Bug Nets,(SS | SSHD)[1][2] also known as Nets,(ALBW)[1] Bug Catching Nets,(ALttP)[1] or Bug-Catching Nets,(ALttP)[3][4] (alternatively spelled Bug-catching Net on the Zelda.com website[5]) are recurring items in The Legend of Zelda series.
Location and uses[]
A Link to the Past[]
In its first appearance in A Link to the Past, the Bug Catching Net is borrowed from the unfortunately sick Bug-Catching 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 Dead Man's Volley magic blasts back at him, although Link spins 360 degrees at a slower pace in comparison to the Spin Attack, so careful timing is needed.
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[]
| Upgrade | Description | Materials | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Big Bug Net | Double the size. |  × 3 Tumbleweeds × 2 Ancient Flowers × 1 Evil Crystal |  100 Rupees | Scrap Shop |
Big Bug Net | |
|---|---|
| Description | Double the size. |
| Materials | × 3 Tumbleweeds × 2 Ancient Flowers × 1 Evil Crystal |
| Cost | 100 Rupees |
| Location | Scrap Shop |
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 actually damage enemies like with his Sword.
Spin-off appearances[]
Ancient Stone Tablets[]
The Net is found inside the Big Bag received by Aginah each week in Ancient Stone Tablets. As in A Link to the Past, it can be used to catch Bees and Fairies inside empty Bottles.
Crossover appearances[]
SoulCalibur II[]
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 to 80%.
| Weapon | Cost | Attributes | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bug-Catching Net |
12,500 Gold | Offense decreases to 80% Defenses decreases to 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. |
Trivia[]
- All of the cases of the Bug Net being used against an antagonist to deflect their magic attacks back into them by Link are incarnations of Ganon.
- In the SoulCalibur II fighting game, despite the item itself clearly not being a genuine weapon like the Cane of Byrna and using a simple net as a sword appears impractical, Link's usage of the Bug-Catching Net against his opponents like his other available weapons mirrors how it is used in A Link Between Worlds as the Super Net.
- As it serves as his Joke Weapon, when enemies are struck by the net, it makes a humorous "cluck!" sound effect. A hidden benefit of using the Bug-Catching Net in spite of reduced damage and defense is it will make CPU opponents become slightly less aggressive due its unintimidating appearance.
- According to the weapon description in-game, the Bug-Catching Net was used by Link in many adventures. However, the opposite is true for The Legend of Zelda series, as it so far only appeared in three main installments.
Nomenclature[]
 Names in other regions  | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
 | Japanese | 虫取りアミ (Mushitori Ami) (ALttP)[6] ムシ取りあみ (Mushi Tori Ami) (ALttP)[7] ムシ獲りアミ (Mushi Tori Ami) (ALBW)[8] | Same as English. |
 | FrenchCA | Filet (ALBW)[9] | |
 | FrenchEU | Filet à papillons (ALBW)[10] | |
 | German | Schmetterlingsnetz (SS) Kescher (ALBW)[11] | Butterfly Net |
 | Italian | Retino (ALBW)[12] | |
 | Korean | 잠자리채 (Jamjalichae) (ALBW)[13] | |
 | SpanishEU | Red (ALBW)[14] | |
 | SpanishLA | Red (ALBW)[15] | |
| This table was generated using translation pages. | |||
Gallery[]
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Inventory icon of the Bug Catching Net from A Link to the Past -
Link using the Bug Net
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Super Net from A Link Between Worlds
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Super Net icon from A Link Between Worlds
See also[]
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 119 (ALttP | SS | ALBW)
- ↑ "That's a Bug Net. You know, for catching bugs! Insects too." — Beedle (Skyward Sword HD)
- ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 393 (ALttP)
- ↑ "Bug-Catching Net" — Character Select (Soulcalibur II)
- ↑ "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. - ↑ A Link to the Past manual, pg. 43 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1 (Shogakukan 1) pg. 26
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords (Shogakukan) pg. 15
- ↑ "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) - ↑ "Filet
Nécessaire à la capture des abeilles. L'accessoire indispensable de l'été." — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Filet à papillons
Nécessaire à la capture des abeilles. L'accessoire indispensable de l'été." — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Kescher
Ein Netz zum Fangen von Bienen. Pass auf, dass du nicht gestochen wirst!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Retino
Se incontri un'ape, puoi usare questo per catturarla. E ora, datti alla pazza gioia!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "잠자리채
벌을 잡기 위해 필요한 도구
여름엔 항상 가지고 다니자" — Gear (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Red
La red ideal para atrapar abejas. ¡Saca tu lado infantil!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds) - ↑ "Red
Ideal para atrapar abejas. ¡Saca tu lado infantil!" — Inventory (A Link Between Worlds)