Bombchu: Difference between revisions

{{Infobox Item

|image=  

|Model MM= File:MM Bombchu Model.png

|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Bombchu Model.png

|Model PH= File:PH Bombchu Model.png

|Sprite OoT= File:OoT Bombchu Icon.png

|Sprite MM= File:MM Bombchu Icon.png

|Sprite PH= File:PH Bombchu Icon.png

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|pronunciation= {{IPA|ˈbɒmtʃuː}} {{Respell|BOM|choo}}<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=A Bombchu is a type of mouse-shaped bomb that moves forward automatically. |published=August 4, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=14m28s|title=Hyrule Warriors Direct|site=YouTube}}</ref>

|game= OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, PH

|other= HW, SSB4, SSBU, CoH

|strength={{Infobox Game Blocks

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{{Term/Store|Bombchu|Bombchus|Series, OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, PH|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 118 {{Exp Game|OoT, MM, OoS, OoA, PH}}}}</ref>

Bombchus are a type of mobile explosive that travel along the ground (and, if a certain kind, walls and ceilings) until they either self-destruct (indicated by red flashing) or touch an object or enemy.<ref>{{Cite Manual|quote=Pick up a Bombchu and set it at your feet. It will start running by itself. If it hits an object, or runs for a while without hitting anything, it will explode. Once it starts running, you have no control over it.|game=OoT|page=23}}</ref> They can be used to deliver explosive power to areas that regular Bombs and other weapons cannot reach and to attack enemies or activate switches without Link needing to get too near.

In {{OoT}} and {{MM}}, Bombchus travel in a straight line and can also crawl up walls and ceilings, a characteristic that can be utilized to maneuver around walls that would block other weapons. They do, however, swerve left and right just slightly as they continue forward. Bombchus in these games may also attempt to home in on enemies, and will swerve off their path when one is nearby.{{Verify}} This is demonstrated in {{OoT|-}}'s [[Bombchu Bowling Alley|Bombchu Bowling]] mini-game, where [[Cucco]]s and [[Blade Trap]]s serve as obstacles. Unlike Bombs and most forms of ammunition, Bombchus are typically much more difficult to resupply, as they usually never appear from common locations such as broken [[Jar]]s or enemies. Instead they are usually found in [[Treasure Chest]]s or purchased within shops. Unlike regular Bombs, Bombchus do not require a [[Bomb Bag]] in most games, and can be obtained without one. Bombchus in most games also cannot have their maximum carrying capacity upgraded. Though useful, they are often not required to progress through the games.

In {{PH}}, the usefulness of Bombchus are expanded and their functions differ compared to earlier games since [[Link]] must draw out a path for it to follow on the map.<ref>{{Cite|You got a Bombchu! You can carry up to 10 Bombchus in your bag! They will follow the path that you draw on your map!|N/A|PH}}</ref> When used, the map goes to the bottom screen so that Link can draw the path he wants the Bombchu to take.<ref name="PH Guide 12">{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH|publisher= Prima|page= 12}}</ref> They do not automatically travel in a straight line nor home in on enemies, and they travel at a noticeably slower space. They can be used to scout areas ahead of Link, or attack enemies around corners long before they notice Link's presence. They are also the only items which can go through small holes in walls.<ref name="PH Guide 12"/> Link can move around at the same time as the Bombchu,<ref name="PH Guide 12"/> which is required to solve certain puzzles. Bombchus in {{PH|-}} are also the only kind that are given their own [[Bombchu Bag]], as well as the first in which Link can increase his capacity of them. While they still appear often in shops, Bombchus can also be found throughout the [[Overworld]] much like other ammunition, such as inside Jars.

{{Manual|OoT|Bombchu|Pick up a Bombchu and set it at your feet. It will start running by itself. If it hits an object, or runs for a while without hitting anything, it will explode. Once it starts running, you have no control over it.}}

 

The name Bombchu is a combination of Bomb and "chu," Japanese {{wp|onomatopoeia}} for the sound a mouse makes, referring to their mouse-like shape. The plural form of Bombchu can be either Bombchu<ref name="plural_no_s">{{Cite|You got 10 Bombchu!<br/>Set them to (<), (>) or (v) on the<br/>Select Item Screen.|N/A|MM}}</ref> or Bombchus.<ref name="plural_s">{{Cite|I can't sell you Bombchus if you don't have a Bombchu bag.|Shopkeeper|PH}}</ref>

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File:OoT Bombchu Bowling Alley 2.jpg|The Bombchu Bowling Alley from {{OoT|-}}

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|items= OoT, OoT3D, MM, MM3D, OoS, OoA, PH, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU

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