Bombchu


 * ''This article refers to the Bombchu item. For the enemy, see Real Bombchu.

The Bombchu is a self-propelled variant of the Bomb featured in several games in The Legend of Zelda series. The name comes from the fact that it is an explosive ("Bomb") and the fact that it resembles a mouse ("chu" being a Japanese for the sound a mouse makes). The plural form of Bombchu can be either Bombchu or Bombchus.

Ocarina of Time
Making their debut in, Bombchu can crawl along walls and deliver explosive power to areas out of reach for regular bombs or other weapons. Though useful, they are not required to progress through the game.

Like Bombs, Link loses a Bombchu whenever he uses one, and must resupply his ammunition of Bombchu to continue using them. Unlike Bombs and most forms of ammunition, Bombchu can be much more difficult to replace, as they never appear from common locations such as broken jars or slain enemies. They can nonetheless be found in several specific locations, including hidden treasure chests in dungeons, or any of the following:
 * After finding 40 Gold Skulltula Tokens, Link can collect some Bombchu from the fourth son at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village.
 * The Bombchu Bowling Alley will give out Bombchu as one of the random prizes Link wins if he wins the mini-game.
 * There is a Bombchu Shop open at night in the Back Alley of Castle Town, although their stock is limited, and each item can only be bought once before selling out.
 * Bombchu can be bought from the Carpet Merchant on the flying carpet in the Haunted Wasteland. He sells packs of 10 Bombchu for 200 Rupees.

Despite the rarity of Bombchu, Link can hold up to 50 of them at a time. He cannot upgrade the maximum amount he can carry, unlike most forms of ammunition in the game.

Majora's Mask
Bombchu appear mostly the same as in Ocarina of Time. However, also saw the introduction of Real Bombchu, living creatures that resemble Bombchu and might have been the inspiration for the mechanical Bombchu. Although Bombchu are still not found as commonly as other ammunition, they are far easier to acquire in Majora's Mask, thanks to the Bomb Shop in Clock Town, which sells a pack of 10 Bombchu for 40 Rupees.

Despite the larger prevalence of Bombchu, Link can now only carry 40 of them at a time, and has no way to increase his maximum capacity.

Oracle Series
In and, Bombchu aesthetically appear similar to previous games, but have a distinctly different function. Instead of traveling in a straight line, the explosive will lock onto one target and follow that target until it impacts and explodes. If no enemy is present, the Bombchu will simply travel forward in a straight line.

They can only be obtained in a Linked Game via the Subrosian Secret or the Troy Secret. Link can carry up to 99 Bombchu at once. Once obtained, Syrup will start selling packs of them at the price of 100 Rupees for 5 Bombchu.

Twilight Princess


There are no Bombchu by name in. There are, however, Bomblings, which serve a similar purpose. Bomblings function similarly to Bombchu in that when released, they will running in a straight line, or home in on an enemy if present, then explode on impact. Unlike Bombchu, they travel at a somewhat slower pace, and cannot climb walls.

Phantom Hourglass
In, Bombchu are found in the Goron Temple. They are the only items which can go through small holes in walls. When used, the map goes to the bottom screen so Link can draw the path that he wants the Bombchu to take. Link can move around at the same time as the Bombchu, which is required to solve certain puzzles.

Bombchu do not automatically travel in a straight line nor home in on enemies, and travel at a noticeably slower pace. They can be used to scout areas ahead of Link, or even attack enemies around corners long before the enemies even notice Link's presence.

Phantom Hourglass marks the first time in which Bombchu are given their own Bombchu Bag, as well as the first in which Link can increase his capacity of them. While initially only able to carry 10 Bombchu, acquiring two more Bombchu Bags enables him to carry up to 30. While they still appear often in shops, they can also now be found throughout the overworld much like other ammunition, such as inside jars.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Bombchu appear as explosive items in. Once thrown, they will follow their path until hitting a opponent, exploding upon impact.