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{{disambig2|the Mario enemy and item|other bomb-related articles|Bomb}}
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{{Infobox Item
{{Infobox Item
| title        = Bob-omb
| title        = Bob-omb
| image        = [[File:Bob-omb (Mario Party Star Rush).png|200px]]
| image        = [[File:SSBUBobOmb.png|200px]]
| caption      = {{symbol|mario}}<br>Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''{{s|mariowiki|Mario Party: Star Rush}}''.
| caption      = Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''Ultimate''.
| series      = {{uv|Mario}}
| series      = {{uv|Mario}}
| item class  = Throwing/Explosive/Living
| item class  = Throwing/Explosive/Living
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{{cquote|''When grabbed and thrown at an enemy, this item explodes, but if left alone, it will start walking around until its timer reaches zero...''|cite=''Super Smash Bros.'s'' instruction manual}}
{{cquote|''When grabbed and thrown at an enemy, this item explodes, but if left alone, it will start walking around until its timer reaches zero...''|cite=''Super Smash Bros.'s'' instruction manual}}
'''Bob-ombs'''  ({{ja|ボム兵|Bomuhei}}, ''Bomb Trooper'') are [[enemies]] from the {{uv|Mario}} series.
'''Bob-ombs''', ({{ja|ボム兵|Bomuhei}}, ''Bomb Trooper''), is an [[item]] that has appeared in every game of the [[Super Smash Bros. (universe)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. It acts as a powerful throwing item in all of its appearances.


==Origin==
==Operation==
[[File:SMW Art - Bob ombs.png|thumb|left|Official artwork of Bob-ombs from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''.]]
Bob-ombs made their debut in the Japan-only game ''{{s|mariowiki|Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic}}'' (repurposed as ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' for international markets) as a common enemy, and have become a common enemy in later ''Mario'' games. They are bomb-like enemies with simple eyes that feature two little legs and a wind-up key on the back. Recurring members of the Bob-omb species are {{s|mariowiki|King Bob-omb}}, monarch and leader of the Bob-ombs, and {{s|mariowiki|Bob-omb Buddies}}, magenta-colored passive Bob-ombs friendly to Mario.
 
Bob-ombs simply walk around aimlessly and explode after a short time. Jumping on one (except in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'') causes it to become immobile, but it will also cause it to explode after a short time. In later ''Mario'' games, jumping on one can cause it to remain stationary without exploding. If they are left alone for too long, however, they will become mobile again. In either case, an immobile Bob-omb can be picked up and thrown, defeating enemies and destroying blocks with its explosion, which can also damage the player. If it is not thrown quickly enough, the Bob-omb explodes on its own, also damaging its holder.
 
In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'', Bob-ombs react to [[Mario]] if he comes close enough to them by igniting themselves and chasing after him. They can also be grabbed, and when thrown they explode immediately upon coming into contact with the ground.
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==Overview==
===As an item===
===As an item===
[[File:BobombIconSSB.png|thumb|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''SSB''.]]
[[File:Bob-omb Item SSBM.png|thumb|right|A Bob-omb in ''Melee'']]
Bob-ombs debuted as an exploding/throwing/living [[item]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
Upon spawning, Bob-ombs can be picked up by any character and subsequently thrown at opponents; owing to being an explosive, the item can easily inflict considerable damage and knockback against other players, though its splash damage can also potentially harm the attacker. However, holding onto the Bob-omb for too long can cause it to automatically explode in the user's hands, and getting attacked can potentially cause the item to go off as well; if the Bob-omb begins flashing red while it is being held, it will soon explode, but it will also cause more knockback and damage.
 
Bob-ombs can be picked up by any player and subsequently thrown at opponents. Being an explosive, the item can easily inflict large [[damage]] and [[knockback]] to other players, but it can also potentially harm the attacker. Bob-ombs also explode if they are simply hit by an attack.


When a Bob-omb is held by a player for a while, it will begin flashing red, and shortly after will automatically explode in the holder's hands. While it is flashing red to signify its imminent detonation, it will be more powerful than usual, but it is also close to exploding, making for a risk-reward scenario. A held Bob-omb can also be detonated in the holder's hands if they are attacked and the attack hits the Bob-omb.
If the Bob-omb is not picked up after a while, it will begin to walk back and forward on the platform it spawned on, exploding if it hits any characters in its path. However in {{forwiiu}}, it is possible to pick up the item just before it starts walking. If no one crosses its path, it will then stand still while flashing red, and then explode, causing damage and knockback to anyone nearby. In ''Smash 4'', if a Bob-omb is close to any fighters, it will walk towards them when it starts moving, making it a bigger nuisance than in previous games.


