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'''Bombs''' are an item that premiered in the first [[Zelda]] game, and has recurred in nearly every game since. They have been a staple of secret-finding, useful in demolishing boulders and walls, and are an excellent combination of tool and weapon. If Link is too close to the blast, he will take damage. | |||
[[ | They are often found early on in the quest/game. Sometimes they are kept in a [[Bomb Bag]] (another item). They also take other forms, such as [[Bomb Flowers]] (maintained by the [[Goron]] tribe), [[Bombchus]], and [[Bomblings]]. | ||
[[Image: | ==[[The Legend of Zelda]]== | ||
[[Image:bomb.gif|left|In-game bombs from "The Legend of Zelda"]] [[Image:loz-bomb.png|left|Concept art bombs from "The Legend of Zelda"]] These bombs are placed on the ground, blink flashing red, and explode in a puff of smoke after several seconds. They are useful in defeating [[Dodongo]], as he dislikes smoke. Link can carry eight bombs at a time, and can find others from enemies or shops. Up to two bombs can be set at a time. | |||
[[Image:Bombalttp.jpg]][[The | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]== | ||
[[Image:Bombalttp.jpg|Bombs from "A Link to the Past"]] After being skipped in [[Adventure of Link]], bombs return, with the additional ability to be picked up and thrown. The fuse burns for about two seconds. Link can also buy a Giant Bomb from a shop in the Dark World, which he can drag around and use to demolish large walls. He starts out with twenty bombs, but can increase his capacity up to fifty by throwing rupees in the Well of Happiness. | |||
[[Image: | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]== | ||
[[Image:LAbomb.gif|Bombs from "Link's Awakening"]] Bombs look like their "Legend of Zelda" counterparts, but act like "A Link to the Past" in being able to be thrown and set. They also have the feature of being combined with the bow to create [[Bomb Arrows]]. | |||
[[ | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]/[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]== | ||
[[Image:bombs.gif|Bombs from "Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask"]] In order to carry bombs, Link first needs to find the [[Bomb Bag]] (in Ocarina of Time, it is the big treasure of [[Dodongo's Cavern]]. In Majora's Mask, it is available for purchase in the [[Bomb Shop]]). Otherwise he must use the [[Bomb Flowers]] scattered through the area. The capacity starts at twenty, but Link can increase the capacity up to forty bombs through various side-quests. They can be used as both Child and Adult Link. | |||
A [[Powder Keg]] is available for purchase (once you get a certificate) in Majora's Mask as well, but its only use is for blowing up the barrier on [[Milk Road]]. | |||
[[ | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]== | ||
[[Image:oos-bomb.gif|Bombs from "Oracle of Seasons"]]These bombs act exactly as Link's Awakening, but cannot be combined with Arrows. | |||
- | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]== | ||
[[Image:oos-bomb.gif|Bombs from "Oracle of Ages"]]These bombs act exactly as "Link's Awakening", but cannot be combined with Arrows. | |||
[[Image: | ==[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]== | ||
[[Image:fs-bomb.gif|Bombs from "Four Swords"]] These act exactly as "A Link to the Past", but can be exploded in the air by pressing A. | |||
==[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]== | |||
[[Image:bomb.jpg|Bombs from "The Wind Waker"]] The only Bomb Shop in the world carries these at the ridiculous price of 10,000 rupees. Link later gains them from the pirates, after they assault the Bomb Shop Owner, who then reduces his prices. When used on the King of Red Lions, it transforms into a cannon. The bomb bag in this game starts at thirty, and can be upgraded to 99. Otherwise, they are used similarly to Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask. | |||
==[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]== | |||
Bombs are in unlimited supply as an item (but you can only have one item at a time). They can also be upgraded to Level 2 which grants big bombs. | |||
==[[The Minish Cap]]== | |||
Normal bombs exist in this game, and are found in the Minish Village. These upgrade into [[Remote Bombs]] which are obtained by fusing a kinstone with the Minish Elder. These do not set off until commanded. | |||
==[[Twilight Princess]]== | |||
[[Image:Bomb.png|left|Bombs from "Twilight Princess"]] There are three varieties of bombs avaliable. Regular bombs act as normal, but now roll a bit when thrown. [[Water Bombs]] act the same as normal bombs, but can be used underwater. [[Bomblings]] crawl along the floor and explode when they hit something. They work similar to [[Bombchu]]s except that they cannot climb up walls. One must find a bomb bag to hold each type of bomb, or Link can exchange the current type of bomb for a different type at Barnes's shop (the bomb maker of Kakariko Village). The capacities differ for each type (30 regular, 15 water, 10 bomblings). These can be doubled by winning the River Ride mini-game. | |||
This game also brings back [[Bomb Arrow]]s, which can be used on far-off foes or rocks. If Link holds his bomb arrow too long, they can explode and damage Link. | |||
[[Category:Weapons] | |||
Revision as of 15:54, 17 September 2007
Bombs are an item that premiered in the first Zelda game, and has recurred in nearly every game since. They have been a staple of secret-finding, useful in demolishing boulders and walls, and are an excellent combination of tool and weapon. If Link is too close to the blast, he will take damage.
