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{{Item

|name= Boomerang

|image= [[File:BotW Boomerang Icon.png]]

|caption= A Boomerang from ''Breath of the Wild''

|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TFH}}<br>{{BotW}}

|other= {{TLoZ|TV Series}}<br>{{TLoZGW}}<br>{{ZA}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{SSB}}<br>{{SSBM}}<br>{{SCII}}<br>{{SSBB}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{SSB4}}

|cost= 300 [[Rupee]]s {{ExpGame|TMC}}<br>800 [[Rupee]]s {{ExpGame|ALBW}}

|location= [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]] {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}<br>[[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]] {{ExpGame|ALttP}}<br>[[Kakariko Village]] {{ExpGame|ALttP}}<br>[[Cave]] at [[Toronbo Shores]] {{ExpGame|LA}}<br>[[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] {{ExpGame|OoT}}<br>[[Dance Hall]] {{ExpGame|OoS}}<br>[[Shooting Gallery#Oracle of Ages|Goron Shooting Gallery]] {{ExpGame|OoA}}<br>[[Forbidden Woods]] {{ExpGame|TWW}}<br>[[Hyrule Town Shop]] {{ExpGame|TMC}}<br>[[Temple of Fire]] {{ExpGame|PH}}<br>[[Snow Temple]] {{ExpGame|ST}}<br>[[Ravio's Shop]] {{ExpGame|ALBW}}

|uses= Stunning enemies<br>Retrieving distant items<br>Hitting Switches

|strength= 8 {{ExpGame|BotW}}

|theme music=  

The '''Boomerang''' is a recurring item in {{TLoZ|Series}}. There are several varieties of the Boomerang throughout the ''Zelda'' series, including the [[Magical Boomerang]], the [[Gale Boomerang]] and the [[Nice Boomerang]].

The Boomerang is an item that [[Link]] can throw, at which point it will return to him. It can be used for both combat and [[Puzzle]] solving. It can be used to stun enemies, although a single hit will defeat weak enemies, such as [[Keese]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=As a weapon, the Boomerang can be thrown to stun or dispatch an enemy depending on the strength of the target. |book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide |publisher= Prima Games |page=11}}</ref> It can also be used to retrieve items that are out of [[Link]]'s reach.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= If you hit an enemy with this, it will be stunned for a short time (some enemies will sustain damage when hit by the boomerang). The boomerang can also retrieve distant Rupees and Hearts.|game= ALttP|page= 37}}</ref> The Boomerang first appeared in {{TLoZ}} and has gone through several design changes since then. In {{PH}} and {{ST}}, Link can draw the path that the Boomerang will take, allowing a more direct control of it.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=To throw the Boomerang, draw a line from Link to the target. […] You can target multiple objects, too, by drawing a line from Link to the various targets.|book=Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide|publisher=Prima Games|page=11}}</ref> Moreover, the Boomerang can also be used to turn [[Spark]]s and [[Anti-Fairies]] into [[Fairy|Fairies]] in certain games.

===''The Legend of Zelda''===

{{TLoZManual|Wooden boomerang and magical boomerang|Link can use these to inflict damage on weak enemies. He can also stop most of the enemy in their tracks if he throws the boomerang on target. The magical boomerang flies further than the wooden boomerang.}}

In {{TLoZ}}, Link can acquire a Boomerang by defeating all of the red [[Goriya]]s in a certain room within [[Level-1 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-1]] of both the First Quest and the [[Second Quest]]. Goriyas attack Link with Boomerangs. Link can use the Boomerang to stun certain enemies for a brief period of time.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= He can also stop most of the enemy in their tracks if he throws the boomerang on target.|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref> He can also use it to instantly defeat [[Keese]] and [[Gel]]s.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Link can use these to inflict damage on weak enemies.|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref> The Boomerang can also be used to collect items from a distance. The Boomerang can be replaced with the [[Magical Boomerang]], which can be thrown further.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= The magical boomerang flies further than the wooden boomerang.|game= TLoZ|page= 24}}</ref>

| [[File:TLoZ Gel Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gel]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Armos Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Armos]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Aquamentus Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Aquamentus]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Keese Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Keese]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Digdogger Sprite 2.png]]<br>'''[[Digdogger]]''' {{Exp|While weakened}}

| [[File:TLoZ Bubble Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Bubble]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Ghini Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Ghini]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Darknut Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Darknut]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Gibdo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gibdo]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Dodongo Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Dodongo]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Goriya Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Goriya]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Gleeok Two-Headed Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gleeok]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Leever Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Leever]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Gohma Blue Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gohma]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Like Like Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Like Like]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Gleeok Head Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Gleeok Head]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Lynel Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Lynel]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Lanmola Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Lanmola]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Moblin Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Moblin]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Manhandla Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Manhandla]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Octorok Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Octorok]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Moldorm Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Moldorm]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Peahat Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Peahat]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Patra Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Patra]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Rope Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Rope]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Pols Voice Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Pols Voice]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Stalfos Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Stalfos]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Wizzrobe Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Wizzrobe]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Tektite Red Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Tektite]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Zora Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Zora]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Vire Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Vire]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Wallmaster Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Wallmaster]]'''

| [[File:TLoZ Zol Sprite.png]]<br>'''[[Zol]]'''

