Bomberman Quest

Bomberman's inventory is split across four categories - Weapons, Equipment, Bomb Components, and Items.

For quick access, click the appropriate icon.

These items get equipped to either your A or B Button. Although mostly comprised of bombs, there are other tools and items to be found, including items that let you run, jump, or even dance!

There are two types of explosion: cross-shaped explosions and circular explosions. Circular explosions can harm flying or floating enemies, while cross-shaped explosions cover more ground. Applying a Fire Up to a bomb with a cross-shaped will lengthen their range, while for circular explosion bombs it lengthens the duration they explode for.
By default, bombs explode after 3 seconds (or 3 "bobs").

Normal Bomb / ノーマルボム

"Goes off in a + pattern. No more than two bombs can be placed at once."
Your regular old bomb - detonates after 3 seconds in a cross shape. The series' staple!
ACQUIRED: You begin the game with this item.

Ice Bomb / アイスボム

"Anyone caught in its blast is frozen for a short time."
Enemies are frozen for 5 seconds. Very handy for trapping foes. Required to defeat Grein.
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and an Ice Shard.

Poison Bomb / ポイズンボム

"Anyone caught in its blast moves slower for a short time."
Enemy speed is lowered for roughly 4 seconds. The change is negligible, and given the option of an Ice Bomb, I don't see why you wouldn't choose it instead.
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Poison Ivy.

Short-fused Bomb / せっかちボム

"Bomb that goes off faster than a normal bomb."
Detonates after 1.5 seconds (or one "bob").
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Clock.

Long-fused Bomb / のんびりボム

"Bomb that goes off slower than a normal bomb."
Detonates after 8.5 seconds (or eight "bobs").
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Clock.

Boyoyon Bomb / ボヨヨンボム (Rubber Bomb)

"Bomb that bounces when thrown."
Will bounce off obstacles if kicked; if thrown, will bounce one tile in a random direction.
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Gum / Rubber.

Wide-range Bomb / ためボム

"Bomb with a blast radius that gets larger the longer it is held."
Requires the Power Gloves to charge up, increasing blast radius for every 2 seconds, to a maximum of 5 tiles.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Purupuroon/Balballoon (Forest Zone, cave).

Skull Bomb / ドクロボム

"Blast produces various effects for a short time in those caught in the blast."
Effects include freezing (Ice Bomb) or slowing down (Poison Bomb).
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Skull.

Landmine / じらいボム

"Bomb that goes off when stepped on by a monster (but not Bomberman)."
Expires after 2.5 seconds. Very useful, but don't bother increasing its blast radius.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Kurin (Field Zone, C3).

Circle Bomb / サークルボム (Flak Bomb)

"Bomb that also affects flying monsters."
Circular explosion. Any bomb with a circular explosion harms flying enemies, though, so you can drop this once you get the Homing Bomb.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Yadoru / Shelterine (Forest Zone, well).

Homing Bomb / ホーミングボム

"Bomb that chases after nearest monster when kicked or thrown."
Circular explosion. It's very slow when kicked, but paired with the Power Glove this is perhaps the most overpowered weapon in the game.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Pinokion (Beach Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 5).

Speed Bomb / スピードボム

"Weighs less than other bombs so can be kicked or thrown further."
Circular explosion. Will land 6 tiles ahead if thrown, and all the way across the screen if kicked. Required for a puzzle in Field Zone's well and Beach Zone's cave.
ACQUIRED: Found in Forest Zone, F3 (requires the Hammer and Jump Shoes).

Aqua Bomb / アクアボム

"Bomb that can be used underwater."
Circular explosion. Only works underwater; is a dud when used anywhere else.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Kani Bubbler / Krabbler (Beach Zone, F6).

RC Bomb / ラジコンボム (Robot Bomb)

"Bomb that can be moved as long as the button is held down."
Circular explosion. Bomberman is immobile while it moves, and the bomb will pass through him and enemies; it will only detonate if it collides with the environment or you release the button.
ACQUIRED: Trade all three cards to the old man in Peace Town.

Right Bomb / ライトボム

"Bomb that curves to the right when kicked or thrown."
Circular explosion. Curves relative to Bomberman's direction.
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Boomerang.

Left Bomb / レフトボム

"Bomb that curves to the left when kicked or thrown."
Circular explosion. Curves relative to Bomberman's direction.
ACQUIRED: Fuse an Explosive Core and a Boomerang.

Yo-yo / ヨーヨー

"Can be used to move bombs."
Extends 4 tiles forward, and pushes bombs forward by 1 tile.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Burol (Field Zone, A3).

!?

