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Shadow Runes

Discover powerful Shadow Runes that can be inscribed onto Shadow Equipment. These runes provide unique offensive, defensive, and utility abilities that enhance your character's combat effectiveness in Monster Hunter encounters.
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Shadow Runes Shadow Runes

Shadow Runes are powerful enchantments that can be applied to Shadow Gear, unlocking reworked skills and new gameplay mechanics for your class. These runes scale with your gear's Grade, providing increasingly powerful bonuses as your equipment improves.

Shadow Rune DatabaseShadow Rune Database

Shadow Rune data below was refreshed from the AoY item database on June 17, 2026. Visit the Shadow Master to enchant your Shadow Gear.

Offensive Runes Offensive Runes

Offensive-family runes are used on Shadow Armor, Shield, and Shoes. This section includes Offensive, Offense, Offense Combo, and Combo Offense entries from the database.

Total: 90 runes

Lord Knight

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten spear skill. Enables Level 1 Hundred Spears for Lord Knights.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten air cutting skill. Enables Level 1 Wind Cutter for Lord Knights.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten explosive skill. Enables Level 1 Ignition Break for Lord Knights.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten wave skill. Enables Level 1 Sonic Wave for Lord Knights.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten wave skill. Enables Level 3 Death Bound for Lord Knights.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten dragon skill. Enables Level 1 Dragon Breath for Lord Knights.

Paladin

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten holy spear skill. Enables Level 1 Cannon Spear for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten offensive shield skill. Enables Level 1 Shield Press for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten sacred offensive skill. Enables Level 1 Over Brand for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten sacred moon blade skill. Enables Level 1 Moon Slasher for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten holy ray skill. Enables Level 1 Genesis Ray for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten reckless shield skill. Enables Level 1 Earth Drive for Paladins.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten damaging aura skill. Enables Level 1 Hesperus Lit for Paladins.

Sniper

Type
Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains an ancient raining arrows skill. Enables Level 1 Arrow Storm for Rangers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains an ancient explosive arrow skill. Enables Level 2 Aimed Bolt for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced trap skills. Enables Level 1 Trap Skills for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced trap skills. Enables Level 1 Trap Skills for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced trap skills. Enables Level 1 Trap Skills for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced usage of wolves. Enables Level 1 Warg Skills for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced usage of wolves. Enables Level 1 Warg Skills for Rangers.
Type
Combo Offense
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced usage of wolves. Enables Level 1 Warg Skills for Rangers.

Clown/Gypsy

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient offensive voice technique. Enables Level 1 Metallic Sound for Performers.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient offensive music technique. Enables Level 1 Reverberation for Performers.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient offensive music technique. Enables Level 1 Severe Rainstorm for Performers.

High Wizard

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient offensive music technique. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient offensive music technique. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden flame magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden water magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden water magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden water magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden planetary magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden planetary magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden planetary magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden spiritual magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden spiritual magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden spiritual magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:

Professor

Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient martial magic. Enables Level 1 Spell Fist for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient earthial magic. Enables Level 1 Earth Grave for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient glacial magic. Enables Level 1 Diamond Dust for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient toxic magic. Enables Level 1 Poison Buster for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient psychical magic. Enables Level 1 Psychic Wave for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient blight magic. Enables Level 1 Psychic Wave for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient aureal magic. Enables Level 1 Striking for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient combustion magic. Enables Level 1 Warmer for Sorcerers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient bolt magic. Enables Level 1 Varetyr Spear for Sorcerers.

Assassin Cross

Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Cross Impact for Assassin Cross.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Dark Illusion for Assassin Cross.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Rolling Cutter for Assassin Cross.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Cross Ripper Slasher for Assassin Cross.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Dark Claw for Assassin Cross.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Counter Slash for Assassin Cross.

Stalker

Type
Offense
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables Level 1 Fatal Menace for Stalkers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables Level 1 Triangle Shot for Stalkers.
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables Level 1 Feint Bomb for Stalkers.
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:
Type
Offense Combo
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables listed Skills for Stalkers:

Whitesmith

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Knuckle Boost for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Vulcan Arm for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Flame Launcher for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Cold Slower for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Arm Cannon for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Axe Boomerang for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient axe techniques. Enables level 1 Power Swing for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient axe techniques. Enables level 1 Axe Tornado for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 FAW Silver Sniper for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 FAW Magic Decoy for Whitesmiths.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient axe techniques. Enables level 1 Magma Eruption for Whitesmiths.

