The Beetle is an Item in Skyward Sword, as well as a badge item in Hyrule Warriors.[1][2]
Location and uses[]
Skyward Sword[]
The Beetle can be found inside the Skyview Temple after defeating a Stalfos in the central room located in the northern chamber. It is a small, flying, insect-like item that can be used to pick up distant objects such as Rupees or Hearts. The Beetle can also be used to sever the stems of Deku Babas, defeating them. Any item that the Beetle picks up will be returned to Link.
When Link uses the Beetle, the camera will follow behind it. The Beetle can then be steered by tilting the Wii Remote in the desired direction. If the item bumps into a wall or is hit by an enemy, it will be knocked down and return to Link. The Beetle flies for 30 seconds unless it flies too far away from Link, in which case the time will be cut short and the Beetle will return.
The Beetle can be upgraded to the Hook Beetle in the Lanayru Desert, adding a mandible that is able to carry items like Bombs and drop them onto enemies. The Quick Beetle, an optional upgrade available at the Scrap Shop in the Skyloft Bazaar, allows the Beetle to fly faster. The Tough Beetle, another optional upgrade, enables the Beetle to fly much farther than before.
Upgrades[]
| Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hook Beetle | Ability to grab items. | — |  N/A Rupees | Lanayru Desert |
 Quick Beetle | Increased flight speed. Hold  to further increase the speed. |  × 2 Ancient Flowers × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
 Tough Beetle | Can fly farther distances. | × 3 Ancient Flowers × 4 Amber Relics × 1 Blue Bird Feather × 1 Goddess Plume | 50 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Hook Beetle | |
|---|---|
| Description | Ability to grab items. |
| Materials | — |
| Cost | N/A Rupees |
| Location | Lanayru Desert |
Quick Beetle | |
| Description | Increased flight speed. Hold to further increase the speed. |
| Materials | × 2 Ancient Flowers × 2 Hornet Larvae × 1 Golden Skull |
| Cost | 50 Rupees |
| Location | Scrap Shop |
Tough Beetle | |
| Description | Can fly farther distances. |
| Materials | × 3 Ancient Flowers × 4 Amber Relics × 1 Blue Bird Feather × 1 Goddess Plume |
| Cost | 50 Rupees |
| Location | Scrap Shop |
Spinoff appearances[]
Hyrule Warriors[]
In Hyrule Warriors, the Beetle appears as a Badge which increases the duration of the Boomerang power-up.
Crossover appearances[]
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[]
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the Beetle appears as an item. Once grabbed, it can be launched towards an opponent, grabbing and then flying upwards with them. If grabbed by the Beetle, the Circle Pad or L Stick must be shaken to set the Fighter free of its grasp. If attacked, it reverses its direction, returning to the Fighter who threw it. The Beetle also appears as a Trophy.
| # | Trophy | Appears in | Description | How to unlock | |
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Skyward Sword | A remote-controlled item shaped like a little bug, Link used this item in his adventures to collect far-off items. In Smash Bros., tossed Beetles will fly straight ahead, grab foes, and carry them into the sky. If one grabs you, wiggle with all your might to break free! | Random |
| Beetle | |||||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
The Beetle appears once again as an item in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. When launched, Beetles will fly in a straight line, attempting to ensnare any fighters in its path. If they capture a Fighter, they will fly upwards and attempt to carry them offscreen. If Beetles encounter a ceiling while flying upwards, they will continue to fly up for a short time. If they cannot advance beyond the ceiling, they will fall to the ground, releasing any Fighter they captured and explode. Fighters can be knocked loose from a Beetle's grasp, though Beetles will continue to fly upwards as though they were carrying a Fighter. If Beetles are thrown at walls but do not come in contact with any Fighters, they will simply fall to the ground where they can be picked up and used again.
Trivia[]
- Bokoblins are afraid of the Beetle and will run away from it. Archer Bokoblins will attempt to shoot it at first sight.
- During development of Skyward Sword, a Rocket Punch was proposed for grabbing items. This idea led to the creation of the Beetle, which also launches from Link's wrist.[3]
- The Beetle cannot be used during the Horde Battle.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
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| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | ビートル (Bītoru) (SS) | Same as English. |
 | FrenchEU | Scarabée (SS) | Same as English. |
 | German | Käfer (SS) | Same as English. |
 | SpanishLA | Escarabajo (SS) | Same as English. |
| This table was generated using translation pages. To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference. | |||
Gallery[]
Icon of the Hook Beetle from Skyward Sword HD
Icon of the Quick Beetle from Skyward Sword HD
Icon of the Tough Beetle from Skyward Sword HD
The Hook Beetle from Skyward Sword
The Quick Beetle from Skyward Sword
The Tough Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link locates the Beetle in Skyward Sword
Link using the Beetle in Skyward Sword
Link using the Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link using the Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link attacking Deku Babas with the Beetle from Skyward Sword
Pre-release screenshot of the Beetle carrying a Bomb from Skyward Sword
Pre-release screenshot of Link preparing to launch the Beetle from Skyward Sword
Concept icon of the Hook Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link using the Beetle from Skyward Sword HD
Beetle Badge from Hyrule Warriors
The Beetle in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Concept art of Link using a Beetle-like device in Breath of the Wild
Zelda using the Beetle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 116 (SS)
- ↑ "You got the Beetle! The unexplained power contained within this insect-shaped item allows you to control it as it flies through the air!" — N/A (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 297