bombs cause 25% more damage
==={{TWW|-}}===
*'''Bomber's Ring''' – Allows Link to set two Bombs consecutively
In {{TWW}}, Link obtains Bombs by completing [[Niko]]'s second [[Rope (Object)|Rope]] swinging challenges in [[Tetra's Ship]] at [[Windfall Island]]. Initially, Bombs are far too expensive for Link to afford, with 10 Bombs costing 10,000 Rupees at the [[Bomb Shop#The Wind Waker|Bomb Shop]] on the southern part of Windfall Island.<ref>{{Cite|10 Bombs 10,000 Rupees / Come on, now! How's a kid like you going to pay for these? You're dreaming!|Bomb-Master Cannon|TWW}}</ref> However, after [[Tetra]] and [[Tetra's Pirate Crew|her crew]] come and steal his Bombs, he lowers the prices.<ref>{{Cite|Now, I don't like to brag, but aren't these just the finest bombs you've ever seen in your entire life? Real fine, and real cheap!|Bomb-Master Cannon|TWW}}</ref> Link can then purchase 10 Bombs for 20 Rupees, 20 Bombs for 35 Rupees, and 30 Bombs for 50 Rupees. Link can also buy 30 Bombs for 60 Rupees from [[Beedle's Shop Ship]]. As soon Link has Bombs, he can use the [[Cannon]] on the [[King of Red Lions]] by using the Bomb item while on the boat.<ref>{{Cite|Using bombs while on your boat gives you a mighty cannon you can use to fight off seagoing enemies.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> The Cannon allows him to fire his Bombs to distant objects and enemies in the [[Great Sea]]. If Link pulls out a Bomb near enemies, they will run away in terror to avoid the explosion. Link needs Bombs in order to defeat the Boss of the [[Tower of the Gods]], [[Gohdan]].
*'''Bombproof Ring''' – Link becomes invulnerable to his Bombs' blasts
*'''Peace Ring''' – Bombs will not explode as Link holds them


===Quantity===
At first, Link can carry 30 Bombs,<ref>{{Cite|You got {{Color|TWW Red|bombs}}! You can carry up to {{Color|TWW Red|30}}.|N/A|TWWHD}}</ref> but he can upgrade his Bomb carrying capacity to 60 and then 99 by visiting the Great Fairies at [[Eastern Fairy Island]] and [[Southern Fairy Island]].<ref>{{Cite|Now you can carry more {{Color|TWW Red|bombs}}! Now you can bring a maximum of {{Color|TWW Red|60}} with you wherever you go.|N/A|TWW}}</ref>
The quantity of Link's Bombs is limited,<ref>{{Cite book|quote=You can only carry as many Bombs as your Bomb Bag allows. |book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> except in {{FS}}, {{FSA}}, {{ALBW}} and {{BotW}}. Link can increase these limits depending on his actions. In ''The Legend of Zelda'', an [[Old Man]] in the [[Lizard]] and [[Demon (Dungeon)|Demon]] Labyrinths (in the [[Snake]] and [[Lion]] Labyrinths in the [[Second Quest]]), will increase the number of Bombs Link can carry at the cost of 100 [[Rupee]]s.<ref>{{Cite|I BET YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE MORE BOMBS|Old Man|TLoZ}}</ref> If Link tosses 100 Rupees into the [[Pond of Happiness]] in ''A Link to the Past'', [[Venus]] will increase the carrying capacity of his Bombs if he so chooses. He may continue giving Rupees to reach a maximum of 50 Bombs. [[Mad Batter]] in ''Link's Awakening'' will give Link more Bombs if he sprinkles [[Magic Powder]] on an underground alter and awakens the creature. There are always ways to increase a Bomb Bag's capacity by finding larger Bomb Bags through mini-games or [[Great Fairy|Great Fairies]].


==Variations==
Bomb Flowers can be found on certain islands, such as [[Dragon Roost Island]]. Appearing only in the original version of {{TWW|-}}, Link can use [[Tingle Bomb]]s, which can be placed remotely from the [[Tingle Tuner]]. They can be purchased from the Tingle Tuner for 10 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|{{Color|TWW TT Green|Tingle Bomb}}<br/>{{Color|TWW TT Green|Tingle}} will explode his bombs for you with a Pow! For {{Color|TWW TT Red|10 Rupees}}!|Inventory|TWW}}</ref>
===Super Bomb===
[[File:Super Bomb Sprite LttP.gif|left|50px]]
The '''Super Bomb''' is a red, larger version of the Bomb. Its only appearance is in ''A Link to the Past''. It can only be obtained from the [[Dark World]]'s [[Bomb Shop#A Link to the Past|Bomb Shop]], but it doesn't become available until after clearing both the [[Ice Palace]] and [[Misery Mire (A Link to the Past)|Misery Mire]]. It is priced at 100 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|I also have a new Super Bomb in stock for only 100 Rupees!|Bomb Shop Owner|ALttP}}</ref> The Super Bomb cannot be placed in Link's inventory, he has to drag it behind him until he needs to use it. It cannot be taken over cliff edges, and Link cannot run with it, but its explosion cannot harm Link. After Link sets the Bomb, a three-second countdown will appear, after which the Bomb will create a large explosion. The Super Bomb is required to break through the cracked wall on the second level of the [[Pyramid of Power]], where the [[Great Fairy#Fat Fairy|Fat Fairy]] resides.


===Bomb Flower===
==={{FSA|-}}===
{{Main|Bomb Flower}}
{{Manual|FSA|Bombs|Repel enemies or to blow holes in walls. Press the A Button to place a bomb down, then use the R Button to lift and throw it.<br/>{{Big|Lev. 2}}<br/>Watch out—there are some really big bombs out there!}}
[[File:BombFlower OoTMM.png‎|right|120px]]
In {{FSA}}, Bombs can be found in various Stages. They can only be used in the Stage where they were obtained. The {{Plural|FSA|Links|link}} can use an unlimited amount of Bombs. Certain enemies attack the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} with Bombs, such as Bomb Soldiers. The {{Plural|FSA|Links}} can temporarily upgrade their Bombs into [[Level 2 Bomb]]s by tossing a Bomb into a [[Great Fairy Fountain#Four Swords Adventures|Great Fairy Fountain]]. Level 2 Bombs are larger and have a larger blast radius.<ref>{{Cite|You got level 2 bombs! They're...huge! I can't wait to see 'em blow up!|N/A|FSA}}</ref> Bomb Flowers also appear in certain Stages. A dangerous type of Bomb known as [[Big Bomb]]s also appears in {{FSA|-}}. Big Bombs are dropped by [[Shadow Link]] and found as traps within Treasure Chests.<ref>{{Cite|You got a Big Bomb! This will blow everything to smithereens! Uh-oh...RUN!!|N/A|FSA}}</ref> If the {{Plural|FSA|Links}} are hit by its blast, they will be defeated instantly and must escape to another screen to survive.<ref>{{Cite|A giant bomb! Run away!|N/A|FSA}}</ref>
Bomb Flowers, which debuted in ''Ocarina of Time'', are a special plant that are set to explode when plucked, and will regrow soon after detonating. They are necessary when Link does not have his own Bombs.<ref>{{Cite|Those plants growing over there are Bomb Flowers. They are mining plants that grow only on this mountain. The flower's fruit is the raw  material for bombs.|Goron|OoT}}</ref> A Bomb Flower can be lighted without being plucked if hit with an [[Arrow]], touched with a burning [[Deku Stick]], or if hit by a nearby explosion. In ''Ocarina of Time'', they are too heavy for [[Young Link]] to lift without aid of the [[Goron Bracelets]].<ref>{{Cite|You got the Goron's Bracelet! Now you can pull up Bomb Flowers. Stand next to one and use A to pull it up!|N/A|OoT}}</ref>


===Bombchu===
==={{TMC|-}}===
{{Main|Bombchu}}
{{Manual|TMC|Bomb|Press the item button to place a bomb on the ground. Use the R Button to lift a bomb and throw it.}}
[[File:Bombchu2.png|left|100px]]
In {{TMC}}, {{Term|TMC|Link}} can use {{Plural|TMC|Bomb}} when he obtains the {{Term|TMC|Bomb Bag}} from {{Term|TMC|Belari|link}} in the {{Term|TMC|Minish Woods|link}} after completing the {{Term|TMC|Deepwood Shrine|link}}. {{Term|TMC|Link}} can carry 10 {{Plural|TMC|Bomb}} with the {{Term|TMC|Bomb Bag}}, and can upgrade his carrying capacity to 30, 50, and 99 {{Plural|TMC|Bomb}} with three different Big Bomb Bags. One can be purchased at {{Term|TMC|Stockwell's Shop|link}} in {{Term|TMC|Hyrule Town|link}} for 600 {{Plural|TMC|Rupee}}, one can be obtained by throwing a {{Term|TMC|Bomb}} into the {{Term|TMC|Great Mayfly Fairy|link}}'s fountain on {{Term|TMC|Mount Crenel|link}}, and one can be obtained from a {{Term|TMC|Treasure Chest}} at the {{Term|TMC|Wind Ruins|link}} after {{Term|TMC|Kinstone Fusion|link|display=Fusing}} {{Plural|TMC|Kinstone|link}} with {{Term|TMC|Belari}}. {{Term|TMC|Link}} can also obtain {{Plural|TMC|Remote Bomb|link}} from {{Term|TMC|Belari}}, which are detonated manually.
Bombchu are special Bombs that resemble [[Real Bombchu]]. Link requires a Bomb Bag to carry them, but in {{PH}}, he must have a separate Bombchu Bag. In their appearances in ''Ocarina of Time'' and {{MM}}, these Bombs, when set, will go forward on their own, even crawling up walls and ceilings if they encounter one. The Bombchu will continue to run until it collides with an object that cannot be climbed or an enemy or until its fuse runs out and it explodes on its own.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=Pick up a Bombchu and set it at you feet. It will start running by itself. If it hits an object, or runs for a while without hitting anything, it will explode. Once it starts running, you have no control over it.|game=OoT|page=23}}</ref> In the [[Oracle Series|''Oracle'' Series]], Bombchu home in on nearby enemies and blow up. In ''Phantom Hourglass'', a Bombchu can be controlled manually by creating a set path for them.<ref>{{Cite|You got a Bombchu! You can carry up to 10 Bombchus in your bag! They will follow the path that you draw on your map!|N/A|PH}}</ref>