===''A Link to the Past''===

[[File:BoomerangSprite ALttP.png|32px]]

In {{ALttP}}, Link can obtain a Boomerang in [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]. It is contained in a [[Treasure Chest]] a few rooms before the prison where the [[Ball and Chain Trooper]] holds [[Princess Zelda]] captive. It appears as a Big Chest on the Map, but is in fact a Small Chest. If Link fails to collect the Boomerang in the Hyrule Castle, he can find another one in the house of the [[Sweeping Lady]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. If Link does not open either Chest, he can obtain a Magical Boomerang from a Chest in the [[Village of Outcasts]]. Link can also obtain a Magical Boomerang as an upgrade to the Boomerang at the [[Waterfall of Wishing]]. The Boomerang is blue, while the Magical Boomerang is red, faster and can be thrown farther.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Magical Boomerang! You can throw this faster and farther than your old one!|N/A|ALttP}}</ref> Both varieties can be used to stun enemies, hit [[Switch]]es and collect items from a distance.

===''Link's Awakening''===

[[File:LAboomerang.png|16px]]

In {{LA}}, Link can obtain the Boomerang by completing the [[Link's Awakening Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]] and using the [[Magnifying Lens]] inside a hidden [[Cave]] at the eastern side of [[Toronbo Shores]]. Here Link will meet a Goriya who will offer to give Link a Boomerang in exchange for an item. The Boomerang can be used to stun enemies, hit Switches, collect items from a distance and cut bushes. The Boomerang is one of the two items able to destroy [[Anti-Faeries]], the other being the [[Magic Powder]]. It is also the only weapon able to defeat a [[Spark]]. It can also defeat certain enemies in one hit, such as [[Ghini]]s. The Boomerang is the most effective weapon against the final form of [[Nightmare]], as it can be defeated in one hit.

[[File:OoT3D Boomerang Icon.png]]

In {{OoT}}, the Boomerang can only be used by Link as a child. It is the main item [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]. The Boomerang is needed in order to defeat [[Tailpasaran]]s, [[Parasitic Tentacles]], the [[Big Octo#Ocarina of Time|Big Octo]] and the [[Boss]] of the Dungeon, [[Barinade]]. It also allows Link to collect distant items such as [[Gold Skulltula]] Tokens. It can be use to stun certain enemies or defeat other ones. Before being thrown, the camera shifts to a first person perspective, allowing Link to aim. The camera will remain in a third person perspective if Link is [[Targeting]] something. When Targeting, the Boomerang will follow its target until impact.

===''Oracle of Seasons''===

In {{OoS}}, the Boomerang can be found in [[Subrosia]] as a prize from the [[Dance Hall]]. The Boomerang is a required item in ''Oracle of Seasons''. It is upgraded to the Magical Boomerang in the [[Ancient Ruins]].

In {{OoA}}, the Boomerang can be found in the [[Rolling Ridge]] as a prize from the [[Shooting Gallery#Oracle of Ages|Goron Shooting Gallery]].

===''Four Swords''===

[[File:Boomerang(FS).gif|16px]]

===''The Wind Waker''===

The Boomerang is the main item of the [[Forbidden Woods]] in {{TWW}}. In addition to stunning and defeating enemies, collecting distant items and activating Switches, the Boomerang can lock on to up to five different targets.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Boomerang! Set it to and throw it with [Y], [Z], or [X]. Target specific objects by holding the button you set it to and aiming at something until the red targeting cursor changes to a [Target lock mark]. You can target up to five objects at once.|N/A|TWW}}</ref> This ability can be used for solving Puzzles involving Switches or for collecting multiple items in one throw. The Boomerang is needed in order to defeat [[Kalle Demos]], the Boss of the Forbidden Woods, and [[Puppet Ganon]].

===''Four Swords Adventures''===

[[File:Boomerang FSA.png|32px]]

===''The Minish Cap''===

[[File:BoomerangTMC.gif|16px]]

In {{TMC}}, the Boomerang can be bought in the [[Hyrule Town Shop]] for 300 Rupees. It can be upgraded to the Magical Boomerang by [[Kinstone Fusion|Fusing]] [[Kinstone]]s with the [[Tingle Brothers]].

