Zelda Wiki

Want to contribute to this wiki?
Sign up for an account, and get started!

Come join the Zelda Wiki community Discord server!

READ MORE

Zelda Wiki
(Redirected page to Bug Net)
Tags: New redirect Source edit
 
(64 intermediate revisions by 17 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
  +
#REDIRECT [[Bug Net]]
{{Item
 
  +
{{Synonym}}
|name = Bug Net
 
 
[[Category:Items in A Link Between Worlds]]
|image = [[File:Bug-catching Net.png|70px|Artwork of Bug Catching Net]]
 
|caption = The Bug-Catching Net from ''A Link to the Past''
 
|game = {{ALttP}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}
 
|other = ''[[Soulcalibur II]]''
 
|cost = Free<br>12,500 Gold{{Exp|in Soulcalibur II}}
 
|uses = Catching [[Bee]]s and [[Fairy|Fairies]]<br>[[Dead Man's Volley|Deflecting magic]]
 
|comp = [[Bottle|Empty Bottle]]<br>[[Rabbit Net]]
 
}}
 
The '''Bug Net''', also known as the '''Bug Catching Net''' in {{ALttP}}, is a recurring item in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]].
 
 
==Appearances==
 
===''A Link to the Past''===
 
[[File:Bug-CatchingNet.png|left]]
 
In {{ALttP}}, the Bug Catching Net is received early in the game from the [[Bug-Catching Kid]] in [[Kakariko Village]], as long as Link has at least one [[Bottle]] when he talks to him. The young hero can use the Bug Catching Net to catch [[Bee]]s and [[Fairy|Fairies]] in Empty Bottles. Unlike other games in the series, in ''A Link to the Past'', Link cannot swipe an Empty Bottle through the air to catch things, and as such, he must use the Bug Catching Net.
 
 
As a bizarre Easter Egg, the Bug Catching Net can also be used [[Dead Man's Volley|to reflect]] [[Agahnim]]'s magic bolts back at him.
 
 
===''Skyward Sword''===
 
[[File:Bug-Catching Net SS.png|The Bug Catching Net in Skyward Sword|left]]
 
The Bug Net also appears in {{SS}}, in which it is used to catch [[Bug]]s that can be used as ingredients to upgrade [[Potion]]s. The net can be purchased from [[Beedle's Air Shop#Skyward Sword|Beedle's Air Shop]]. It can also catch Fairies, [[Treasure#Tumbleweed|Tumbleweed]]s, and [[Treasure#Bird Feather|Chirri]]s. The Bug Net is controlled similarly to the sword by moving and aiming with the Wii MotionPlus.
 
 
During the final boss battle, the Bug Net can be used to temporarily distract [[Demise]], much like the [[Fishing Rod]] can be used to distract [[Ganon#Twilight Princess|Ganondorf]] in {{TP}}.
 
 
The Bug Net can be upgraded at the [[Scrap Shop]] to the '''Big Bug Net''', which, as its name suggests, is larger and can therefore catch targets more easily.
 
 
{| class=wikitable
 
! Name
 
! Image
 
! Uses
 
! Upgrade Cost
 
! Upgraded By
 
|-
 
|{{Section|Big Bug Net}}
 
|[[File:Big Bug Net (Skyward Sword).png|45px]]
 
|Increased size
 
|[[File:Tumbleweed (Skyward Sword).png|30px]] 3 [[Treasure#Tumbleweed|Tumbleweed]]s<br>[[File:Ancient Flower (Skyward Sword).png|30px]] 2 [[Treasure#Ancient Flower|Ancient Flower]]s<br>[[File:Evil Crystal (Skyward Sword).png|30px]] 1 [[Treasure#Evil Crystal|Evil Crystal]]<br>[[File:Rupee (Skyward Sword).png|30px]] 100 [[Rupee]]s
 
|[[Gondo]]
 
|}
 
 
===''A Link Between Worlds''===
 
[[File:NetModelALBW.png|right|70px]]
 
The Net also appears in {{ALBW}}. It functions similarly to its ''A Link to the Past'' counterpart, in that it is used to catch items like an [[Empty Bottle|bottle]] is used to catch items in other games. It can be used to catch fairies, bees, [[Golden Bee|golden bees]], apples, green apples, and [[Recovery Heart|heart]]s, all of which can then be stored in a bottle if Link has one. Notably, the bug net can be used to deflect Yuga Ganon's magic back at him during the final battle, a nod to the hidden use of the net in ''A Link to the Past''.
 
