Boomerang
Template:Item The Boomerang is a recurring item in Template:LZS.
Uses
The Boomerang can be used for both combat and puzzle solving. It is useful to stun enemies, although a single hit will defeat weak enemies such as Keese.[1] It is more commonly used to retrieve items that are out of Link's reach.[2] 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.[3] Moreover, the Boomerang can also be used to turn Sparks and Anti-Fairies into Fairies in specific games.
Locations
Appearances
Standard Boomerangs
These Boomerangs function only to stun and retrieve out-of-reach items. Some of them can be upgraded.
The Legend of Zelda
The Boomerang is one of the first items that can be acquired in The Legend of Zelda. In both the First and Second Quests, it can be obtained by defeating a large number of Goriya in a room of the first Dungeon in the game, the Level-1. It and the Magical Boomerang are the only major Dungeon items to not be contained in an underground room.
The Adventure of Link
While Link cannot obtain a Boomerang as a weapon in The Adventure of Link, Goriyas continue to use them to attack him.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, the Boomerang is again found in Hyrule Castle. Its exact location is a few rooms before the prison where the Ball and Chain Trooper holds Princess Zelda captive, contained in a Treasure Chest that is listed as a Big Chest on the map but is in fact a regular Small Chest. If Link fails to collect the Boomerang in the Dungeon, he can also 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, although he can also obtain it by taking the regular Boomerang to the Waterfall of Wishing.
Unlike most other games in the series, the regular Boomerang is blue, while the Magical Boomerang is red.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, the Boomerang is found Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly. It allows Link to get out-of-reach items such as Gold Skulltula Tokens. It can also be use to defeat weak enemies or stun bigger ones. When used, the camera shifts to a first person perspective. When targeting at an enemy, the Boomerang will follow its target until hit. If the enemy gets out of its reach, the Boomerang will return to Link. It can only be used by Young Link.
Oracle Series
In Oracle of Ages, the Boomerang can be found in the Rolling Ridge as a prize from the Goron Shooting Gallery. In Oracle of Seasons, it can be found in Subrosia as a prize from the Dance Hall. The Boomerang is a required item in Oracle of Seasons, but not in Oracle of Ages.
Four Swords
In Four Swords, the Boomerang appears in various stages. It can only be used in the stage where it was obtained. It is useful to collect Rupees.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, the Boomerang can be bought in the Hyrule Town Shop for 300 Rupees. It can be upgraded to the Magical Boomerang by fusing Kinstones with the Tingle Brothers.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, the Boomerang can be obtained from Ravio's Shop. Like other items in the game, it can be borrowed and bought permanently. The Boomerang can be rented for 50 Rupees and bought for 800 (unless it is the first item bought, in which case, it will cost 400 Rupees). It can be upgradable 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 is first obtained in the Volcano's Blazing Trail, but reappears several times in later Levels. The Boomerang can be used to carry another Link, or two while wearing the Boomeranger. This Outfit also enlarges the Boomerang, allowing it to pass throw foes and deal damage.
Boomerangs with Added Characteristics
These Boomerangs have other added characteristics.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, the Boomerang is an optional weapon. To obtain it, Link must first complete the trading sequence in order to receive the Magnifying Lens. Link must then visit Toronbo Shores and find a hidden cave on the eastern side. Inside, with the help of the Magnifying Lens, he will meet a Goriya who will offer to trade Link a Boomerang for a weapon of his choice.
The Boomerang can be used in the traditional way, but it now has more uses, such as cutting bushes. The Boomerang is one of the two weapons able to defeat an Anti-Fairy, 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.
The Wind Waker
The Wind Waker adds another new feature to the Boomerang. Found in the Forbidden Woods, it now can lock on to up to five different targets.[4] This feature is often used for solving puzzles involving switches or for collecting multiple items at the same time.
Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks
In Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, the Boomerang allows Link to to draw a specific path for it to follow, this path has a range limit.[5] In Phantom Hourglass, it is one of the first items acquired in the game. In Spirit Tracks, the Boomerang can fly through fire and ice to light up torches or freeze water. It can be found in the Temple of Fire in Phantom Hourglass, and the Snow Temple in Spirit Tracks.
Four Swords Adventures
In Four Swords Adventures, the Boomerang canbe held in place before returning to Link. This is useful for retrieving moving Force Gems.
Special Variants
These Boomerangs include even more added functionalities, including a change in its name.
Magic Boomerang
In The Legend of Zelda, an upgraded version of the Boomerang, called the Magical Boomerang, can be obtained. In the First Quest, it can be found in the Level-2 Dungeon. In the second quest, it is located in the Level-3. The Magical Boomerang will fly twice as far when thrown before returning to Link. If the Magic Boomerang is obtained first, the normal Boomerang can still be obtained, but does nothing. All the Goriya's get Magic Boomerangs when Link obtains it.
A Link to the Past incorporates a Boomerang that can be upgraded to the Magical Boomerang by visiting the Waterfall of Wishing. The Great Fairy there will upgrade it if Link tells her the truth.
Oracle of Seasons has a Magic Boomerang that is not found in Oracle of Ages. Rather than being simply a distance upgrade, the Magic Boomerang is completely under Link's control. Link can guide its path around obstacles in order to solve more complicated puzzles.
In Four Swords Adventures, the Boomerang can be upgraded to the Level 2 Boomerang, which is faster and have a longer reach.
In The Minish Cap, the Magical Boomerang can be obtained by fusing Kinstones with Tingle and his brothers, which will reveal a hidden Treasure Chest underground. The Magical Boomerang has a longer range, can change direction mid-flight, and will defeat enemies that the regular Boomerang only stuns.
Zora Boomerang
In Majora's Mask, the Boomerang does not appear as an item but as an ability of Zora Link. The fins in his forearms become Boomerangs when the B button is charged. The actions of Link are the same as if he were holding the a Boomerang, with the exception of this version being two. The attributes of these weapons are the same as their previous incarnation. In the "Zora Fight Song", Mikau calls them the double cutters.[6]
Gale Boomerang
In Twilight Princess, the Gale Boomerang is a special Boomerang inhabited by the Fairy of Winds who allows it to summon small gales in order to attack or retrieve objects.
Upgrading the Boomerang
In some games, the Boomerang can be upgraded to add extra features, such as a faster throwing speed, dealing more damage, extend its range, or throw various Boomerangs at a time.[7]
Image | Name | Game | Uses | Method of Obtainment |
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Magical Boomerang | The Legend of Zelda | Increase range | Obtained in Level-2 Obtained in Level-3 | |
File:MagicalBoomerang ALttP.png | Magical Boomerang | A Link to the Past | Increase speed and range | Must throw it into the Waterfall of Wishing |
File:Magic Boomerang OOS.png | Magical Boomerang | Oracle of Seasons | Control its flight path[8] | Obtained in the Ancient Ruins |
File:MagicalBoomerangTMC.gif | Magical Boomerang | The Minish Cap | Can change its path mid-flight[9] | Must fuse Kinstones with Tingle and his brothers |
Nice Boomerang | A Link Between Worlds | Increase range and speed Fire three Boomerangs at a time[10] |
Buy the Boomerang from Ravio's Shop Find 10 Lost Maiamais |
Non-canon Appearances
The Legend of Zelda Game Watch
The Boomerang appears in Template:GW. One appears in each room, and Link must collect it and use it to defeat all the Iron Balls.
Animated series
The boomerang is one of the most used items in the animated 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.
The Legend of Zelda Comic
The Magic Boomerang from The Legend of Zelda makes an appearance in the Day of the Triforce story of the Legend of Zelda 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.[11]
Zelda's Adventure
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.
Super Smash Bros. Series
- See SmashWiki's article on Boomerang for more information.