===Blast Mask===
==={{TP|-}}===
[[File:Blastmask.png|95px|right]]
Link can use many types of Bombs in {{TP}}. In addition to regular Bombs, Link can use [[Water Bomb]]s underwater and [[Bombling]]s, which are exploding creatures that run in a straight line when dropped and detonate upon contact. Water Bombs are needed in order to complete the [[Lakebed Temple]]. Bombs can be found in various objects, within Treasure Chests or can be dropped by enemies. Bombs can also be purchased at [[Barnes Bomb Shop]] in [[Kakariko Village#Twilight Princess|Kakariko Village]]. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 30 Rupees, 20 Bombs for 60 Rupees, or 30 Bombs for 90 Rupees. Link can also apply his Bombs to his [[Arrow]]s, turning them into [[Bomb Arrow]]s, which detonate the moment they make hit. In the [[Snowpeak Ruins]], many Cannons can be shot after a Bomb is detonated inside them, allowing Link to blast through thick ice or enemies.
{{Main|Blast Mask}}
The Blast Mask allows Link to instantly cause an explosion when he wears it, although he cannot use his [[Sword]] while wearing it. He must wait a few seconds after a blast to use it again. Its explosion can harm Link unless the uses his [[Shield]] at the same time the explosion occurs.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Blast Mask! Wear it with C. You can have a blast with B, but you'll lose life energy in the process.|N/A|MM}}</ref>


===Powder Keg===
Link can obtain three different Bomb Bags. Each Bomb Bag can only hold one type of Bomb, either being 30 Bombs, 15 Water Bombs, or 10 Bomblings. One of the Bomb Bags can be purchased at Barnes Bomb Shop in Kakariko Village for 120 Rupees, another can be obtained by rescuing a [[Goron]] in [[Zora's Domain]] and another can be obtained from [[Iza]] after destroying the rocks in [[Zora's River]]. If Link scores 25 points or higher in Iza's [[Rapids Ride]] Minigame, she will reward him with the [[Giant Bomb Bag]], which doubles the capacity of each Bomb Bag to carry either 60 Bombs, 30 Water Bombs, or 20 Bomblings.
{{Main|Powder Keg}}
[[File:MM PowderKeg2.png|85px|left]]
Powder Kegs, appearing only in ''Majora's Mask'', have a bigger and more powerful blast than regular Bombs.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=These special bombs used only by Gorons are much more powerful than standard bombs. After you set them, they will explode when the fuse burns up.|game=MM|page=30}}</ref> They can only be used by [[Goron Link]]. Link can only buy Powder Kegs when he is certified to use them.<ref>{{Cite|Powder Kegs are extremely powerful and dangerous, so those who haven't been approved by the instructor can't carry them.|Goron at Clock Town's Bomb Shop|MM}}</ref> Powder Kegs main uses are to clear the path to the [[Goron Race]]track and [[Romani Ranch]], and to destroy the cracked ceiling of the [[Ancient Castle of Ikana]].<ref>{{Cite|If you can destroy the boulder that blocks the entrance to the Goron Racetrack near here using the Powder Keg I'm about to give you, then I'll approve you to carry them.|Medigoron|MM}}</ref> Powder Kegs can be purchased in two places in [[Termina]], namely in the [[Goron Powder Keg Shop]] in [[Goron Village (Majora's Mask)|Goron Village]] and in the Bomb Shop in [[Clock Town]]. After Link deploys a Powder Keg, its fuse will slowly burn down until it explodes. However, the process can be speeded up by shooting an Arrow at it, making the keg explode immediately.


===Cannon===
==={{PH|-}}===
{{Main|Cannon}}
In {{PH}}, Link can purchase a Bomb Bag from Beedle's Shop Ship for 1000 Rupees. He can also obtain a Bomb Bag by scoring 2500 points at the [[Cannon Game]]. Link can carry 20 Bombs with one Bomb Bag and can carry 30 Bombs once he obtains a second one. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 50 Rupees at the [[Mercay Island Shop]] and [[Molida Island Shop]]. Link can throw Bombs into [[Updraft]]s to blow up obstacles at the top of the Updraft.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH |publisher= Prima |page= 15}}</ref> Bomb Flowers and Bombchus appear in {{PH|-}}. The Cannon on the [[SS Linebeck]] shoots Bombs but has an unlimited supply of shots.
[[File:Practical Cannon.png|right|65px]]
As soon Link receives Bombs in ''The Wind Waker'', he can use the Cannon on the [[King of Red Lions]] by simply using the Bomb item while on the boat.<ref>{{Cite|Using bombs while on your boat gives you a mighty cannon you can use to fight off seagoing enemies.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> The Cannon in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks'' have an unlimited supply of shots, although they have to be obtained.


In the [[Snowpeak Ruins]] in ''Twilight Princess'', there are many cannons that require the insertion of a cannonball and then a Bomb for them to activate. These cannons can blast through thick ice and any enemy in their way.
==={{ST|-}}===
In {{ST}}, Link can carry 10 Bombs with the Bomb Bag, 20 Bombs with the [[Medium-Sized Bomb Bag]], and 30 Bombs with the [[Large-Sized Bomb Bag]]. He can obtain one of them by purchasing it at [[Beedle's Airshop]] for 500 Rupees, another by beating the current record in the {{Term|ST|Race (Mini-Game)|link}} {{Term|ST|Mini-Game|link}} at [[Whittleton]], and another by completing Level 2 of the [[Take 'Em All On!]] Minigame in [[Hyrule Castle Town]]. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 150 Rupees at [[Kogane]]'s [[Shop]] in [[Papuchia Village]] and 10 Bombs for 200 Rupees at the [[Goron Country Store]]. Bomb Flowers can be found in {{ST|-}}. The Cannon on the [[Spirit Train]] an unlimited supply of Bombs.


In {{FPTRR}}, the [[Stalfos Pirates]]' cannon is used to destroy the boulder on [[Mount Desma]].
==={{SS|-}}===
{{SS Item Properties/Store
|type        = Bomb
}}
[[File:SS Bombscreen.png|thumb|left|Link using a Bomb]]
In addition to dropping and throwing Bombs in {{SS}}, Link can also roll Bombs with an underarm swing and can give it spin to control its direction. The [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]] can also be used to pick up and fly with a Bomb to drop it somewhere else. Link can purchase 10 Bombs for 20 Rupees once he has obtained the Bomb Bag in the {{Term|SS|Earth Temple|link}}. The Bomb Bag can hold 10 Bombs, but Link can add additional Bomb Bags to his {{Term|SSHD|Pouch|link}} to carry more Bombs. A {{Term|SS|Bomb Bag|link}} adds 5 extra Bombs, a [[Medium Bomb Bag]] adds 10, and a [[Large Bomb Bag]] adds 15 Bombs. The maximum amount of Bombs Link can carry is 40 by equipping two Large Bomb Bags.  


===Tingle Bomb===
Bomb Flowers appear in {{SS|-}} in place of the traditional “man-made” design of previous installments. Because of this, Link can put plucked Bomb Flowers in his [[Bomb Bag]] before they detonate to replenish his supply.
[[File:WW Link Tuner.png|90px|left]]
A '''Tingle Bomb''' is an item provided by the [[Tingle Tuner]] at a cost of ten Rupees per use. It can be set wherever the [[Tingle]] icon goes onscreen. It is almost like a normal Bomb, but it is invisible, cannot be thrown, and can reveal certain hidden pots and [[Treasure Chest]]s containing [[Tingle Statue]]s.<ref>{{Cite|Huh? Hmmm? There seems to be something hidden here! Use a Tingle Bomb to search for it!|Tingle|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Here it is!!!!!! Medli was hiding the vase. Who knew she was so sneaky?|Tingle|TWW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Let's solve a puzzle! Yesss! A Tingle Statue is hidden in this dungeon... It seems you can uncover it with a Tingle Bomb...|Tingle|TWW}}</ref> Tingle Bombs can be detonated immediately if the cursor is not on Link, or rooted into place with a three second countdown, which will cause Tingle to warn Link to run. Tingle Bombs are only half as [[Weapon Strength#The Wind Waker|strong]] as normal Bombs are. A successful hit on an enemy will drop a yellow Rupee, covering the cost of using the Bomb. More successful hits on enemies within the same room will increase the value of the dropped Rupees, from a red Rupee to a purple Rupee. Tingle Bombs can also blow away piles of leaves.
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===Level 2 Bomb===
The '''Level 2 Bomb''', which is exclusive to ''Four Swords Adventures'', is an item upgrade Link can obtain by tossing the Bomb item into a [[Great Fairy Fountain#Four Swords Adventures|Great Fairy Fountain]]. These Bombs are larger and have a larger blast radius.<ref>{{Cite|You got level 2 bombs! They're...huge! I can't wait to see 'em blow up!|N/A|FSA}}</ref>


===Big Bomb===
==={{ALBW|-}}===
[[File:Big Bomb.png|right]]
In {{ALBW}}, Bombs can be obtained from [[Ravio's Shop]]. Link has an unlimited amount of Bombs, but like all items in the game, it takes up some of his [[Energy Gauge]] with each use. Bombs can be rented for 50 Rupees and bought permanently for 800.{{Note|The first item purchased from Ravio always costs 400 Rupees}} Link can upgrade his Bombs to [[Nice Bomb]]s by bringing 10 Lost [[Maiamai]]s to [[Mother Maiamai]]. The upgrade improves the attack damage and blast radius of the Bombs. In addition to Bomb Flowers, a special type of Bomb Flower known as the [[Big Bomb Flower]] appears in {{ALBW|-}}.
The '''Big Bomb''' makes its first appearance in ''Four Swords Adventures'', where it is often referred to as a '''Giant Bomb'''. It is not a helpful item, except in [[Shadow Battle]], as its blast can KO a [[Links|Link]] instantly if he is in range. Big Bombs are usually dropped by [[Shadow Link]], but they will also appear in chests.<ref>{{Cite|You got a Big Bomb! This will blow everything to smithereens! Uh-oh...RUN!!|N/A|FSA}}</ref> It has a 10-second fuse and its explosion affects the entire area. Link can avoid its blast by escaping into a hole,<ref>{{Cite|A giant bomb! Escape to your Game Boy Advance!|N/A|FSA}}</ref> walking into a cave, diving underwater,<ref>{{Cite|A giant bomb! Quickly! Dive underwater!|N/A|FSA}}</ref> or leaving the area altogether.<ref>{{Cite|A giant bomb! Run away!|N/A|FSA}}</ref>
 
==={{TFH|-}}===
In {{TFH}}, {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} can be used to defeat certain enemies and destroy objects. When one of the {{Plural|TFH|Links|link}} wears the {{Term|TFH|Big Bomb Outfit|link}}, all {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} and {{Plural|TFH|Bomb Flower}} that {{Term|TFH|Links}} uses turn into {{Plural|TFH|Big Bomb}}, which have an increased blast radius and inflict double damage. {{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} have a blast radius that reaches one level above or below, while {{Plural|TFH|Big Bomb}} reach two levels above or below.
 
