Botrick

**Botrick** is a character in *Breath of the Wild*.

## Biography

Botrick is a Hylian traveler who patrols the area surrounding the Outskirt Stable. He is equipped with a Traveler's Sword and a Wooden Shield. He is a self-described watchman who protects the southwestern corner of Hyrule Field from monsters.

Botrick travels along the road that passes by the Outskirt Stable. Depending on where he is spoken to along the road, he will offer various kinds of advice and insight to Link. At the Outskirt Stable, Botrick will point out Hyrule Castle, informing Link that powerful weaponry can be found there, though the danger of retrieving them is too high. At night, Botrick will go inside the Stable to rest. Inside the Stable, Botrick will share a rumor about the Lord of the Mountain that appears on Satori Mountain.

While traveling south from the Stable, Botrick will talk about the Coliseum Ruins and mention how dangerous they are due to large amount of monsters in the Ruins. At the fork in the road, Botrick will head west towards the Digdogg Suspension Bridge. As he approaches the ruins of some wooden buildings, he will stop and watch for monsters. He will also warn Link that the desert to the southwest is plagued by monsters, counseling him to properly equip himself. When he begins his return to the Stable, Botrick will share the history of the Coliseum Ruins with Link, stating that it was once used for people to engage in combat. He also muses that the Ruins still serve that purpose, though only for combat with deadly monsters.

After traveling south, Botrick will take the road north. As he passes the Stable, he will mention that the north side is relatively safe but that he is determined to patrol them anyway. Once Botrick reaches the crest of the knoll where the road leads, he informs Link that the road continues into the Tabantha Frontier where Rito Village can be found. He also warns Link that Guardians patrol the road along the way and suggests approaching Rito Village from the east instead. Here, Botrick will stop and look towards Satori Mountain, attempting to catch a glimpse of the Lord of the Mountain's presence. While watching for the Lord of the Mountain, Botrick will inform Link that when it appears, a migration of various Creatures will occur as a result of its presence. Afterwards, Botrick will return to the Outskirt Stable. Upon returning, Botrick will mention that the sudden rise of the Sheikah Towers seemingly corresponds with an increase in the monster population, and that Link must equip himself properly in order to account for this change.

If Botrick is attacked by monsters, he will stand his ground and attempt to fight them. If he is knocked unconscious by a monster, he will remain unconscious until the threat has passed. Afterwards, he will begrudge the fact that Link did not assist him in time. If Botrick is saved by Link, he will sheathe his Sword and return to his patrol. If Link speaks to him after saving him, he will thank Link for his help and offer to repay him with Food. If Botrick is saved a second time, he will be embarrassed to have needed Link's help and offers more Food as a bribe. Upon being rescued a third time, Botrick will express his disbelief and either resolve to repay Link in kind or that even watchmen require their own protection. Though none appear along the road that he travels, if a Guardian approaches Botrick, he will frantically warn Link to distance himself from it, claiming that neither of them have a chance against it.

Whenever he is spoken to, Botrick will offer to sell gear to Link for his adventure. Though he only carries Arrows, they can be purchased from Botrick at a cheaper rate than from Beedle. If Link attempts to purchase something from Botrick without the necessary funds, Botrick will tell him to stop shopping. Additionally, if Link attempts to buy something without the available Inventory space, Botrick will offer to buy from Link instead. If Link attempts to sell Armor that he is currently wearing, Botrick will call the situation weird and refuse. During Rain, he will offer a special selection of Arrows and offer some at a discounted price to reward Link's determination.

If Link speaks to Botrick while he is resting, he will comment on the fact that Link smells like a traveler. If Botrick is resting while it begins to Rain, he will comment about how Rain inhibits a traveler's abilities and cautions Link to wait it out. Botrick will also make various comments under certain conditions. He will passively announce when he returns to his work, and recite his duties when approached. He will comment when sunset approaches, and begrudge having to patrol at night. He will also shout and run for cover when it begins to Rain. At 9:00 PM, the Lantern on Botrick's backpack will turn on.

## Trivia

* Botrick is one of several characters that will hit Link back if he attacks them with a Weapon. These attacks deal no damage.

