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The '''Sheikah Slate''' is an item in {{BotW}}.
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The {{Term/Store|Sheikah Slate|Sheikah Slates|Series, BotW}} is a recurring {{Term|Series|Item|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name="Inventory">{{Cite|{{Big|Sheikah Slate}}<br/>A mysterious tablet with a glowing center. You've never seen this device before, and yet...there's something familiar about it.|Inventory|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|''Creates a remote bomb with the Sheikah Slate. Down special again detonates it.''|{{InterwikiLink|wikiprefix= ssb|pagename= Move List|text= Move List}}|SSBU}}</ref>


==Location and Uses==
==Location and Uses==
The Sheikah Slate is a multipurpose tool bearing the [[Eye Symbol]] of the [[Sheikah]]. [[Link]] obtains it shortly after being awakened by a disembodied voice in the [[Shrine of Resurrection]]. Though Link has no recollection of seeing it before, he finds it familiar.<ref>{{Cite|Sheikah Slate<br>A mysterious tablet with a glowing center. You've never seen this device before, and yet...there's something familiar about it.|N/A|BotW}}</ref>
==={{BotW|-}}===
The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} is a multipurpose tablet bearing the {{Term|BotW|Crest of the Sheikah|link}}.<ref name="Inventory"/> {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} obtains it shortly after being awakened by a disembodied voice in the {{Term|BotW|Shrine of Resurrection|link}}. Though {{Term|BotW|Link}} has no recollection of seeing it before, he finds it familiar.<ref name="Inventory"/> He must first use it to get out of the {{Term|BotW|Shrine of Resurrection}}.<ref>{{Cite|Hold the {{Color|BotW Blue|Sheikah Slate}} up to the pedestal. That will show you the way.|Zelda|BotW}}</ref> The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} was made specifically for the chosen hero.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC|publisher= |page= 402}}</ref>
 
The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} can be used to access the {{Term|BotW|Map|link}} of {{Term|BotW|Hyrule|link}}, which displays the current {{Term|BotW|Temperature}} and time, and any {{Term|BotW|Pin|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Stamp|link}} placed. It also grants access to any of the many {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Shrine|link}} and {{Plural|BotW|Sheikah Tower|link}} located across {{Term|BotW|Hyrule}}. {{Term|BotW|Link}} must activate the {{Plural|BotW|Sheikah Tower}} to extract the local {{Term|BotW|Map}} to the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}}.<ref>{{Cite|Distilling local information...|N/A|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Regional map extracted.|N/A|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Link}} can use the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} as a {{Term|BotW|Scope}} when the R Stick is clicked down.<ref>{{Cite|Did you know about the {{Color|BotW Blue|scope}} on your {{Color|BotW Blue|Sheikah Slate}}?|Old Man|BotW}}</ref> In addition to providing a closer view, the {{Term|BotW|Scope}} ability provides a first-person view from which {{Term|BotW|Link}} can set {{Plural|BotW|Pin}}.
 
The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} is able to receive {{Plural|BotW|Rune|link}}, a form of information that bestows the device a number of different abilities. They serve as a replacement for traditional items such as {{Plural|BotW|Bomb|link}}. These {{Plural|BotW|Rune}} can be obtained and installed onto the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} at the four initial {{Plural|BotW|Ancient Shrine}} found atop the {{Term|BotW|Great Plateau|link}}.
 
The {{Term|BotW|Camera|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune}}, the {{Term|BotW|Album|link}}, and the {{Term|BotW|Hyrule Compendium|link}} features are unavailable at the beginning, as they are encrypted in {{Term|BotW|Sheikah}} text.<ref>{{Cite|The Sheikah Slate data has been damaged|N/A|BotW}}</ref> They are restored when the tablet is brought to {{Term|BotW|Purah|link}} at the {{Term|BotW|Hateno Ancient Tech Lab|link}}. Included in the {{Term|BotW|Camera}}'s {{Term|BotW|Album}} are 12 {{Plural|BotW|Photograph}} which were taken by {{Term|BotW|Princess Zelda|link}} a century prior. Upon completion of the {{Term|BotW|Main Quest|link}}, "{{Term|BotW|EX The Champions' Ballad|link}}", {{Term|BotW|Monk Maz Koshia|link}} gifts {{Term|BotW|Link}} the {{Term|BotW|Master Cycle Zero|link}} {{Term|BotW|Rune}}.
 
