Hornet Larvae Farming Guide and How to Use | Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Switch)

This is a guide to farming Hornet Larvae, a Treasure in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch. Learn where to get Hornet Larvae, its sell price, as well as what you can do with it.

Hornet Larvae Basic Information

Hornet Larvae
Material Type	Treasure
A precious source of protein that comes from a hive. Watch out for nearby Deku Hornets when harvesting these.

How to Farm Hornet Larvae

Hornet Larvae Locations and Sources

Hornet Larvae can be found in certain locations in the Sky and the Surface. See the table below to learn where to find Hornet Larvae.

Obtainable in Faron Woods

Players can get Hornet Larvae from destroying bee hives in the Faron Woods.

Farming Hornet Larvae from the Great Tree.

On the southern side of the Great Tree in Faron Woods, there is a Hornet Nest that spawns on the tree. Using a ranged weapon, knock it down and collect the Hornet Larvae. If players take too long to pick it up, the Hornet Larvae will disappear so be sure to pick it up quick.

What to Do With Hornet Larvae

Sell for Rupees

Hornet Larvae can be sold to Rupin at night for 20 Rupees.

Use It to Upgrade Equipment

Hornet Larvae can be used to upgrade the following equipment.

Item	Required Materials
Quick Beetle	・Hook Beetle ・Hornet Larvae x2 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Ancient Flower x2
Large Bomb Bag	・Medium Bomb Bag ・Lizard Tail x3 ・Jelly Blob x4 ・Hornet Larvae x2 ・Golden Skull x1

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