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| use      = Retrieve distant items<br/>Activate switches<br/>Defeat/stun enemies

| cost    = <u>'''''The Minish Cap'''''</u><br/>300 [[Rupee]]s

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The '''Boomerang''' is an iconic item in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], appearing in almost every title in some shape or form. It works by returning to [[Link]] after he has thrown it every time, making it very versatile. It can be used in many different ways, such as picking up items, or stun and even defeat enemies, or to hit distant switches, and much more.

The Boomerang makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. Link can use it by assigning it to the B Slot and pressing that button to throw it. It can damage smaller enemies,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda]] Game Manual'', pg. 24|Link can use [the boomerang] to inflict damage on weak enemies.}} such as [[Keese]], and stun all other enemies,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda]] Game Manual'', pg. 24|[Link] can also stop  most of the enemy in their tracks if he throws the boomerang on target.}} like [[Goriya]]s. After being thrown, it only travels half the screen, making it very inconvenient. It is found in the first dungeon of the game, [[Level 1: The Eagle|The Eagle]]. Later on in the game, Link gets an upgrade to the Boomerang, entitled the [[Magical Boomerang]]. This upgrade is found in the second dungeon, [[Level 2: The Moon|The Moon]]. It travels much further than the original Boomerang,{{Ref|''[[The Legend of Zelda]] Game Manual'', pg. 24|The magical boomerang flies further then the wooden boomerang.}} making it a much better weapon in combat.

{{Quote|Boomerang<br/>The Boomerang has weak destructive power, but it has the ability to stun most enemies for a short period of time. The Boomerang is the item of choice when walking about Hyrule because you can use it to quickly retrieve items such as Hearts, Rupees, Arrows and Bombs.|[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]}}

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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the Boomerang appears as the final item in the [[Link's Awakening Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]. It is given to Link by the [[Secret Goriya]] at [[Toronbo Shores]] in exchange for the item on his B button.{{Ref|LA|512|Secret Goriya}}{{Ref|LA|515|Secret Goriya}} However, he cannot accept certain items, such as the [[sword]] or [[shield]].{{Ref|LA|518|Secret Goriya}} If Link returns to the Goriya after trading for the Boomerang, he begs to have it back and offers Link's old item.{{Ref|LA|516|Secret Goriya}}

With the Boomerang, Link can easily defeat several enemies that previously were much more difficult, such as [[Shadow Nightmares#DethI|DethI]], the final form of [[Shadow Nightmares|The Shadow Nightmares]], who can be defeated with one shot from the Boomerang.

The Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' is very similar to Boomerangs from previous titles, except it is in 3D. It can stun enemies, grab stuff, etc. It can be found [[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]], the third [[Dungeon]] of the game. It is one of the many items Link loses the ability to use while in the future. The [[Hookshot]] replaces the Boomerang while Link is an adult, though it is much more useful, and much easier to control.

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The Boomerang can be obtained from the [[Subrosian Dance Hall]] in [[Subrosia]] after dancing with its inhabitants the correct pattern. Its uses are similar to ''Ocarina of Time's''.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', the Boomerang is obtained from the [[Goron Shooting Gallery]] in [[Rolling Ridge]]. Link must earn at least 400 points in the mini-game, at which point the owner gives Link the Boomerang.{{Ref|OoA|1155|Goron Shooting Gallery Owner}} It is not required to complete the game.

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The Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' is the first one to be able to lock on to multiple targets at once; five to be exact. It is found in the [[Forbidden Woods]]. It can be obtained after defeating the mini-boss [[Mothula]].

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There are two Boomerangs in this game. The regular Boomerang works like in previous ''Zelda'' games and can be bought in [[Hyrule Town]] for 300 [[Rupee]]s. The [[Magical Boomerang]] can be obtained after [[Tingle]]'s sidequest and fusing [[Kinstone]]s. It can be controlled with the D-Pad. It will be found in [[North Hyrule Field]].

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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', Link receives the Boomerang in the first temple, the [[Temple of Fire]]. Instead of just launching the Boomerang as in previous ''Zelda'' titles, Link must draw a line on the screen of the [[Nintendo DS]]. The Boomerang will follow the same route of the line. If a torch is out and is next to a lighted torch, Link can route the torch lit and then extinguished the torch and it will cause the Boomerang catch fire and ignite the torch. This is one of several features that Boomerang can do in this game.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'', Link wins the Boomerang in the second temple, [[Snow Temple]]. To control the Boomerang, he can do the same thing as in ''Phantom Hourglass''; draw a line on the bottom screen of the Nintendo DS, and it will follow the same route.  

The boomerang is very commonly used to hit switches or other objects in order to solve puzzles. At times Link might need to hit several objects consecutively in a certain order to solve a puzzle and open a closed door, or to access a treasure chest. Other times Link must hit a distant object in order to create a bridge, or to lower or raise a platform to allow him to access new areas.

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'', the Boomerang is a rentable, and later purchasable item that can be found at any point in [[Ravio's Shop]] after completing the [[Eastern Palace (A Link Between Worlds)|Eastern Palace]]. It can be used to stun enemies, cut grass, grab items, and flip switches, similarly to most other ''Zelda'' games. After purchasing it for 800 Rupees, it can be upgraded by [[Mother Maiamai]] by collecting ten baby [[Maiamai]]. This turns it into the [[Nice Boomerang]], which functions the same, but with increased speed, and a triple throw.

The Boomerang appears as an available item in many stages, beginning with the first section of the [[Volcano]], the [[Blazing Trail]]. Like in past games, it can be used to stun or defeat enemies, hit switches, and retrieve distant items, including other Links. The boomerang can also be used to transfer fire between torches, similarly to its use in ''Phantom Hourglass'' and ''Spirit Tracks''. It can be upgraded by wearing the [[Boomeranger]] costume, which grants it increased range, size, and damage output, as well as the ability to carry two items at once.

{{see also|Giant Boomerang|Lizal Boomerang|Lizal Forked Boomerang|Lizal Tri-Boomerang|Lizalfos Arm|Sea-Breeze Boomerang}}

[[File:Boomerang-botw.png|right|Boomerang Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'']]

The Boomerang makes a return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', but this time in many forms, including the standard Boomerang, [[Giant Boomerang]], [[Lizal Boomerang]], and more. This weapon can be used as a sword, through means of melee attacks, but can also be thrown like a traditional boomerang. If it hits a solid object, it will lose all momentum and drop to the ground. In order to retrieve a boomerang after it has been thrown, the player must hit the A button as it nears Link. In the case of this not happening, it will keep going for a small distance and drop to the ground, where it can be picked up. The standard Boomerang can be found in the [[Pumaag Nitae Shrine]].

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The Boomerang in ''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]'' is used by [[Link]] in his One-Handed Weapon moveset.

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