In the Super Smash Bros. series, the Boomerang functions as one of Link's, Young Link's, and Toon Link's Special Moves. In Super Smash Bros., it is Link's Neutral Special Move, while in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U the Boomerang serves as the Links' 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.
Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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Boomerang | File:SSBB Boomerang Sticker.png | The Wind Waker | [Weapon] - Attack +4 | This sticker is usable by Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, and Toon Link |
Soulcalibur II
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In SoulCalibur II, the Boomerang from Ocarina of Time is part of Link's moveset. 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 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. 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 The Legend of Zelda appears as a weapon for Impa. It is statistically-identical to and part of the Biggoron's Sword weapon type.
Nomenclature
Names in Other Regions | |||||
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Language | Name | ||||
Boomerang | Magical Boomerang | Rented Boomerang | Nice Boomerang | ||
Japanese | ブーメラン | マジカルブーメラン | 借りたブーメラン | ナイスブーメラン | |
FrenchCA | Boomerang loué | Boomerang de luxe | |||
FrenchEU | Boomerang | Boomerang Magique | Boomerang de location | Great boomerang | |
German | Bumerang | Leih-Bumerang | Super-Bumerang | ||
Italian | Boomerang | Boomerang magico | Boomerang a noleggio | Super boomerang | |
SpanishEU | Bumerán chulo | ||||
SpanishLA | Bumerán | Bumerán alquilado | Bumerán mejorado |
Gallery
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Boomerang artwork from The Legend of Zelda
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Boomerang artwork from The Legend of Zelda
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Magical Boomerang artwork from The Legend of Zelda
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Artwork of Link throwing the Boomerang at an Octorok from The Legend of Zelda
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Boomerang artwork from A Link to the Past
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Boomerang as seen in Ocarina of Time
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Boomerang as seen in Ocarina of Time 3D
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Zora Link fins used as Boomerangs in Majora's Mask
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Boomerang artwork from The Wind Waker
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Artwork of the Boomerang from The Minish Cap
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Drawing the Boomerang path in Phantom Hourglass
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Ravio demonstrating the Boomerang's use in A Link Between Worlds
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The Nice Boomerang from A Link Between Worlds
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The Rented Boomerang icon from A Link Between Worlds
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Boomerang artwork from Tri Force Heroes
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Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Giant Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Lizal Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Lizal Forked Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Lizal Tri-Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Lizalfos Arm that can be throw as a Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Sea-Breeze Boomerang from Breath of the Wild
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Boomerang Spell icon from Zelda's Adventure
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Link using the Boomerang in Super Smash Bros. Melee
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Young Link using the Boomerang in Super Smash Bros. Melee
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Link using the Boomerang in Soulcalibur II
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Lana obtaining the Boomerang in Hyrule Warriors
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8-Bit Boomerang Weapon in Hyrule Warriors
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8-bit Magical Boomerang Weapon in Hyrule Warriors
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Boomerang Icon from Hyrule Warriors
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Action figure of Link using the Boomerang from The Legend of Zelda
References
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "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)
- ↑ Template:Cite book
- ↑ "For my deadly move, press and hold (B). Now release! It's the final blow. My double cutters!" — [[Mikau]] (Majora's Mask)
- ↑ "Nice! The boomerang is more powerful now! Try it out to see its stronger effects! You can now throw three in a row! Speed and flying distance are also improved!" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ "Press while holding the button to control its flight path!" — N/A (Oracle of Seasons)
- ↑ "It's designed so you can change its direction after you throw it!" — N/A (The Minish Cap)
- ↑ "Nice! The boomerang is more powerful now! Try it out to see its stronger effects! You can now throw three in a row! Speed and flying distance are also improved!" — N/A (A Link Between Worlds)
- ↑ Template:Cite book
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- Items in The Minish Cap
- Items in Phantom Hourglass
- Items in Spirit Tracks
- Items in A Link Between Worlds
- Items in Tri Force Heroes
- Items in Breath of the Wild
- Spells in Zelda's Adventure
- Items in Hyrule Warriors
- Super Smash Bros.