## See Also

* Hylian
* Merchant
* Outskirt Stable

## References

1. ↑ "*Botrick*" — N/A (*Breath of the Wild*)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "*Who, me? What am I doing, you ask? I'm on patrol, keeping the watch! I am a watchman! This southwest corner of Hyrule Field is awash in monsters and suspicious types, so you've got to tread carefully!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "*I'm on patrol, keeping the watch! Monsters abound, so watch yourself!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
4. ↑ "*You can see the remains of Hyrule Castle from the cliff in front of the stable, right? They say legendary weapons sleep there. And not just one or two, either... But do not be tempted! It's far too dangerous to approach, so stay away!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
5. ↑ "*They say legendary weapons sleep in the remains of Hyrule Castle, but it's far too dangerous, so don't be tempted!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
6. ↑ "*Say... Have you heard tell of the Lord of the Mountain? They say he appears on Satori Mountain, northwest of here...but what is he? The Lord of the Mountain...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
7. ↑ "*Have you heard of the Lord of the Mountain? It's said that he appears on Satori Mountain, northwest of here.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
8. ↑ "*On the other side of those rocky mountains to the east are the ancient Coliseum Ruins... It's a fell place, teeming with monsters. Only scavengers hunting for weapons dare to go near the ruins.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
9. ↑ "*The ancient Coliseum Ruins on the other side of those rocky mountains to the east are alive with fell monsters.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
10. ↑ "*Hey, it's dangerous to travel alone! Monsters of great strength haunt the way to the desert. If you insist on going, make sure you have proper weapons equipped so you can protect yourself.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
11. ↑ "*Monsters of great strength lie in wait on the road to the desert. If you insist on going, you'll have to protect yourself.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
12. ↑ "*A long time ago, there used to be an arena for combat nearby, but it's fallen to ruin and is a home for foul monsters. I suppose you could say it still IS an arena for combat, but more the life-or- death-against-monsters variety.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
13. ↑ "*A long time ago, there used to be an arena for combat nearby, but it's fallen to ruin and is a home for foul monsters.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
14. ↑ "*They say the north side of the stable is relatively safe, but even so, I won't shirk my patrol duties! I am a watchman!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
15. ↑ "*They say it's relatively safe, but I won't shirk my patrol duties! I always watch! That's what it means to be a watchman!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
16. ↑ "*You want to go to Rito Village, right? Then just follow the road north. Head for the Tabantha Frontier! But...if you don't want to run into any Guardians, it may be wiser to take a detour to the east!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
17. ↑ "*If you want to go to Rito Village, follow the road north. Cutting through the Tabantha Frontier is the fastest route. But there are a bunch of Guardians in that area, so it may be wiser to take a detour to the east!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
18. ↑ "*The Lord of the Mountain is said to make Satori Mountain its home... That's just ahead, before Hyrule Ridge. Animals rarely appear there, but...they say if this lord appears, the animals will heed its call and gather. But just what in the world could it be? What is this lord creature?!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
19. ↑ "*Normally, few animals make their home around Satori Mountain, just ahead... But they say an appearance by the Lord of the Mountain calls to the souls of the animals and makes them gather.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
20. ↑ "*Ever since that earthquake when the towers appeared, doesn't it seem like monsters roam in greater numbers? If you want to keep traveling, you'd do well to load up on weapons and gear so you can defend yourself!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
21. ↑ "*If you want to keep traveling, you'd best prepare weapons and equipment so you can defend yourself!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
22. ↑ "*So it's to be violence, then. Very well. A watchman of my caliber won't fall to the likes of these louts.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
23. ↑ "*Curse your dark hearts, monsters! You think me an easy mark? I am a watchman, and I do not flee!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
24. ↑ "*I may be a seasoned watchman, but no one could have handled that alone! I wish you had arrived sooner...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
25. ↑ "*Owww... Even I can't handle a monster attack of such ferocity by myself! If only you'd fought beside me...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
26. ↑ "*You handle yourself rather well. You're not quite as adept as a seasoned watchman like me, but really, who is?*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
27. ↑ "*I was just taking an observer role to see how the situation would play out, but you seem to have handled it fairly well.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
28. ↑ "*Let's... Let's just keep this "rescue" between us, shall we? Yes, let's do. I am a watchman, after all...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
29. ↑ "*It's... It's not as though I've started fearing monsters or anything like that. I am a watchman!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
30. ↑ "*Inexplicable... Though I nearly fell, I am a watchman! And though you saved me today, I shall save you tomorrow! Maybe.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
31. ↑ "*I... I am a watchman! But...perhaps even watchmen need watchers to watch over them now and then...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
32. ↑ "*Go! Run! A Guardian is coming! We don't stand a chance against the likes of that thing!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
33. ↑ "*Say, on an entirely different topic... I've recently begun selling adventuring gear as I travel. Doing work as a watchman certainly fills my soul, but not my pockets...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
34. ↑ "*You can really never be too prepared. If you need proper gear for adventuring, you've come to the right fellow!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
35. ↑ "*[Maybe I'll buy.] I apologize for only having arrows. But arrows are something that you can never have too many of, am I right?*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
36. ↑ "*You don't have enough rupees. So I'd advise stopping shopping.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
37. ↑ "*You don't have enough room, I'm afraid. You should sell or toss some stuff.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
38. ↑ "*Now that's just weird. I'm not buying your gear while you're still wearing it.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
39. ↑ "*I'm amazed you're out adventuring in this weather. To reward your fortitude, I'll throw in extra arrows today!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
40. ↑ "*You're not a watchman like me, are you? Yet I fear we both have the stink of long travel upon us. We are fragrant.*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
41. ↑ "*Rain obstructs one's view and steals one's concentration. If you aren't familiar with the area, it's dangerous to wander!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
42. ↑ "*Rain obstructs one's view and steals one's concentration. Why don't you take shelter from the rain here, too?*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
43. ↑ "*Now, back to my patrol...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
44. ↑ "*A watchman watches...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
45. ↑ "*Sunset pretty soon...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
46. ↑ "*Ugh, night patrol...*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
47. ↑ "*RAIN!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
48. ↑ "*You looking to fight?!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
49. ↑ "*What are you doing?!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)
50. ↑ "*Don't cross me!*" — **Botrick** (*Breath of the Wild*)