Creator

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Cart Tornado and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Cart Cannon and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Thorns Trap and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Blood Sucker and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Spore Explosion and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Crazy Weed and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Demonic Fire and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.

High Priest

Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Offensive
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:

Champion

Type
Offense
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables these skills for Champions:
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables these skills for Champions:
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables these skills for Champions:
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables these skills for Champions:
Type
Offense
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables these skills for Champions:

Utility Runes Utility Runes

Utility-family runes are used on Shadow Accessory Left and Shadow Accessory Right. This section includes Utility and Utility Combo entries from the database.

Total: 59 runes

Lord Knight

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten rune mastery skill. Enables Level 1 Rune Mastery for Lord Knights.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten magic enchanting skill. Enables Level 1 Enchant Blade for Lord Knights.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Lord Knight Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten dragon training skill. Enables Level 1 Dragon Training for Lord Knights.

Paladin

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten reflecting buff skill. Enables Level 1 Reflect Damage Reduction for Paladins.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten equipment breaking skill. Enables Level 1 Pinpoint Attack for Paladins.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten sacred uniting defense skill. Enables Level 1 Banding for Paladins.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten regen skill. Enables Level 1 King's Grace for Paladins.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Paladin Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a holy inspiration skill. Enables Level 1 Inspiration for Paladins at [A]

Sniper

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten technique to fire multiple arrows in a short amount of time. Enables Level 1 Fear Breeze for Rangers.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a forgotten technique to break the limits of the wind. Enables Level 1 Unlimit for Rangers.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten advanced hiding technique. Enables Level 1 Camouflage for Rangers.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Sniper Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten research trapping technique. Enables Level 1 Trap Research for Rangers.

Clown/Gypsy

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten striking poetry. Enables Level 1 of listed Ensemble Skill for Performers:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten magical poetry. Enables Level 1 of listed Ensemble Skill for Performers:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten tactic for the performing arts. Enables Level 1 Voice Lessons for Performers:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Clown/Gypsy Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forgotten debuffs for the performing arts. Enables Level 1 of listed Skills for Performers:

High Wizard

Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden aureal magic. Enables Level 1 Recognized Spell for High Wizards.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains sealing magic. Enables listed skills for High Wizards:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Wizard Tree
Description
Runestone that contains casting magic. Enables Level 1 Radius for High Wizards.

Professor

Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden earth summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden earth summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden earth summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden earth summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden earth summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden wind summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden fire summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Professor Tree
Description
Runestone that contains forbidden fire summonings. Enables listed Skills for Professors:

Assassin Cross

Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables listed skills for Assassin Cross.
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables listed skills for Assassin Cross.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Weapon Blocking for Assassin Cross.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Cloaking Exceed for Assassin Cross.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Assassin Cross Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient assassination technique. Enables Level 1 Hallucination Walk for Assassin Cross.

Stalker

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables Level 1 Invisibility for Stalkers.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Stalker Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient stalking technique. Enables Level 1 Strip Accessory for Stalkers.

Whitesmith

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Hover for Whitesmiths.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Infrared Scan for Whitesmiths.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Magnetic Field for Whitesmiths.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Neutral Barrier for Whitesmiths.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Whitesmith Tree
Description
Runestone that contains and lets you summon forgotten technology at your command. Enables level 1 Stealth Field for Whitesmiths.

Creator

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Cart Boost and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Wall of Thorn and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Fire Expansion and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient technological skill. Enables level 1 Howling of Mandragora and level +1 Cart Remodeling for Biochemists.
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient research technological skill. Enables the following skills for Biochemists:
Type
Utility Combo
Class Tree
Creator Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient research technological skill. Enables the following skills for Biochemists:

High Priest

Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:
Type
Utility
Class Tree
High Priest Tree
Description
Runestone that contains a secret divine skill. Enables these skills for High Priests:

Champion

Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Gentle Touch-Silence for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Gentle Touch-Cure for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Gentle Touch-Energy Gain for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Gentle Touch-Change for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Gentle Touch-Revitalize for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Cursed Circle for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Lightning Walk for Champions.
Type
Utility
Class Tree
Champion Tree
Description
Runestone that contains ancient inquisitorial techniques. Enables Level 1 Lightning Walk for Champions.

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