{{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} first appear in the {{Term|TFH|Moblin Base|link}} as one of the three {{Plural|TFH|Item|link}} the {{Plural|TFH|Links}} can acquire. They also appear in the {{Term|TFH|Forest Temple|link}} (two {{Plural|TFH|Item}}), {{Term|TFH|Bomb Storage|link}}, {{Term|TFH|Floating Garden|link}}, {{Term|TFH|Sky Temple|link}} (one {{Term|TFH|Item}} per {{Term|TFH|Stage}}), and the {{Term|TFH|Fortified Zone|link}} and {{Term|TFH|Baneful Zone|link}} of the {{Term|TFH|Den of Trials|link}}, as well as the {{Term|TFH|Coliseum|link}}'s {{Term|TFH|Woodlands}} and {{Term|TFH|The Ruins}} arenas.
 
{{Plural|TFH|Bomb}} also appear in the {{Term|TFH|Buzz Blob Cave|link}}, {{Term|TFH|Fire Temple|link}}, {{Term|TFH|The Lady's Lair|link}}, and {{Term|TFH|Gibdo Mausoleum|link}} as part of the "'''Clear using only Bombs!'''" and "'''Only Bombs-no swords!'''" {{Plural|TFH|Drablands Challenge|link}}.
 
==={{BotW|-}}===
{{Main|Remote Bomb}}
In {{BotW}}, Link uses the [[Remote Bomb]] [[Rune]] instead of Bombs, which allows him to control when they detonate.
 
==Other Appearances==
==={{TLoZ|-}} (TV Series)===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TLoZ (TV Series)}}
 
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
==={{TLoZGW|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|TLoZGW}}
 
{{Noncanon|End}}


[[File:TFH Nice Bomb Icon.png|left]]
==={{TFoE|-}}===
The Big Bomb reappears in {{TFH}}. When wearing the [[Big Bomb Outfit]], all Bombs and Bomb Flowers Link uses turn into Big Bombs, which have an increased blast radius and do double damage. Big Bombs also break rocks down two levels, as opposed to a Bomb's one.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Bombs are used to damage stronger enemies and to destroy breakable rocks and small walls in {{TFoE}}. They are purchased in packs of three for 20 [[Rupee#The Faces of Evil|Rubies]] from [[Morshu]]'s shop in the {{Term|TFoE|Goronu (Stage)|link}} area. [[Link]] can carry up to 99 of them.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===Remote Bomb===
==={{TWoG|-}}===
[[File:Remotebomb.gif|left|40px]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
First appearing in ''The Minish Cap'', Link can get '''Remote Bombs''' from [[Belari]] in exchange for his regular Bombs. This can be done after getting the regular Bombs and [[Kinstone Fusion|fusing]] [[Kinstone]]s with [[Gentari]], the [[Minish]] elder. After being set, these Bombs will explode only when the button to which they are assigned is pressed again. Because of this, it is impossible to set two Remote Bombs at a time. Belari can trade the Remote Bombs back for regular Bombs whenever Link talks to him again.<ref>{{Cite|At last, it's complete! The Remote Bomb! It blows up whenever you want! If you ever need normal bombs again, just trade me back for them.|Belari|TMC}}</ref> When Link has the Remote Bombs, he will obtain these items the same way as the normal Bombs. Even though Remote Bombs are the first to be referred as such, Bombs in ''Four Swords'' can be activated in a similar manner.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote=You can press the A Button again after bombs land to set them off quickly.|page=42|game=FS}}</ref> Bombs are remote by default in {{BotW}}, and can be detonated at will.
Bombs are used to damage stronger enemies and to destroy breakable rocks and small walls in {{TWoG}}. They are purchased in packs of three for 20 [[Rupee#The Wand of Gamelon|Rubies]] from the [[Merchant#The Wand of Gamelon|Merchant]]'s general store in [[Sakado]]. [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] can carry up to 99 of them.
{{Noncanon|End}}


===Bomb Arrows===
==={{AST|-}}===
[[File:BombArrow.png|right|140px]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Main|Bomb Arrow}}
{{Stub|AST}}
Bomb Arrows are a combination of both Bombs and Arrows. First appearing in ''Link's Awakening'', Link can shoot them by dropping a Bomb and then shooting it with an Arrow. In ''Twilight Princess'', they can simply be attached to Arrows. They can be fired to create distant blasts in high and low places.<ref>{{Cite|Oh...And you can combine bombs and arrows to make bomb arrows for when you need ranged explosives!|Barnes|TP}}</ref>


===Water Bomb===
{{Noncanon|End}}
{{Main|Water Bomb}}
[[File:Water Bomb.png|right|80px]]
Water Bombs are special Bombs found only in ''Twilight Princess'' that are able to explode underwater, while other Bombs are unable to. They appear to be [[Bombfish]], but the Water Bombs [[Barnes]] sells are handmade.<ref>{{Cite|I finished my water bombs! These little fellas are so advanced, you can even use 'em in the water! Oh, they'll come in handy, guaranteed.|Barnes|TP}}</ref> Water Bombs are necessary to gain access to and explore the [[Lakebed Temple]]. Link must wear the [[Iron Boots]] to be able to use them underwater. They can also be used on land, but are much more costly this way compared to regular Bombs.


===Bombling===
==={{SSB|-}}===
{{Main|Bombling}}
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[[File:Bombling.png|right|100px]]
Bombs serve as Link's down special move in {{SSB}}. When used, Link pulls out a Bomb that can be thrown at other [[Fighter]]s to cause damage with an explosion on impact. Link will take damage by his own Bombs if he holds on to one by the time it detonates, or if other Fighters catch one thrown by Link and throw it back. Link can also cause damage to his teammates with Bombs. The Bomb counts as an item such that Link cannot carry another item along with bomb, and that using a bomb in single play mode will remove the "No item" bonus.
Bomblings are explosive creatures found in ''Twilight Princess''. While they are just useful enemies at first, they can be added to Link's Bomb inventory later on. As items, they are similar to the Bombchu, except they will not crawl up walls but rather will explode whenever they crash into something.<ref>{{Cite|You got bomblings (10)! Release them and they'll travel forward and explode if they hit something or after some time.|N/A|TP}}</ref> Wild Bomblings, necessary to complete the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], spawn from small holes in the ground and will attack Link after taking a brief stance, but will not explode until Link attacks them back. They can be carried around and thrown afar by using the [[Gale Boomerang]].
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===Nice Bombs===
==={{SSBM|-}}===
[[File:ALBW Nice Bomb Icon.png|left|50px]]
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'''Nice Bombs''' are an upgrade of the regular Bombs in {{ALBW}}. The upgrade can be obtained after collecting at least 10 lost [[Maiamai]]s and then returning them to [[Mother Maiamai]]. The Bombs must be bought from [[Ravio]] first in order to upgrade them. Nice Bombs have a larger blast radius and cause more damage than regular Bombs.
Bombs serve as the down special move of Link and [[Young Link]] in {{SSBM}}. Link's bombs function the same as they do in {{SSB|-}}. When used by Young Link and thrown, the explosion from his Bombs hit multiple times.
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==Bombs and Enemies==
==={{SCII|-}}===
[[File:Garo Master Abridged Suicide Ritual.png|thumb|The Garo Master holding a Bomb in order to commit ritualistic suicide as part of its honor code]]
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{| border=1
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!width="400"|'''Enemies Weak Against Bombs'''
!width="500"|'''Enemies that Use/Act as Bombs'''
|-
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*[[Anti-Kirby]]
*[[Armos]]
*[[Beamos]]
*[[Cyclok]]
*[[Dodongo]]
*[[Dodongo Snakes]]
*[[Facade]]
*[[Gohdan]]
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*[[Great Moblin]]
*[[Head Thwomp]]
*[[Hinox]]
*[[King Dodongo]]
*[[Pols Voice]]
*[[Sandworm]]
*[[Stalfos]]
*[[Wizzrobe]]
{{col-end}}
|
{{col-begin}}
{{col-break|width=33%}}
*[[Armos]]
*[[Baby Dodongo]]
*[[Blastworm]]
*[[Bob-omb]]
*[[Bombarossa]]
*[[Zirro|Bomber]]
*[[Bombfish]]
*[[Bombite]]
*[[Bombling]]
{{col-break|width=33%}}
*[[Soldier (Enemy)#Bomber|Bomb Soldier]]
*[[Bone Putter]]
*[[Dark Link]]
*[[Dark Train]]
*[[Froak]]
*[[Dodongo]]
*[[Garo]]
*[[Garo Master]]
*[[Goht]]
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*[[Great Moblin]]
*[[Hinox]]
*[[Mad Bomber]]
*[[Monkey#Link's Awakening|Monkey]]
*[[Nejiron]]
*[[Peahat#The Minish Cap|Peahat]]
*[[Real Bombchu]]
*[[Sluggula]]
{{col-end}}
|}


==Other Appearances==
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{{Ambig|start}}
 