"Press the button to see Bomberman dance!"
Use in front of Bomberman statues to get items; statues are found at B3, G1, H5 and A5.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Devil Ant (Forest Zone, G2).

Scoop / スクップ (Shovel)

"Used for digging holes. Sometimes you might find a Mini-heart!"
Can be used on any floor tile, and has a rare chance of digging up a Mini Heart / ミニハート () that refills 1HP. Items can be dug up in:
● Peace Town, D4 (Fire Up)
● Field Zone, C4 (Explosive Core)
● Forest Zone cavern (Rubber)
● Beach Zone, E7 (Boomerang)
● Beach Zone, G6 (Poison Ivy)
● Desert Zone, B6 (Skull)
● Desert Zone, C6 (Ice Shard)
ACQUIRED: Defeat Mogumogu / Digadug (Forest Zone, E2).

Shield / シールド

"Protects Bomberman from arrows launched by traps."
Only works on arrows, does not block other enemy projectiles.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Trent (Field Zone, D2) (requires the Circle Bomb / Flak Bomb).

Punch / パンチ (Gauntlets)

"Allows Bomberman to throw bombs as well as knock out nearby enemies."
Stuns enemies for 2 seconds, and pushes bombs ahead 1 tile. Works on almost all enemies, even flying ones, but large foes like Kamestone / Torton appear to be immune.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Yeti (Desert Zone, B5).

Wings / ウイング

"Allow Bomberman to fly for a limited time."
Keeps Bomberman afloat for 2 seconds and allows him to cross 3-tile gaps.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Bikuri / Jackenboxx (Desert Zone, D6).

Jump Shoes / ジャンプシューズ

"Allow Bomerman to jump."
Lets Bomberman jump 2 tiles ahead. You cannot change direction in mid-jump.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Shitsukoin / Curansee (Forest Zone, clouds).

Dash Shoes / ダッシュシューズ

"Allow Bomberman to walk faster as long as the button is held."
Increases Bomberman's movement speed, on par with the Rocket Shoes. Mandatory for a puzzle in Desert Zone's dungeon.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Onil (Field Zone, ancient ruins 1).

Power Gloves / パワーグラブ

"Allow Bomberman to pick up and throw bombs and monsters."
Throws bombs 3 tiles ahead. Throwing a bomb into a monster will stun it for 2 seconds. Aside from certain monsters (like Bikkuri / Jackenboxx) you can only pick up monsters when they are stunned; monsters are thrown to the edge of the screen and also hurts them.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Mechabomb (Forest Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 3).

Hammer / ハンマー

"Used to pound nails and can be used to knock out monsters."
Will stun monsters for 2 seconds. Required to access certain areas on:
● Field Zone, C2
● Forest Zone, F3
● Beach Zone, dungeon, screen 1
● Desert Zone, C6
● Desert Zone, A7
● Desert Zone, clouds
ACQUIRED: Defeat Despider (Beach Zones, H6).

Remote Control / リモコン

"Bombs become remote control bombs--push the button to detonate them."
All bombs will stay in place until you press the trigger. Bombs will detonate simultaneously.
ACQUIRED: Found in Beach Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 7 (requires the Wings).

Tackle Belt / タックルベルト

"By activating the switch on this belt, Bomberman can stun monsters by ramming into them."
Hold the button to dash forward (faster than default speed but slower than the Speed Shoes / Sneakers; will stun enemies for 2 seconds on impact, and required to activate certain switches. Required in Field Zone cavern 2 and Beach Zone cavern 2.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Inoshi / Borey (Field Zone, C1).

These are passive items that work automatically without the need to activate them. Some equipment serves similar purposes to Weapons, so the choice is yours if you value the extra item slot.

Silver Armor / シルバーアーマー

"Reduces all damage by half when worn."
Effectively doubles your health bar!
ACQUIRED: Found in Forest Zone, E1

Gold Armor / ゴールドアーマー

"Reduces all damage by three-fourths while worn."
Triples your health bar! Why wouldn't you wear this at all times?!
ACQUIRED: Found in Beach Zone, H8 (requires Glasses)

Miracle Armor / ミラクルアーマー (Platinum Armor)

"Protects Bomberman from the effects of Ice Bombs, Poison Bombs, and Skull Bombs."
Only viable in the Battle Game.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Pygmin (Desert Zone, A8)

Teleport Armour / テレポアーマー

"Teleports Bomberman to a random location when he is damaged."
Get some space between you and your opponent when you take damage! Used to find items in Field Zone A1 and Beach Zone E7. Where it teleports Bomberman is random, so stock up on health items before searching for items.
ACQUIRED: Found in Beach Zone, H5 (requires the Wings)

Iron Geta / てつゲタ (Steel Shoes)

"Very heavy shoes that prevent Bomberman from being thrown by enemies."
Used to weigh down grey switch-tiles or to prevent Bomberman from being blown away by fans. Required for puzzles in Field Zone cavern 1, Forest Zone clouds, and Forest Zone dungeon.
ACQUIRED: Found in Field Zone, dungeon, screen 2.

