====== Runes ======

In between the **inner and outer lanes**, above both **bridges** connecting both sides of the map, are **runes**((AKA PowerUps)) (signified on the minimap with the icon shown right).  
These runes grant **positive attributes** for **160 seconds**, depending on their type. There are **four different runes**, each granting attributes that **scale over time** (from **10 minutes to 40 minutes**).  

The runes are randomly chosen and **spawn at 10 minutes**, then **respawn every five minutes** after that.  
To **pick up** the rune, you must **[[universaltech:heavymelee|Heavy Melee]]** the **crystal**.  

===== Rune Types and Effects =====

Each rune grants different buffs:

  * <rune_movement> **Movement Rune**
    * +1 to +4 **[[universaltech:stamina|Stamina]]**
    * +2 to +4 **[[universaltech:walking/sprinting#sprinting|Sprint]]**
    * +20% to +50% **Stamina Recovery**
    * +40% to +80% **[[universaltech:transit_lines|Zipline]] Boost**
  
  * <rune_spirit> **Casting Rune**
    * +20 to +40 **Spirit Power**
    * +15% to +25% **Cooldown Reduction**  

  * <rune_gun> **Gun Rune**
    * +10% to 30% **Fire Rate**
    * +30% to +60% **Ammo**  

  * <rune_survival> **Survival Rune**
    * +250 to +700 **Health**
    * +1% to 1.5% **Max Health Regen**  

===== Movement Implications =====

Different runes affect movement depending on the character:

  * <rune_movement> **Movement Rune**
    * Improves movement for **all characters**.
    * Extra **stamina** allows for **more movement options**, especially for characters with **[[universaltech:stamina#amount_of_base_stamina_bars_per_character|low base stamina]]**.
    * Extra **stamina recovery** enables **more frequent use** of advanced movement techniques.
    * **Zipline boost speed** enhances **[[universaltech:ziplinemomentumconservation|Zipline Momentum Conservation]]**, maintaining the **boosted speed**.

  * <rune_spirit> **Casting Rune**
    * Beneficial for characters who **rely on abilities** for movement (e.g., **Viscous** with **Puddle Punch**, **Lash** with **Grapple**).
    * Helps characters with **Spirit Scaling** on [[universaltech:walking/sprinting#characters_whose_move_speed_increases_with_spirit_power|move]]/[[universaltech:walking/sprinting#characters_whose_sprint_speed_increases_with_spirit_power|sprint]] speed.
    * **Cooldown Reduction** allows for **more frequent** movement ability usage.

  * <rune_gun> **Gun Rune**
    * Useful for **[[hero:shiv#alt_fire|Shiv’s alt-fire movement]]**.
      * The **second spawn** of Gun Rune enables **Infinite M2 Slide**.

  * <rune_survival> **Survival Rune**
    * Not useful for movement but provides **general in-game benefits**.