===''Phantom Hourglass''===

In {{PH}}, the Boomerang allows Link to to draw a specific path for it to follow. The Boomerang's path has a range limit.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Don't draw lengthy lines between targets unless absolutely necessary, as the Boomerang can only go so far.|book= Phantom Hourglass Official Game Guide|publisher= Prima Games|page= 11}}</ref> It can be used to stun and defeat enemies, hit Switches and collect items from a distance. It is the main item of the [[Temple of Fire]].

===''Spirit Tracks''===

The Boomerang's flight path can be drawn in {{ST}}. It can be used to stun and defeat enemies, collect distant items and hit Switches from afar. It can also fly through [[Fire]] to light [[Torch (Object)|Torch]]es or fly through ice to freeze water. It is the main item of the [[Snow Temple]].

===''A Link Between Worlds''===

===''Tri Force Heroes''===

In {{TFH}}, the [[Links]] first find a Boomerang in the [[Drablands#Volcano|Volcano]]'s [[Blazing Trail]], but Boomerangs appear in several [[Levels in Tri Force Heroes|Levels]]. The Boomerang can be used to carry another Link. While wearing the [[Boomeranger]] [[Outfit]], the Boomerang becomes larger and gains the ability to carry two Links, pass through enemies and deal damage to them.

A Boomerang can be found in the [[Blazing Trail]], the [[Hinox Mine]], the [[Den of Flames]], the [[Fire Temple (Tri Force Heroes)|Fire Temple]], the [[Snowball Ravine]], the [[Sealed Gateway]], the [[The Lady's Lair]], the [[Stone Corridors]], the [[Desert Temple (Tri Force Heroes)|Desert Temple]], the [[Illusory Mansion]], the [[Grim Temple]], the [[Dragon Citadel]] and the [[Sky Temple]].

===''Breath of the Wild''===

Boomerangs are a throwing [[Weapons in Breath of the Wild|Weapon]] in {{BotW}} originally used by [[Korok]]s.<ref>{{Cite|This throwing weapon was originally used by the forest-dwelling Koroks.|Hyrule Compendium|BotW}}</ref> Several other varieties of Boomerangs can also be found, including [[Lizal Boomerang]]s, [[Lizal Forked Boomerang]]s, [[Lizal Tri-Boomerang]]s and [[Giant Boomerang]]s. The [[Sea-Breeze Boomerang]], which is based on the Boomerang from ''The Wind Waker'', can also be obtained at random after using either the ''Super Smash Bros.'' or ''30th Anniversary'' series [[Toon Link]] [[amiibo]]. After being thrown, Link must manually catch the Boomerang when it returns to him. If the Boomerang flies into an object or wall, it will fall to the ground and will not return to Link.

==Non-canon Appearances==

The Boomerang is one of the most used items in {{TLoZ|TV Series}}, and one hit from this weapon is capable of defeating most of Ganon's minions. It is mostly used by [[Princess Zelda]], although Link, [[Moblin]]s and [[Goriya]]s wield it as well. The Boomerang first appears in "[[Cold Spells]]", where Zelda defeats various magically-possessed cleaning supplies with it. Later, in "[[Sing for the Unicorn]]", Zelda once again uses it to defeat an [[Armos Knight]] and [[Ganon]], rescuing Link and [[King Harkinian|her father]] in the process. The Boomerang shown in "[[That Sinking Feeling]]" is given to Zelda by Link so that the two of them can fight off several [[Tektite]]s that have ambushed them. Link is not shown wielding this item until the "[[Stinging a Stinger]]" episode, which he uses it to defeat a [[Gohma]] with the help of Zelda's [[Magic Rope]]. Although the series mostly exemplifies the use of the Boomerang for fighting enemies, the "[[Doppelganger]]" episode demonstrates how Zelda uses the Boomerang to break free from the ropes that Ganon had tied around her hands.

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===''The Legend of Zelda'' Game Watch===

===''The Legend of Zelda'' (Valiant Comics)===

The Magic Boomerang from ''The Legend of Zelda'' makes an appearance in the ''[[Day of the Triforce]]'' story of {{TLoZ|Valiant Comics}} comic. After [[Princess Zelda]] and [[Cassiopia]] arrive to the [[Water Town of Saria]] to fight off the monsters that have attacked the town, Cassiopia uses the Magic Boomerang to free her husband, the [[River Man]], from the chains that bind him.<ref>{{Cite book|quote=Wait till I have freed you with the magic boomerang!|book=The Legend of Zelda|publisher=Valiant Comics|page=4}}</ref>

===''Zelda's Adventure''===

===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===

:''See {{Ssb|Main Page|SmashWiki's}} article on {{Ssb|Boomerang}} for more information.''

