Bomb Arrows are a powerful type of ammunition that inflict explosive damage upon impact. The exact damage they deal depends on whether they directly hit an enemy or if an enemy is caught in the subsequent explosion.
Understanding Bomb Arrow Damage Mechanics
Bomb Arrows significantly enhance the offensive capabilities of any bow by adding an explosive component to your shots. This makes them highly effective for both single-target elimination and crowd control.
Direct Hit Damage
When a Bomb Arrow makes a direct impact with an enemy, its damage is a combination of your bow's inherent attack power and an additional explosive burst. Specifically, they add 50 damage to the attack power of the bow being used. This means the stronger your equipped bow, the greater the total damage a direct hit will inflict.
- Formula: Bow Attack Power + 50 Damage
Examples of Direct Hit Damage:
- If you use a 20-attack power Bow and land a direct hit with a Bomb Arrow, the enemy will take 20 + 50 = 70 damage.
- Using a 50-attack power Bow for a direct hit with a Bomb Arrow would result in 50 + 50 = 100 damage.
Indirect Hit Damage (Explosion Alone)
Even if an enemy is not directly struck by the arrow, they can still take damage if they are within the radius of the Bomb Arrow's explosion. If an enemy is hit indirectly by the explosion alone, they are dealt a flat 50 damage. This damage is consistent regardless of the bow's attack power, making Bomb Arrows excellent for hitting multiple targets or dealing splash damage.
- Formula: 50 Damage (flat rate)
Examples of Indirect Hit Damage:
- Firing a Bomb Arrow at a surface near a group of enemies will cause the explosion to deal 50 damage to each enemy within its blast radius.
- If an enemy dodges your direct shot but is still close enough to be affected by the explosion, they will take 50 damage.
Bomb Arrow Damage Summary
Here's a quick overview of Bomb Arrow damage:
| Hit Type | Damage Calculation | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Hit | Bow Attack Power + 50 Damage | Combines the bow's strength with explosive damage. |
| Indirect Hit | 50 Damage | Flat damage from the explosion; independent of bow power. |
Practical Tips for Using Bomb Arrows
- Area of Effect (AoE): Utilize their explosive radius to target groups of enemies, stunning them or dealing damage simultaneously. Aim at the ground or structures near enemies for maximum effect.
- Environmental Interaction: Bomb Arrows can be used to destroy certain obstacles, reveal hidden pathways, or activate mechanisms that require an explosion.
- Caution: Remember that Bomb Arrows explode on impact, which includes hitting surfaces very close to Link. Be mindful of your proximity to the target to avoid self-inflicted damage. They can also detonate prematurely if they come into contact with fire or electricity.