If a Bob-omb is not picked up, after a while, it will stand up and begin to walk back and forth on the platform it spawned on, turning around at edges. In this state, it will explode if it walks into a player. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', it is possible to pick up the item after it starts walking. If it has not exploded after a brief period of walking, it will stand still while flashing red, and then explode, causing damage and knockback to anyone nearby. In ''SSB4'', if a Bob-omb is close to any fighters, it will walk towards them when it starts moving, making it more dangerous than in previous games.
The Bob-omb is also one of the various unusual items [[Peach]] can pluck via her [[Vegetable]] special move. The chances of her plucking the item is approximately 1/232, but in all games she has appeared in, it can potentially act as her most powerful attack.
 
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Bob-ombs will [[meteor smash]] opponents when thrown downward. Otherwise, the knockback is diagonally upward as with previous installments. In addition, Bob-omb explosions will no longer harm the user. Much like [[Gooey Bomb]] before it explodes, characters will have a surprised look if Bob-omb is about to explode near them.
 
The Bob-omb is also one of the various unusual items [[Peach]] can pluck via her [[Vegetable]] special move. The chance of her plucking a Bob-omb is approximately 1/232 (0.43%), but in all games she has appeared in, it can potentially act as her most powerful attack.


===In Sudden Death===
===In Sudden Death===
From ''Melee'' onwards, if a [[Sudden Death]] match lasts for too long and a winner hasn't been announced, Bob-ombs will begin to fall from above the stage, instantly exploding upon striking players or the stage. They are intended to end a match more quickly, but can still be grabbed in midair. These Bob-ombs can be avoided by [[camp]]ing in certain places on some stages, but on most stages there is no completely safe position that can be occupied indefinitely. They can also be avoided by stalling on [[edge]]s, but this also cannot be done indefinitely except through [[planking]]. They cannot be absorbed or reflected.
If a [[Sudden Death]] match lasts for too long, Bob-ombs will begin to fall from above the stage, instantly exploding upon striking players or the stage. They are intended to end a match more quickly, and unusually, they can be grabbed in midair. These Bob-ombs can be avoided by camping in certain parts of the stage.


The falling Bob-ombs do not appear in [[Super Sudden Death]] in ''Melee''.
The falling Bob-ombs do not appear in [[Super Sudden Death]].


===Damage output===
===Damage===
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![[Up tilt]] throw
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![[Down tilt]] throw
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|25%
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![[Dash]] throw
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![[Forward smash]] throw
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![[Up smash]] throw
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![[Down smash]] throw
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!Air throw
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!Air side tilt throw
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!Air side smash throw
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!Air up smash throw
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===In [[Smash Tour]]===
===In [[Smash Tour]]===
[[File:BobOmbSmashTour.png|thumb|left|50px|The Bob-omb item in Smash Tour.]]
In {{forwiiu}}, the Bob-omb is a red item in [[Smash Tour]]. When used, the player will start the next battle holding a Bob-omb.
The Bob-omb appears as a red trophy item. When used, the player will start the battle holding a Bob-omb.
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===In [[World of Light]]===
In the vertically scrolling first phase of the {{b|final stage|World of Light}} of [[World of Light]], 18 Bob-omb items, which activate and begin walking almost immediately upon appearing, are placed as obstacles during the ascent.
 