===''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland''===
==={{FPTRR|-}}===
In ''Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland'', two types of Bombs appear. The first type, Tingle Bombs, can be concocted by using two Bomb Fruits, two Gelatine, and two Explosive Claws. They are stored in [[Bottle|empty jars]]. Cauldrons of the concoction exist in [[Desma's Labyrinth]]. The second type, '''Nitro Bombs''', are also stored in empty jars, and are a more powerful version of Tingle Bombs. The recipe for Nitro Bombs (Bomb Fruits, three Gelatine, three Explosive Claws, and three Multi-Bomb Fruits) is obtained from the [[Stalfos Pirates]]' Engineer when their pirate ship is being attacked by insects. They can shatter large [[boulder]]s.
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{{Ambig|end}}
Two types of Bombs appear in {{FPTRR}}. The first type, Tingle Bombs, can be concocted by using two [[Bomb Fruit]]s, two [[Gelatine]], and two [[Explosive Claws]]. They are stored in [[Bottle|Empty Jars]]. There are cauldrons of the concoction in [[Desma's Labyrinth]]. The second type, [[Nitro Bomb]]s, are also stored in Empty Jars and are a more powerful version of Tingle Bombs. They are created with Bomb Fruits, three Gelatine, three Explosive Claws, and three [[Multi-Bomb Fruit]]s. The recipe is obtained from the [[Stalfos Pirates]]' Engineer when their pirate ship is being attacked by insects.
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==={{SSBB|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
Bombs serve as the down special move of Link and [[Toon Link]] in {{SSBB}}. Toon Link's Bombs have a larger blast radius than Link's.
{{Noncanon|End}}


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==={{OoA|-}} (Himekawa)===
===Philips CD-i Games===
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In {{TFoE}} and {{TWoG}}, Bombs are used to damage stronger enemies and to destroy breakable rocks and small walls. They are purchased from [[Morshu]]'s shop in ''The Faces of Evil'', and [[Merchant#Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon|The Merchant]]'s shop in ''The Wand of Gamelon''. In both games, Bombs are purchased in packs of three for 20 [[Rupee#Philips CD-i Games|Rubies]]. Link and [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]] can carry up to 99 of them.
When battling [[Veran]]'s spider form in the [[Black Tower]], Link spies a crate of Bombs from the Tower's construction.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Explosives from the construction!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 168}}</ref> Link tosses a Bomb at Veran,<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= Take this!!|book= OoA (Himekawa)|publisher= |page= 168}}</ref> momentarily blinding and stunning her.
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===''Hyrule Warriors'' Series===
==={{HW|-}}===
[[File:HW Water Bomb Sprite.svg|right]]
{{Noncanon|Start}}
In {{HW}}, Bombs are items kept in the inventory. They are first obtained in "[[Hyrule Field (Hyrule Warriors)|The Armies of Ruin]]" Scenario, after Link finds them in the field's Mine Entrance. Bombs are thrown in small spurts. They are primarily used to destroy cracked walls and boulders, but can also be used to damage enemies. Some giant bosses, such as [[King Dodongo]], are particularly weak to them and can be used to make their [[Weak Point Gauge]] expose. The Bombs can be temporarily upgraded to a giant Bomb by collecting Bomb power ups, which will throw one giant Bomb that clears a large area. [[Goron's Bracelet]] [[Badge]]s in the [[Bazaar (Hyrule Warriors)|Bazaar]] can be crafted to increase the duration of the upgrade.  
Bombs are items kept in the inventory in {{HW}}. They are first obtained in "[[The Armies of Ruin]]" Scenario after Link finds them in the field's Mine Entrance. Bombs are thrown in small spurts. They are primarily used to destroy cracked walls and boulders, but can also be used to damage enemies. Some giant bosses, such as [[King Dodongo]], are particularly weak to them and can be used to make their [[Weak Point Gauge]] expose. The Bombs can be temporarily upgraded to a giant Bomb by collecting Bomb power-ups, which will throw one giant Bomb that clears a large area. [[Goron's Bracelet]] [[Badge]]s in the {{Term|HW|Bazaar|link}} can be crafted to increase the duration of the upgrade.  


In [[Adventure Mode]], normal and Water Bombs appear as [[Item Card]]s. Normal Bombs are used to open cave entrances in mountain walls and to destroy boulders on land, whereas Water Bombs are used to destroy boulders on bodies of water. In the [[Lorule Map]] from {{HWL}}, the Bomb Item Card activates the Rupee Nice Power on the Ravio Board when used.
In [[Adventure Mode]], normal and Water Bombs appear as [[Item Card]]s. Normal Bombs are used to open cave entrances in mountain walls and to destroy boulders on land, whereas Water Bombs are used to destroy boulders on bodies of water. In the [[Lorule Map]] from {{HWL}}, the Bomb Item Card activates the Rupee Nice Power on the Ravio Board when used.


In the ''A Link Between Worlds'' DLC Pack for ''Hyrule Warriors'' and ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'', [[Ravio]] uses Bombs at part of the moveset for his [[Rental Hammer]] Weapon. He can bat a bomb towards enemies with the Hammer and roll giant Bombs at enemies, shoving it away from him before it explodes.
In the {{ALBW|-}} DLC Pack for {{HW|-}} and {{HWL|-}}, [[Ravio]] uses Bombs at part of the moveset for his [[Rental Hammer]] Weapon. He can bat a Bomb toward enemies with the Hammer and roll giant Bombs at enemies, shoving it away from him before it explodes.
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{{Noncanon|End}}


==Trivia==
==={{MNPTP|-}}===
*Unusually among ''Zelda'' games, it is possible to complete the main quest in {{ST}} without ever acquiring Bombs. This is due to all bombable obstacles that are necessary to traverse to finish the game can be destroyed with Bomb Flowers or [[Wrecker Phantom]]s in the surrounding area. Bombs are still necessary to access many optional treasures and hidden areas, though, and they provide easier solutions to many puzzles in the main quest.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
[[File:MNPTP Bomb Sprite.png|left|50px]]
The first puzzle in the ''Picross'' series and the third puzzle in the ''Mega Picross'' series depict a {{Term|MNPTP|Bomb}}.
{{Noncanon|End}}


==Etymology==
==={{SSB4|-}}===
{{Names
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|align= left
Bombs return as the down special move of Link and [[Toon Link]] in {{SSB4}}. Link's and Toon Link's Bombs function identically to those in {{SSBB|-}}.
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|nwidth=  
 
|en=  
==={{SSBU|-}}===
|enM=  
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|ja= {{Romanize|バクダン|Bakudan}}
Bombs return as Young Link's and Toon Link's down special moves in {{SSBU}}. While Young Link's and Toon Link's Bombs are unchanged, Link's Bombs are replaced by [[Remote Bomb]]s.
|jaM= Bomb
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|es= Bomba
 
|esM= Bomb
==={{CoH|-}}===
|esS=
{{Ambig|Start}}
|esSM=
[[File:CoH Bomb Sprite.png|32px]]
|esL= Bombas alquiladas{{exp|Rented Bombs}}<br>Bombas mejoradas{{exp|Nice Bombs}}
In {{CoH}}, the player can find and use Bombs throughout the game. They explode in adjacent spaces and can be kicked or thrown.<ref>{{Cite|Place a bomb in front of you. Deals damage to adjacent spaces. Can be kicked or thrown.|N/A|CoH}}</ref>
|esLM= Rented Bombs<br>Improved Bombs
{{Ambig|End}}
|fr= Bombe
 
|frM= Bomb
==={{SMM2|-}}===
|frF= Great bombe{{exp|Nice Bombs}}
{{Noncanon|Start}}
|frFM= Great Bomb
In {{SMM2}}, {{Plural|SMM2|Bomb}} appear in the ''Super Mario Bros. 1'' game style as an {{Term|SMM2|Item|link}} to be used with the {{Term|SMM2|Master Sword|link}} power-up. {{Plural|SMM2|Bomb}} are used by holding Y while also holding up on the left stick or d-pad.<ref>{{Cite|Hold {{Icon|SMM2 Y}} while tilting {{Icon|SMM2 Left Stick}}{{Icon|SMM2 Up Arrow}}|Mario's Moves|SMM2}}</ref> {{Plural|SMM2|Bomb}} can be used to damage or defeat most {{Plural|SMM2|Enemy|link}}, destroy {{Smw|Brick Blocks}}, {{Smw|Hard Blocks}}, and {{Smw|? Blocks}}, and activate {{Smw|ON/OFF Switches}} and {{Smw|POW Blocks}}.
|frC= Bombes louées{{exp|Rented Bombs}}<br>Bombes de luxe{{exp|Nice Bombs}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
|frCM= Rented Bombs<br>Luxury Bombs
 
