Zelda: Skyward Sword

How to Get the Bug Net: Location and How to Use

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Skyward Sword HD Bug Net

This is a guide to getting the Bug Net in The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (HD) for the Nintendo Switch. Read on to learn where to find Bug Net, as well as how to use it.

Bug Net Basic Information

Bug Net
Bug Net Set
Item Type Bug Net
A net for catching small insects and other things.

How to Get Bug Net

Beedle's Shop in Skyloft

Beedle shop - bug net

The Bug Net can be obtained by buying it from Beedle's Shop for 50 Rupees.

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How to Use Bug Net

How to Use from Inventory

Press and Hold the ZR Button

How to Equip Weaponry
Hold down the ZR Button on the Right Joy-Con to bring up the Items menu. Point the controller at the Bug Net and let go of the ZR Button to equip it.

Press the ZR Button and Swing

Equip Bug Net
Once you have equipped the Bug Net, press the ZR Button to sheathe your sword and use it. Then, swing with your R Stick or your right Joy-Con to catch objects.

How to Use Button and Motion Controls

Catch Bugs

Bug Net - catching bugs

Your Bug Net is your primary tool in catching bugs. While having your Bug Net equipped, carefully approach bugs and swing the Bug Net to catch them. Note that swinging your Bug Net will scare off nearby bugs, so handle with care.

You can also track bugs easily by equipping a Bug Medal.

Collect Tumbleweeds and Bird Feathers

Catching Blue Bird with Bug Net

Aside from Bugs, you can also collect upgrade materials such as Tumbleweeds and Bird Feathers with Bug Net. Tumbleweeds can be found in Lanayru Desert, while Bird Feathers can be found in Faron Woods.

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Bug Net - Catching Fairies

Bug Nets are also a way for you to catch Fairies. You need an Empty Bottle to stock it.

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All Bug Net Upgrades

Item Required Materials
Big Bug Net IconBig Bug Net Bug Net
Tumbleweed x3
Evil Crystal x1
Ancient Flower x2
Upgrade Price: 100 Rupees

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