Speed Shoes / スピードシューズ (Sneakers)

"Increase Bomberman's walking speed."
Slightly slower than the Dash Shoes, but it frees up an item slot.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Kamestone / Torton (Forest Zone, H1)

High Speed Shoes / ハイスピードシューズ (Rocket Shoes)

"Greatly increase Bomberman's walking speed."
On par with the Dash Shoes.
ACQUIRED: Found in Forest Zone, G3 (requires Glasses)

Kick Shoes / キックシューズ (Combat Boots)

"Allow Bomberman to kick bombs. Be careful-- kicked bombs can't be stopped!"
Walk into a bomb to kick it 5 tiles ahead, though its distance may fluctuate.
ACQUIRED: Found in Field Zone, B1 (requires the Jump Shoes)

Miracle Shoes / ミラクルシューズ (Safety Shoes)

"Protects Bomberman from all dangerous surfaces."
Only applies to spiked tiles and lava. Not mandatory, but it makes fighting Pinokion and Crystal Demon in their arenas a little less treacherous!
ACQUIRED: Defeat Ghostey (Field Zone, dungeon, screen 3)

Glasses / めがね

"Allows Bomberman to see hidden items while worn."
Used to find secret items in A1, G3, H8, and C5.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Crystal Demon (Desert Zone, cavern)

Push Bracelet / プッシュブレスレット (Power Bracelets)

"Allows Bomberman to move rocks."
Walk into a rock to push it; the collision detection is very sensitive, so rocks may be pushed further than you want! Leave the screen and re-enter to reset them. Required to traverse Beach Zone's dungeon, Desert Zone A7 and Desert Zone cavern.
ACQUIRED: Found in Field Zone, well (requires Scuba Gear and Aqua Bomb)

Scuba Gear / さんそボンベ

"Allows Bomberman to move freely underwater."
Required to explore wells (in Field Zone and Forest Zone) or walk on water without taking damage.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Grein (Field Zone, ancient ruins 2, screen 4) (requires Ice Bomb)

Helmet / ヘルメット

"Protects Bomberman from falling rocks and from being knocked out."
Not mandatory, but a good precaution for dangerous caves.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Gargoyle (Beach Zone, F5)

Lamp / ランプ

"Allows Bomberman to see in dark places."
Necessary to navigate treacherous caves, unless you don't mind falling down pits.
ACQUIRED: Found in Beach Zone, cavern 1 (requires Speed Bomb and Power Glove)

Full Fire / フルファイヤー

"Increases bomb firepower to maximum for as long as it is attached."
Increases blast radius to 5 tiles. Ideal for bombs you don't want to waste Fire Ups on.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Dragon Pup (Beach Zone, E6)

Leather Armor / レザーアーマー

"Halves damage dealt by Chaos Bomber."
Chaos Bomber's attacks are unaffected by the Silver and Gold Armor, so this is a must.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Walking Hat (Desert Zone, clouds)

Ingredients for creating new bombs at the Bomb Workshop in Peace Town.

Gum / ガム (Rubber)

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Boyoyon Bomb / Rubber Bomb.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Defeat Funya / Blobby (Field Zone, B2)
● Found in Forest Zone, cavern, screen 2 (requires Scoop / Shovel)

Clock / とけい

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Short-fused Bomb and the Long-fused Bomb. *
ACQUIRED: There are 4 of this item:
● Found in Field Zone, A1 (requires Glasses and Teleport Armor)
● Found in Forest Zone, G1 (requires !?)
● Defeat Siballoon / Seeballon (Beach Zone, cavern 3, screen 4)
● Found in Desert Zone, A5 (requires !?)