|de= {{de|Bombe}}
==Nomenclature==
|deM= Bomb
{{Nomenclature}}
|it= Bomba
|itM= Bomb
|ko= {{Romanize|폭탄|Poktan}}
|koM= Bomb
|chS= {{Romanize|炸弹|Zhàdàn}}
|chSM= Bomb
|chT= {{Romanize|炸彈|Zhàdàn}}
|chTM= Bomb}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<Gallery>
<gallery>
File:Loz-bomb.png|Bomb artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:TLoZ Bomb Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a Bomb from {{TLoZ|-}}
File:BombsLoZArt.png|Bomb artwork from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:ALttP Bomb Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a Bomb from {{ALttP|-}}
File:TLoZ Bomb Sprite.png|Bomb from ''The Legend of Zelda''
File:ALttP Bomb Inventory Sprite.png|The Bomb icon in the inventory from {{ALttP|-}}
File:ALttP Bomb Artwork.png|Bomb artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Bomb Exploding Sprite.gif |A Bomb detonating from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Bombs ALttP.png|Bomb artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Bombs 10 Sprite.png|10 {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} for sale from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Super Bomb LttP.png|Super Bomb artwork from ''A Link to the Past''
File:ALttP Bombs 30 Sprite.png|30 {{Plural|ALttP|Bomb}} for sale from {{ALttP|-}}
File:Bomb ALttP.png|Bomb from ''A Link to the Past''
File:LA Bomb Artwork 2.png|Artwork of a Bomb from {{LA|-}}
File:Bomb Sprite LttP.gif|Exploding Bomb from ''A Link to the Past''
File:LA Bomb Artwork 3.png|Artwork of a Bomb from {{LA|-}}
File:Link's Awakening - Bomb Artwork.png|Bomb artwork from ''Link's Awakening''
File:LA Link Bomb Artwork.png|Artwork of Link dropping a Bomb from {{LA|-}}
File:LAbomb.gif|Bomb from ''Link's Awakening''
File:Link Bomb OoT.png|Artwork of Link holding a Bomb from {{OoT|-}}
File:LA Link dropping a bomb.png|Artwork of Link dropping a Bomb from ''Link's Awakening''
File:OoT Bomb Flower Model.png‎|A Bomb Flower from {{OoT|-}} and {{MM|-}}
File:Bombs.png|Bomb artwork from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:PH Bombs Model.png|A bunch of {{Plural|PH|Bomb}} for sale from {{PH|-}} and {{ST|-}}
File:Link Bomb OoT.png|Artwork of Link holding a Bomb from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:SS Link Bomb.png|Link preparing to roll a Bomb from {{SS|-}}
File:Bomb OoTMM.png|Bomb from ''Ocarina of Time''
File:ALBW Ravio Bomb Artwork.png|Ravio demonstrating the use of Bombs from {{ALBW|-}}
File:MM Bombs.png|Bomb from ''Majora's Mask''
File:ALBW Rented Bomb Model.png|A {{Term|ALBW|Rented Bomb|link}} from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Oracle Of Seasons - Bomb.png|Bomb artwork from the ''Oracle'' series
File:ALBW Rented Bomb Icon.png|The {{Term|ALBW|Rented Bomb}} icon from {{ALBW|-}}
File:Bomb OOX.png|Bomb from the ''Oracle'' series
File:Bomb GW.png|Bombs from {{TLoZGW|-}}
File:Four Swords - Bomb.png|Bomb artwork from ''Four Swords''
File:TFoE Bomb Sprite.png|A Bomb from {{TFoE|-}} and {{TWoG|-}}
File:Bomb(FS).gif|Bomb from ''Four Swords''
File:SCII Link Throwing Bomb.png|Link holding a Bomb from {{SCII|-}}
File:Bombs TWW.png|Bomb artwork from ''The Wind Waker''
File:HW Bombs Render.png|Artwork of Bombs from {{HW|-}}
File:The Wind Waker - Bomb.png|Bomb from ''The Wind Waker''
File:HW Link Get Bombs.png|Link obtaining Bombs from {{HW|-}}
File:Bomb FSA.png|Bomb from ''Four Swords Adventures''
File:HW Bomb Sprite.svg|The {{Term|HW|Bomb}} {{Term|HW|Item Card}} from the {{Term|HW|Adventure Mode}} of {{HW|-}}
File:SuperBombFSA.jpg|Active Big Bomb in ''Four Swords Adventures''
File:HWDE Bomb Icon.png|The {{Term|HWDE|Bomb}} {{Term|HWDE|Item Card}} from the {{Term|HWDE|Adventure Mode}} of {{HW|DE|-}}
File:Bomb MC.gif|Bomb from ''The Minish Cap''
File:HWDE Bomb Sub-Weapon Icon.png|The {{Term|HWDE|Bomb}} {{Term|HWDE|Sub-Weapon}} from {{HW|DE|-}}
File:Bomb.png|Bomb from ''Twilight Princess''
File:HWDE Bomb Model.png|Model of Bombs from {{HWDE|-}}
File:Bombs ST.png|Bombs from ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''
</gallery>
File:ST Bombs.png|Bomb icon from ''Spirit Tracks''
File:SS Bomb.png|Bomb artwork from ''Skyward Sword''
File:SSBomb2.png|Bomb from ''Skyward Sword''
File:SS Bombscreen.png|Link getting ready to roll a Bomb in ''Skyward Sword''
File:ALBW Ravio Bomb Artwork.png|Ravio demonstrating the use of Bombs in ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:Nice Bombs.png|A Nice Bomb from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:ALBW Rented Bomb Icon.png|A Rented Bomb sprite from ''A Link Between Worlds''
File:TFH Bomb.png|Bomb from ''Tri Force Heroes''
File:Bomb GW.png|Bombs from ''The Legend of Zelda Game Watch''
File:Bomb Icon CD-i.png|Bomb from ''Link: The Faces of Evil'' and ''Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon''
File:Bomb (SCII).png|Link holding a Bomb in ''Soulcalibur II''
File:HW Bombs.png|Artwork of Bombs from ''Hyrule Warriors''
File:HW Link Bombs.png|Link obtaining Bombs in ''Hyrule Warriors''
</Gallery>


==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Big Bomb]]
* [[Bomb Arrow]]
* [[Bomb Bag]]
* [[Bomb Bag]]
* [[Bomb Flower]]
* [[Bomb Flower]]
* [[Bomb Shop]]
* [[Blast Mask]]
* [[Bombchu]]
* [[Bombchu]]
* [[Bombfish]]
* [[Bombfish]]
* [[Bombling]]
* [[Bombling]]
* [[Cannon]]
* [[Nice Bomb]]
* [[Powder Keg]]
* [[Powder Keg]]
* [[Remote Bomb]]
* [[Super Bomb]]
* [[Water Bomb]]


{{Notes}}
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 27 April 2024

This page is about regular Bombs, for other variants, see Bomb Flowers, Bombchus, Big Bombs, and Remote Bombs.

Bombs are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2][3][4][5][name references needed]

Location and Uses

Bombs are devices used to create explosions. Only seconds after they are set, they will typically flash red and then explode in a puff of smoke and fire. Like most items in The Legend of Zelda series that come in quantities, Bombs can often be found in various objects, such as Jars, Grass, and Treasure Chests. They can also be purchased in Shops or found by defeating enemies. Bombs can be used in a variety of ways, such as for blowing up rocks or walls, defeating enemies, and solving Puzzles. Since A Link to the Past, Link can pick up, carry, and throw Bombs. In some games, Link can find out which walls can be bombed by hitting or tapping them with his Sword.

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Legend of Zelda logo
Bomb
Set one of these, and Link can overpower the enemy with the explosive blast.

Bombs first appear in The Legend of Zelda and can be used to damage certain enemies or reveal hidden passageways in walls within Dungeons and the Overworld.[6] These passageways often create shortcuts in Dungeons and lead to Caves in the Overworld that contain Shops or Old Men. When used, Bombs are placed directly in front of Link and explode shortly after. Bombs can only be obtained in bundles of four by purchasing them in a Shop for 20 Rupees or by defeating enemies.[7] The only enemies that drop Bombs when defeated are blue Octoroks, blue Moblins, red Red Goriyas, red Darknuts, Vires, Gibdos, red Wizzrobes, and blue Lynels. However, sometimes Bombs are rewarded to Link for defeating every enemy in certain rooms within Dungeons. Bombs are needed in order to defeat Dodongos and Link is usually rewarded with Bombs for defeating every Dodongo in a room. Links is always rewarded with Bombs for defeating a Dodongo by bombing their side and hitting them once with his Sword. Finally an obscure message from the Old Man in Death Mountain: "10TH ENEMY HAS THE BOMB" hints to a mechanic where defeating 9 enemies and destroying the 10th with a bomb, all without getting hit, would yield more bombs.

Link can hold up to eight Bombs at the start of the game,[8] but can purchase the ability to hold more from two Old Men in Level 5 and Level 7 of the First Quest and Level 4 and Level 8 of the Second Quest.[9] The first upgrade raises Link's Bomb capacity to 12 and the second raises it to a maximum of 16 Bombs. Each upgrade costs 100 Rupees.

A Link to the Past

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In A Link to the Past, Bombs can be obtained either by finding them in objects or Treasure Chests, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them in a Shop, such as the Bomb Shop in the Dark World. Here Link can buy 30 Bombs for 100 Rupees.[10] Bombs can be used to damage certain enemies or destroy loose rocks, cracked floors, or crumbling walls within Dungeons and the Overworld.[11] When Link uses a Bomb, it is placed in a short distance in front of him and detonates soon after. However, Link can also pick the Bomb up and throw it before it detonates.[12] This allows Link to activate Switches from afar. Bombs are an effective item for defeating Hinoxes, who throw Bombs when Link is nearby, allowing Link to throw their Bombs back at them without using his own Bombs.[13] Bomb Soldiers also attack Link by throwing Bombs at him. Link can destroy the Helmasaur King's mask with Five Bombs instead of the Magic Hammer. Talking Timbers will shoot a Bomb out of their mouth if Link touches their face.[14] If Link gets hurt by a Bomb, including his own Bombs,[15] he will take one Heart of damage. If he is wearing the Blue Mail, he will instead lose half of a Heart and if he is wearing the Red Mail, he will lose a quarter of a Heart.

Link can carry a total of 10 Bombs initially, but can increase the number of Bombs he can carry at the Pond of Happiness in Lake Hylia. Every time Link tosses a total of 100 Rupees into the Pond, the Great Fairy Venus emerges to reward him with either an Arrow or Bomb capacity upgrade.[16] If Link chooses to upgrade his Bomb capacity, Venus will grant him the ability to carry 5 more Bombs each time until he can carry 40 Bombs.[17] At 40 Bombs, Link can upgrade one more time, granting him a maximum capacity of 50 Bombs. All of the upgrades cost a total of 700 Rupees.

Link can temporarily use a special variety of Bomb called the Super Bomb. After completing the Ice Palace and the Misery Mire, Link can purchase the Super Bomb from the Dark World's Bomb Shop for 100 Rupees.[18] After purchase, Link will carry the Super Bomb with him and it will detonate wherever he places it.

Link's Awakening

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Link's Awakening logo
Bomb
The explosive force of the device can damage enemies or knock holes in walls. After you have placed a Bomb, you can pick it up and throw it if you act quickly. You can place only a single Bomb at a time.

