Cannon (weapon)

Cannons are recurring weapons in the Legend of Zelda series. They have the ability to damage enemies from long distances, but can usually only be used in a boat or on a stationary device.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Link can only use the Cannon in conjunction with Bombs while sailing on his boat. This tactic is effective in fighting off several ocean-dwelling foes, particularly Warships. Because the Cannon is run solely by Bombs, it is limited to Link's supply of them.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Several cannons can be found strewn around Snowpeak Ruins, along with cannonballs. In order to fire a Cannon, Link must place a cannonball inside the cannon and ignite it via a bomb. The Cannon fire is strong enough to destroy tough ice obstacles such as Freezards. Once Link obtains the Ball and Chain, he can use this to destroy frozen obstacles instead, but the cannons still aids in destroying far-away enemies.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Soon after joining Linebeck on his ship, Link will be able to purchase a Cannon at Cannon Island from Eddo for fifty Rupees. The Cannon is able to fire an endless supply of cannonballs. It can be fired when the player taps the touch screen with the stylus. The Cannon is essential for advancing through walls of rock and ice, defeating the Big Eye Plant and Sky Whale in the World of the Ocean King, and for defeating the Ghost Ship after Bellum possesses it. There are eight different Cannons that can be customized as one of eight pieces of Linebeck's ship.

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
The Spirit Train features a cannon that can fire at targets when Link is traveling. Link obtains the Cannon near the beginning of the game from Alfonzo at Aboda Village. The player can shoot at enemies with the cannon merely by tapping on them. The concept is mostly the same as the S.S. Linebeck's cannon and is also used to defeat three bosses.