Rune
Distillation of a Rune
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Runes are special abilities Link can use via his Sheikah Slate. They enable Link to carry out previously arduous tasks with ease. For example, through the use of the Magnesis Rune, Link can lift various metallic objects, such as Chests situated underwater. Runes are typically used in puzzle-solving across the many Shrines in Hyrule.
Types of Runes
Remote Bombs
- Main article: Remote Bomb (Rune)
The Remote Bomb Rune can be learnt by entering the Ja Baij Shrine and placing the Sheikah Slate on the Guidance Stone by the entrance. Doing so will gift Link the ability to instantly summon either a spherical or cube-shaped bomb, which work similarly to previous renditions of the Bomb in the Zelda Series. This time, bombs are very lightweight, meaning if caught in a gust of wind they may roll away from the intended destination. They also react more realistically to their environment than in previous games; if placed on a hill they will simply roll down. The bombs can be summoned infinitely; however a short cool-down initiates once a bomb is summoned.
Cryonis
- Main article: Cryonis
Cryonis allows Link to summon tall blocks of ice on water surfaces. This Rune can be used to cross open spans of water or mud, or can be used in puzzle-solving, such as the Keh Namut Shrine, where it is obtained. Such puzzles include summoning a block of ice in order to open a door, or to raise platforms. Three blocks of ice can be active at any time, and can easily be destroyed by using the Rune once more on the block.
During the boss battles against Vah Ruta and Waterblight Ganon, this rune is used offensively against Link, however he has no way of using the Rune offensively himself.
Magnesis
- Main article: Magnesis
The Magnesis Rune is arguably the most useful of all the Runes, as it enables Link to salvage Chests which have fallen underwater, whilst also being key in puzzle-solving, such as in the Oman Au Shrine, where it is obtained. Virtually any metallic object can be interacted with using Magnesis, including many metallic weapons, and also some boulders, which oftentimes require moving to obtain Korok Seeds. Akin to other Runes, Magnesis can be used in an offensive manner, for example metal blocks can be dropped on top of many Enemies in the game. This situation is most common around Bokoblin Camps, where metal blocks are often kept.
Stasis
- Main article: Stasis
Stasis is a more seldom-used Rune in the game, only seen by the average player whilst puzzle-solving. It can be unlocked inside of the Owa Daim Shrine, where the limited abilities are demonstrated. The Rune itself allows Link to stop time on certain objects, whether it be a turning gear or moving platform, the object will freeze instantly for a short period of time. During this period, Link can attack the object, which will begin to store energy transferred from Link's weapons. This can be used in order to clear paths of rubble, or to solve puzzles in a variety of Shrines.
Camera
- Main article: Camera (Rune)
The Camera is a Rune unlocked later in the game, after Link has lit the Ancient Furnace outside of the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Purah will assist Link in restoring the missing functions of the Sheikah Slate, once of which being the Camera Rune. Link can use this abilities to take photographs of different things, but its primary use is for filling in the Hyrule Compendium. Most weapons, enemies, and fauna can be photographed and cataloged in the Compendium through means of the Rune. This can assist Link in using the Sheikah Sensor to search for different things in the Compendium.
Many people will ask Link to photograph various things in the game in order to complete certain sidequests, whether it be images of Guardians or Kilton, the Camera Rune is essential in the completion.
amiibo
- Main article: amiibo (Rune)
The amiibo Rune can first be used after Link leaves the Great Plateau[citation needed]. The player can use this Rune to utilize many amiibo, which will summon various types of items. Standard, non-Zelda amiibo will summon generic materials or food, whilst Zelda-related amiibo can summon special items, such as amiibo Exclusive Weapons (i.e. the Sword of the Six Sages), and even the iconic Horse, Epona. Each amiibo can only be used once per day, and special gifts such as Epona can only be summoned once per save file.
Master Cycle Zero
- Main article: Master Cycle Zero
This rune is exclusive to the second DLC pack, The Champions' Ballad. It is a motorcycle that Link can summon, and acts in a similar way and has a comparable speed to a Horse. It runs on fuel in the form of any Materials, but the tank lasts quite a while. It is bestowed upon Link after he defeats Monk Maz Koshia.
Gallery
Link using the Magnesis Rune
Link using the Cryonis Rune
Link using the Stasis Rune
Official Artwork of the Master Cycle Zero