In Link's Awakening, Bombs can be obtained by defeating enemies, lifting certain objects such as Jar, grabbing them as Winged Items, or by purchasing some at the Town Tool Shop. Bombs can be used to damage certain enemies or destroy cracked walls and certain objects. Once used, Link can pick up Bombs to reset their detonation time, thus preventing them from exploding until thrown again. Link cannot be hurt by his own Bombs, but he can be damaged by Bombs used by enemies. In addition, there are Bomb-like enemies known as Bombites. If Link equips and uses both a Bombs and the Bow at the same time, he can fire a Bomb Arrow.[19]

Link can initially carry 20 Bombs, but he can upgrade his carrying capacity to 60 Bombs by sprinkling Magic Powder on an underground altar to awaken the Li'l Devil. The Li'l Devil then asks Link if he is ready to carry more Bombs.[20] If Link agrees, the Li'l Devil will increase Link's Bomb carrying capacity.[21]

Ocarina of Time

Ocarina of Time Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Ocarina of Time logo
Bomb
Damage enemies or blow up walls with the Bomb. Be careful not to get too close to the blast or you may get hurt. Bombs explode approximately four seconds after you pick them up.

In Ocarina of Time, Bombs can be obtained in objects, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them at the Goron Shop in Goron City. Here Link can buy 5 Bombs for 25 Rupees, 10 Bombs for 50 Rupees, or 20 Bombs for 80 Rupees. Link cannot use or collect Bombs until he has obtained the Bomb Bag, the main item of Dodongo's Cavern. Link can use Bombs to damage enemies and destroy certain structures, such as walls.[22] When Link uses a Bomb, he will pull one out of his inventory and hold it above his head as the fuse sparks. Link can then place the Bomb down or throw it. The Bomb will detonate after about four seconds, even if Link is still holding it.[23] Link can be hurt by his own Bombs.[24] Several large, yellow rocks can be found across the game which can be destroyed with Bombs. They often conceal Secret Grottos which house Treasure Chests and sometimes Pieces of Heart. If Link has the Shard of Agony,[note 1] he can locate Secret Grottos that are hidden in the ground and can only be accessed by Bombing them open. Bombs are effective for defeating certain enemies, such as Beamos. Bombs are required in order to defeat the Boss of Dodongo's Cavern, King Dodongo.

Initially, the Bomb Bag can carry 20 Bombs. However, Link can upgrade it to the Big Bomb Bag, which holds 30 Bombs, and the Biggest Bomb Bag, which holds 40 Bombs. Link can obtain the upgrades by stopping the Hot Rodder Goron in Goron City as a child and by winning it in the Bombchu Bowling Alley Minigame. Link can also use other varieties of Bombs in Ocarina of Time.

The Bomb Flower is a plant that appears and functions like a Bomb. Link can detonate Bomb Flowers by either picking them up after obtaining the Goron's Bracelet, setting off another Bomb near them, shooting them with an Arrow, or touching them with a burning Deku Stick. The Bomb Flower grows back shortly after being plucked or detonated. Link can also collect Bombchus, which are explosives that move on their own. When Link places them down, they move forward in a jagged line across floors, walls, and ceilings and detonate after a certain period of time or after making contact with an object or enemy.

Majora's Mask

Majora's Mask Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Majora's Mask logo
Bombs
Press the C Button once to lift bombs above your head, then press it again to either throw them or place them at your feet. Bombs will explode after a few moments and can be used to defeat enemies or knock down walls.

In Majora's Mask, Bombs can be obtained within objects, by defeating enemies, or purchasing them at the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town. Here Link can buy 10 Bombs for 30 Rupees. In order to collect and use Bombs, Link must have a Bomb Bag. Link can obtain a Bomb Bag by purchasing one at the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town for 50 Rupees. Link can carry 20 Bombs with the Bomb Bag, but can obtain the Big Bomb Bag to carry 30 Bombs and the Biggest Bomb Bag to carry 40 Bombs. Link can purchase the Big Bomb Bag for 90 Rupees at the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town after rescuing the Old Lady in North Clock Town from being robbed by Sakon the thief.[25] Alternatively, Link can buy the Big Bomb Bag for 200 Rupees from the Business Scrub in Goron Village while wearing the Goron Mask. To obtain the Biggest Bomb Bag, Link must buy it from this Business Scrub for 200 Rupees while wearing the Goron Mask.

Link can use Bombs to damage enemies and destroy certain structures, such as walls.[26] On the Second Day, the Honey and Darling's Shop hosts a Minigame in which Link must successfully throw Bombs into baskets while on a spinning platform.

Other varieties of Bombs in Majora's Mask include Bomb Flowers, Bombchus, and Powder Kegs. Powder Kegs are a special, powerful type of Bomb that can only be used by Goron Link. They are used to break the giant rocks blocking the path to Romani Ranch and the Goron Racetrack. Link can replicate the effects of Bombs by using the Blast Mask, a Mask which can cause explosions.

Oracle of Seasons

Oracle of Seasons Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Oracle of Seasons logo
Bombs
A Bomb blast can damage enemies or blow holes in cracked walls. Press the button to pick up a Bomb, then press the button again whil holding the + Control Pad to throw it.

In Oracle of Seasons, Bombs can be obtained within objects like Pots and bushes. Link can find 10 Bombs in the Gnarled Root Dungeon. Bombs can be used to damage certain enemies and destroy cracked walls within Dungeons. Bombs are needed in order to defeat the Dodongo in Snake Remains. Certain Magic Rings affect the function of Bombs when equipped. The Blast Ring, found at the Western Coast, gives Bombs a 25% damage boost. The Peace Ring and the Bombproof Ring, which are found at random either within a Gasha Nut or after bumping into Maple. The Peace Ring prevents Bombs from exploding when Link is carrying them, while the Bombproof Ring makes Link invulnerable to his own Bombs. Link can also obtain the Bomber's Ring through a Linked Game, which allows Link to set two Bombs at the same time. A Bomb Flower also appears in Oracle of Seasons at the Lava Lake in Subrosia. Link can give the Bomb Flower to the Subrosian Smelter to open the path to the Tower of Autumn.

Link can purchase the Red Bomb at the Subrosia Market to increase his Bomb-carrying capacity by 20.

Oracle of Ages

Oracle of Ages Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Oracle of Ages logo
Bombs
A Bomb blast can damage enemies or blow holes in cracked walls. Press the button to pick up a Bomb, then press the button again whil holding the + Control Pad to throw it.

To obtain Bombs in Oracle of Ages, Link must give Queen Ambi Mystery Seeds. She gives Link Bombs as a reward.[27] Bombs can then be obtained from objects like Pots and bushes. Certain Magic Rings affect the function of Bombs when equipped. The Bomber's Ring, obtained as a possible reward for getting a perfect score on the platinum Goron Dance in the past, allows Link to set two Bombs at the same time. The Peace Ring and the Bombproof Ring, which are found at random either within a Gasha Nut or after bumping into Maple. The Bombproof Ring can also be obtained as a possible reward for getting a perfect score on the gold Goron Dance in the present. The Peace Ring prevents Bombs from exploding when Link is carrying them, while the Bombproof Ring makes Link invulnerable to his own Bombs. Link can also obtain the Blast Ring through a Linked Game, which gives Bombs a 25% damage boost. Bomb Flowers also appear in Oracle of Ages as a key plot element. Link uses a Bomb Flower to free the Goron Elder from a heavy boulder in the past. The Gorons then plant Bomb Flowers all around the Rolling Ridge.

Four Swords

Four Swords Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Four Swords logo
Bombs
Use bombs to damage enemies and to blast open holes in suspicious-looking walls. Press the A Button to light bombs and press the A Button again to throw them. You can press the A Button again after bombs land to set them off quickly.

In Four Swords, Bombs can be found in various Stages. They can only be used in the Stage where they were obtained. The Links can use an unlimited amount of Bombs. Although they detonate automatically, they can be detonated manually with the A button before they explode.[28]

The Wind Waker

In The Wind Waker, Link obtains Bombs by completing Niko's second Rope swinging challenges in Tetra's Ship at Windfall Island. Initially, Bombs are far too expensive for Link to afford, with 10 Bombs costing 10,000 Rupees at the Bomb Shop on the southern part of Windfall Island.[29] However, after Tetra and her crew come and steal his Bombs, he lowers the prices.[30] Link can then purchase 10 Bombs for 20 Rupees, 20 Bombs for 35 Rupees, and 30 Bombs for 50 Rupees. Link can also buy 30 Bombs for 60 Rupees from Beedle's Shop Ship. As soon Link has Bombs, he can use the Cannon on the King of Red Lions by using the Bomb item while on the boat.[31] The Cannon allows him to fire his Bombs to distant objects and enemies in the Great Sea. If Link pulls out a Bomb near enemies, they will run away in terror to avoid the explosion. Link needs Bombs in order to defeat the Boss of the Tower of the Gods, Gohdan.

At first, Link can carry 30 Bombs,[32] but he can upgrade his Bomb carrying capacity to 60 and then 99 by visiting the Great Fairies at Eastern Fairy Island and Southern Fairy Island.[33]

Bomb Flowers can be found on certain islands, such as Dragon Roost Island. Appearing only in the original version of The Wind Waker, Link can use Tingle Bombs, which can be placed remotely from the Tingle Tuner. They can be purchased from the Tingle Tuner for 10 Rupees.[34]

Four Swords Adventures

Four Swords Adventures Manual Descriptionhide ▲
Four Swords Adventures logo
Bombs
Repel enemies or to blow holes in walls. Press the A Button to place a bomb down, then use the R Button to lift and throw it.
Lev. 2
Watch out—there are some really big bombs out there!

In Four Swords Adventures, Bombs can be found in various Stages. They can only be used in the Stage where they were obtained. The Links can use an unlimited amount of Bombs. Certain enemies attack the Links with Bombs, such as Bomb Soldiers. The Links can temporarily upgrade their Bombs into Level 2 Bombs by tossing a Bomb into a Great Fairy Fountain. Level 2 Bombs are larger and have a larger blast radius.[35] Bomb Flowers also appear in certain Stages. A dangerous type of Bomb known as Big Bombs also appears in Four Swords Adventures. Big Bombs are dropped by Shadow Link and found as traps within Treasure Chests.[36] If the Links are hit by its blast, they will be defeated instantly and must escape to another screen to survive.[37]

The Minish Cap

The Minish Cap Manual Descriptionhide ▲
The Minish Cap logo
Bomb
Press the item button to place a bomb on the ground. Use the R Button to lift a bomb and throw it.

