- This article refers to the Bombchu enemy. For the item, see Bombchu.
Real Bombchu are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1] They are named after the Bombchu, a type of Bomb.
Characteristics
Majora's Mask
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In Majora's Mask, Real Bombchu are a dangerous living version of the Bombchu Bomb item with a wide, grinning smile. In-universe, they may be the source of inspiration for the mechanical counterpart. These creatures run around with Bombs hanging from their tails, waiting to blow themselves up in order to damage their enemies. They can run across water. If they sight Link, they will run after the young Hero of Time and explode either upon contact or after a short while. They will reappear from the ground to attack him again after a short time.
An Arrow from the Hero's Bow will make the Real Bombchus explode immediately; however, if Link uses the Hookshot, the Real Bombchu will just be reeled in towards him and explode upon contact, making this tactic hazardous. In addition, if Link raises his Shield when facing a Real Bombchu, it will bounce off and fall backwards, and then explode, which can prove useful if aimed correctly. Like most enemies, Real Bombchu cannot hurt Link if he is riding on Epona. Wearing the Stone Mask will cause them to completely ignore the hero.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, Bombchus are simply Rats holding Bombs and have reddish fur rather than blue[2]. Their main habitat is the Forsaken Fortress, but they can also be found in a submarine near Headstone Island. The Real Bombchu can be seen emerging from Rat holes, which they will leave to throw a Bomb at Link and then quickly retreat to get another Bomb.
Four Swords Adventures
In Four Swords Adventures, Bombchus appear in the Temple of Ice and the Tower of Winds stages. They swarm the room, exploding upon impact with any of the Links. They spawn from holes in the ground and will only stop appearing when the holes are closed upon activating a switch.
Trivia
- Despite being rodents, the chatter noise of the Real Bombchu in Majora's Mask is an edited version of a stock sound effect of squirrels squeaking, taken from Universal Studios Sound Effects Library.
- If a Real Bombchu is chasing Link and then he puts on the Stone Mask, the enemy can be seen continuing to run in a straight line until its explodes by running into a wall if its fuse ran out of time.
- In the Japanese version, the enemies are called Genuine Bomchuu.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | 本物のボムチュウ (Honmono no Bomuchuu) | Genuine Bomchuu |
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FrenchCA | Vrai bombchu (MM3D) | Real bombchu |
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FrenchEU | Vrai Teigneux | Real Mangy |
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German | Krabbelratte | Crawling Rat |
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Italian | Topo Bomber (TWW) | |
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SpanishEU | Bombchu Real | Real Bombchu |
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SpanishLA | Bombchu real (MM3D) | Real bombchu |
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 200 (MM | MM3D | TWW | TWWHD | FSA)
- ↑ "These creatures attack spontaneously and attempt to steal Rupees. The ones that carry bombs around are apparently known as Bombchus." — Figurines in The Wind Waker (The Wind Waker)
