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

Beetle Basic Information

Beetle
Item Type	Beetle
A windup contraption you can pilot through the air. Steer into objects to deliver a blow.

What is the Beetle Used for?

Cut Ropes Using the Beetle

You can move your beetle towards ropes to cut them.

Unlock Entrances by Hitting Gems

You can unlock entrances by hitting your beetle against the red gems you see around different dungeons.

In Battle Against Enemies

You can use it to cut Skulltula webs, or hit various enemies in game!

Collect items out of reach!

When items seem out of reach, simply guide your beetle towards the item. Call back your beetle and you should receive all of the items it collected!

Enter Beedle's Shop

You can use the Beetle to enter Beedle's shop at Skyloft. Hit the bell with the weapon and a rope will come down, allowing you to grab it and enter the shop.

How to Go to Beedle's Shop and Island

How to Get Beetle

How to Obtain Beetle

Item	Unlock Condition
Beetle	Obtained from a chest in Skyview Temple.

Map Location

The beetle can be obtained in a chest inside a giant bird statue in Skyview Temple. Use your slingshot to hit the red gem above the entrance of the statue.
Skyview Temple Walkthrough

Obtained after Defeating Stalfos

Before getting access to the chest, you must first defeat Stalfos, a mini-boss in Skyview Temple. He can quickly be defeated by simply hitting the unguarded part of his body. Make sure to position your sword parallel to his swords.
Stalfos Enemy Guide: How to Beat Stalfos

All Beetle Upgrades

Item	Required Materials
Hook Beetle	・Beetle Free upgrade of the Beetle from the Ancient Robot in the Lanayru Desert.
Quick Beetle	・Hook Beetle ・Hornet Larvae x2 ・Golden Skull x1 ・Ancient Flower x2 ・Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees
Tough Beetle	・Quick Beetle ・Goddess Plume x1 ・Blue Bird Feather x1 ・Ancient Flower x3 ・Amber Relic x4 ・Upgrade Price: 50 Rupees

List of Upgrades

How to Use Beetle

How to Equip from Inventory

Press and Hold the ZR Button

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

Press the ZR Button to Use it

Once you have equipped the Beetle, press the ZR Button to use it. For both button only controls and motion controls, move your right joycon to aim.

How to Move

Button Only Controls

Use the L Stick to pilot and move around on your Beetle!

Move for Motion Controls

Move your right joycon to move around on your Beetle!

Related Guides

List of Items and Equipment