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{{Infobox|item | {{Infobox|item | ||
| image = [[File:TWW Boomerang.png| | | image = [[File:TWW Boomerang.png|200px]] | ||
| caption = Artwork from ''The Wind Waker'' | | 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]]''<br/>''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | | 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 = | | 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 | | use = Retrieving distant items<br/>Activating switches<br/>Defeating/stunning enemies | ||
| cost = | | cost = '''''The Minish Cap'''''<br/>300 [[Rupee]]s | ||
| related = [[Bow]]<br/>[[Gale Boomerang]]<br/>[[Magical Boomerang]]<br/>[[Slingshot]]<br/>[[Giant Boomerang]]<br/>[[Special Boomerang]] | | related = [[Bow]]<br/>[[Gale Boomerang]]<br/>[[Magical Boomerang]]<br/>[[Slingshot]]<br/>[[Giant Boomerang]]<br/>[[Special Boomerang]] | ||
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==''The Legend of Zelda''== | ==''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 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''== | ==''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|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|[[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]]}} | {{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. | [[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. | ||
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==''Link's Awakening''== | ==''Link's Awakening''== | ||
[[File:LA Boomerang Sprite.png|left|Boomerang sprite from 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 (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. | 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. | ||
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==''The Minish Cap''== | ==''The Minish Cap''== | ||
[[File:Boomerangmc.png|right|Boomerang sprite from The Minish Cap]] | [[File:Boomerangmc.png|right|Boomerang sprite from The Minish Cap]] | ||
There are two Boomerangs in ''[[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. | 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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==''Phantom Hourglass''== | ==''Phantom Hourglass''== | ||
[[File:PH-Boomerang.png|right|Boomerang model from Phantom Hourglass]] | [[File:PH-Boomerang.png|right|Boomerang model from Phantom Hourglass]] | ||
In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass|Phantom Hourglass]]'', [[Link (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. | ||
==''Spirit Tracks''== | ==''Spirit Tracks''== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Wooden-Boomerang.png|Artwork from [[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual| | File:Wooden-Boomerang.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda Instruction Manual|The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet]]'' | ||
File:Boomerang-LoZ-Art-2.png|[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda | File:Boomerang-LoZ-Art-2.png|Artwork from ''[[Million Publications The Legend of Zelda Strategy Guide]]'' | ||
File:Boomerang-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''The Legend of Zelda'' | File:Boomerang-LoZ-Sprite.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' | ||
File:Boomeranglttp.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | File:Boomeranglttp.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' | ||
File:LA Boomerang Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' | File:LA Boomerang Art.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' | ||
File:BoomerangScreen.png|Link obtaining the Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'' | File:BoomerangScreen.png|[[Link (A Link to the Past)#Link's Awakening|Link]] obtaining the Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|Link's Awakening DX]]'' | ||
File:BoomerangMap.png|Map | File:BoomerangMap.png|Map location of the Boomerang in ''Link's Awakening DX'' | ||
File:Boomerang-Art.png|Official art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | File:Boomerang-Art.png|Official art from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' | ||
File:Boomerang.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time'' | File:Boomerang.png|Model from ''Ocarina of Time'' | ||
File:Boomerang-3D.png| | File:Boomerang-3D.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'' | ||
File:Boomerang_OoS.png|Link obtaining the Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' | File:Boomerang_OoS.png|[[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|Link]] obtaining the Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]'' | ||
File:TWW-Boomerang-Model.png| | File:TWW-Boomerang-Model.png|Model from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' | ||
File:TWW-Boomerang-Icon.png| | File:TWW-Boomerang-Icon.png|Icon from ''The Wind Waker'' | ||
File:TWWHD-Boomerang-Icon.png| | File:TWWHD-Boomerang-Icon.png|Icon from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD|The Wind Waker HD]]'' | ||
File:Boomerang_MC.png| | 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| | File:Spirit-Tracks-Boomerang.png|Sprite from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' | ||
File:ALBW-boomerang.png| | File:ALBW-boomerang.png|Artwork from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' | ||
File:Hyrule-Compendium-Boomerang.png|[[Hyrule Compendium]] picture of the standard Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | File:Hyrule-Compendium-Boomerang.png|[[Hyrule Compendium]] picture of the standard Boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'' | ||
File:Coh-boomerang.png| | File:Coh-boomerang.png|Sprite from ''[[Cadence of Hyrule]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||