'''Bomblings''' are small, insectoid explosive creatures that grow out of the ground within the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]] in {{TP}}.
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{{Term/Store|Bombling|Bomblings|Series, TP, TPHD|plural}} are enemies and items in {{TP}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|TP}}}}</ref>
==Characteristics==
Bomblings appear as enemies in the {{Term|TPHD|Forest Temple|link}}. They will crouch when approached and, if not picked up or attacked, will start attacking [[Link]]. If startled, they will self-destruct after a short amount of time.
==Location==
Bomblings are used during the Forest Temple as [[Bomb]] substitutes. They can be used to blow up [[rock]]s and defeat [[Deku Like]]s. They are mostly used along with the [[Gale Boomerang]], which can move them to faraway areas. The Temple's boss, [[Diababa]], must be also defeated with the aid of Bomblings.
First appearing as unkept (yet usable) explosives, Bomblings can later be purchased and stored as a normal [[Bomb]].
Eventually, in [[Kakariko Village]], [[Barnes]], the bomb salesman, receives stock of these specialty bombs that can be purchased and used outside of the Forest Temple area. Link will receive a letter after he completes the [[Lakebed Temple]], indicating that the owner has stocked up on Bomblings.
According to [[Chudley]], Bomblings are popular as pets among the women of the [[Castle Town]].<ref>{{Cite|Pocket Bombling<br/>This dangerous pet is popular with the ladies in town.|Chudley|TP}}</ref>
==Uses==
==Location and Uses==
The item variety of this creature is very similar to the [[Bombchu]], only that they cannot go up walls. Link will immediately become acquainted with this variety of bomb, as he must use them to complete the Forest Temple. The Bombling will crouch when approached and, if not picked up or attacked, will start a weak string of attacks upon [[Link]] that, over time, will cause accumulating damage.
[[File:TPHD Bombling Icon.png|50px|left]]
After completing the [[Lakebed Temple]], Link will receive a [[letter]] from {{Term|TPHD|Barnes|link}} indicating that he has stocked up on Bomblings.
These insects are invaluable within the Forest Temple because of their ability to become temporary bombs when startled. However, if these bomb insects are not picked up or destroyed within their "countdown" time span, they will self-destruct. On several occasions, Link will find the appearance of these bomb bugs very useful, as in some areas, blowing up a rock in the way is the only way to proceed to a new section of the dungeon.
When used, Bomblings will run in a straight line until they have contact with another object, at which point they will explode.<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> If they are near an enemy, they will follow it. 10 Bomblings can be held in each [[Bomb Bag]] until Link receives an upgrade, which allows him to hold 20 Bomblings per bag. They can also be used along the [[Bow]] to create [[Bomb Arrow]]s.
The temple boss, [[Diababa]], can only be successfully destroyed with the aid of these bomb bugs, along with the [[Gale Boomerang]] and a [[Ook|familiar monkey]].
Unlike standard [[Bomb]]s and [[Water Bomb]]s, Bomblings are entirely optional.
When used, these bombs will run in a straight line until they have contact with another object, at which point they will explode. If they near an enemy, they will follow it. 10 Bomblings can be held in each bag until Link receives the bomb bag upgrade, which allows him to hold 20 Bomblings per bomb bag. These bombs cannot be used underwater.
Unlike standard Bombs and Water Bombs, Bomblings are entirely optional as an item, as opposed to their use in the Forest Temple. At no point in the game is Link required to carry them in order to proceed, and there is no task in the game, mandatory or not, that can only be accomplished with Bomblings, again excluding their non-item appearance in the Forest Temple. This is in part because of the presence of [[Bomb Arrow]]s, which can go anywhere Bomblings can and many places they cannot.
==Gallery==
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File:TP Bombling Standing.png|A Bombling standing over its hole
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==Trivia==
==See Also==
*Bomblings are popular as pets among the women of [[Hyrule Castle Town|Castle Town]].<ref>{{cite|Pocket Bombling: This dangerous pet is popular with the ladies in town.|Chudley's Castle Town Store|Twilight Princess}}</ref>
Bomblings appear as enemies in the Forest Temple. They will crouch when approached and, if not picked up or attacked, will start attacking Link. If startled, they will self-destruct after a short amount of time.
Bomblings are used during the Forest Temple as Bomb substitutes. They can be used to blow up rocks and defeat Deku Likes. They are mostly used along with the Gale Boomerang, which can move them to faraway areas. The Temple's boss, Diababa, must be also defeated with the aid of Bomblings.
According to Chudley, Bomblings are popular as pets among the women of the Castle Town.[2]
Location and Uses
After completing the Lakebed Temple, Link will receive a letter from Barnes indicating that he has stocked up on Bomblings.
When used, Bomblings will run in a straight line until they have contact with another object, at which point they will explode.[3] If they are near an enemy, they will follow it. 10 Bomblings can be held in each Bomb Bag until Link receives an upgrade, which allows him to hold 20 Bomblings per bag. They can also be used along the Bow to create Bomb Arrows.
Unlike standard Bombs and Water Bombs, Bomblings are entirely optional.
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