The Woodcarver's Riddles
For The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords on the Game Boy Advance (GBA).
At a glance
| Where | House of Lumberjacks |
|---|---|
| Who | Woodcarver |
| Link needs | Bug-Catching Net, Magic Powder, Pegasus Shoes |
| Link gets | A new sword technique |
Steps
- Talk to the Woodcarver at the House of Lumberjacks. He gives Link a basket.
- Each riddle points to something Link can catch with the Bug-Catching Net. Catch it, put it in the basket, and bring it to him.
- A wrong answer empties the basket. The riddles, their answers, and the rewards are below.
From the official guide
Once you've collected 10 medals in Four Swords, the lumberjack's riddles event will be unlocked in A Link to the Past. Talk to the lumberjack in A3 of the Light World to begin. You must have the Bug-Catching Net, Magic Powder and the Pegasus Shoes. The lumberjack will teach Link a new powerful sword move called the Hurricane Blade attack as a reward for solving all 10 of his riddles. Charge your sword and tap B to perform the move.
The riddles
Riddle 1
Cock-a-doodle-doo! What is it? Go find it and catch it with your bug- catching net!
You caught a Cucco! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The carver's statue, sent to Link's House
The first of the lumberjack's riddles sends Link searching for a cucco. Find a cucco in the Kakariko Village area. Swing the Bug-Catching Net near a cucco to catch it and place it in your basket.
Riddle 2
The scissors by the water... What is it?
You caught a sand crab! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Riddle 3
It's shiny and red. What is it?
You netted 20 Rupees! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Riddle 4
It's moist and fresh... What is it?
You caught a fish! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The carver's statue, sent to Link's House
Riddle 5
BOOOM! Skitter-scatter... What is it?
You caught an octoballoon! Is it the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Riddle 6
Sprinkle and watch it wobble... What is it?
You caught a slime! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Get your pouch of Magic Powder ready—you'll need it for the sixth riddle. Find a creature with a shrub on its back and sprinkle Magic Powder on it. When the creature turns into a yellow Slime, catch it with your net.
Riddle 7
It munches on nuts... What is it?
You caught a squirrel! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The carver's statue, sent to Link's House
Riddle 8
Pull it out, but...too bad! What is it?
You got a fake Master Sword! Is it the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Riddle 9
It's red and sweet... What is it?
You got an apple in your net! Is it the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
The next riddle
Riddle 10
The spectacled wanderer... What is it?
You caught a cukeman! Is this the answer to the riddle? What will you do? ▶ Put it in the basket Release it
A new sword technique
A new sword technique
Link! Did you figure out the answer? Well? Where is it? Show me what's in your basket! What?! You're right! Nooo! This can't be! I'm no match for you! I guess I'll teach you my family's secret sword technique... Charge up your sword and press the B Button many times. Then your charge will last longer.
You learned a new sword technique! Spin like a tornado and cut your enemies down! But watch your Magic Meter...
What they say
Woodcarver
I have no strength left... I can't cut the trees like the giants. But I am very good at riddles.
Link! Instead of chopping down trees, I learned some woodcarving techniques! If you can solve some of my riddles, I'll make something special for you! Do you want to try? ▶ I'll try No thanks
I can make some pretty cool things...
Take this basket. Put whatever you think the right item is in it and bring it to me.
You can get this if you're quick with your Bug-Catching Net. Now for the riddle!
Link! Did you figure out the answer? Well? Where is it Show me what's in your basket! Heh heh heh! WRONG! I'll empty your basket for you, so try again.
Awww... I can't think of any more riddles... Would you like to try a technique? Charge up your sword, then press the B Button over and over again.