Learn About the Weapons - Bombs

Needless to say, Bombs are used to create explosions. Only seconds after they are set, they will flash red and then explode in a puff of smoke and fire. Just how much time this takes depends on the game. Bombs can be used in a variety of ways, such as for blowing up rocks or walls, defeating Dodongos and other enemies, and puzzle-solving. In some games, Link can find out which walls can be bombed by hitting or tapping them with his sword. Since A Link to the Past, Link could pick up, carry, and throw Bombs. In Skyward Sword, Link can also throw bombs like bowling balls via an underarm swing of the Wii Remote, with even being capable of giving the bomb a spin. The Beetle can also pick up and fly with a bomb to a new location, adding depth to the Bomb's usage. The number of Bombs Link can set varies from title to title. Though very useful, they have a double-edged sword quality: they can harm Link if he is caught in a Bomb's explosion, except for in The Legend of Zelda. Given these functions, the Bomb is one of the most essential items in the series.