Reference Guide

Bomberman Enemy Types Guide: How to Defeat All 8 Enemies

Q: What is the hardest enemy in Bomberman?

The Phantom is the hardest enemy in Bomberman. It combines three dangerous abilities: fast movement speed, wall-passing (can move through soft blocks), and pursuit AI that actively chases the player. Phantoms require careful positioning near hard blocks and well-timed bomb placement.

Q: Which Bomberman enemies chase you?

Three enemies have pursuit AI: Hunter (medium speed, active chasing), Prowler (fast speed, aggressive pursuit), and Phantom (fast speed, wall-pass, pursuit). Some enemies like Onyx and Minos occasionally turn toward you but don't actively pathfind.

📅 October 14, 2026 ⏱️ 10 min read 👾 Enemies

Knowing your enemies is half the battle in Bomberman. Each of the 8 enemy types in Play Bomber has unique behaviors—some wander aimlessly, others actively hunt you down, and some can even pass through walls. Understanding these differences is crucial for survival.

This guide breaks down every enemy type, explaining their behaviors, point values, and most importantly, proven tactics to defeat them.

Enemy Overview

Enemies in Bomberman have three key attributes:

Speed: How fast they move (Slow, Medium, Fast)
Wall Pass: Whether they can move through soft blocks
Pursuit: Whether they actively chase you or wander randomly

Early stages feature simple, slow enemies. As you progress, you'll encounter faster enemies with pursuit AI and wall-passing abilities. By stage 40+, you'll face combinations of the most dangerous types.

Blob

The Blob is the most basic enemy you'll encounter. It moves slowly and wanders randomly, changing direction only when it hits a wall or obstacle. Blobs never chase you and have no special abilities.

These are the perfect enemies to practice your bomb timing on. If you can't consistently kill Blobs, you need more practice before facing harder foes.

💡 How to Defeat

Simply place a bomb in their path and walk away
Their slow speed means they can't escape even a small blast radius
Safe to approach and bomb directly—they won't react to you

Onyx

Onyx moves at medium speed and has a subtle pursuit behavior. When you're in direct horizontal or vertical line of sight, Onyx will sometimes turn toward you instead of changing direction randomly.

This makes Onyx slightly less predictable than Blob. You can't always assume they'll keep walking in their current direction.

💡 How to Defeat

Don't bomb from directly in front—approach from angles
Use corners to break line of sight before placing bombs
Medium speed means you still have time to escape after placing a bomb

Dash

Dash moves at medium speed with predictable movement patterns. Unlike Onyx, Dash doesn't have pursuit behavior—it changes direction randomly at intersections.

Worth more points than Onyx but actually easier to handle since it doesn't react to your position. The name "Dash" can be misleading—it doesn't actually move faster than other medium-speed enemies.

💡 How to Defeat

Watch their movement pattern for a few seconds before engaging
Predict which direction they'll turn at intersections
Place bombs at intersections for maximum coverage

Minos

Minos is your first real challenge. It moves fast and often turns toward you when in line of sight. The combination of speed and semi-intelligent behavior makes Minos dangerous in open areas.

This is where quick reflexes start to matter. You need to place bombs and move away faster than before.

💡 How to Defeat

Avoid open areas—fight Minos in corridors where its speed is less useful
Create traps: bomb one end of a corridor, lure Minos in from the other
Having 2+ Speed Ups helps you match its pace
Never place a bomb and stand still—always be moving

Shade

Shade introduces wall-passing—the ability to move through soft blocks. This changes everything. Soft block walls that protected you from other enemies are now useless against Shade.

The saving grace is Shade's slow speed. It can pass through walls, but it's not fast enough to chase you down if you keep moving.

💡 How to Defeat

Stay near hard blocks (gray indestructible walls)—Shade can't pass through those
Use hard block formations as barriers while you place bombs
Don't rely on soft blocks for escape routes when Shade is around
Slow speed means you can outrun it—use this to set up traps

💡 Wall Pass Enemies

Remember: wall-passing enemies can go through soft blocks but NOT hard blocks. When fighting Shades or Phantoms, always position yourself near hard blocks for cover.

Hunter

Hunter is the first enemy with true pursuit AI. Unlike Onyx and Minos who only occasionally turn toward you, Hunter actively pathfinds to your location. It will navigate around obstacles to reach you.

The good news: Hunter's medium speed gives you time to set up traps. The bad news: running away doesn't work—it will follow you.

💡 How to Defeat

Create dead-end traps: lead it into a corridor, then bomb the entrance
Use its pursuit against it—you control where it goes by moving
Don't let it corner you—always have an escape route planned
Multiple Hunters are especially dangerous; try to separate them

Prowler

Prowler combines fast speed with active pursuit AI. It's essentially a faster version of Hunter, and the combination is deadly. Prowlers can catch up to you quickly, and they never stop chasing.

This is where the game gets serious. Prowlers require quick thinking and precise bomb placement. One mistake often means death.

💡 How to Defeat

Speed Up power-ups become essential—you need to match their pace
Set traps in advance; you won't have time to improvise
Use tight corridors to limit their speed advantage
Bomb Pass power-up is extremely valuable—lets you escape through your own bombs
Kill Prowlers first when multiple enemy types are present

Phantom

The ultimate enemy. Phantom combines all three dangerous attributes: fast speed, wall-passing, and active pursuit AI. It can chase you through soft blocks at high speed. There's nowhere to hide.

Phantoms appear in late-game stages and are worth a massive 8,000 points—but that's because they're extremely difficult to kill. Many players consider Phantoms the true skill check of Bomberman.

💡 How to Defeat

Hard blocks are your only safe cover—soft blocks don't protect you
Create traps using hard block formations that force predictable movement
High Fire Up is crucial—you need to hit them from maximum range
Kill Phantoms first, before they corner you
Stay calm—panic leads to mistakes, and mistakes are fatal
With Wall Pass, you can move through soft blocks too—use this to mirror their movement

Difficulty Comparison

Enemy	Speed	Wall Pass	Pursuit	Points	Difficulty
Blob	Slow	❌	❌	100	⭐
Onyx	Medium	❌	Sometimes	200	⭐⭐
Dash	Medium	❌	❌	400	⭐⭐
Minos	Fast	❌	Sometimes	800	⭐⭐⭐
Shade	Slow	✅	❌	1,000	⭐⭐⭐
Hunter	Medium	❌	✅	2,000	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prowler	Fast	❌	✅	4,000	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Phantom	Fast	✅	✅	8,000	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hardest enemy in Bomberman?

The Phantom is the hardest enemy. It combines three dangerous abilities: fast movement speed, wall-passing (can move through soft blocks), and pursuit AI that actively chases you. Phantoms require careful positioning near hard blocks and precise timing.

How do you kill wall-passing enemies?

Wall-passing enemies like Shade and Phantom can move through soft blocks but NOT through hard blocks (gray indestructible walls). Position yourself near hard blocks and use them as barriers. Lure the enemy into corridors formed by hard blocks, then trap them with bombs.

Which Bomberman enemies chase you?

Three enemies have active pursuit AI: Hunter (medium speed), Prowler (fast speed), and Phantom (fast speed, wall-pass). Some enemies like Onyx and Minos occasionally turn toward you but don't actively pathfind.

How many points is each enemy worth?

Enemy points increase with difficulty: Blob (100), Onyx (200), Dash (400), Minos (800), Shade (1,000), Hunter (2,000), Prowler (4,000), and Phantom (8,000). Harder enemies are worth more points but are also more dangerous.

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