This page refers to the Cannon as an object. For other uses of "Cannon," see Cannon (Disambiguation).

Cannons are recurring Objects and Items in The Legend of Zelda series.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][name reference needed]} Cannons most commonly appear as either stationary weapons or as weapons that can be equipped to a vehicle, such as a boat or Train, which can then be used to fire either Bombs or cannonballs.

Location and Uses[]

A Link to the Past[]

In A Link to the Past, Cannons are dangerous traps that appear in some locations. They are connected to the walls of certain rooms; the room containing the Big Key in the Desert Palace, and a room in the third floor of Ganon's Tower known as the Corridor of Cannons.^[1] They move along the wall in a predictable back-and-forth motion, firing cannonballs at regular intervals. They are placed on either side of the room, so the cannonballs will assault Link from both directions, making it hard to pass. Link has to time his movements carefully to get beyond these traps, as they cannot be destroyed.

The Wind Waker[]

After Link obtains Bombs from Tetra's Ship, the King of Red Lions facilitates the use of the Cannon. The cannon has a large range for such a small boat, and is a useful item when fighting off Gyorgs, Seahats, Octoroks and other sea-based enemies. When Link's Bomb stock is depleted, the Cannon cannot be used.

Four Swords Adventures[]

Small, floating Cannons known as Air Cannons can be found in some stages in Four Swords Adventures. They are used to blast all of the four Links to higher areas, but are also present to return to the top once the Links fall through a hole in the ground. Often, there are Large Force Gems for the Links to collect in these areas.

Twilight Princess[]

Cannons are also found in Twilight Princess. In Snowpeak Ruins, there are Cannons spread throughout the dungeon. In order to use them, a cannonball must be found and brought to the Cannon. To fire, Link must put the cannonball into the Cannon, then place a Bomb into the Cannon for ignition. This will send the cannonball flying and destroying any ice object in its path, including Freezards. The Cannon Manual in the Snowpeak Ruins explains how Cannons are used.

Two Cannons can be found in the overworld which are used to transport Link between places. The first of these is Fyer's cannon, used to launch Link to Gerudo Desert, and the Sky Cannon, used to shoot him up the City in the Sky.

Phantom Hourglass[]

In Phantom Hourglass, Cannons are weapons which can be attached to the SS Linebeck. Link buys his first Cannon from Eddo's Garage for 50 Rupees, when he finds that the route to Northwestern Sea is blocked by Boulders. The Cannon has infinite ammunition and is fired by tapping the desired target with the stylus. A variety of Cannons with different appearances can be obtained in the same manner as other Ship Parts; most commonly from Shops, Treasure Chests and Mini-Games. The Cannon can also be used to get the attention of Golden Frogs by hitting them with a cannonball.

List of Cannons[]

Cannon	Description
Eddo's Cannon	A cannon bought from Eddo for the high price of 50 Rupees.
Artistic Cannon	A cannon with truly avant-garde design. Catches the eye!
Strong Cannon	It looks menacing and efficient. It's actually rather typical.
Ancient Cannon	A cannon surrounded with the glory of an ancient age.
Meager Cannon	Looks like it would shatter after a single fire, but it's tough!
Fear Cannon	Some suspect it can fire cannonballs of pure malice.
Seapony Cannon	A cannon shaped like a seapony. This pony packs a punch!
Red Cannon	Looks complex, but it's easy to use. The professional standard.
Golden Cannon	The perfectly designed cannon. Truly the gold standard!

Spirit Tracks[]

A Cannon appears in Spirit Tracks as part of the Spirit Train. This Cannon has infinite ammunition and is fired by tapping the desired target with the stylus. The first Cannon that Link acquires is the Practical Cannon, given to him by Alfonzo after the pair are attacked by Bulblins en route to the Snow Realm. There are several other varieties of Cannons that Link can acquire throughout his adventure, by trading Treasures with Linebeck III at the Trading Post.

