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

In Link's Awakening one could combine Bombs with the Bow and Arrow, that way one created Bomb Arrows which could reach much further to places that Link could not get to himself. The Bomb Arrows were much improved later on in Twilight Princess, becoming an actual item.

Bomb Flower

In many of the Zelda titles Bomb Flowers could be found almost anywhere in the overworld or dungeons, but they are more common in volcanic areas such as Death Mountain, Dragon Roost Island and Eldin Volcano. To use a Bomb Flower one will first have to pick it up and then throw it wherever they want. In Skyward Sword however, one will bee able to pick up a Bomb Flower and store it in the Bomb Bag for later use.

Bombchu

Main article: Bombchu

In Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages and Phantom HourglassBombchus were able to zoom forward until they went into something and blew up, being able to crawl on walls and ceilings. In Ocarina of Time, the Bombchu Bowling Alley was their primary use. They were an optional item. The Bombling in Twilight Princess served a similar purpose, but could only run foward.

Powder Keg

Main article: Powder Keg

In Majora's Mask the Powder Keg was a super powerful bomb that could only be used by Link in his Goron form. The Powder Keg was first used to blow up the rock covering the entrance to the Goron Racetrack. Later on it was used to blow up the giant rock in front of Romani Ranch on the first day in order to get Epona back. It was also used in Ikana Castle to create a hole in the roof.

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 the player. However, if Link uses his shield when he uses the Blast Mask he will not take any damage. Link gets this item if he saves the Old Woman on the first night from getting robbed by Sakon.

Water Bomb

In Twilight Princess there were the Water Bombs which could explode under water. To place a Water Bomb in the water Link has to be in the water himself wearing the Iron Boots (if he is not standing on the edge to the water dropping one down). Water Bombs can be purchased early on in the game by Barnes, and later if Malo opens his shop in Castle Town the Water Bombs can be purchased for a very low price. There is a way to get Water Bombs for free though, if Link starts fishing in a place with Bombfish(Lakebed Temple for instance) he will be able to catch them and store them in the Water Bomb inventory.

Bombling

Main article: Bombling

Bomblings are an enemy found in the Forest Temple in Twilight Princess. However, after Link completes the Lakebed Temple, the bomb shop in Kakariko Village will carry them in item form. Link can hold 10 in his normal bomb bag. Bomblings act like Bombchus, moving forward after they are placed. Unlike Bombchus, Bomblings are unable to move on walls and ceilings.

Skyward Sword

The functions of the normal Bomb have been very much improved in Skyward Sword. Instead of just being able to place and throw Bombs, the player will be able to roll them across the ground a great distance; this makes some occasions a lot easier. Two other brand new mechanics are introduced in Skyward Sword, the first one lets your pick up a normal Bomb Flower and store it in your Bomb Bag, and the other new thing is that if Link is on fire while taking out a Bomb it will immediately explode and cause damage.