==Trophies==
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
{{Trophy
|name=Bob-omb
|image=Bob-omb Trophy Melee.png
|desc=These little guys are just what they appear to be: walking bombs. Pick one up and hurl it for an incredibly potent attack. If no one picks them up, Bob-ombs light their own fuses and start wandering around armed and dangerous. In Super Mario 64, Bob-ombs chased Mario down once they noticed him. [[mariowiki:Bob-omb Buddy|Pink Bob-ombs]] are nice and capable of speech.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|game1=Super Mario Bros. 2|release1=10/88}}
|game=Melee
}}
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===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
==Trophy information==
{{Trophy
===''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''===
|name=Bob-omb
[[File:Bob-omb Trophy Melee.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''Melee''.]]
|image=Bob-omb - Brawl Trophy.png
;Bob-omb
|desc=A mobile bomb with a fuse on its head. It can be picked up and thrown as a powerful explosive, but if no one grabs it, it will tire of waiting and start wandering, then detonate whenever it likes. Its power and unpredictability make it an accident waiting to happen. In sudden-death matches that go on too long, Bob-ombs rain from the sky to move things along.
:''These little guys are just what they appear to be: walking bombs. Pick one up and hurl it for an incredibly potent attack. If no one picks them up, Bob-ombs light their own fuses and start wandering around armed and dangerous. In Super Mario 64, Bob-ombs chased Mario down once they noticed him. Pink Bob-ombs are nice and capable of speech.''
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Super Mario World|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64}}
*''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]], 10/88
|game=Brawl
}}
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===
===In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''===
[[File:Bob-omb - Brawl Trophy.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''Brawl''.]]
The Bob-omb trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3}}.
;Bob-omb
{{Trophy
:''A mobile bomb with a fuse on its head. It can be picked up and thrown as a powerful explosive, but if no one grabs it, it will tire of waiting and start wandering, then detonate whenever it likes. Its power and unpredictability make it an accident waiting to happen. In sudden-death matches that go on too long, Bob-ombs rain from the sky to move things along.''
|name=Bob-omb
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 2|console2=N64|game2=Super Mario 64}}
|image-3ds=BobOmbTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=BobOmbTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=This enemy lacks any kind of subtlety—a fuse on its head, a slowly turning key in the back, and two short legs to carry its little bomb body. You can figure out what happens next. When a Bob-omb starts flashing, you better start running!
|desc-pal=A bomb for a body, burning fuse on top, two little legs and a wind-up key spinning away on the back... We probably don't need to tell you what's going on here. Now, that doesn't happen too often! Then again, who knows? Maybe some people will look at a Bob-omb and think it's an eight ball having an identity crisis.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 3|release1=02/1990|console2=WiiU|game2=New Super Mario Bros. U|release2=11/2012}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 3|release1=08/1991|console2=WiiU|game2=New Super Mario Bros. U|release2=11/2012}}
}}
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===''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''===
The Bob-omb trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Super Mario Bros. 2 & 3'' [[Trophy Box]].
[[File:BobOmbTrophy3DS.png|left|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''for 3DS''.]]
[[File:BobOmbTrophyWiiU.png|100px|thumb|Trophy in ''for Wii U''.]]
;Bob-omb
:{{Flag|ntsc}} ''This enemy lacks any kind of subtlety— a fuse on its head, a slowly turning key in the back, and two short legs to carry its little bomb body. You can figure out what happens next. When a Bob-omb starts flashing, you better start running!''
:{{Flag|pal}} ''A bomb for a body, burning fuse on top, two little legs and a wind-up key spinning away on the back... We probably don't need to tell you what's going on here. Now, that doesn't happen too often! Then again, who knows? Maybe some people will look at a Bob-omb and think it's an eight ball having an identity crisis.''
{{Trophy games|console1=NES|game1=Super Mario Bros. 3 (02/1990)|console2=WiiU|game2=New Super Mario Bros. U (11/2012)}}


==Spirits==
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The Bob-omb appears in ''Ultimate'' as an Advanced-class [[support spirit]].


The Bob-omb Spirit Battle uses a {{SSBU|Kirby}} puppet fighter and is fought on the {{SSB|Mushroom Kingdom}} stage. During the battle, the Bob-omb appears as the item while Kirby's throwing-type items have increased power. Also, Kirby has increased move speed, referencing how the Bob-ombs will run at the player in later ''Super Mario'' games.
==Origin==
[[File:BobombSMB3.jpg|thumb|Official artwork of Bob-ombs from ''[[Super Mario World]]''.]]
Introduced in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Bob-ombs are bomb-like enemies that walk around, exploding after a short time. Jumping on a Bob-omb (except in ''Super Mario Bros. 2'') stuns it: in this state it can be picked up and thrown, defeating enemies and destroying blocks with their explosion, which can also damage the player. If not thrown in time the Bob-omb explodes on its own, also damaging its holder.


