The game's difficulty and ending depend on your performance:
: Used for long-range attacks and platforming. You can throw spears into walls to create temporary steps. Volgarr the Viking
Every hit you take strips away a piece of gear. Managing your equipment "layers" is the key to survival: : Allows you to block 2 hits before breaking. The game's difficulty and ending depend on your
: Roll to avoid damage. You can "jump-cancel" a roll by hitting jump just before it ends to perform a standard jump instead of a double-jump, gaining distance. Equipment Progression allows for powerful shield bashes.
: The ultimate upgrade. Deals double damage and allows you to hit small enemies (like snakes) without crouching.
: Unbreakable; allows for powerful shield bashes.