 
Initially, the Net can be obtained for free from the [[Bee Guy]] in [[Kakariko Village]]. Later, in [[Lorule]], the Net can be upgraded to the '''Super Net''' through the [[Treacherous Tower]]. Specifically, Link must complete the advanced course there twice. After doing so, the [[Devilish Girl]] will offer him the blue-colored Super Net. The only effective difference is that it can now be used to damage enemies. Although more damaging than some of Link's items, the Super Net as a weapon is much slower and much less powerful than the fully upgraded [[Master Sword]].
 
 
==Non-canon Appearances==
 
{{Noncanon|start}}
 
===''Soulcalibur II''===
 
The Bug-Catching Net is Link's "joke weapon" in ''[[Soulcalibur II]]''. Paired off with the [[Hylian Shield]], the net 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 decreases 80%.
 
 
{|class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="2"
 
! Image
 
!width="80px"|Cost
 
!width="160px"|Attributes
 
!In-game Description
 
|-
 
|[[File:Bug-Catching Net (SCII).png|65px]]
 
|<center>12,500 Gold</center>
 
|<center>Offense decreases 80%</center>
 
<center>Defenses decreases 80%</center>
 
|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.
 
|}
 
{{Noncanon|end}}
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery>
 
File:BugCatchingNet ALttP.png|The Bug Catching Net in ''A Link to the Past''
 
File:Bug_Catching_Net.png|Artwork of the Bug Net in ''Skyward Sword''
 
File:Bug_Catching_Net2.png|The Big Bug Net in ''Skyward Sword''
 
File:Link Net SS.png|Link using the Bug Net
 
File:Super Net.png|The Super Net in ''A Link Between Worlds''
 
</gallery>
 
<br>
 
{{Names Table
 
|name1= Bug-Catching Net {{exp|A Link to the Past}}<br>Bug Net {{exp|Skyward Sword}}<br>Net {{exp|A Link Between Worlds}}
 
|name2= Big Bug Net
 
|name3= Super Net
 
 
|en1=
 
|en2=
 
|en3=
 
 
|ja1=
 
|ja2=
 
|ja3=
 
 
|es1=
 
|es2=
 
|es3=
 
 
|esS1=
 
|esS2=
 
|esS3=
 
 
|esL1= {{exp|Butterfly Net|Cazamoriposas}} {{exp|Skyward Sword}}<br>Red {{exp|A Link Between Worlds}}
 
|esL2= Cazamariposas grande
 
|esL3= Superred
 
 
|fr1=
 
|fr2=
 
|fr3=
 
 
|frF1= {{exp|Butterfly Net|Filet à Papillons}}
 
|frF2=
 
|frF3=
 
 
|frC1= {{exp|Net|Filet}} {{exp|Skyward Sword, A Link Between Worlds}}
 
|frC2= Grand filet
 
|frC3= Super filet
 
 
|de1= {{De|Kescher}}
 
|de2=
 
|de3=
 
 
|it1= Retino per farfalle
 
|it2=
 
|it3=
 
 
|pt1=
 
|pt2=
 
|pt3=
 
 
|ptP1=
 
|ptP2=
 
|ptP3=
 
 
|ptB1=
 
|ptB2=
 
|ptB3=
 
 
|nl1=
 
|nl2=
 
|nl3=
 
 
|ru1=
 
|ru2=
 
|ru3=
 
 
|ko1=
 
|ko2=
 
|ko3=
 
 
|ch1=
 
|ch2=
 
|ch3=
 
 
|chT1=
 
|chT2=
 
|chT3=
 
 
|chS1=
 
|chS2=
 
|chS3=
 
}}
 
[[Category:Weapons]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:08, 3 July 2022

Redirect to:

Bug Nets,(SS | SSHD)[1][2][note 1] also known as Nets,(ALBW)[1] Bug Catching Nets,(ALttP)[1] or Bug-Catching Nets,(ALttP | Soulcalibur II)[4][5] are recurring Items in The Legend of Zelda series.

==Notes==
  1. The Net were referred to as the Bug-catching Net on the official Zelda.com website.[3] However, as this contradicts the names given in-game, it is not considered Canon.
==References==
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 119 (ALttP | SS | ALBW)
  2. "That's a Bug Net. You know, for catching bugs! Insects too." — Beedle (Skyward Sword HD)
  3. "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.
  4. Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 393 (ALttP)
  5. "Bug-Catching Net" — Character Select (Soulcalibur II)

This page serves as a redirect for a synonymous term.