List of Cannons[]

Cannon	Cost		Description
Practical Cannon	Given to Link by Alfonzo.		You can be sure that any shot fired from this cannon will hit home.
Wooden Cannon	2×	Wood Hearts	This wooden cannon resembles a stately tree.
	1×	Stalfos Skull
	1×	Ruto Crown
Heavy Cannon	2×	Pearl Necklaces	This steel cannon has unmatched accuracy. Its only hurdle is its weight.
	2×	Dragon Scales
	1×	Mystic Jade
Skull Cannon	2×	Stalfos Skulls	This cannon might be brightly colored, but it packs quite a punch.
	3×	Demon Fossils
	1×	Dragon Scale
Tower Cannon	1×	Ancient Gold Piece	This extra-tall cannon resembles a soaring tower.
	3×	Dark Pearl Loops
	2×	Pirate Necklaces
Dragon Cannon	2×	Pirate Necklaces	It's hard to tell which part of the dragon this comes from. The chest?
	1×	Goron Amber
	9×	Wood Hearts
Honey Cannon	1×	Palace Dish	Even if you can't eat it, this cannon is sure to satisfy.
	5×	Pearl Necklaces
	1×	Goron Amber
Brawny Cannon	1×	Alchemy Stone	This cannon might look fancy, but it's strong enough for heavy jobs!
	3×	Palace Dishes
	2×	Goron Ambers

Skyward Sword[]

A Cannon can be found on Fun Fun Island. This is used to launch Link up into the air and begin a minigame. Another one can be found on the boat used to navigate the Lanayru Sand Sea.

Breath of the Wild[]

In Breath of the Wild, Cannons can be found and used around the Eldin Region around Goron City and Death Mountain. Each Cannon has a lever that causes it to rotate, allowing Link to aim it at different targets. Their Ammo can be fired by placing a round Remote Bomb into the Cannon and detonating the Bomb. The young Goron Yunobo offers to act as a Cannon ball to chase the Divine Beast Vah Rudania into Death Mountain.^{[citation needed]} With Daruk's Protection, he is able to do so without being hurt.

Tears of the Kingdom[]

Cannons act as Zonai Devices, which allows players to create their own contraptions using Cannons.

Other Appearances[]

Trivia[]

• In A Link to the Past, the amount of cannonballs fired by Cannons depends on how many other enemies are active nearby; even in adjacent rooms. For example, if the enemies to in the rooms to the west of the Cannons in the Desert Palace are still alive, the cannonballs will only fire a total of four cannonballs at a time. Despite this, they will still go through the action of firing even when they do not launch a cannonball.
• In Twilight Princess, if Link places a cannonball and Bomb into a Cannon and then stands in front of the Cannon barrel as it fires, he will die instantly.^[14] If he wears the Magic Armor, 1000 of his Rupees will be depleted instantly, but he will survive. This is evident in Twilight Princess HD where Link has a larger wallet.

Nomenclature[]

Names in other regions
Language		Name	Meaning
	Japanese	カベ砲台 (Kabe Hōdai) (ALttP)[15]	Wall Artillery Battery
	FrenchCA	Canon (PH)[16]
	FrenchEU	Canon (PH)[17]
	German	Kanone (PH | HWDE)[18][19]	Same as English.
	Italian	Cannone (PH)[20]
	SpanishEU	Cañón (PH)[21]
	SpanishLA	Cañón (PH)[22]
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Gallery[]

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  A firing Cannon in the Desert Palace from A Link to the Past

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  Firing a Cannon in Twilight Princess

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  Loading a Cannon in Twilight Princess HD

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  The ship Link uses to traverse the Lanayru Sand Sea with a Cannon on the front

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  The Cannon as seen in-game from Breath of the Wild

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  The Cannon in Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love

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  A Cannon Item Card from Hyrule Warriors Legends

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  A Cannon Item Card from Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

See Also[]

• Air Cannon
• Ancient Cannon
• Cannonball
• Fyer's Cannon
• Sky Cannon
• Train Cars
• Groosenator

References