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.
: Holding your shield blocks most projectiles. You can also block while climbing ropes by keeping your back to the danger. Volgarr the Viking
: Infinite lives. You reach this by simply playing through. Every hit you take strips away a piece of gear
: Used for long-range attacks and platforming. You can throw spears into walls to create temporary steps. gaining distance. Equipment Progression
: Purely cosmetic but represents your second health layer.
: 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