Bomb

Bomb

Artwork from A Link Between Worlds

Games	The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past Ancient Stone Tablets Link's Awakening Ocarina of Time Majora's Mask Oracle of Seasons Oracle of Ages The Wind Waker Four Swords Four Swords Adventures The Minish Cap Twilight Princess Phantom Hourglass Spirit Tracks Skyward Sword A Link Between Worlds Tri Force Heroes
Location	Bomb Shops Treasure Chests Grass, jars, etc.
Uses	Blowing up rocks, cracks, platforms Damaging enemies
Related	Bomb Flower Bombchu Bombling Powder Keg Remote Bomb (Item) Remote Bomb (Rune) Water Bomb

Bombs are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series. They have appeared in every game except The Adventure of Link. Bombs are most often used to blow up walls to uncover secrets, and they are regularly stored in a Bomb Bag. Different varieties and uses of Bombs have been seen throughout the series.

Controls

The Controls players have used to use Bombs have changed constantly throughout the series. From slot setting to motion controls, all controls are described below.

Button Controls

Button Controls are easily the most simple controls of them all. In order to use a Bomb in these games, Link had to first select the Bombs from his item screen, equip it into an item slot, and finally press the aforementioned item slot button, usually either A or B, and then press the button again to throw/place the Bomb. These controls are simplistic and easily memorized, making for a great and easy gameplay mechanic. Games that use this system are The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past, Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, Four Swords, The Wind Waker, Four Swords Adventures, The Minish Cap, and the GCN version of Twilight Princess.

Simple Motion Controls

The next Control system used to use Bombs can be called the Simple Motion Controls. This system is only found in the Wii version of Twilight Princess. The controls in this system are almost exactly the same as the previous system. All the steps done are exactly the same, the only difference is the last step. Instead of pressing the button again to place the Bomb, you can either press the button or move the Wii Remote. This will cause Link to throw the Bomb in-game. It is very simple, and can be mastered very easily.

Touch Screen Controls

The third control scheme can be called Touch Screen Controls. As can be guessed by using its name, this system requires using the touch screen on the Nintendo DS to control Link's Bombs. This can be done by first equipping the Bombs, and then pressing the symbol in the top-right corner of the screen. This will cause Link to take out a Bomb and hold it over his head. In order to throw the Bomb, press the location you would like the Bomb to go with the stylus. Link will proceed to throw the Bomb directly to that spot. This system is found in the two games for the DS, Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks.

MotionPlus Controls

The fourth and final control system can be called the MotionPlus Controls. This system of controls use the Wii MotionPlus accessory, and thus is only found in Skyward Sword, the only game that uses Wii MotionPlus technology so far. After equipping the Bombs and taking one out, Bombs can be either rolled on the ground or thrown threw the air. To roll them, you must lower the Wii Remote to a vertical position parallel to their legs. Quicking thrusting the remote back to its normal position will cause Link to roll the Bomb. Before doing so, you can change the direction by moving the Control Stick on the Nunchuk. In order to throw, you can do the opposite; raise the Wii Remote parallel with Link's head, and thrusting it downward. This control system is easily the most innovative yet.

Varieties

Bomb Arrow

Main article: Bomb Arrow

In Link's Awakening, Link can combine Bombs with the Bow, creating Bomb Arrows which can reach things Link cannot get to himself. In Twilight Princess, Bomb Arrows can be equipped, making them much easier to use.

Bomb from Twilight Princess

Bomb Flower

Main article: Bomb Flower

Bomb Flowers are most commonly found in volcanic areas such as Death Mountain, Dragon Roost Island, and Eldin Volcano. To use a Bomb Flower, Link must pick it up and then throw it wherever he wants to. In Ocarina of Time, Link must acquire the Goron's Bracelet before he can pick up Bomb Flowers. In Skyward Sword, Link can put Bomb Flowers in his Bomb Bag for later use. Also, in Ocarina of Time, Bomb Flowers are rarely seen in sunny areas as they usually grow in dark places.

