This multi-dimensional fighting game requires you to consider your choice of armory, weaponry, essence stones, and idols. When fighting against enemies, there are several game mechanisms that you must master to be effective.
You can use three primary weapons: the Sandwip, Dune Cleaver, and Knuckleduster. Each of these weapons has its advantages and disadvantages. You must choose a primary and secondary weapon to use in battle. You are free to use any combination of the three weapons. All of them are viable together in a combination. The Sandwip is one of the preferred weapons of the three; it has the most range and highest momentum gain.
Momentum is a core combat mechanism which is represented by a blue bar. As you hit enemies, your momentum bar increases. Momentum powers a shatter ability, special attacks, and abilities from essence stones. Building momentum is a crucial part of the game mechanisms, as you need special abilities and attacks to damage enemies. Using the Sandwip as a primary weapon comes at the cost of dealing the least damage.
The Knuckleduster deals the most impact damage and has the fastest attack speed, but you need to be close to your enemy to be effective. Fighting near your opponent means that they also can inflict severe damage.
Using the Dune Cleaver as a weapon is slower than the Knuckledust, but it allows you to add some range between you and your enemy. The Dune Cleaver has both a hammer and ax attack. The hammer and ax have special statistics and uses. A hammer attack has a high impact and will knock back enemies, canceling their attack action. Larger enemies have independent body parts highlighted in red; you’ll need to destroy them to kill an enemy. The blast effect from your hammer attack is effective against independent body parts. The blast attack damages all areas of your enemy armor, not just the main section where your hammer makes contact.
A weapon combination of the Dune Cleaver and Knuckledust is effective for dealing damage but lacks momentum gain and is vulnerable to damage. A combination of the Sandwip and Dune Cleaver is a well-balanced attacking combination. However, it lacks the speed of the Knuckledust.
Each weapon has a unique attack that players can activate. First, You must use two attack moves with a weapon and then a third attack from a different weapon. Combining two Sandwip attacks followed by a Knuckledust attack creates a downward punch attack. Armory is also an important aspect of your attacking game. You can’t be close to an enemy without strong armor. Your armor's power level must be relative to your enemy's armor level.
Fighting enemies that have a stronger armor power level than your own is difficult. Upgrading your armory to the highest level will increase your chances of destroying any enemies you may come across. Five armory statistics can evaluate the overall strength of your armor: recovery, offense, defense, fortune, and shatter. There is an additional stat bonus, which increases the strength of your armor.
You must equip the required essence stone to activate an additional stat bonus. You can find essence stones hidden in chests around the map. Every armor upgrade also offers a perk token, which can be used to unlock passive skills that give you a boost.
