Boomerangs are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda | ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | OoTOcarina of Time | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | FSFour Swords | TWWThe Wind Waker | FSAFour Swords Adventures | TMCThe Minish Cap | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes | BotWBreath of the Wild | TotKTears of the Kingdom)[1][2][3][name references needed]
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.[4] It can also be used to retrieve items that are out of Link's reach.[5] The Boomerang first appeared in The Legend of Zelda and has gone through several design changes since then. In Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, Link can draw the path that the Boomerang will take, allowing a more direct control of it.[4] Moreover, the Boomerang can also be used to turn Sparks and Bubbles into Fairies in certain games.
The Legend of Zelda
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The Legend of Zelda instruction booklet
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 The Legend of Zelda, Link can acquire a Boomerang by defeating all of the red Goriyas in a certain room within 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.[6] He can also use it to instantly defeat Keese and Gels.[7] 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.[8]
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.
A Link to the Past & Four Swords instruction booklet
Boomerang
This temporarily paralyzes enemies when it strikes them. You can also use it to retrieve Rupees and other items in hard-to-reach places.
In A Link to the Past, Link can obtain a Boomerang in 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.[9] Both varieties can be used to stun enemies, hit Switches, and collect items from a distance.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, Link can obtain the Boomerang by completing the Trading Quest 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-Fairies, 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 Ghinis. The Boomerang is the most effective weapon against the final form of Nightmare, as it can be defeated in one hit.
Ocarina of Time
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Ocarina of Time instruction booklet
Boomerang
If you throw it, it comes back! The Boomerang can stun or defeat enemies. Use Z Targeting to improve your accuracy. Some enemies can only be defeated with the Boomerang.
In Ocarina of Time, 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 Tailpasarans, Parasitic Tentacles, the 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 used to stun and defeat certain enemies. 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
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Boomerang
The Boomerang returns to you after you have thrown it. Use it to get objects like Pieces of Hearts and Rupees when those objects are out of your reach.
In Oracle of Seasons, the Boomerang can be found in Subrosia as a prize from the Dance Hall. It is upgraded to the Magical Boomerang in the Ancient Ruins. The Magical Boomerang is faster, can fly higher distances and can be controlled at will. The normal Boomerang is an optional item in this game, whereas the Magical Boomerang is a required item.
In certain dungeons, red Moblins wield Boomerangs. They are blue in color, but do damage to Link instead of having the stun effect of Link's Boomerang. Also, the miniboss of the first dungeon features a pair of Brother Goriyas who throw a Boomerang to each other, injuring Link when in the way.
In certain dungeons, red Moblins wield Boomerangs. They are blue in color, but do damage to Link instead of having the stun effect of Link's Boomerang.
Four Swords
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Boomerang
Use this weapon to attack enemies from a distance. You can also use this to retrieve hard-to-reach Rupees and hearts. Some enemies might even get stunned when hit...
In Four Swords, the Boomerang appears in various Stages. It can only be used in the Stage where it was obtained. It is useful for collecting Rupees.
The Wind Waker
The Boomerang is the main item of the Forbidden Woods in The Wind Waker. In addition to stunning and defeating enemies, collecting distant items, and activating Switches, the Boomerang can lock on to up to five different targets.[10] 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
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Four Swords Adventures instruction booklet
Boomerang
Daze enemies by hitting them with this weapon. You can also use it to pull items like Force Gems, Hearts, and even other characters close to you. Hold the A Button to make it hover in midair.
Lev. 2 This faster boomerang flies even farther.
In Four Swords Adventures, the Boomerang can be held in place before returning to Link. This is useful for retrieving moving Force Gems. The Boomerang can be upgraded to the Level 2 Boomerang, which is faster and has a longer reach.
The Minish Cap
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Boomerang
Hit an enemy to daze him: he’ll stop moving for a short period time. You can also use the boomerang to nab Rupees and other items beyond your reach.
