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
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| Kind | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | 敵のエサ |
Official art

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.
Use this to lure enemies, then beat them in the meantime. Some enemies are not taken in by it, though, so be careful.
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.
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.
Works mostly on lesser enemies. Put out the bait and enemies crowd around it, which makes them easier to fight.
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.
You buy it. There are places you cannot get past without it.
Food that Octoroks and Moblins love. It is useful in the labyrinths.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Bought from a merchant. Use it and Octoroks, Moblins, Goriyas, Vires, and others come to it. Be sure to bring it to Level 7.
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.
Caves
What it is for
A hungry Goriya blocks the way in these rooms until Link gives it the bait.
- First Quest, Level 7: Room 40
- Second Quest, Level 2: Room 37
- Second Quest, Level 7: Room 47