Amiibo (Rune)

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, such as when the landing point is obstructed by something above, in Ancient Shrines or during the Eventide Island trial. Each amiibo figure can only be scanned once per day, with the exception of Wolf Link, which can be summoned indefinitely as long as it still has hearts remaining.

Overview
The majority of available amiibo will grant random items and Materials. Most Zelda-related amiibo will drop both a Treasure Chest and Materials that drop from the sky, while some may also drop Crates and Barrels. The Treasure Chests may contain rare Gems, weapons and Armor, some of which are not otherwise available. Additionally, the series Link amiibo and The Legend of Zelda series -style Link amiibo may summon Epona, while the The Legend of Zelda series Wolf Link amiibo will exclusively summon Wolf Link into the game.

Some items, including exclusives, are only available depending on the game's progression. A few of the weaker weapons are also only available before leaving the Great Plateau for the first time. Items and probabilities under "A" will only happen before obtaining the Paraglider. Items and proabilities under "B" will happen after obtaining the Paraglider but before freeing the first Champion. Items and probabilities under "C" will happen any time after freeing the first Champion.