Bob-ombs are living, moving mechanical bombs with eyes, feet, and a wind-up key on the back. They are common enemies in Super Mario 64 and most SM64 hacks.
Bob-omb's ordinarily walk around a designated area until they spot Mario, wherein they will light their fuse and chase after him, attempting to explode when in proximity. A successive hit blasts Mario away a significant distance, but this can be avoided by outrunning them, kicking them away, or even picking them up and tossing them. Bob-omb's can also be snuck up from behind and subsequently lifted that way. They can be thrown at other enemies such as Goombas and will explode upon contact with the ground, damaging any foe within the blast radius. While most Bob-omb's are found walking around, it is possible for them to be completely stationary. An example of this can be found in Bob-omb's Battlefield, next to the cannon near the top of the mountain.
There are friendly Bob-omb's known as Bob-omb Buddies that will help Mario out, usually by providing helpful information or allowing him access to a course's cannons. Bob-omb Buddies are red/pink in colour, but are often recoloured in hacks to suit whatever style the hack creator is aiming for. An easy way to tell friendly Bob-omb's apart from enemy Bob-omb's is to check if they're stationary, and if they're turning to face Mario.
- See also: Bob-omb Buddy
Notable members[]
- King Bob-omb
- King Zomb-omb, Luigi's Mansion 64
- Kingo Bombongo, Luigi and the Forest Ruins Rebooted
- Prince Bob-omb, many