Amiibo (Rune)

amiibo is a Rune ability in. The Rune enables compatible amiibo figures to be scanned into the game.

Location and Uses
Unlike other Runes, amiibo support is activated via the Options menu of the game and available shortly after obtaining the Sheikah Slate. The support can also be disabled at any time.

Ability
When activated, the amiibo Rune allows for all available amiibo figures to be scanned into the game. A cursor appears in front of Link which can be moved to aim where the amiibo's effects will generate. At certain locations, the amiibo Rune will be deactivated (e.g., in Shrines or during the Eventide island trial). A particular amiibo figure can only be scanned once a day (with the exception of Wolf Link which can be summoned indefinitely, as long as it has still hearts remaining).

Overview
The majority of available amiibo will grant random items and materials. Most The Legend of Zelda-related amiibo will drop both a treasure chest and materials that drop from the sky, while a few will also drop crates or barrels. The treasure chests may contain rare gems, weapons and armor, some of which not otherwise available. Additionally, the Super Smash Bros. Link amiibo may summon Epona, while the Twilight Princess HD Wolf Link amiibo will exclusively summon Wolf Link into the game.

Some items, including exclusives, are only available depending on the game's progression. The more powerful weapons and shields, as well as Epona, will only appear after obtaining the Paraglider, while a few more items will only be available after freeing at least one Divine Beast. A few of the weaker weapons are also only available before leaving the Great Plateau for the first time.