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(I tagged the bit of information that said Isaac holds the boomerang over his head as removed in repentance, as he does not do this anymore.)
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== Effects ==
 
== Effects ==
* <nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Dlc|dlc]]<nowiki>|nr}} On use, Isaac raises the Boomerang above his head. Pressing a fire key will throw the boomerang, and it will return shortly afterward.</nowiki>
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*{{Dlc|nr}} On use, Isaac raises the Boomerang above his head. Pressing a fire key will throw the boomerang, and it will return shortly afterward.
**<nowiki>{{</nowiki>[[Template:Dlc|dlc]]<nowiki>|r}} On use, Isaac will no longer raise the Boomerang, instead he can immediately throw it.</nowiki>
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**{{Dlc|r}} On use, Isaac will no longer raise the Boomerang, instead he can immediately throw it.
 
* Any [[pickup]]s hit will return to Isaac with the Boomerang.
 
* Any [[pickup]]s hit will return to Isaac with the Boomerang.
 
* Enemies hit by it will take double Isaac's current damage and are [[Status Effects#Effects|petrified]] for about 2 seconds.
 
* Enemies hit by it will take double Isaac's current damage and are [[Status Effects#Effects|petrified]] for about 2 seconds.

Revision as of 00:28, 2 April 2021

Boomerang is an activated item.

Effects

  • (except in Repentance) On use, Isaac raises the Boomerang above his head. Pressing a fire key will throw the boomerang, and it will return shortly afterward.
    • (in Repentance) On use, Isaac will no longer raise the Boomerang, instead he can immediately throw it.
  • Any pickups hit will return to Isaac with the Boomerang.
  • Enemies hit by it will take double Isaac's current damage and are petrified for about 2 seconds.

Notes

  • The Boomerang starts to recharge only after it has returned to Isaac.
  • The Boomerang can grab pickups from afar, even over obstacles.
  • The Boomerang can be used to destroy any Shopkeepers.
    • If Isaac has low damage, the shopkeeper won’t get destroyed and will instead flash red as if taking damage.
  • The Boomerang can damage Host and Walking Host enemies even while under their shells.
  • The Boomerang's range scales with Isaac's range.
  • The Boomerang can hit and stun The Haunt or Lil' Haunts even when they are invincible.
  • The Boomerang is unable to pick up sacks, Sticky Nickels, or chests.
  • With enough speed, it is possible to have two Boomerangs in the air at the same time.
  • The Boomerang can grab troll bombs.

Interactions

In-game Footage

Trivia

  • The Boomerang is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series. The icon used is the same one as in the first The Legend of Zelda game.
  • (except in Rebirth) This item is used in I RULE! (challenge #26).

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