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Zelda: Skyward Sword

Bombs Guide: How to Throw and Roll Bombs

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Skyward Sword HD How to Throw and Roll Bombs

This is a guide to the Bombs in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn how to throw and roll Bombs, as well as where to find them.

How to Get Bombs

How to Obtain Bombs

Item Unlock Condition
Bombs IconBombs ・Pick up a Bomb Flower to store it on the Bomb Bag
・Purchase from the Gear Shop for 20 Rupees.

How to Throw and Roll Bombs

How to Throw Bombs

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - How to Throw Bombs

Motion-Controls

Point the Right Joy-Con upwards to prepare to throw the bomb. Link should be holding the bomb above his head as seen in the image above.

Swing the right Joy-Con down to throw the bomb.

Button-Only Controls

If you are using button-only controls, flick the right thumbstick up and press the ZR Button to throw the bomb.

How to Roll Bombs

Zelda Skyward Sword HD - How to Roll Bombs

Moton Controls

Point the Right Joy-Con downwards to prepare to roll the bomb. Link should be holding the bomb on his side as seen in the image above.

Swing the right Joy-Con up to throw the bomb.

Button-Only Controls

If you are using button-only controls, flick the right thumbstick down and press the ZR Button to roll the bomb.

All Bomb Upgrades

Bomb Bag Upgrades

Item Required Materials
Medium Bomb Bag IconMedium Bomb Bag Small Bomb Bag
Ornamental Skull x3
Lizard Tail x1
Blue Bird Feather x1
Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees
Effects: Lets you hold 10 additional Bombs.
Large Bomb Bag IconLarge Bomb Bag Medium Bomb Bag
Lizard Tail x3
Jelly Blob x4
Hornet Larvae x2
Golden Skull x1
Upgrade Price: 100 Rupees
Effects: Lets you hold 15 additional Bombs.

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