In Phantom Hourglass, the Boomerang allows Link to to draw a specific path for it to follow. The Boomerang's path has a range limit.[4] 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 Spirit Tracks, similarly to how it behaved in Phantom Hourglass. 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 Torches or fly through ice to freeze water. It is the main item of the Snow Temple.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, the Boomerang can be obtained from Ravio's Shop. Like all items in the game, it uses Link's Energy Gauge with each use. The Boomerang can be rented for 50 Rupees and bought permanently for 800.[note 1] The Boomerang can be upgraded to the Nice Boomerang by bringing 10 Lost Maiamais to Mother Maiamai. The upgrade improves the speed and range of the Boomerang and allows Link to throw three Boomerangs at a time. The Boomerang can be thrown in any direction according to which way Link is facing.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, the Boomerang can be used to grab another Link and pull him toward the wielder, and has the ability to hover in place for several seconds at its furthest point by holding the Item button. While wearing the BoomerangerOutfit, the Boomerang becomes larger and gains the ability to carry two Links, pass through enemies, and deal damage to them.
This throwing weapon was originally used by the forest-dwelling Koroks. Its unique shape allows it to return after being thrown.
Common Locations
West Necluda Faron Grasslands
Properties
Atk 8
Boomerangs are a throwing Weapon in Breath of the Wild originally used by Koroks.[2] Several other varieties of Boomerangs can also be found, including Lizal Boomerangs, Lizal Forked Boomerangs, Lizal Tri-Boomerangs, and Giant Boomerangs. The Sea-Breeze Boomerang, which is based on the Boomerang from The Wind Waker, can also be obtained at random from using the amiiboRune. 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.
A regular Boomerang has a chance to appear in a Treasure Chest spawned by scanning the following amiibo with the amiibo Rune:
Being made from wood, Boomerangs will catch on Fire if they make contact with a Campfire or if they are exposed to a Scorching Climate. They will not attract Lightning during a Thunderstorm, and they do not conduct Electricity either. They will float if dropped in Water. Finally, the Magnesis Rune is unable to pick up Boomerangs.
The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.
Zelda wielding a Boomerang
The Boomerang is one of the most used items in The Legend of Zelda 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, Moblins, and Goriyas 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 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 Tektites 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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In Zelda's Adventure, the Boomerang appears as a Spell which lets Zelda cast Boomerang projectiles with her Wand. It can be found in a small area in western Plain of Andor with a lone Goriya, which drops the Spell after being defeated. The Spell costs 1 Rupee to use.
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How to perform:
In SoulCalibur II, the Boomerang from Ocarina of Time is part of 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.
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As Link battles Blaaz in the Temple of Fire, Ciela points out the location of a Treasure Chest.[12][13] Link opens the Chest to find the Boomerang.[14] With Ciela's guidance, Link uses the Boomerang to defeat Blaaz's split form and eventually destroys the monster.
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The Boomerang appears as an item in Hyrule Warriors. 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. Manhandlas 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 The Legend of Zelda appears as a weapon for Impa. It is statistically identical to and part of the Biggoron's Sword weapon type.
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The Boomerang appears as an item in Cadence of Hyrule, where it can be wielded by Cadence, Link, and Zelda. Its primary use is to stun enemies, though it can be used to break open Treasure Chests and retrieve their contents from afar.[15]
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Trivia
Though Link cannot obtain a Boomerang in The Adventure of Link, Goriyas use them as weapons.
The Boomerang was also planned to be included in Majora's Mask, but was scrapped.
During development of Skyward Sword, a Remote Boomerang was planned to be included. With it, Link would have been able to drop anywhere after grabbing it and controlling its trajectory. The idea was later abandoned as it might have led to the skipping of important items and areas. This idea eventually evolved into the creation of the Beetle.[16]
At another point during development of Skyward Sword, a Rocket Punch was proposed for grabbing items. This idea as well led to the creation of the Beetle.
Despite being incredibly useful in A Link to the Past, it is not required to complete the game and can be completely skipped.
