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# Runes

Runes are a mythical items that spawns in the side rivers of the map. They spawn at specific intervals throughout the match. When a hero picks up the rune, they will be given either a passive attribute boost or skill.

There are three types of runes:

| Runes     | Type of Rune           | Description                                                                                           |
| --------- | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Berserk   | Passive Skill Rune     | Dealing damage with skills increases physical attack for a period of time. This skill has a cooldown. |
| HP Rune   | Passive Attribute Rune | Increases HP based on level.                                                                          |
| Mana Rune | Passive Attribute Rune | Increases Mana based on level.                                                                        |