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Bait

For The Legend of Zelda on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).

From the manual

Lures enemies. Some enemies ignore it.

Translated from the Japanese manual.

Item

Bait

KindEquipment
Japanese name敵のエサ

Official art

Bait, official art from ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書
Bait. ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1986), p. 24

From the official guides

Use this to lure enemies, then beat them in the meantime. Some enemies are not taken in by it, though, so be careful.

ゼルダの伝説 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1986), p. 24, 101Leafy's translation

Use this to lure enemies, then beat them in the meantime. Some enemies are not taken in by it, though, so be careful.

ゼルダの伝説1 取扱説明書 (任天堂, 1994), p. 18, 101Leafy's translation

Link can use this bait to lure the enemy and bump them off as they come to eat it. But watch out! This doesn't work for some of the enemy.

The Legend of Zelda Instruction Booklet (Nintendo of America, 1987), p. 25

Some enemies like Octorok are attracted to bait. During the time that your enemies are attracted to the bait, you are free to attack them. On some enemies, however, bait has no effect. Remember, you need money (rupees) to buy bait.

The Legend of Zelda Tips and Tactics (Tokuma Shoten Publishing for Nintendo of America, 1987), p. 14

Works mostly on lesser enemies. Put out the bait and enemies crowd around it, which makes them easier to fight.

ゼルダの伝説 (二見書房, 1986), p. 76, 101Leafy's translation

Who knows if they say "I'm hungry, grumble grumble...", but use it to lure enemies. Once they gather, beat them all at once! Octoroks, Moblins, and Goriyas can't resist bait.

ゼルダの伝説 必勝攻略ガイド (新星出版社, 1986), p. 12, 101Leafy's translation

You buy it. There are places you cannot get past without it.

ファミリーコンピュータ攻略ガイドブック1 ゼルダの伝説 (曙出版, 1986), p. 15, 101Leafy's translation

Food that Octoroks and Moblins love. It is useful in the labyrinths.

ファミリーコンピュータ必勝シリーズ1 ゼルダの伝説 (ミリオン出版, 1986), p. 4, 101Leafy's translation

Something to lure enemies out with its smell and gather them in one place. It looks like you could do without it, but there is one place where you really need it. That place is... oops, you'll have to find it yourself.

ファミコン マル勝DXシリーズ1 ゼルダの伝説 (角川書店, 1986), p. 58, 101Leafy's translation

Used to lure enemies. You can also defeat them while they are eating it. There are places you can't get past without giving this bait to an enemy. It doesn't work on every enemy, though.

ゼルダの伝説 (秋田書店, 1986), p. 19, 101Leafy's translation

A favorite food of a certain enemy. It can lure enemies, and when you are really stuck in a certain place, try using it. Then...

ゼルダの伝説 (双葉社, 1986), p. 13, 101Leafy's translation

Use this Bait to lure enemies in, and you can beat them while they are busy with it. Used well, it is a handy item. But it doesn't work on some enemies.

ケイブンシャの大百科別冊 ゼルダの伝説1 (勁文社, 1994), p. 14, 101Leafy's translation

Bought from a merchant. Use it and Octoroks, Moblins, Goriyas, Vires, and others come to it. Be sure to bring it to Level 7.

ゼルダブック (ファミコン必勝本 1986年6月号付録) (JICC出版局, 1986), p. 79, 101Leafy's translation

Octoroks and other enemies tend to be drawn in by Bait. Beat them while they're distracted and you're safe. But some enemies don't fall for it, so be careful. You need money (Rupees) to get Bait.

わんぱっくコミック増刊 ゼルダの伝説 必勝ヒント本 (徳間書店, 1986), p. 9, 101Leafy's translation

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Overworld, First and Second Quest: 4 caves

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Overworld, First Quest: 1 caves
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What it is for

A hungry Goriya blocks the way in these rooms until Link gives it the bait.