In The Minish Cap, Link can use Bombs when he obtains the Bomb Bag from Belari in the Minish Woods after completing the Deepwood Shrine. Link can carry 10 Bombs with the Bomb Bag, and can upgrade his carrying capacity to 30, 50, and 99 Bombs with three different Big Bomb Bags. One can be purchased at Stockwell's Shop in Hyrule Town for 600 Rupees, one can be obtained by throwing a Bomb into the Great Mayfly Fairy's fountain on Mount Crenel, and one can be obtained from a Chest at the Wind Ruins after Fusing Kinstones with Belari. Link can also obtain Remote Bombs from Belari, which are detonated manually.

Twilight Princess

Link can use many types of Bombs in Twilight Princess. In addition to regular Bombs, Link can use Water Bombs underwater and Bomblings, which are exploding creatures that run in a straight line when dropped and detonate upon contact. Water Bombs are needed in order to complete the Lakebed Temple. Bombs can be found in various objects, within Treasure Chests or can be dropped by enemies. Bombs can also be purchased at Barnes Bomb Shop in Kakariko Village. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 30 Rupees, 20 Bombs for 60 Rupees, or 30 Bombs for 90 Rupees. Link can also apply his Bombs to his Arrows, turning them into Bomb Arrows, which detonate the moment they make hit. In the Snowpeak Ruins, many Cannons can be shot after a Bomb is detonated inside them, allowing Link to blast through thick ice or enemies.

Link can obtain three different Bomb Bags. Each Bomb Bag can only hold one type of Bomb, either being 30 Bombs, 15 Water Bombs, or 10 Bomblings. One of the Bomb Bags can be purchased at Barnes Bomb Shop in Kakariko Village for 120 Rupees, another can be obtained by rescuing a Goron in Zora's Domain and another can be obtained from Iza after destroying the rocks in Zora's River. If Link scores 25 points or higher in Iza's Rapids Ride Minigame, she will reward him with the Giant Bomb Bag, which doubles the capacity of each Bomb Bag to carry either 60 Bombs, 30 Water Bombs, or 20 Bomblings.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Link can purchase a Bomb Bag from Beedle's Shop Ship for 1000 Rupees. He can also obtain a Bomb Bag by scoring 2500 points at the Cannon Game. Link can carry 20 Bombs with one Bomb Bag and can carry 30 Bombs once he obtains a second one. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 50 Rupees at the Mercay Island Shop and Molida Island Shop. Link can throw Bombs into Updrafts to blow up obstacles at the top of the Updraft.[38] Bomb Flowers and Bombchus appear in Phantom Hourglass. The Cannon on the SS Linebeck shoots Bombs but has an unlimited supply of shots.

Spirit Tracks

In Spirit Tracks, Link can carry 10 Bombs with the Bomb Bag, 20 Bombs with the Medium-Sized Bomb Bag, and 30 Bombs with the Large-Sized Bomb Bag. He can obtain one of them by purchasing it at Beedle's Airshop for 500 Rupees, another by beating the current record in the Race Minigame at Whittleton, and another by completing Level 2 of the Take 'Em All On! Minigame in Hyrule Castle Town. Link can buy 10 Bombs for 150 Rupees at Kogane's Shop in Papuchia Village and 10 Bombs for 200 Rupees at the Goron Country Store. Bomb Flowers can be found in Spirit Tracks. The Cannon on the Spirit Train an unlimited supply of Bombs.

Skyward Sword

Link using a Bomb

In addition to dropping and throwing Bombs in Skyward Sword, Link can also roll Bombs with an underarm swing and can give it spin to control its direction. The Beetle can also be used to pick up and fly with a Bomb to drop it somewhere else. Link can purchase 10 Bombs for 20 Rupees once he has obtained the Bomb Bag in the Earth Temple. The Bomb Bag can hold 10 Bombs, but Link can add additional Bomb Bags to his Adventure Pouch to carry more Bombs. A Bomb Bag adds 5 extra Bombs, a Medium Bomb Bag adds 10, and a Large Bomb Bag adds 15 Bombs. The maximum amount of Bombs Link can carry is 40 by equipping two Large Bomb Bags.

Bomb Flowers appear in Skyward Sword in place of the traditional “man-made” design of previous installments. Because of this, Link can put plucked Bomb Flowers in his Bomb Bag before they detonate to replenish his supply.

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, Bombs can be obtained from Ravio's Shop. Link has an unlimited amount of Bombs, but like all items in the game, it takes up some of his Energy Gauge with each use. Bombs can be rented for 50 Rupees and bought permanently for 800.[note 2] Link can upgrade his Bombs to Nice Bombs by bringing 10 Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. The upgrade improves the attack damage and blast radius of the Bombs. In addition to Bomb Flowers, a special type of Bomb Flower known as the Big Bomb Flower appears in A Link Between Worlds.

Tri Force Heroes

In Tri Force Heroes, Bombs can be used to defeat certain enemies and destroy objects. When one of the Links wears the Big Bomb Outfit, all Bombs and Bomb Flowers that Link uses turn into Big Bombs, which have an increased blast radius and inflict double damage. Bombs have a blast radius that reaches one level above or below, while Big Bombs reach two levels above or below.

Bombs first appear in the Moblin Base as one of the three Items the Links can acquire. They also appear in the Forest Temple (two Items), Bomb Storage, Floating Garden, Sky Temple (one Item per Stage), and the Fortified Zone and Baneful Zone of the Den of Trials, as well as the Coliseum's Woodlands and The Ruins arenas.

Bombs also appear in the Buzz Blob Cave, Fire Temple, The Lady's Lair, and Gibdo Mausoleum as part of the "Clear using only Bombs!" and "Only Bombs-no swords!" Drablands Challenges.

Breath of the Wild

Main article: Remote Bomb

In Breath of the Wild, Link uses the Remote Bomb Rune instead of Bombs, which allows him to control when they detonate.

Other Appearances

The Legend of Zelda (TV Series)



The Legend of Zelda Game Watch



The Faces of Evil

Bombs are used to damage stronger enemies and to destroy breakable rocks and small walls in The Faces of Evil. They are purchased in packs of three for 20 Rubies from Morshu's shop in the Goronu area. Link can carry up to 99 of them.

The Wand of Gamelon

Bombs are used to damage stronger enemies and to destroy breakable rocks and small walls in The Wand of Gamelon. They are purchased in packs of three for 20 Rubies from the Merchant's general store in Sakado. Zelda can carry up to 99 of them.

Ancient Stone Tablets



Super Smash Bros.

Bombs serve as Link's down special move in Super Smash Bros.. When used, Link pulls out a Bomb that can be thrown at other Fighters to cause damage with an explosion on impact. Link will take damage by his own Bombs if he holds on to one by the time it detonates, or if other Fighters catch one thrown by Link and throw it back. Link can also cause damage to his teammates with Bombs. The Bomb counts as an item such that Link cannot carry another item along with bomb, and that using a bomb in single play mode will remove the "No item" bonus.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Bombs serve as the down special move of Link and Young Link in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Link's bombs function the same as they do in Super Smash Bros.. When used by Young Link and thrown, the explosion from his Bombs hit multiple times.

SoulCalibur II



Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland

Two types of Bombs appear in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. The first type, Tingle Bombs, can be concocted by using two Bomb Fruits, two Gelatine, and two Explosive Claws. They are stored in Empty Jars. There are cauldrons of the concoction in Desma's Labyrinth. The second type, Nitro Bombs, are also stored in Empty Jars and are a more powerful version of Tingle Bombs. They are created with Bomb Fruits, three Gelatine, three Explosive Claws, and three Multi-Bomb Fruits. The recipe is obtained from the Stalfos Pirates' Engineer when their pirate ship is being attacked by insects.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Bombs serve as the down special move of Link and Toon Link in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Toon Link's Bombs have a larger blast radius than Link's.

Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)

When battling Veran's spider form in the Black Tower, Link spies a crate of Bombs from the Tower's construction.[39] Link tosses a Bomb at Veran,[40] momentarily blinding and stunning her.

Hyrule Warriors

Bombs are items kept in the inventory in Hyrule Warriors. They are first obtained in "The Armies of Ruin" Scenario after Link finds them in the field's Mine Entrance. Bombs are thrown in small spurts. They are primarily used to destroy cracked walls and boulders, but can also be used to damage enemies. Some giant bosses, such as King Dodongo, are particularly weak to them and can be used to make their Weak Point Gauge expose. The Bombs can be temporarily upgraded to a giant Bomb by collecting Bomb power-ups, which will throw one giant Bomb that clears a large area. Goron's Bracelet Badges in the Bazaar can be crafted to increase the duration of the upgrade.

In Adventure Mode, normal and Water Bombs appear as Item Cards. Normal Bombs are used to open cave entrances in mountain walls and to destroy boulders on land, whereas Water Bombs are used to destroy boulders on bodies of water. In the Lorule Map from Hyrule Warriors Legends, the Bomb Item Card activates the Rupee Nice Power on the Ravio Board when used.

In the A Link Between Worlds DLC Pack for Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Warriors Legends, Ravio uses Bombs at part of the moveset for his Rental Hammer Weapon. He can bat a Bomb toward enemies with the Hammer and roll giant Bombs at enemies, shoving it away from him before it explodes.

My Nintendo Picross: Twilight Princess

The first puzzle in the Picross series and the third puzzle in the Mega Picross series depict a Bomb.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Bombs return as the down special move of Link and Toon Link in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Link's and Toon Link's Bombs function identically to those in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Bombs return as Young Link's and Toon Link's down special moves in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. While Young Link's and Toon Link's Bombs are unchanged, Link's Bombs are replaced by Remote Bombs.