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In ''{{s|mariowiki|Super Mario 64}}'', Bob-ombs react to [[Mario]] getting too close by igniting themselves and chasing after him. They can also be grabbed, and when thrown they explode immediately upon coming in contact with anything.
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
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| 50 || {{SpiritTableName|Bob-omb}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Bob-omb Equipped || ''Super Mario'' Series
|}
 
In addition to the above, equipping the Linde, Paz Ortega Andrade, Bomb Man, or Risky Boots support spirits will give the player a Bob-omb at a start of their stock.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 628 || {{SpiritTableName|Linde|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Bob-omb Equipped || ''Fire Emblem'' Series
|-
| 767 || {{SpiritTableName|Paz Ortega Andrade|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Bob-omb Equipped || ''Metal Gear Solid'' Series
|-
| 879 || {{SpiritTableName|Bomb Man|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Bob-omb Equipped || ''Mega Man'' Series
|-
| 1,297 || {{SpiritTableName|Risky Boots|size=64}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★ || 1 || Bob-omb Equipped || ''Shantae'' Series
|}
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Bob omb n64 sprite.png|A Bob-omb in ''Smash 64''
BobombIconSSB.png|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''SSB''.
Bob-omb Item SSBM.png|A Bob-omb in ''Melee''
Bobomb.jpg|Artwork of a Bob-omb from ''Brawl''.
Bobomb.jpg|Render of a Bob-omb from ''Brawl''.
Bob-Omb U.jpg|A still Bob-omb beside a walking Bob-omb in ''Smash 4''.
Bob-Omb U.jpg|A still Bob-omb beside a walking Bob-omb in ''Smash 4''.
SSBUBobOmb.png|Render of a Bob-omb in ''Ultimate''.
SSBUWebsiteKingDedede6.jpg|{{SSBU|King Dedede}} [[Inhale (King Dedede)|inhaling]] a Bob-omb in ''Ultimate''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|ボムへい|Bomuhei}}
|jaM=Bomb Trooper
|en=Bob-omb
|fr=Bob-omb
|es_es=Bob-omb
|es_la=Bob-omba
|de=Bob-omb
|it=Bob-omba
|nl=Bob-omb
|ru={{rollover|Боб-омб|Bob-omb|?}}
|ruM=Bob-omb
|ko={{rollover|폭탄병|Poktanbyeong|?}}
|koM=Bomber
|zh_cn={{rollover|炸弹兵|Zhàdàn Bīng|?}}
|zh_cnM=Bomb Soldier
|zh_tw={{rollover|炸彈兵|Zhàdàn Bīng|?}}
|zh_twM=Bomb Soldier
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Bob-ombs also appear as enemies in several games of {{uv|The Legend of Zelda}} series, where [[Toon Link]] could use them to destroy obstacles and other enemies prior to his appearance in ''Brawl''.
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', using {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Reflector]] on a walking Bob-omb will make it [[One-hit KO]] him. Alongside the [[Home-Run Bat]], it is the only item in the game which can perform a one-hit KO.
*The noise Bob-ombs make when they wander in ''Melee'' onward resembles the noise [[Shell|Green and Red Shells]] made in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', a walking Bob-omb can be [[reflect]]ed. This Bob-omb will not explode upon contact with the owner of the reflector until it turns around. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywV04VY8Ymc]
*In ''Super Smash Bros.'', using {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[Reflector]] on a walking Bob-omb will make it [[one-hit KO]] him. Alongside the [[Home-Run Bat]], it is the only item in the game which can perform a one-hit KO.
**This attribute does not apply to teammates.
*In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', a walking Bob-omb can be [[reflect]]ed. This Bob-omb will not explode upon contact with the owner of the reflector until it turns around, but will still explode for teammates. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywV04VY8Ymc]
*In {{forwiiu}}, CPUs will have odd behavior when they happen to hold a Bob-omb; they may either throw it as soon as they pick it up (which is dangerous) or go to a random location and never throw the Bob-omb, most likely leading to their death. This erratic behavior also happens in [[Training Mode]] with CPUs that are not in "Attack" mode.
*In {{forwiiu}}, CPUs will have odd behavior when they happen to hold a Bob-omb; they may either throw it as soon as they pick it up (which is dangerous) or go to a random location and never throw the Bob-omb, most likely leading to their death. This erratic behavior also happens in [[Training Mode]] with CPUs that are not in "Attack" mode.


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