Bombchu

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Location and uses

Bombchus are a type of mobile explosive that travel along the ground (and, if a certain kind, walls and ceilings) until they either self-destruct (indicated by red flashing) or touch an object or enemy.^[3] They can be used to deliver explosive power to areas that traditional Bombs and other weapons cannot reach and to attack enemies or activate switches without Link needing to get too near.

In Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, Bombchus travel in a straight line and can also crawl up walls and ceilings, a characteristic that can be utilized to maneuver around walls that would block other weapons. They do, however, swerve left and right just slightly as they continue forward. Bombchus in these games may also attempt to home in on enemies, and will swerve off their path when one is nearby.^{[verification needed]} This is demonstrated in Ocarina of Time's Bombchu Bowling mini-game, where Cuccos and Blade Traps serve as obstacles. Unlike Bombs and most forms of ammunition, Bombchus are typically much more difficult to resupply, as they usually never appear from common locations such as broken Jars or enemies. Instead they are usually found in Treasure Chests or purchased within shops. Unlike regular Bombs, Bombchus do not require a Bomb Bag in most games, and can be obtained without one. Bombchus in most games also cannot have their maximum carrying capacity upgraded. Though useful, they are often not required to progress through the games.

In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, Bombchus appear aesthetically similar to their counterparts in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, but have a slightly 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.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, the usefulness of Bombchus are expanded and their functions differ compared to earlier games since Link must draw out a path for it to follow on the map.^[4] When used, the map goes to the bottom screen so that Link can draw the path he wants the Bombchu to take.^[5] They do not automatically travel in a straight line nor home in on enemies, and they travel at a noticeably slower space. They can be used to scout areas ahead of Link, or attack enemies around corners long before they notice Link's presence. They are also the only items which can go through small holes in walls.^[5] Link can move around at the same time as the Bombchu,^[5] which is required to solve certain puzzles. Bombchus in Phantom Hourglass are also the only kind that are given their own Bombchu Bag, as well as the first in which Link can increase his capacity of them. While they still appear often in shops, Bombchus can also be found throughout the Overworld much like other ammunition, such as inside Jars.

Mainline appearances

Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, Bombchus are a type of rare item that are occasionally found. They are usually found in Treasure Chests in dungeons, but may also be obtained through the following ways:

• 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. Link can only purchase Bombchus after obtaining the Bomb Bag in Dodongo's Cavern. If Link enters the shop prior to obtaining the Bomb Bag, the shop will be completely empty.^[6]
• The Bombchu Bowling Alley will give out Bombchus as one of the random prizes Link wins if he wins the mini-game.
• After finding 40 Gold Skulltula Tokens, Link can receive some Bombchus from the fourth son at the House of Skulltula in Kakariko Village.
• Bombchu can be bought from the Carpet Merchant in the Haunted Wasteland. He sells packs of 10 Bombchus for a very pricey 200 Rupees.^[7]

Link hold up to 50 of them at a time regardless of the capacity of his Bomb Bag.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, Bombchus may be purchased at the Bomb Shop in Clock Town, which sells a pack of 10 Bombchus for 40 Rupees. Unlike Ocarina of Time, Link can only purchase Bombchus after purchasing a Bomb Bag and thus may carry only up to the capacity that his Bomb Bag allows at the time (20 with the initial Bomb Bag, 30 with the Big Bomb Bag, and 40 with the Biggest Bomb Bag, same as traditional Bombs). Link can also find them in Treasure Chests in hidden caves around Termina, needing either a Bomb or the Blast Mask to open the entrance. These hidden caves are revealed with a green light when Link wears the Mask of Truth.

An enemy based on the item known as the Real Bombchu, exists in certain areas of the game, often Termina Field and Stone Tower Temple.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, Bombchus may only be obtained in a Linked Game through the Subrosian Secret or the Troy Secret. Link can carry up to 99 Bombchus at once. Once obtained, Syrup will start selling packs of them at the price of 100 Rupees for 5 Bombchus.

Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Bombchus and the Bombchu Bag are found in the Goron Temple. Link can initially carry 10 Bombchus, but may acquire two more Bombchu Bags, allowing him to carry up to 30.

Spinoff appearances

Hyrule Warriors

A Bombchu in Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Bombchus appear in a giant variation. They are used by both Allied Forces and Enemy Forces in certain battles. Once obtained, they move in a set path. They can be used to destroy giant obstacles blocking the way.^[8] Enemies will try to attack them to stop their advance. Enemy Forces can also use Bombchus against the Allied Forces as a weapon, which will target key Keeps and explode, causing massive damage that reclaims the Keep. These Bombchus must be destroyed before they can reach the Keeps. A Bombchu Operator is a type of Captain that appears in certain battles, which operate Bombchus. If they are defeated, their Bombchus can be claimed and sent back to target the Enemy Forces.

Crossover appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, Bombchus appear as explosive items. Once thrown, a Bombchu follows its path, and it can travel over most obstacles, up walls, and below the stage, similarly to their movement pattern in The Legend of Zelda series. A Bombchu explodes upon touching a fighter or certain hazards.

A Bombchu is also featured in the form of a Trophy.

#	Trophy		Appears in	Description	How to unlock
196 198			Ocarina of Time Phantom Hourglass	These mouse-shaped bombs crawl on the ground, up walls, and even along ceilings. If you toss one, it will scurry along until it hits an opponent and explodes. They won't blow up you or your friends—so user friendly! They will blow up if struck, though, so be careful.	Random
	Bombchu

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Bombchus once again appear as Throwing Items in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, functioning identically as in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U.

Trivia

• Real Bombchus are named after Bombchus.

Nomenclature

The name Bombchu is a combination of Bomb and "chu", Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound a mouse makes, referring to their mouse-like shape. The plural form of Bombchu can be either Bombchu^[10] or Bombchus.^[11]

Names in other regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	ボムチュウ (Bomuchū) (OoT)[12]	Same as English.
	FrenchCA	Bombchu (PH)[13]
	FrenchEU	Missile teigneux (OoT3D | PH)[14][15]	Grumpy missile
	German	Krabbelminen (PH)[16] Krabbelmine (HWDE)[17]	Crawl mine
	Italian	Radiomine (PH)[18]
	SpanishEU	Bombuchu (PH)[19]
	SpanishLA	Bombchu (PH)[20]
This table was generated using translation pages.

Gallery

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  The Bombchu Bowling Alley from Ocarina of Time
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  Using a Bombchu to activate a Shock Switch from Phantom Hourglass
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  Drawing a Bombchu path from Phantom Hourglass
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  Using a Bombchu to defeat Dongorongo from Phantom Hourglass
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  Render of a Bombchu from Hyrule Warriors
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  Render of a Bombchu from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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  A Bombchu as seen in-game from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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  Sprite of the Bombchu from Cadence of Hyrule

See also

• Bombling
• Real Bombchu

References

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