The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Weapons & Combat Items — The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass Guide

Find details on the Hero's Sword and Phantom Sword in The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass. Learn melee combat techniques with stylus gestures.

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Hero's Sword:

Location: Starting item.

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Weapons & Combat Items

Use: Link's primary melee weapon. Used for close-quarters combat against most enemies. Tap an enemy to slash, drag across multiple for a spin attack, or tap and hold on Link then drag for a roll attack.

Phantom Sword:

Location: Temple of Courage (Final Visit).

Use: The ultimate sword, significantly more powerful than the Hero's Sword. Crucially, it is the only weapon capable of damaging and defeating the invincible Phantoms in the Temple of the Ocean King. Essential for the final stages of the game.

Boomerang:

Location: Temple of Fire.

Use: A versatile projectile weapon and puzzle tool. Draw a path on the touch screen for it to follow. Can hit distant switches, retrieve items, stun enemies, and activate multiple targets in sequence. Essential for many dungeon puzzles and boss fights.

Bomb Bag & Bombs:

Location: Temple of Courage.

Use: Bombs are explosive devices used to destroy cracked walls, activate switches, and damage enemies. Tap to place a bomb, or tap and hold to throw it. Useful for revealing hidden paths and defeating armored foes. You can carry a limited number of bombs, but they can be replenished from pots or shops.

Bow & Arrows:

Location: Temple of Wind.

Use: A ranged weapon used to shoot arrows at distant targets. Essential for hitting switches across gaps, defeating flying enemies, and exploiting boss weaknesses. Aim by tapping on the top screen. Arrows are consumed upon use but can be replenished from pots or shops.