Before the second {{Term|BotW|Great Calamity|link}}, the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} was used to activate the {{Plural|BotW|Divine Beast}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 374}}</ref>
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
{{Main|Purah Pad}}
While the {{Term|Series|Sheikah Slate}} does not appear in {{TotK|-}}, a device with similar functionality, known as the {{Term|TotK|Purah Pad|link}}, was developed by {{Term|TotK|Purah|link}} and {{Term|TotK|Robbie|link}} prior to the events of {{TotK|-}}. It is used by {{Term|TotK|Link|link}} to access many features similar to those available on the {{Term|Series|Sheikah Slate}}.


The Sheikah Slate can be used to access a map of [[Hyrule]]. The map displays Link's current location, the current temperature, and locations of certain objectives. It can also act as a key to grant access to any of the many [[Shrines of Trials]] and [[Sheikah Tower]]s located across Hyrule.
==Other Appearances==
==={{SSBU|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
{{Stub|SSBU}}
The {{Term|SSBU|Sheikah Slate}} makes an appearance in {{SSBU}} as part of {{Term|SSBU|Link}}'s [[Champion's Tunic]] outfit and his [[Tunic of the Wild]]. It is mostly only used to summon out a round {{Term|SSBU|Remote Bomb}} and to detonate it.
{{Noncanon|End}}


Two unknown features, Album and Hyrule Compendium are found to the right of the map feature. At the beginning of the game, they are encrypted in Sheikah text with the message: 'The Sheikah Slate data has been damaged'.<ref>[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20g19E8c_rE]] 12:30</ref>
==={{HWAoC|-}}===
{{Noncanon|Start}}
The {{Term|HWAoC|Sheikah Slate}} first appears in the {{Term|HWAoC|Scenario|link}}, "{{Term|HWAoC|The Battle of Hyrule Field|link}}", in {{HWAoC}}, when [[Impa]] drops it after being chased by a horde of {{Plural|HWAoC|Bokoblin|link}}. The Sheikah Slate then awakens the {{Term|HWAoC|Terrako|link|display=Diminutive Guardian}} that was on the field lying dormant, and activated a [[Sheikah Tower]] in the middle of the battlefield.


===Scope===
The Sheikah Slate is mostly used in battles to use {{Plural|HWAoC|Rune|link}} such as [[Cryonis]] or [[Magnesis]], and the [[Sheikah Sensor]] can also be used to find out where objects needed to complete side quests could be found. In addition, Princess Zelda, from the start up until halfway through the [[Scenario]], "[[Each Step Like Thunder]]", primarily uses the Sheikah Slate to compensate for her lack of sealing power during this time to take part in various battles.
Link can use the Sheikah Slate as a Scope when the right analog stick is clicked down. In addition to providing a closer view, the Scope ability provides a first-person view from which Link can set [[Beacon]]s and also determine an enemy's health by positioning the reticle over said enemy.


===Rune Abilities===
The Sheikah Slate has several important roles, such as getting information from the memory of the Diminutive Guardian, and activating the Sheikah Towers all over [[Hyrule]], helping them to gain full knowledge of the land, such as monster outposts and the [[Yiga Clan Hideout]].
{{Main|Rune}}
{{Noncanon|End}}
The Slate is able to receive Runes, a form of information that bestows the device a number of different abilities. These Runes can be obtained and installed onto the Slate at a number of Shrines of Trials found throughout Hyrule.