Cadence of Hyrule

In Cadence of Hyrule, the player can find and use Bombs throughout the game. They explode in adjacent spaces and can be kicked or thrown.[41]

Super Mario Maker 2

In Super Mario Maker 2, Bombs appear in the Super Mario Bros. 1 game style as an Item to be used with the Master Sword power-up. Bombs are used by holding Y while also holding up on the left stick or d-pad.[42] Bombs can be used to damage or defeat most Enemies, destroy Brick Blocks, Hard Blocks, and ? Blocks, and activate ON/OFF Switches and POW Blocks.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
  • Same as English.
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
炸弹 (Zhàdàn) (TLoZ | ALttP | LA | LADX | LANS | OoT | OoT3D | MM | MM3D | OoS | FS | TWW | FSA | TMC | TP | TPHD | PH | ST | SS | ALBW | TFH)[81][82]Same as English.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Bom (TLoZ)[64]Same as English.
Canada
FrenchCA
Bombe (ST | ALBW | TFH)[83][84][85] 
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Bombe (TLoZ | OoT3D | OoS | OoA | ST | ALBW | TFH)[64][65][66][67][68][69][70]Same as English.
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Same as English.
  • Thunder Flower
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Same as English.
  •  
The Republic of Korea
Korean
  • 폭탄 (Poktan) (LANS)[78]
  • 폭탄 (Pogtan) (ALBW | TFH)[79][80]
  • Same as English.
  • Bomb
Latin America
SpanishLA
Bomba (ST | ALBW | TFH)[71][72][73] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Bomba (ST | ALBW | TFH)[86][87] 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

See Also

Notes

  1. Known as the Stone of Agony in the original Nintendo 64 version
  2. The first item purchased from Ravio always costs 400 Rupees

References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (TLoZ | ALttP | LA | OoT | MM | OoS | OoA | FS | TWW | FSA | TMC | TP | PH | ST | SS | ALBW | TFH)
  2. "Bombs
    Did you know you can lift and throw them before they go off?
    " — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch)
  3. "Bombs" — Inventory (The Faces of Evil)
  4. "Bomb: Use this on boulders to reveal hidden staircases." — Tutorials (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  5. "Bomb -- Assign to A Button B Button X Button Y Button
    Place a bomb in front of you. Deals damage to adjacent spaces. Can be kicked or thrown.
    " — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule)
  6. "Set one of these, and Link can overpower the enemy with the explosive blast." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  7. "For each bomb he picks up, he gets four bombs." (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  8. "Link can carry at most eight bombs. At the beginning of the game, he can't have any more than this number. So use them sparingly!" (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
  9. "I BET YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE MORE BOMBS." — Old Man (The Legend of Zelda)
  10. "100 Rupees for 30 Bombs! 30 Bombs for just 100 Rupees! Please buy 'em, mister!" — Bomb Shopkeeper (A Link to the Past)
  11. "He can also ignite bombs near crumbling walls and loose rocks to reveal secret passages." (The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords—The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 8)
  12. "You got some Bombs! You can pick up and throw a Bomb you placed (Press the A Button)!" — N/A (A Link to the Past)
  13. "Wow! I haven't seen a normal person in a few hundred years! Let me talk to you for a while. I heard that using Bombs is the best way to defeat the one-eyed giants. That's all I know!" — Talking Timber (A Link to the Past)
  14. "Quit bothering me! And watch where you're going when you dash around!" — Talking Timber (A Link to the Past)
  15. "A bomb blast will damage enemies and knock holes in some walls, but it will also damage your character if he is too close to the blast." (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 37)
  16. "I will make your wish come true." — Venus (A Link to the Past)
  17. "[I want to carry more bombs.] Then I will increase your carrying ability so you can carry [XX] Bombs at maximum. This is just a small happiness I can give to you." — Venus (A Link to the Past)
  18. "I also have a new Super Bomb in stock for only 100 Rupees!" — Bomb Shopkeeper (A Link to the Past)
  19. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 105
  20. "Okay, I'll let you carry more Bombs! He He He! Are you ready?!" — Mad Batter (Link's Awakening DX)
  21. "Heh Heh Heh! You deserve it! Now look at all that junk you have to carry! Hah! Take care! See you again!" — Mad Batter (Link's Awakening DX)
  22. "Damage enemies or blow up walls with the Bomb." (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 23)
  23. "Bombs explode approximately four seconds after you pick them up." (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 23)
  24. "Be careful not to get too close to the blast or you may get hurt." (Ocarina of Time manual, pg. 23)
  25. "A nice fella helped me out, so we can finally sell Big Bomb Bags!" — Old Lady from the Bomb Shop (Majora's Mask)
  26. "Bombs will explode after a few moments and can be used to defeat enemies or knock down walls." (Majora's Mask manual, pg. 30)
  27. "Mystery Seeds! Nayru desires Mystery Seeds more than anything else! She will be most pleased! By what name do you go, boy? ...Link? I offer a reward, Link. Bring it here... Link, this is your reward. Take it with great thanks." — Queen Ambi (Oracle of Ages)
  28. "You can press the A Button again after bombs land to set them off quickly." (Four Swords manual, pg. 42)
  29. "10 Bombs 10,000 Rupees / Come on, now! How's a kid like you going to pay for these? You're dreaming!" — Bomb-Master Cannon (The Wind Waker)
  30. "Now, I don't like to brag, but aren't these just the finest bombs you've ever seen in your entire life? Real fine, and real cheap!" — Bomb-Master Cannon (The Wind Waker)
  31. "Using bombs while on your boat gives you a mighty cannon you can use to fight off seagoing enemies." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
  32. "You got bombs! You can carry up to 30." — N/A (The Wind Waker HD)
  33. "Now you can carry more bombs! Now you can bring a maximum of 60 with you wherever you go." — N/A (The Wind Waker)
  34. "Tingle Bomb
    Tingle will explode his bombs for you with a Pow! For 10 Rupees!
    " — Items Screen (The Wind Waker)
  35. "You got level 2 bombs! They're...huge! I can't wait to see 'em blow up!" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
  36. "You got a Big Bomb! This will blow everything to smithereens! Uh-oh...RUN!!" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
  37. "A giant bomb! Run away!" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures)
  38. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass—Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 15
  39. "Explosives from the construction!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 168)
  40. "Take this!!" (Oracle of Ages manga, VIZ Media, pg. 168)
  41. "Place a bomb in front of you. Deals damage to adjacent spaces. Can be kicked or thrown." — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
  42. "Hold [Y] while tilting [Left Stick][Up Arrow]" — Mario's Moves (Super Mario Maker 2)
  43. "Hai preso le Bombe!" — N/A (Four Swords Adventures, Italian localization)
  44. The Legend of Zelda manual, Virtual Console version, Italian localization, pg. 6
  45. "Hai ottenuto alcune Bombe!" — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian localization)
  46. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 118
  47. "Per comprare le bombe devi avere il portabombe." — Bazaar (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  48. "10 bombe" — Bomb Shop (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian localization)
  49. "Ecco dieci Bombe!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons, Italian localization)
  50. "Ecco dieci Bombe!" — N/A (Oracle of Ages, Italian localization)
  51. "Hai ottenuto una Bomba!" — N/A (The Wind Waker, Italian localization)
  52. "Hai ottenuto delle Bombe e il Portabombe per portare al massimo 10 Bombe!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  53. "Bombe
    Con A Button puoi prenderle e lanciarle. Se non ti sbrighi scoppiano e ti fai male!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  54. "Hai ottenuto delle bombe!
    Lanciale con Y Button e vedrai
    che faville!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  55. "Bomba" — Inventory (Cadence of Hyrule, Italian localization)
  56. Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 24
  57. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 43
  58. The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 23
  59. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 14
  60. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 151
  61. The Minish Cap manual, Japanese localization, pg. 19
  62. "バクダン
    取扱い注意!
    A Buttonで持ち上げて投げられる
    爆発すると自分も痛い!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  63. "バクダンを手に入れた!
    Y Buttonで投げられるぞ!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  64. 64.0 64.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24
  65. "Bombe
    Elle est bourrée d'explosif ! Faites-la exploser pour éliminer les obstacles.
    " — Inventory (Ocarina of Time 3D)
  66. "Bombes" — Item Screen (Oracle of Seasons)
  67. "Bombes" — Item Screen (Oracle of Ages)
  68. "Vous obtenez des bombes! Votre sac de bombes peut en contenir jusqu'à dix!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  69. "Bombes
    Pour en lancer une, posez-la et ramassez-la rapidement avec A Button. Gare à l'explosion !
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  70. "Vous avez obtenu des bombes !
    Lancez-en une avec Y Button !
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  71. "¡Has coneguido bombas y un saco de bombas con capacidad para diez!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  72. "Bombas
    Agárralas y lánzalas con A Button. Pero ¡cuidado! Si te quedas junto a una, te arrepentirás.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  73. "¡Obtienes bombas!
    Arroja una con Y Button.
    ¡Verás qué explosivas son!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  74. "Du hast Bomben erhalten! Eine Bombentasche mit der du bis zu 10 Bomben tragen kannst war mit dabei!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  75. "Bomben
    Hebe sie mit A Button auf, um sie zu werfen. Bist du zu langsam, wirst du verletzt.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  76. "Die Bomben!
    Drücke Y Button, um eine zu werfen!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  77. "Drücke ZR Button, um Items einzusetzen, zum Beispiel Bomben." — Tutorial (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
  78. "폭탄" — Inventory (Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch, Korean localization)
  79. "폭탄
    취급 주의!
    A Button로 집어 들어 던질 수 있다
    폭발하면 본인도 대미지를 입는다!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  80. "폭탄을 획득했다!
    Y Button로 던질 수 있다!!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  81. 塞尔达传说:百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 141
  82. Encyclopedia, New Star Press, pg. 141
  83. "Vous avez obtenu des bombes! Le sac à bombes en contient jusqu'à 10." — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
  84. "Bombe
    Pour en lancer une, posez-la et ramassez-la rapidement avec A Button. Gare à l'explosion!
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  85. "Vous avez obtenu des bombes!
    Vite, lancez-les en appuyant
    sur Y Button!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
  86. "Bombas
    Cógelas y lánzalas con A Button. Pero ¡cuidado! Si te quedas junto a una, te arrepentirás.
    " — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  87. "¡Obtienes bombas!
    Lanza una con Y Button.
    ¡Verás qué explosivas son!
    " — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)