Bomb

The Bomb is a classic Zelda item throughout the series, and it has appeared in every Zelda game except 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.

Varieties

Bomb Arrow

Main article: Bomb Arrow

In Link's Awakening one can combine Bombs with the Bow, creating Bomb Arrows which can reach things Link can not get to himself. In Twilight Princess Bomb Arrows can be equipped, making them much easier to use.

Bomb from Twilight Princess

Bomb Flower

Main article: Bomb Flower

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 Ocarina of Time Link must acquire the Goron's Bracelet before he can pick up Bomb Flowers. In 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.

Bombchu

Main article: Bombchu

In Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages and Phantom Hourglass Bombchus move forward until they hit something and blow up. They are able to crawl on walls and ceilings. In Ocarina of Time, they are used in the Bombchu Bowling Alley as well as for a puzzle in the Spirit Temple and Ganon's Tower.

Powder Keg

Main article: Powder Keg

In Majora's Mask the Powder Keg is a more powerful bomb that can only be used by Link in his 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 Ikana Castle to create a hole in the roof. Link can only carry one at a time because they are extremely heavy.

Blast Mask

Main article: Blast 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 Woman on the first night who would otherwise be robbed by Sakon.

Water Bomb

Main article: Water Bomb

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A 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.

Bombling

Main article: Bombling

Bomblings are an enemy found in the Forest Temple in Twilight Princess. However, after Link completes the Lakebed Temple, Barnes' bomb shop in Kakariko Village will carry them in item form. Link can hold 10 in his normal Bomb Bag and 20 in the Giant Bomb Bag, that he gets from Iza. Bomblings act like Bombchus, moving forward after they are placed. Unlike Bombchus, Bomblings are unable to move on walls or ceilings.

Appearances

The Bomb has appeared in every Legend of Zelda game apart from The Adventure of Link. Below is a brief description of each games' different appearance and use.

The Legend of Zelda

The Bomb found in The Legend of Zelda were the first to be seen, and can be used to break down cracked walls, and to kill certain enemies, like a Dodongo. They can be obtained by either killing a whole bunch of enemies and hoping one of them drops a Bomb, or to go to one of the four shops found in Hyrule that sell them. The cost is 20 Rupees for four Bombs. Link starts with a maximum capacity of eight Bombs.

Upgrades

There are two available upgrades that each allow Link to carry four more Bombs than before, to twelve and then to sixteen. Each upgrade can be recieved from the Old Man, and cost 100 Rupees. The locations of these upgrades are inside Level 5 and Level 7.

Ocarina of Time

The first Bombs Link can use in Ocarina of Time are Bomb Flowers, which he can pick up and use after he has acquired the Goron's Bracelet. He can only use these types of Bombs until he has collected the Bomb Bag, which can be found in Dodongo's Cavern. At first, the Bomb Bag only carries twenty Bombs, and can cause untimely shortages in Bombs. Fortunately, Link can upgrade the capacity to 30 by stopping the Hot Rodder Goron, whom can be found on the middle section of the Goron City. The final upgrade allow Link to carry up to 40 Bombs, and it can be found at the Bombchu Bowling Alley as a prize for winning.

Majora's Mask

The Bombs in Majora's Mask can only be used after Link has bought the Bomb Bag from the Bomb Shop in West Clock Town. They have a nearly identical use and appearance to their Ocarina of Time counterparts.

Upgrades

The Bomb Bag can be upgraded in this game to allow it to hold more Bombs. If Link the Old Lady from the Bomb Shop on the Night of the First Day from the thief Sakon, Link can buy the Big Bomb Bag from the Bomb Shop. If he doesn't save the Old Lady, Link can buy it from the Curiosity Shop on the Final Day for a much higher price.

Also, Link can acquire the Biggest Bomb Bag from a Business Scrub located in the Goron Village. he others two methods of purchase:

• Buy it straight for 1000 Rupees, OR
• Buy it in exchange for the Big Bomb Bag and 200 Rupees.

Seeing how Link maximum Rupee capacity is 500, the second option is the way to go.

Skyward Sword

The functions of the normal bomb were very much improved in Skyward Sword. Instead of just being able to place and throw Bombs, Link can roll them across the ground or toss them, giving him more control over their motion and where they land. Link can also store Bomb Flowers in his Bomb Bag. Also, if Link tries to use a bomb when he is on fire, it will immediately explode in his hands.

Gallery

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  Bomb Artwork from A Link to the Past