In the {{Ssb|Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series}}, the Boomerang functions as one of [[Link]]'s, [[Young Link]]'s, and [[Toon Link]]'s {{Ssb|Special Move}}s. In {{SSB}}, it is Link's {{Ssb|Neutral Special Move}}, while in {{SSBM}}, {{SSBB}}, and {{SSB4}} the Boomerang serves as the Links' {{Ssb|Side Special Move}}. While the Boomerang from ''Ocarina of Time'' appears in the series' first two games, the Gale Boomerang appears in ''Brawl'' and the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] games, replacing Link's standard Boomerang. ''The Wind Waker'' design of the Boomerang is used by Toon Link. While performing this move, the player can tap the Control Stick to increase its range; moreover, tilting the Control Stick up or down will cause Link to aim the Boomerang in the specified direction. Both Young Link and Toon Link have greater control over the Boomerang than the adult counterpart. Despite this, their range is much shorter than Adult Link's. The Boomerang from ''The Wind Waker'' also appears as a collectible [[Sticker]].

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===''Soulcalibur II''===

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In {{SCII}}, the Boomerang from ''Ocarina of Time'' is part of [[Soulcalibur II/Command List|Link's fighting style]]. To get into the Boomerang Stance, the player must press the horizontal attack button and the kick button at the same time. Pressing the horizontal attack again will cause Link to release the Boomerang towards his enemy. The Boomerang attack is considered to be a high attack, dealing 25 HP worth of damage to the opponent.

===''Hyrule Warriors''===

The Boomerang appears as an item in {{HW}}. It can be upgraded temporarily to the Gale Boomerang by collecting the Boomerang power ups. The Boomerang is able to slice through vines that block pathways. [[Manhandla]] and their stalks are weak to the Boomerang, and it is also one of the items used to fight [[Ganon]] with. In the Master Quest DLC pack, the 8-Bit Boomerang from {{TLoZ}} appears as a weapon for [[Impa]]. It is statistically-identical to and part of the [[Biggoron's Sword]] weapon type.

==Trivia==

*Though Link cannot obtain a Boomerang in {{TAoL}}, Goriyas use them as weapons.

==Nomenclature==

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File:TLoZ Boomerang Sprite 2.png|A Boomerang while Link is wearing the Blue Ring from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:TLoZ Boomerang Sprite 3.png|A Boomerang while Link is wearing the Red Ring from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:TLoZ Boomerang Sprite 4.png|A Boomerang from the All Treasures section of the intro from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:TLoZ Boomerang Million Publications Artwork.png|Artwork of a Boomerang from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:TLoZ Boomerang Artwork.png|Artwork of a Boomerang from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:ALttP Boomerang Artwork.png|Artwork of a Boomerang from ''A Link to the Past''

File:BoomerangALttP.png|A Boomerang from ''A Link to the Past''

File:LA Boomerang.png|Link obtaining the Boomerang from ''Link's Awakening DX''

File:OOTBoomerang.png|The Boomerang from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:BoomerangG Large.png|The Boomerang from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:OoT3D Boomerang Model.png|The Boomerang from ''Ocarina of Time 3D''

File:TWW Boomerang Artwork.png|Artwork of the Boomerang from ''The Wind Waker''

File:TWW Boomerang Model.png|The Boomerang from ''The Wind Waker''

File:TMC Boomerang Artwork.png|Artwork of the Boomerang from ''The Minish Cap''

File:PH Boomerang Fire Switch.png|Drawing the Boomerang path in ''Phantom Hourglass''

File:ALBW Ravio Boomerang Artwork.png|Ravio demonstrating the Boomerang's use in ''A Link Between Worlds''

File:ALBW Boomerang.png|Artwork of the Boomerang from ''A Link Between Worlds''

File:ALBW Rented Boomerang Icon.png|The Rented Boomerang icon from ''A Link Between Worlds''

File:TFH Boomerang.png|Artwork of the Boomerang from ''Tri Force Heroes''

File:TFH Nice Boomerang Icon.png|The Boomerang equipped with the Boomeranger Outfit from ''Tri Force Heroes''

File:ZA Boomerang.png|The Boomerang Spell icon from ''Zelda's Adventure''

File:SSBM Adult Boomerang.jpg|Link using the Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''

File:SSBM Young Boomerang.jpg|Young Link using the Boomerang in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''

File:SCII Boomerang.png|Link using the Boomerang in ''Soulcalibur II''

File:HW Lana Boomerang.png|Lana obtaining the Boomerang in ''Hyrule Warriors''

File:HW 8-Bit Boomerang? Icon.png|The 8-Bit Boomerang Weapon from ''Hyrule Warriors''

File:HW Boomerang Icon.png|The Boomerang icon from ''Hyrule Warriors''

File:TLoZ Link in Ladder Throwing Boomerang at Red Octorok Figure.png|Action figure of Link using the Boomerang from ''The Legend of Zelda''

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