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| caption  = Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''

| game    = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda: Ancient Stone Tablets|Ancient Stone Tablets]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[BS The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes|Tri Force Heroes]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''<br/>''[[Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity|Age of Calamity]]''<br/>''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]''

| location = '''''The Legend of Zelda'''''<br/>[[Level 1: The Eagle]]<br/>'''''A Link to the Past'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]<br/>'''''Link's Awakening'''''<br/>[[Link's Awakening Trading Sequence#Boomerang|Trading Sequence]]<br/>'''''Ocarina of Time'''''<br/>[[Inside Jabu-Jabu's Belly]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Seasons'''''<br/>[[Subrosian Dance Hall]]<br/>'''''Oracle of Ages'''''<br/>[[Goron Shooting Gallery]]<br/>'''''Four Swords'''''<br/>Various<br/>'''''Four Swords Adventures'''''<br/>Various<br/>'''''The Wind Waker'''''<br/>[[Forbidden Woods]]<br/>'''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>[[Hyrule Town]]<br/>'''''Twilight Princess'''''<br/>[[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]]<br/>'''''Phantom Hourglass'''''<br/>[[Temple of Fire]]<br/>'''''Spirit Tracks'''''<br/>[[Snow Temple]]<br/>'''''A Link Between Worlds'''''<br/>[[Ravio's Shop]]

| use      = Retrieving distant items<br/>Activating switches<br/>Defeating/stunning enemies

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

| related  = [[Bow]]<br/>[[Gale Boomerang]]<br/>[[Magical Boomerang]]<br/>[[Slingshot]]<br/>[[Giant Boomerang]]<br/>[[Special Boomerang]]

'''Boomerangs''' are recurring items in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They work by returning to [[Link]] after he has thrown them every time, making them very versatile. They 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 Legend of Zelda''==

The Boomerang makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''. [[Link (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 Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'', 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 Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'', 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 Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'', pg. 24|The magical boomerang flies further then the wooden boomerang.}} making it a much better weapon in combat.

==''A Link to the Past''==

{{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]]''}}

{{Quote|[[Link (A Link to the Past)|Link]] can't throw the Blue Boomerang too far, but he'll be able to retrieve items within a short distance.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}

{{Quote|Blue Boomerang<br/>Link will pick up the Blue Boomerang in Hyrule Castle.|''[[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]]''}}

[[File:Boomerang-Sprite.png|left|Boomerang sprite from A Link to the Past]]In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', the Boomerang can be found in [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]. It does the same thing it did in ''The Legend of Zelda'': paralyze enemies and bring items from afar. It also has an upgrade, a red version, which can make the rounds launched by pressing the D-Pad. In the [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (GBA)|GBA version]], the Boomerang can do things that it previously did not like mowing the lawn when released, etc.

==''Link's Awakening''==

[[File:LA Boomerang Sprite.png|left|Boomerang sprite from Link's Awakening]]

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 (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|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 a [[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}} In the [[Nintendo Switch]] remake, he will sell the previous item back for money, rather than requiring the boomerang.

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.

==''Ocarina of Time''==

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 (Ocarina of Time)|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.

==''Oracle of Seasons''==

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', [[Link (Oracle Series)|Link]] can obtain the Boomerang from the [[Subrosian Dance Hall]] in [[Subrosia]] after dancing with its inhabitants with the correct pattern. Its uses are similar to ''Ocarina of Time's''.

==''Oracle of Ages''==

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

==''Four Swords''==

==''Four Swords Adventures''==

==''The Wind Waker''==

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. [[Link (The Wind Waker)|Link]] finds it in the [[Forbidden Woods]], after defeating the mini-boss [[Mothula]].

==''The Minish Cap''==

[[File:Boomerangmc.png|right|Boomerang sprite from The Minish Cap]]

There are two Boomerangs in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''. The regular Boomerang works like in previous ''Zelda'' games - [[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] can purchase it from [[Stockwell's Shop]] 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, and is found in a [[Secret Grotto]] in[[North Hyrule Field]].

==''Twilight Princess''==

[[File:GaleBoomerang.png|left|40px|Gale Boomerang model from Twilight Princess]]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] gets the [[Gale Boomerang]] in the first dungeon, the [[Forest Temple (Twilight Princess)|Forest Temple]], after defeating the [[Mini-Boss]] of the Forest Temple, the possessed baboon leader [[Ook]]. The Gale Boomerang is different from the ones found in other games in that it generates a small tornado around it as it flies. Link can lock on to up to five targets before throwing, which it will hit in series before returning to him.

==''Phantom Hourglass''==

[[File:PH-Boomerang.png|right|Boomerang model from Phantom Hourglass]]

In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', [[Link (The Wind Waker)#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, it follows a line drawn on the touchscreen of the [[Nintendo DS]]. If a torch is out and is next to a lighted torch, Link can route the boomerang to the extinguished torch through the lit one, and it will cause the Boomerang to catch fire and ignite the torch.

 

 

Often there are enemies that cannot be hit from the front, so Link must draw a path with the boomerang and hit the enemy on its backside in order to stun it. While some enemies can be defeated with one hit of the boomerang, many others will only be stunned. This will, however, give Link an opportunity to finish them off with his sword. The boomerang is also capable of equipping fire and ice along its way. If Link targets a lit torch and then an enemy, the boomerang will carry the fire and can burn the enemy that Link targets. Link can use the boomerang on ice torches and then send it over water, which will cause the water to freeze and ice platforms to appear that Link can walk over.

 

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.

==''A Link Between Worlds''==

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 [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)|Link]] purchases it permanently from [[Ravio]] 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 is the only rentable item in ''A Link Between Worlds'' not connected to any of the main dungeons.

==''Tri Force Heroes''==

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 [[Link (A Link Between Worlds)#Tri Force Heroes|Links]].

 

==''Breath of the Wild''==

[[File:Boomerang-botw.png|right|Boomerang icon from Breath of the Wild]]

Many types of boomerang appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' , including a basic 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 (Breath of the Wild)|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]].

 

[[File:Boomerang - HWAoC icon.png|right|150px|Boomerang icon from Age of Calamity]]

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

 

{{See also|Magical Boomerang|Special Boomerang}}

 

The Boomerang is found early in both [[Level 2 (BS The Legend of Zelda MAP 1)|Level 2 of MAP1]] and [[Level 2 (BS The Legend of Zelda MAP 2)|Level 2 of MAP2]] by killing all the [[Goriya]]s in the second room of each dungeon. It stuns most basic enemies, but kills [[Keese]] and [[Gel]]s outright; and can also be used to collect items out of reach.

 

In ''[[Hyrule Warriors]]'', the Boomerang is a sub-weapon that can be unlocked in [[The Sorceress of the Valley]] scenario from [[Legend Mode]]. The Boomerang functions like it does in other ''Zelda'' games, stunning enemies and being a key weapon against [[Manhandla (Hyrule Warriors)|Manhandla]]. If the player character picks up a power-up for the Boomerang, it becomes the Gale Boomerang, sending out tornados that stun multiple enemies.

File:Wooden-Boomerang.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]''

File:Boomerang-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]''

File:Boomerang.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time''

File:Boomerang-3D.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]''

File:Boomerang_MC.png|[[Link (The Minish Cap)|Link]] obtaining the Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''

File:Spirit-Tracks-Boomerang.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''

File:Hyrule-Compendium-Boomerang.png|[[Hyrule Compendium (Breath of the Wild)|''Breath of the Wild'' Hyrule Compendium]] picture of the standard Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''

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