They are often found early on in the quest/game. Sometimes they are kept in a Bomb Bag (another item). They also take other forms, such as Bomb Flowers (maintained by the Goron tribe), Bombchus, and Bomblings.
The Legend of Zelda
These bombs are placed on the ground, blink flashing red, and explode in a puff of smoke after several seconds. They are useful in defeating Dodongo, as he dislikes smoke. Link can carry eight bombs at a time, and can find others from enemies or shops. Up to two bombs can be set at a time.
A Link to the Past
Bombs from "A Link to the Past" After being skipped in Adventure of Link, bombs return, with the additional ability to be picked up and thrown. The fuse burns for about two seconds. Link can also buy a Giant Bomb from a shop in the Dark World, which he can drag around and use to demolish large walls. He starts out with twenty bombs, but can increase his capacity up to fifty by throwing rupees in the Well of Happiness.
Link's Awakening
Bombs from "Link's Awakening" Bombs look like their "Legend of Zelda" counterparts, but act like "A Link to the Past" in being able to be thrown and set. They also have the feature of being combined with the bow to create Bomb Arrows.
Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask
Bombs from "Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask" In order to carry bombs, Link first needs to find the Bomb Bag (in Ocarina of Time, it is the big treasure of Dodongo's Cavern. In Majora's Mask, it is available for purchase in the Bomb Shop). Otherwise he must use the Bomb Flowers scattered through the area. The capacity starts at twenty, but Link can increase the capacity up to forty bombs through various side-quests. They can be used as both Child and Adult Link.
A Powder Keg is available for purchase (once you get a certificate) in Majora's Mask as well, but its only use is for blowing up the barrier on Milk Road.
Oracle of Seasons
Bombs from "Oracle of Seasons"These bombs act exactly as Link's Awakening, but cannot be combined with Arrows.
Oracle of Ages
Bombs from "Oracle of Ages"These bombs act exactly as "Link's Awakening", but cannot be combined with Arrows.
Four Swords
Bombs from "Four Swords" These act exactly as "A Link to the Past", but can be exploded in the air by pressing A.
The Wind Waker
Bombs from "The Wind Waker" The only Bomb Shop in the world carries these at the ridiculous price of 10,000 rupees. Link later gains them from the pirates, after they assault the Bomb Shop Owner, who then reduces his prices. When used on the King of Red Lions, it transforms into a cannon. The bomb bag in this game starts at thirty, and can be upgraded to 99. Otherwise, they are used similarly to Ocarina of Time/Majora's Mask.
Four Swords Adventures
Bombs are in unlimited supply as an item (but you can only have one item at a time). They can also be upgraded to Level 2 which grants big bombs.
The Minish Cap
Normal bombs exist in this game, and are found in the Minish Village. These upgrade into Remote Bombs which are obtained by fusing a kinstone with the Minish Elder. These do not set off until commanded.
Twilight Princess
There are three varieties of bombs avaliable. Regular bombs act as normal, but now roll a bit when thrown. Water Bombs act the same as normal bombs, but can be used underwater. Bomblings crawl along the floor and explode when they hit something. They work similar to Bombchus except that they cannot climb up walls. One must find a bomb bag to hold each type of bomb, or Link can exchange the current type of bomb for a different type at Barnes's shop (the bomb maker of Kakariko Village). The capacities differ for each type (30 regular, 15 water, 10 bomblings). These can be doubled by winning the River Ride mini-game.
This game also brings back Bomb Arrows, which can be used on far-off foes or rocks. If Link holds his bomb arrow too long, they can explode and damage Link.
[[Category:Weapons]