[[File:File:Beetle Official.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Beetle is a recurring item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]
Location and Uses
Skyward Sword
The Beetle can be found inside the Skyview Temple after defeating a Stalfos in the central room located in the northern chamber. It is a small, flying, insect-like item that can be used to pick up distant objects such as Rupees or Hearts. The Beetle can also be used to sever the stems of Deku Babas, defeating them. Any item that the Beetle picks up will be returned to Link.
When Link uses the Beetle, the camera will follow behind it. The Beetle can then be steered by tilting the Wii Remote in the desired direction. If the item bumps into a wall or is hit by an enemy, it will be knocked down and return to Link. The Beetle flies for 30 seconds unless it flies too far away from Link, in which case the time will be cut short and the Beetle will return.
The Beetle can be upgraded to the Hook Beetle in the Lanayru Desert, adding a mandible that is able to carry items like Bombs and drop them onto enemies. The Quick Beetle, an optional upgrade available at the Scrap Shop in the Bazaar, allows the Beetle to fly faster. The Tough Beetle, another optional upgrade, enables the Beetle to fly much farther than before.
Upgrades
| Upgrade | Uses | Flight Duration | Cost | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hook Beetle |
Carrying and dropping objects | 30 seconds | — | Lanayru Desert |
 Quick Beetle |
Flying faster | 30 seconds |  2 Ancient Flowers 2 Hornet Larvae 1 Golden Skull 50 Rupees
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Scrap Shop |
 Tough Beetle |
Flying farther | 40 seconds | 3 Ancient Flowers 4 Amber Relics 1 Blue Bird Feather  1 Goddess Plume 50 Rupees
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Scrap Shop |
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, the Beetle appears as a Badge which increases the duration of the Boomerang power-up.
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, the Beetle appears as an item. Once grabbed, it can be launched towards an opponent, grabbing and then flying upwards with them. If grabbed by the Beetle, the Circle Pad or L Stick must be shaken to set the Fighter free of its grasp. If attacked, it reverses its direction, returning to the Fighter who threw it. The Beetle also appears as a Trophy.
| # | Trophy | Appears in | Description | How to unlock | |
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Skyward Sword | A remote-controlled item shaped like a little bug, Link used this item in his adventures to collect far-off items. In Smash Bros., tossed Beetles will fly straight ahead, grab foes, and carry them into the sky. If one grabs you, wiggle with all your might to break free! | Random |
| Beetle | |||||
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Beetle appears once again as an item in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Trivia
- Bokoblins are afraid of the Beetle and will run away from it. Archer Bokoblins will attempt to shoot it at first sight.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | ||||
| Beetle | Hook Beetle | Quick Beetle | Tough Beetle | ||
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Japanese | ビートル (Bītoru) | フックビートル (Fukku Bītoru) | スピードビートル (Supīdo Bītoru) | スタミナビートル (Sutamina Bītoru) |
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French | Scarabée | Scarabée à crochet | Scarabée rapide | Scarabée endurant |
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German | Käfer | Greifkäfer | Flinkkäfer | Kraftkäfer |
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SpanishLA | Escarabajo | Escarabajo con gancho | Escarabajo veloz | Escarabajo tenaz |
Gallery
- SS HookBeetle.png
The Hook Beetle from Skyward Sword
- SS BeetleUpgrade.png
The Quick Beetle from Skyward Sword
- SS BeetleUpgrade2.png
The Tough Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link using the Beetle from Skyward Sword
- Link Beetle02.png
Link using the Beetle from Skyward Sword
Link attacking Deku Babas with the Beetle from Skyward Sword
- Beetle SS.png
Pre-release image of the Beetle carrying a Bomb from Skyward Sword
- Beetle SS E3 2010.png
Pre-release cutscene of Link preparing to launch the Beetle in Skyward Sword
Early icon of the Hook Beetle from Skyward Sword
Beetle Badge from Hyrule Warriors
The Beetle item from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
Link using the Beetle item from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U
The Beetle item from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Beetle advancing towards Scizor from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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References
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