Bombchu

Main article: Bombchu

Bombchu from Phantom Hourglass

In Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages and Phantom Hourglass, Bombchus move forward until they hit something and blow up. They are able to crawl on walls and ceilings. In Ocarina of Time, they are used in the Bombchu Bowling Alley as well as for a puzzle in the Spirit Temple and Ganon's Castle.

Powder Keg

Main article: Powder Keg

Powder Keg from Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, the Powder Keg is a more powerful bomb that can only be used by Link in his Goron form. To be allowed to carry one, Link must use a Powder Keg to blow up the rock blocking the entrance to the Goron Racetrack. Later on, Link can use it to blow up the giant rock in front of Romani Ranch on the first day in order to get Epona back and complete other side quests before the third day (when the rock is broken by the carpenter). It is also used in Ikana Castle to create a hole in the roof. Link can only carry one at a time because they are extremely heavy.

Blast Mask

Main article: Blast Mask

Blast Mask from Majora's Mask

The Blast Mask is another unique bombing item from Majora's Mask. It is a Mask that can be used to blow up things, very similar to Bombs. When the Blast Mask is used, it will take a while to charge up again, and it will also hurt Link. However, if Link uses his Shield when activating the Blast Mask, he will not take any damage. Link gets this item by saving the Old Lady from Bomb Shop on the first night who would otherwise be robbed by Sakon.

Water Bomb

Main article: Water Bomb

Water Bomb from Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Link can carry Water Bombs that are able to explode underwater. To place a Water Bomb in the water, Link must be submerged in the water and be wearing the Iron Boots. Water Bombs can be purchased early on in the game from Barnes, and later, if Malo opens his Malo Mart expansion in Castle Town, the Water Bombs can be purchased there for a very low price. To get the Water Bombs for free, Link can fish in a place with Bombfish (Lakebed Temple for instance). Link can catch them and store them in his Bomb Bag.

Bombling

Main article: Bombling

Bombling item from Twilight Princess HD

Bomblings are an enemy found in the Forest Temple in Twilight Princess. However, after Link completes the Lakebed Temple, Barnes Bomb Shop in Kakariko Village will carry them in item form. Link can hold 10 in his normal Bomb Bag and 20 in the Giant Bomb Bag, that he gets from Iza. Bomblings act like Bombchus, moving forward after they are placed. Unlike Bombchus, Bomblings are unable to move on walls or ceilings.

Nice Bombs

Main article: Nice Bombs

The Nice Bombs are only present in A Link Between Worlds. These are upgraded versions of the normal bombs, granting a bigger bomb with doubled power and range. It can be acquired by purchasing the bombs from Ravio's Shop and then taking them to Mother Maiamai after finding 10 Lost Maiamais.

Giant Bombs

Main article: Giant Bomb

In Hyrule Warriors, the Giant Bombs are a power-up to the normal bomb sub-weapon. The Giant Bomb can be used to take out large groups of enemies quickly, and quickly capture keeps.

Gallery

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  Official artwork from The Legend of Zelda

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  Artwork from Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide

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  Sprite from The Legend of Zelda

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  Sprite from A Link to the Past

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  Artwork from A Link to the Past

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  Sprite from BS The Legend of Zelda

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  Sprite from Link's Awakening (Game Boy)

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  Model from Link's Awakening for Nintendo Switch

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  Link obtaining Bombs in Oracle of Seasons

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  Link obtaining Bombs in Oracle of Ages

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  Model from Ocarina of Time

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  Artwork from Ocarina of Time

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  Icon from Ocarina of Time 3D

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  Artwork from The Wind Waker

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  Model from The Wind Waker

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  Icon from The Wind Waker

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  Icon from The Wind Waker HD

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  Sprite from The Minish Cap

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  Remote Bomb sprite from The Minish Cap

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  Model from Twilight Princess

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  Icon from Twilight Princess HD

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  Model from Phantom Hourglass

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  Model from Phantom Hourglass

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  Icon from Spirit Tracks

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  Model from Skyward Sword

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  Link's bomb sprite from Super Mario Maker 2

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  Sprite from Cadence of Hyrule