BotW Purah: Hateno Lab Location, Camera and Rune Upgrades
Find Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab in Breath of the Wild, restore the Camera, check rune upgrade materials, and continue her related quests.
Purah is the Sheikah researcher at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Visit the lab on the hill above Hateno Village to restore the Camera during Locked Mementos. She remains your contact for ancient-material rune upgrades afterward.
Where is Purah, and when should you visit?
Follow the road uphill from Hateno Village to the laboratory. Speak to Symin and Purah inside to advance the introductory dialogue. If you are following the opening story, Impa sends you here after your first visit to Kakariko.
| Stage | Location | Reason to visit |
|---|---|---|
| Impa’s request active | Hateno Ancient Tech Lab | Ask about the damaged Sheikah Slate |
| Blue flame delivered | Outside furnace, then the lab interior | Have the Slate repaired and test the Camera |
| Repair finished | Return to Impa in Kakariko | Continue the photo-memory story |
| Ancient materials collected | Return to Purah at the same lab | Purchase the available rune upgrades with materials |
The lab becomes a travel gate when its furnace is lit, making later material deliveries easier.
Which quests does Purah connect to?
| Quest | How it starts or continues | Reward or result |
|---|---|---|
| Locked Mementos | Follow Impa’s direction to the lab and fulfill Purah’s blue-flame request | Restored Camera, Hyrule Compendium and album functions |
| Slated for Upgrades | Speak to Purah for the upgrade request after restoring the Slate | Sheikah Sensor+, Remote Bomb+ and Stasis+ |
| Sunshroom Sensing | After obtaining Sensor+, speak to Symin at the lab | A lesson in tracking photographed subjects and access to his picture service |
| Robbie’s Research | Purah directs you to Robbie in Akkala | Repair his ancient oven; Robbie’s reward and equipment exchange are handled there |
The Sheikah Slate rune guide explains every rune and its controls. The table here helps you choose the right person and quest before spending materials.
How do you finish the Camera repair?
Bring a torch to the ancient furnace in Hateno Village, take its blue flame, and carry it up to the furnace outside the lab. Light roadside lanterns as you go so you have closer places to relight the torch. Rain extinguishes an exposed flame, so wait for suitable weather instead of repeating the whole route in a downpour.
Return to Purah once the lab furnace is burning blue. After the repair, equip the Camera, photograph her, and speak to her again to show the image. Then head back to Impa for Captured Memories.
What should you bring for each upgrade?
| Upgrade | Material payment | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Sheikah Sensor+ | Ancient Screw ×3 | Track subjects registered in the Hyrule Compendium |
| Remote Bomb+ | Ancient Shaft ×3 | Stronger explosions and shorter recharge time |
| Stasis+ | Ancient Core ×3 | Freeze enemies as well as objects |
You can complete these upgrades separately. Purah does not charge rupees, and Magnesis and Cryonis do not have upgraded versions through this quest. See ancient materials before selling the parts you need.
For Compendium pictures, speak to Symin. For ancient weapons and armor, follow the separate route to Robbie in Akkala. Purah’s material upgrades improve Slate functions; they do not buy equipment from the ancient oven.
Related guides
- Sheikah Slate runes: abilities, upgrade effects and controls.
- Hyrule Compendium: photographing and tracking subjects.
- Robbie’s Research: the Akkala lab and ancient equipment.
- Impa: the return visit after restoring the Camera.
FAQ
Where is Purah in Breath of the Wild?
Why will Purah not restore the Camera yet?
What materials does Purah need for upgrades?
Can Purah upgrade Magnesis and Cryonis?
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