Rupee: Difference between revisions

|caption= A Green Rupee from ''Breath of the Wild''

|game= {{TLoZ}}<br>{{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{FS}}<br>{{TWW}}<br>{{TMC}}<br>{{TP}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}<br>{{SS}}<br>{{ALBW}}<br>{{TFH}}<br>{{BotW}}

|other= {{TFoE}}<br>{{TWoG}}<br>{{ZA}}<br>{{AST}}<br>{{FPTRR}}<br>{{LCT}}<br>{{SSBB}} {{Exp|As a Sticker}}<br>{{HW}}<br>{{MK8}}

|uses= Purchasing [[Item]]s<br>Playing mini-games<br>Shooting [[Arrow]]s {{ExpGame|TLoZ}}

'''Rupees''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈɹuːpiː}} {{Respell|ROO|pee}})<ref>{{Cite web|quote=You'll earn Rupees and various other materials. |published=August 4, 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_DZtTR3zu0&t=4m42s|title=Hyrule Warriors Direct|site=YouTube}}</ref> are the unit of currency within most of {{TLoZ|Series}}, in circulation in the lands of [[Hyrule]], the [[Dark World]], [[Koholint Island]], [[Termina]], [[Labrynna]], [[Holodrum]], the [[Great Sea]], the [[World of the Ocean King]], [[New Hyrule]], [[Skyloft]], [[Lorule]] and [[Hytopia]]. They resemble hexagonal gemstones, come in many colors and sizes, and are most often stored within a [[Wallet]].

Rupees have appeared in nearly every ''Zelda'' game to date with the exception of {{TAoL}}, where there are no [[Item]]s available for [[Link]] to purchase, and {{FSA}}, where [[Force Gem]]s appear in their place. They are most commonly acquired by defeating enemies, cutting tall [[Community:Glossary#Grass|grass]] or [[Community:Glossary#Bush|bush]]es, throwing [[Rock]]s, smashing [[Pot]]s, [[Roll Attack|rolling]] or [[Dash Attack|dashing]] into [[Tree]]s, winning mini-games or found inside [[Treasure Chest]]s. They can also rarely be found simply lying around in the [[Overworld]] and in [[Dungeon]]s and are sometimes given to Link as rewards for completing certain sidequests. In many games, it is possible for Link to sell certain Items, such as [[Treasure]]s and [[Bug]]s, in order to obtain Rupees quickly and easily. In some games it is also possible to [[Gambling|gamble]] for Rupees as well.

The amount of Rupees that Link can carry at once differs from game to game. In many games, Rupees are stored inside Wallets, in which Link can increase his carrying capacity by obtaining bigger Wallet upgrades.

Rupees are primarily used to purchase Items in [[Shop]]s, play certain mini-games or progress through the game, usually by paying an important character a fee. The value of a Rupee is often denoted by its color, but the value of each color is inconsistent throughout the series. Generally, the greater the value of a Rupee, the harder it is to obtain, usually requiring more difficult tasks to do so. In the {{OoX}}, {{FS}}, {{TMC}}, {{PH}}, and {{ST}}, both size and color denote value. In {{LA}}, the value of a Rupee is specified through text rather than color because of the [[Game Boy]]'s limited color palette.

In {{TLoZ}}, Rupees were originally called '''Rupies'''<ref>{{Cite|5 RUPIES|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref> (singular: Rupy),<ref>{{Cite|RUPY|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref> while they were called '''Rubies''' in the game manual.<ref>{{Cite manual|quote= Rubies are the money used in this kingdom|game= TLoZ|page= }}</ref> They are correctly referred to as Rupees in the [[Game Boy Advance]] release.<ref>{{Cite|RUPEE|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|5 RUPEES|N/A|TLoZ}}</ref> Only two varieties exist in ''The Legend of Zelda''. The Rupee that flashes yellow and blue is worth 1, while the blue Rupee is worth 5.

Normally, they can only be found by killing enemies or stumbling across hidden rooms in Dungeons, where a large formation of yellow Rupees can be found. Defeating all enemies in a room will sometimes reward Rupees. However, in addition to this, [[Moblin]]s hidden in [[Cave]]s around Hyrule will gift Link Rupees when visited, uttering the [[Iconic Quotes from The Legend of Zelda|iconic phrase]] "It's a secret to everybody."<ref>{{Cite|IT'S A SECRET TO EVERYBODY.|Moblin|TLoZ}}</ref> Alternatively, [[Old Man|Old Men]] can be found in hidden Caves, who will force Link to pay Rupees to repair the entrance that he damaged to get inside.<ref>{{Cite|PAY ME FOR THE DOOR REPAIR CHARGE.|Old Man|TLoZ}}</ref> Link can also gamble his Rupees by playing [[Money Making Game]],<ref>{{Cite|LET'S PLAY MONEY MAKING GAME|Old Man|TLoZ}}</ref> where he can choose to spend 10 Rupees on one of three slots to either gain or lose Rupees.

Rupees are used to buy Items from [[Merchant]]s and [[Life Potion]]s from [[Old Woman|Old Women]]. A pair of Old Women near the [[Lost Woods]] and in the waterfall near [[Death Mountain]] require a payment of 30 Rupees if Link desires to know how to navigate the Lost Woods or find [[Level-5 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-5]].<ref>{{Cite|PAY ME AND I'LL TALK.|Old Woman|TLoZ}}</ref> Old Men inside certain Dungeons will sell Link [[Bomb]] capacity upgrades for 100 Rupees.<ref>{{Cite|I BET YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE MORE BOMBS.|Old Man|TLoZ}}</ref> In the [[Second Quest]], Old Men appear in [[Level-4 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-4]] and [[Level-7 (The Legend of Zelda)|Level-7]] who will only let Link pass if he pays them either 50 Rupees or one [[Heart Container]]. Rupees are also needed to use the [[Bow]], with one Rupee being deducted for every [[Arrow]] that Link shoots.

| [[File:TLoZ Rupee Sprite.png]]<br>'''Rupee'''

| [[File:TLoZ 5 Rupees Sprite.png]]<br>'''5 Rupees'''

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* The yellow Rupee sprites in ''The Legend of Zelda'' first appear as Gold Bars in the 1985 [[Nintendo]] game ''{{Wp|Clu Clu Land}}''.

File:TLoZ Rupee Million Publications Artwork.png|Artwork of a Rupee from ''The Legend of Zelda''

File:TLoZ 5 Rupees Million Publications Artwork.png|Artwork of 5 Rupees from ''The Legend of Zelda''