How to Get the Beedle’s Missing Beetle in Skyward Sword
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To get the Beedle’s Missing Beetle in Skyward Sword, you need to talk to Beedle and he’ll tell you about his missing beetle, then visit Bug Rock and talk to Strich to begin the quest, where you’ll be given a special Bug Heaven challenge to complete to win the beetle by collecting the 10 bugs on his list in under 3 minutes. This challenge is a great opportunity to explore the world of Skyward Sword and learn more about its insect creatures, including the rare and elusive beetles that Beedle is so passionate about collecting.
FAQs About Beedle and Beetles in Skyward Sword
General Questions
- Where is Beedle’s Horned Beetle?: Beedle’s Horned Colossus Beetle can be found on Bug Paradise Island, where you can collect all the bugs in under 2:05 to return the beetle for half price off a Heart Piece in Beedle’s shop.
- How do you get the Hook Beetle in Skyward Sword?: The Hook Beetle can be found in the Lanayru Desert and is used to carry items such as Bombs.
- What is the insect for in Skyward Sword?: Bugs are used to infuse Potions at the Potion Shop, and Strich is an insect fanatic who will buy insects from you at night.
Beedle and His Shop
- How do you get to Beedle’s house at night in Skyward Sword?: You can reach Beedle’s Island by falling asleep in his bed until nighttime, where you can interact with Beedle and access his shop.
- Is it worth giving Beedle the beetle?: Trading beetles with Beedle is completely optional, but you’ll obtain extra dishes for them, and Beedle will offer random foods or elixirs for the beetle.
- What happens if you don’t give Beedle the beetle?: If you choose not to trade with Beedle, he’ll vow to hire someone to steal it from you, although this never happens, and there’s no penalty for not trading with him.
Beetles and Insects
- Where is the giant beetle?: The Hercules beetle is a species of rhinoceros beetle native to the rainforests of southern Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Lesser Antilles.
- What is the strongest beetle?: The horned dung beetle is the strongest beetle, able to pull up to 1141 times its own body weight, equivalent to an average man lifting two fully-loaded 18-wheeler trucks.
- Is there a Hercules beetle?: Yes, the Hercules beetle is a real species of beetle and is the longest extant species of beetle in the world.
Rare Beetles and Trading
- What is the rarest beetle in the world?: The stag beetle is considered one of the rarest and most expensive insects in the world, only 2 to 3 inches in size.
- Should I give Beedle my Bladed Rhino Beetle?: It’s not recommended to trade Energetic Rhino Beetles to Beedle, as they’re rare, but you can trade them for a free elixir if you want.
- Will Beedle steal your beetles?: Beedle can detect if you have a beetle in your inventory and will offer to trade for it, but if you refuse, he’ll jokingly comment that he’ll hire someone to steal it, although this never happens.
Additional Questions
- How do you get Beedle?: Beedle lives on an island on the outer reaches of Skyloft, which you can reach by falling asleep in his bed until nighttime.
- Can you crush a diabolical ironclad beetle?: The diabolical ironclad beetle can withstand crushing forces, including being driven over by a 3400-pound car, and will survive.
- How do you get Bladed Rhino Beetles?: Bladed Rhino Beetles can be found on the trees in the Bronas Forest, a location within the Faron region in the southeast quadrant of the map.