Dishonored / Runes and upgrades
Dishonored Runes and upgrades: the Heart, bone charms, coins and blueprints
Separate supernatural progression from workshop purchases.
Edition covered
Original 2012 Corvo campaign with original PC publisher pictures. The Knife of Dunwall, The Brigmore Witches, Dunwall City Trials and Dishonored 2 have different content and are excluded.
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Runes and upgrades
Quick notes
- Use the Heart to locate runes and charms. The Heart points toward nearby supernatural collectibles.
- Runes buy powers and bone charms equip bonuses. Runes are spent in the power menu.
- Coins and blueprints support Piero’s workshop. Loot converts to spending money.
- Search before the return journey. Complete the local exploration you care about before leaving with Samuel.
Runes buy powers and bone charms equip bonuses
| Tool or clue | Use | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Heart marker | Locate a supernatural collectible | May point through a wall or floor |
| Dark Vision upgrade | Highlight valuables and systems | Costs runes to unlock |
| Open window or roof | Alternate room access | Check the landing and patrols |
| Notes and conversations | Reveal codes or optional routes | Read the relevant context |
| Mission end statistics | Check collected totals and conduct | Does not recover a missed collectible automatically |
Useful tip
Complete the local exploration you care about before leaving with Samuel.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Dishonored publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Dishonored PC manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Bethesda explanation of chaos | help.bethesda.net |
| Authorized strategy guide sample | ptgmedia.pearsoncmg.com |