Ice Shard / こおりのかけら

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Ice Bomb.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Defeat Iceal (Beach Zone, F8)
● Found in Desert Zone, C6 (requires Scoop / Shovel)

Poison Ivy / どくのはっぱ

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Poison Bomb.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Found in Desert Zone, B8 (requires Shovel / Scoop)
● Defeat Snaky (Desert Zone, A6)

Boomerang / ブーメラン

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Left Bomb and the Right Bomb. *
ACQUIRED: There are 3 of this item:
● Defeat Gell (Beach Zone, G5)
● Found in Beach Zone, E7 (requires Shovel / Scoop and Teleport Armor)
● Found in Desert Zone, B8

Skull / ドクロ

"Bomb component. Destroyed when used."
Ingredient to create the Skull Bomb.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Defeat Killer Moth (Forest Zone, G4)
● Found in Desert Zone, B6 (requires the Scoop / Shovel)

Explosive Core / ボムのもと

"Used for making bombs at the Bomb Workshop. Destroyed when used."
You need one of these if you want to make new bombs!
ACQUIRED: There are 9 of this item:
● Found in Field Zone, C4 (requires Scoop / Shovel)
● Defeat Water Commander (Field Zone, dungeon, screen 5)
● Found in Forest Zone, G1 (requires !?)
● Defeat Baddo (Forest Zone, H3) (requires Flak Bomb)
● Defeat Electro Commander (Forest Zone, dungeon, screen 7)
● Defeat Radiobomb Jr. (Beach Zone, cavern 2, screen 2)
● Defeat Hurricane Commander / Hurricommander (Beach Zone, dungeon, screen 9)
● Defeat Usapyon / Hippity Hop (Desert Zone, dungeon, screen 2)
● Defeat Burning Commander / Pyro Commander (Desert Zone, dungeon, screen 10)

Fire Up / ファイアーアップ (Flame)

"Increases bomb firepower by when used. Destroyed when used."
When combined with bombs will either lengthen their distance (cross-shaped bombs) or increase the amount of time the explosion lasts (circular explosion bombs).
ACQUIRED: There are 9 of this item:
● Found in Peace Town, D4 (requires Scoop / Shovel)
● Defeat Ballom (Field Zone, B4)
● Found in Field Zone, ancient ruins 1, screen 1 (requires Scoop / Shovel)
● Defeat Parse (Field Zone, ancient ruins 1, screen 5)
● Defeat Mad Flower (Forest Zone, E3)
● Defeat Puuyan (Beach Zone, E8)
● Defeat Funny / Hoopster (Desert Zone, D8)
● Defeat Flyball (Desert Zone, B7)
● Defeat Tinklebear (Desert Zone, dungeon, screen 7)

* Be sure to save the game before using crafting with the Clock or the Boomerang. These two Bomb Components can create two different types of bomb... but occasionally will create a duplicate of the bomb you already have. If that happens, reset and try again.

Miscellaneous items. Aside from the Ocarina / Flute they are one-use items, so use them wisely!

Armored Jacket / むてきスーツ

"Make Bomberman invulnerable for a short time."
Renders Bomberman invincible for 15 seconds; falling down a hole will still hurt and remove 3 seconds from the invincibility duration.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Defeat Skullhead (Forest Zone, F2)
● Found in Desert Zone, C5 (requires the Glasses)

Stopwatch / ストップウォッチ

"Stops traps for a short time."
Freezes traps (including arrows, falling rocks and moving balls) for 6 seconds. Does not work on monsters.
ACQUIRED: There are 2 of this item:
● Found in Field Zone, B3 (requires !?)
● Defeat Kajuu / Fruity (Forest Zone, F2).

Ocarina / オカエリナ (Flute)

"Returns Bomberman to shuttle when used."
Instantly warps you to Peace Town. Don't be afraid to retreat from dungeons or perilous caves, it works anywhere and at no cost!
ACQUIRED: You begin the game with this item.

Heart / ハート

"Restores up to three health."
You can only carry one at a time, but they're good to have; farm them from Ballom or whatever monster is closest and easiest.
ACQUIRED: Defeat any enemy whose item you have already collected.

Full Heart / フルハート

"Restores health to max level."
Very handy in a pinch, but there are only four in the whole game and you can only carry one at a time - use them wisely!
ACQUIRED: There are 4 of this item:
● Defeat Pegi / Pengy (Field Zone, D1)
● Defeat Sandey (Forest Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 6)
● Found in Beach Zone, F7
● Defeat Sparky (Desert Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 4)

White Card / しろボンカード

"Trading card with a picture of Bomberman White."
Bring all three cards to the old man in Peace Town to obtain the RC Bomb / Robot Bomb.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Archer (Field Zone, A2) (requires the Jump Shoes).

Black Card / くろボンカード

"Trading card with a picture of Bomberman Black."
Bring all three cards to the old man in Peace Town to obtain the RC Bomb / Robot Bomb.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Matango (Beach Zone, cavern 2, Screen 4) (requires the Remote Control).

Honey Card / ハニーカード

"Trading card with a picture of a pretty woman."
Bring all three cards to the old man in Peace Town to obtain the RC Bomb / Robot Bomb.
ACQUIRED: Defeat Shadow Knight (Desert Zone, boss dungeon, Screen 9)