===Trivia===
==Trivia==
The Sheikah Slate resembles a Nintendo Switch in shape.
*In shape, the {{Term|Series|Sheikah Slate}} resembles a [[Nintendo Switch]] or a [[Wii U]] GamePad, referencing the consoles on which {{BotW|-}} was released. According to [[Eiji Aonuma]], it was designed to resemble a Wii U GamePad.{{Fact|BotW}}
*In the demo version of the game, used at E3 2016, the Sheikah Slate featured a health sensor that was built into the first-person scope ability. When pointed at a mob for 1 second it revealed their number of hit points.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= |author= Nintendo|published= June 14, 2016|retrieved= February 25, 2021|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ze05xdORvYs&start=768| title= The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Exploration Gameplay - Nintendo E3 2016|site= YouTube|type=}} </ref> A similar ability was added to the Champion's Tunic in the final release.


==Etymology==
==Nomenclature==
{{Names
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|enM=
|ja= {{Romanize|シーカーストーン|Shīkā Sutōn}}
|jaM= Seeker Stone
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|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF=
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de=
|deM=
|it= Tavoletta Sheikah
|itM= Sheikah tablet
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|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
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|nlM=
|ru={{romanize|Камень шиика|Kamen' shiika}}
|ruM=Sheikah stone
|ko=
|koM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BotW Sheikah Slate Symbol.png|Sheikah Slate symbol
File:BotW Sheikah Slate Symbol.png|{{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} symbol from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Sheikah Slate.png|Link using the Sheikah Slate
File:BotW Sheikah Slate.png|{{Term|BotW|Link}} using the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Rune Pedestal.png|The Sheikah Slate on the Rune Pedestal
File:BotW Link Holding Sheikah Slate.png|{{Term|BotW|Link}} holding the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Sheikah Slate Scope.png|Link using the Sheikah Slate Scope
File:BotW Rune Pedestal.png|The {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} on a {{Term|BotW|Guidance Stone}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Scope.png|{{Term|BotW|Link}} using the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} scope from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Sheikah Slate Concept Artwork.png|Concept art of the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:BotW Sheikah Slate Concept Artwork 2.png|Concept art of the {{Term|BotW|Sheikah Slate}} from {{BotW|-}}
File:SSBU Link Render.png|{{Term|SSBU|Link}} carrying the {{Term|SSBU|Sheikah Slate}} in his {{Term|SSBU|Champion's Tunic}} outfit from {{SSBU|-}}
File:HWAoC Sheikah Slate Icon.png|{{Term|HWAoC|Sheikah Slate}} icon from {{HWAoC|-}}
</gallery>
</gallery>
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 30 May 2024

The Sheikah Slate is a recurring Item in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]

Location and Uses

Breath of the Wild

The Sheikah Slate is a multipurpose tablet bearing the Crest of the Sheikah.[1] Link obtains it shortly after being awakened by a disembodied voice in the Shrine of Resurrection. Though Link has no recollection of seeing it before, he finds it familiar.[1] He must first use it to get out of the Shrine of Resurrection.[3] The Sheikah Slate was made specifically for the chosen hero.[4]

The Sheikah Slate can be used to access the Map of Hyrule, which displays the current Temperature and time, and any Pin and Stamp placed. It also grants access to any of the many Ancient Shrines and Sheikah Towers located across Hyrule. Link must activate the Sheikah Towers to extract the local Map to the Sheikah Slate.[5][6] Link can use the Sheikah Slate as a Scope when the R Stick is clicked down.[7] In addition to providing a closer view, the Scope ability provides a first-person view from which Link can set Pins.

The Sheikah Slate is able to receive Runes, a form of information that bestows the device a number of different abilities. They serve as a replacement for traditional items such as Bombs. These Runes can be obtained and installed onto the Sheikah Slate at the four initial Ancient Shrines found atop the Great Plateau.

The Camera Rune, the Album, and the Hyrule Compendium features are unavailable at the beginning, as they are encrypted in Sheikah text.[8] They are restored when the tablet is brought to Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Included in the Camera's Album are 12 Pictures which were taken by Zelda a century prior. Upon completion of the Main Quest, "EX The Champions' Ballad", Monk Maz Koshia gifts Link the Master Cycle Zero Rune.

Before the second Great Calamity, the Sheikah Slate was used to activate the Divine Beasts.[9]

Tears of the Kingdom

Main article: Purah Pad

While the Sheikah Slate does not appear in Tears of the Kingdom, a device with similar functionality, known as the Purah Pad, was developed by Purah and Robbie prior to the events of Tears of the Kingdom. It is used by Link to access many features similar to those available on the Sheikah Slate.

