Boomerang (item)


 * For Link's side special move, see Boomerang.

The Boomerang (, Boomerang) is an item from the series.

Origin
The Boomerang made its debut in  as the 's weapon of choice. In , a item was included in the game's remake for the Game Boy Advance, which could be caught and reused, but it could only be accessed through a special e-Reader card released only in Japan.

In ', the power-up allows the player to turn into, who can use the Boomerangs to attack enemies from afar and/or collect items from a distance, such as s. In ', acquiring the Boomerang Flower allows the racers to throw the Boomerang three times.

As an item
The Boomerang debuted as a throwing item in Super Smash Bros. 4.

The Boomerang can be thrown to attack other players. After reaching a set maximum distance, it returns to its owner and is automatically caught on contact. Whenever this happens, the Boomerang becomes more powerful; however, it can also be caught by opponents. Once thrown, it will deal 2% damage being thrown out and 1% returning. When it is caught, its damage output adds 2% being thrown out and 1% return. After being caught six times, its damage output will deal a maximum of 14% being thrown out and 7% returning.

The Boomerang does not need to hit an opponent for the multiplier to occur, but it does require the Boomerang to return from a full throw without hitting any solid surfaces. The Boomerang will drop if thrown into the floor from a standing position or if it hits something solid on its return trip and must be picked up again. In either case, its multiplier will reset.

Trophy
The Boomerang trophy appears in both versions. In, it is part of the Gunner.

Spirits
Equipping the Standard Kart, Zora, or Coraline support spirits will give the player a Boomerang at a start of their stock.

Trivia

 * If Cloud, Mythra, or Sora crouch while currently holding the Boomerang, their crouching animations will not play.