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| game        = ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''<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: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]''<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 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: Skyward Sword|Skyward Sword]]''<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]]''

The '''Bomb''' is a classic ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|Zelda]]'' item found throughout the series. It has appeared in every game except ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link|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 ''Zelda'' series.

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]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', and the [[Nintendo GameCube|GCN]] version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.

The next Control system used to use Bombs can be called the Simple Motion Controls. This system is only found in the [[Nintendo Wii|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, Link 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.

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, Link can press the location he/she would like the Bomb to go with the stylus. Link will proceed to throw the Bomb directly to that spot, making for some interesting puzzles. This system is found in the two games for the DS, ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.

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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|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, Link 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, Link can change the direction by moving the Control Stick on the Nunchuk. In order to throw, Link can do the opposite; raise the Wii Remote parallel with his head, and thrusting it downward. This control system is easily the most innovative yet.

[[File:Bomb-thumb.png|thumb|left|''Bomb from ''Twilight Princess'']]

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 ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', Link must acquire the [[Goron's Bracelet]] before he can pick up Bomb Flowers. In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword|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 in, they usually grow in dark places.

[[File:Bombchu_Large.gif|left|thumb|75px|Bombchu from Phantom Hourglass]]

[[File:Powder_Keg_2.png|right|thumb|95px|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 Mask|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, he 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 sidequests before the third day (when the rock is broken by the carpenter). It is also used in [[Ancient Castle of Ikana|Ikana Castle]] to create a hole in the roof. Link can only carry one at a time because they are extremely heavy.

[[File:Blast_Mask_2.png|left|thumb|65px|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 he 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]].

[[File:Water-Bomb.png|right|thumb|100px|Water Bomb from Twilight Princess]]

In ''Twilight Princess'', Link can carry Water Bombs which 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 shop 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). He can catch them and store them in his [[Bomb Bag]].

[[File:Bombling_2.png|left|thumb|80px|Bombling from Twilight Princess]]

The Nice Bombs are only present in [[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds| 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 buying the bombs from [[Ravio's Shop]] and then taking them to [[Mother Maiamai]] after finding 10 Lost Maiamais.

File:Bomb-LoZ-Art-2.png|''Million Publishing Artwork of the Bomb from The Legend of Zelda''

File:Spirit-Tracks-Bombs.png|Bomb icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]''.