Other Appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Non-Canon Information
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The Sheikah Slate makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as part of Link's Champion's Tunic outfit and his Tunic of the Wild. It is mostly only used to summon out a round Remote Bomb and to detonate it.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Non-Canon Information

The Sheikah Slate first appears in the Scenario, "The Battle of Hyrule Field", in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, when Impa drops it after being chased by a horde of Bokoblins. The Sheikah Slate then awakens the Diminutive Guardian that was on the field lying dormant, and activated a Sheikah Tower in the middle of the battlefield.

The Sheikah Slate is mostly used in battles to use Sheikah Runes such as Cryonis or Magnesis, and the Sheikah Sensor can also be used to find out where objects needed to complete side quests could be found. In addition, Princess Zelda, from the start up until halfway through the Scenario, "Each Step Like Thunder", primarily uses the Sheikah Slate to compensate for her lack of sealing power during this time to take part in various battles.

The Sheikah Slate has several important roles, such as getting information from the memory of the Diminutive Guardian, and activating the Sheikah Towers all over Hyrule, helping them to gain full knowledge of the land, such as monster outposts and the Yiga Clan Hideout.

Trivia

  • In shape, the Sheikah Slate resembles a Nintendo Switch or a Wii U GamePad, referencing the consoles on which Breath of the Wild was released. According to Eiji Aonuma, it was designed to resemble a Wii U GamePad.[citation needed]
  • In the demo version of the game, used at E3 2016, the Sheikah Slate featured a health sensor that was built into the first-person scope ability. When pointed at a mob for 1 second it revealed their number of hit points.[10] A similar ability was added to the Champion's Tunic in the final release.

Nomenclature

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
シーカーストーン (Shīkā Sutōn)Seeker Stone
The People's Republic of China
ChineseSI
希卡之石 (Xīkǎ zhī shí)[12] 
The Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dutch
Sheikah-steen[11]Sheikah Stone
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Tablette sheikah 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Tavoletta Sheikah 
The Kingdom of Spain
SpanishEU
Piedra sheikah 
This table was generated using translation pages.
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Gallery

  • Sheikah Slate symbol from Breath of the Wild

    Sheikah Slate symbol from Breath of the Wild

  • Link using the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

    Link using the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

  • Link holding the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

    Link holding the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

  • The Sheikah Slate on a Guidance Stone from Breath of the Wild

    The Sheikah Slate on a Guidance Stone from Breath of the Wild

  • Link using the Sheikah Slate scope from Breath of the Wild

    Link using the Sheikah Slate scope from Breath of the Wild

  • Concept art of the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

    Concept art of the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

  • Concept art of the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

    Concept art of the Sheikah Slate from Breath of the Wild

  • Link carrying the Sheikah Slate in his Champion's Outfit outfit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    Link carrying the Sheikah Slate in his Champion's Outfit outfit from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Sheikah Slate icon from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

    Sheikah Slate icon from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Sheikah Slate
    A mysterious tablet with a glowing center. You've never seen this device before, and yet...there's something familiar about it.    " — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  2. ↑ "Creates a remote bomb with the Sheikah Slate. Down special again detonates it." — [[Move List]] (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
  3. ↑ "Hold the Sheikah Slate up to the pedestal. That will show you the way." — Zelda (Breath of the Wild)
  4. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 402
  5. ↑ "Distilling local information..." — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  6. ↑ "Regional map extracted." — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  7. ↑ "Did you know about the scope on your Sheikah Slate?" — Old Man (Breath of the Wild)
  8. ↑ "The Sheikah Slate data has been damaged" — N/A (Breath of the Wild)
  9. ↑ Creating a Champion, Dark Horse Books, pg. 374
  10. ↑ Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Exploration Gameplay - Nintendo E3 2016 , YouTube, published June 14, 2016, retrieved February 25, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Sheaikah-steen" — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
  12. ↑ "希卡之石" — Inventory (Breath of the Wild)
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