Bug Net

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Bug Nets,(SSSkyward Sword)[1][2] also known as Nets,(ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[1] Bug Catching Nets,(ALttPA Link to the Past)[1] or Bug-Catching Nets,(ALttPA Link to the Past | SCIISoulCalibur II)[3][4] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.

Location and Uses

A Link to the Past

Descriptionshide ▲
A Link to the Past instruction booklet
Bug Collecting Net
There are bugs and other things hidden away in the bushes and trees. If you time it right, you can catch them with this net and store them in bottles to use later on. You should definitely try to catch many things with this item.

In A Link to the Past, the Bug Catching Net is borrowed from a sick kid in Kakariko Village, as long as Link has at least one Bottle when he talks to him. It can be used to catch Bees and Fairies in empty Bottles. The Bug Catching Net can also be used to reflect Agahnim's magic bolts back at him.

Skyward Sword

The Bug Net can be purchased from Beedle's Air Shop for 50 Rupees in Skyward Sword. It can be used to catch Bugs used as ingredients for Potions. The Bug Net can also catch Fairies, Tumbleweeds, and Chirris. It is controlled similarly to the Sword by moving and aiming with the Wii MotionPlus. During the final boss battle, it can be used to temporarily distract Demise, as well as reflect his Skyward Strikes back at him.

The Bug Net can be upgraded to the Big Bug Net at the Scrap Shop, which is larger and can catch targets more easily.

Upgrades

Item
Upgrade
Materials
Cost
  • 100 Rupees
Location

A Link Between Worlds

In A Link Between Worlds, the Net can be obtained from the Bee Guy in Kakariko Village. It can be used to catch Fairies, Bees, Golden Bees, Apples, Green Apples, and Hearts, all of which can then be stored inside an empty Bottle. The Net can also be used to deflect Yuga Ganon's magic back at him during the final battle.

The Net can be upgraded to the Super Net by completing the Advanced course of the Treacherous Tower twice. The upgraded net can be used to damage enemies.

Other Appearances

Ancient Stone Tablets

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

The Bug Net is found inside the Big Bag received by Aginah each week in Ancient Stone Tablets. It can be used to catch Bees and Fairies inside empty Bottles.

SoulCalibur II

The following section is not part of the Zelda canon and should not be taken as such.

The Bug-Catching Net is paired with the Hylian Shield in SoulCalibur II. It can be bought in the Alioth Shop for 12,500 Gold while playing the Weapon Master Mode. When Link equips the Bug-Catching Net, his offense as well as his defense decrease 80%.

Weapon Cost Attributes Description

Bug-Catching Net
12,500 Gold Offense decreases 80%
Defenses decreases 80%
A long-handled net used for catching bugs. This item is an old companion of Link's and has appeared on many of his adventures--it accompanies him on this adventure as well. Obviously, it is not a weapon, but perhaps it will cause opponents to let down their guard.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • ムシ取りあみ (Mushi Tori Ami) (ALttPA Link to the Past)[7]
  • 虫取りアミ (Mushitori Ami) (ALttPA Link to the Past)[8]
  • ムシ獲りアミ (Mushi Tori Ami) (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[9]
  •  
  • Same as English.
  •  
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSISimplified
捕虫网 (Bǔchóng wǎng) (SSHDSkyward Sword HD)[11] 
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Filet à papillons (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[10] 
Canada
FrenchCACanadian
Filet (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[15] 
The Federal Republic of Germany
German
  • Schmetterlingsnetz (SSSkyward Sword)
  • Kescher (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[13]
  • Butterfly Net
  •  
The Italian Republic
Italian
  • Retino per Farfalle (ALttPA Link to the Past)[6]
  • Retino (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[5]
  • Butterfly Net
  • Net
The Republic of Korea
Korean
잠자리채 (Jamjalichae) (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[14] 
Latin America
SpanishLALatin American
Red (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[12] 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEUEuropean
Red (ALBWA Link Between Worlds)[16] 
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not used by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.
Name
Bug-catching Net[17]
Applies to
Source
Superseded by
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Bug-catching Net[17]

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See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 119 (ALttPA Link to the Past | SSSkyward Sword | ALBWA Link Between Worlds)
  2. That's a Bug Net. You know, for catching bugs! Insects too. — Beedle (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 393 (ALttPA Link to the Past)
  4. Bug-Catching Net — Character Select (SoulCalibur II)
  5. Retino
    Se incontri un'ape, puoi usare questo per catturarla. E ora, datti alla pazza gioia!
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds, Italian version)
  6. Ti hanno prestato il Retino per Farfalle! — N/A (A Link to the Past, Italian version)
  7. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 15
  8. A Link to the Past manual, pg. 43 Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 26
  9. ムシ獲りアミ
    ハチをつかまえるのに必要なアミ
    夏にはいつも持ち歩きたい
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  10. Filet à papillons
    Nécessaire à la capture des abeilles. L'accessoire indispensable de l'été.
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  11. 捕虫网 — Inventory (Skyward Sword HD, Simplified Chinese version)
  12. Red
    Ideal para atrapar abejas. ¡Saca tu lado infantil!
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  13. Kescher
    Ein Netz zum Fangen von Bienen. Pass auf, dass du nicht gestochen wirst!
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  14. 잠자리채
    벌을 잡기 위해 필요한 도구
    여름엔 항상 가지고 다니자
    — Gear (A Link Between Worlds)
  15. Filet
    Nécessaire à la capture des abeilles. L'accessoire indispensable de l'été.
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  16. Red
    La red ideal para atrapar abejas. ¡Saca tu lado infantil!
    — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)
  17. "Bug-catching net
    The Bug-catching Net, or Bug Net, is used to catch small creatures like bugs, birds, or even fairies.
    Bug-catching net as seen in: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword"
    The official home for The Legend of Zelda - About , Zelda.com, retrieved January 15, 2022.