木のブーメラン (Ki no Būmeran)(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)[51]
ブーメラン (Būmeran)(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda | ALttPA Link to the Past | OoTOcarina of Time | TMCThe Minish Cap | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes | BotWBreath of the Wild)[52][53][54][55][56][57][58]
Wooden Boomerang
Same as English.
ChineseTRTraditional
飛旋鏢 (Fēixuán biāo)(BotWBreath of the Wild)
ChineseSISimplified
回旋镖 (Huíxuán biāo)(TLoZThe Legend of Zelda | ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | LADXLink's Awakening DX | LANSLink's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) | OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | OoSOracle of Seasons | FSFour Swords | TWWThe Wind Waker | FSAFour Swords Adventures | TMCThe Minish Cap | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes)[37]
Boomerang(OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[33][34][35][36]
Boomerang (TFHTri Force Heroes | BotWBreath of the Wild)[31]
Wooden boomerang
FrenchCACanadian
Boomerang (PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes)[61][62][63][64]
German
Bumerang (BotWBreath of the Wild)
Bumerang(PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes | HWDEHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)[42][43][44][45][46]
Same as English.
Italian
Boomerang (TLoZThe Legend of Zelda | ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | LADXLink's Awakening DX | OoTOcarina of Time | OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | FSFour Swords | TWWThe Wind Waker | FSAFour Swords Adventures | PHPhantom Hourglass | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes | BotWBreath of the Wild | CoHCadence of Hyrule)[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]
↑The first item purchased from Ravio always costs 400 Rupees
References
↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 118 (TLoZThe Legend of Zelda | ALttPA Link to the Past | LALink's Awakening | OoTOcarina of Time | OoSOracle of Seasons | OoAOracle of Ages | FSFour Swords | TWWThe Wind Waker | FSAFour Swords Adventures | TMCThe Minish Cap | PHPhantom Hourglass | STSpirit Tracks | ALBWA Link Between Worlds | TFHTri Force Heroes)
↑ 2.02.1Boomerang This throwing weapon was originally used by the forest-dwelling Koroks. Its unique shape allows it to return after being thrown. — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
↑ 3.03.1Boomerang A decayed wooden boomerang. A useful tool that comes back after you throw it. Its current state has not lessened its performance. — Inventory (Tears of the Kingdom)
↑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. (A Link to the Past manual, pg. 37)
↑He can also stop most of the enemy in their tracks if he throws the boomerang on target. (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
↑Link can use these to inflict damage on weak enemies. (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
↑The magical boomerang flies further than the wooden boomerang. (The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 24)
↑You got the Magical Boomerang! You can throw this faster and farther than your old one! — N/A (A Link to the Past)
↑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 (The Wind Waker)
↑Link può accumulare armi come il "boomerang" sconfiggendo i nemici e poi può usarlo per raccogliere altri oggetti. (Link can collect weapons such as the boomerang by defeating the enemy, then use the boomerang to pick other items.) (The Legend of Zelda Italian manual, pg. [which page?])
↑Hai ottenuto il Boomerang! Seguirà il percorso che disegnerai sullo schermo! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass, Italian version)
↑Hai ottenuto il boomerang! Usalo per tirare verso di te gli altri giocatori! — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
↑Boomerang Può attivare interruttori lontani. Ma i nemici li stordisce soltanto! — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds, Italian version)
↑Hai ottenuto il Boomerang! — N/A (The Wind Waker, Italian version)
↑Du hast den Bumerang erhalten! Mit ihm kannst du Gegner betäuben, und nach dem Werfen kommt er selbstverständlich wieder zurück! — N/A (Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition)
↑Du hast den Bumerang erhalten! Eine vortreffliche Waffe, die dem Pfad folgt den du auf den Touchscreen zeichnest! — N/A (Phantom Hourglass, German version)
↑Du hast den Bumerang erhalten! Diese Waffe folgt dem Pfad, den du für sie auf den Touchscreen zeichnest. — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
↑Der Bumerang! Verwende ihn, um andere Spieler zu dir zu holen! — N/A (Tri Force Heroes)
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