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The '''boomerang''' is a common weapon in the [[The Legend of Zelda series|''Legend of Zelda'' videogame series]]. It is typically used to stun enemies, retrieve items, and trigger switches. Some weak enemies can be defeated using the boomerang, and in some games the boomerang is capable of cutting down objects. The boomerang has two versions: a no(contracted; show full)

== ''Link's Awakening'' ==
The boomerang is an optional weapon in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]'' and is received late in the game. To get the boomerang, Link must trade one of his weapons to a Moblin-like creature. The boomerang is significantly more powerful in the game, capable of defeating many enemies and cutting down bushes.

== ''Ocarina of Time'' ==

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The boomerang in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time]]'' is used by young Link only. The only major difference in the boomerang is that it is now thrown from a first-person perspective.

== ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' ==
[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]] and [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]] both feature the wooden boomerang and Oracle of Seasons also features the magical boomerang. Link can control the flight of the magical boomerang.

== ''The Wind Waker'' ==
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In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'', the boomerang gains a significant new feature. Before throwing the boomerang, Link can select up to five targets for the boomerang to hit before returning, which is crucial for certain puzzles involving switches that need to be triggered by the boomerang.

== ''The Minish Cap'' ==
The wooden and magical boomerangs return in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]]''. The wooden boomerang can be bought in town, and the magical boomerang is earned by fusing kinstones with Tingle and his brothers.

== ''Twilight Princess'' ==
Footage of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess]]'' shown at [[E³]] reveals that the Gale Boomerang, which has the power to summon whirlwinds, will appear in this game.

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