Action-focused combat that rewards deliberate decision-making. You are encouraged to identify enemy weaknesses and use abilities that suit the situation. Aethermagic spells use MP and some of them have Cooldowns. A default attack combo with a sword refills MP on every attack hit.

Defensive options include blocking and dodging. Precise timing can grant bonuses such as Parries and Perfect dodges. Some attacks can also be avoided by jumping.

Learn a variety of abilities such as offensive, supportive, or summon spells to suit your own playstyle.

You have a limited number of item slots available. Using an item during combat locks that slot until combat ends. If you die during combat, any item used during that encounter will be refunded. You start with 3 item slots, with more unlocked as you progress.

Install modules which can augment stats or give passive abilities. You start with 3 Module slots, with more unlocked as you progress.

Gain core shards from combat or completing quests. You can exchange core shards on vending machines to buy stats.

Upgrade your Aethermagic Drives to more potent versions by collecting nano shards scattered throughout the city. An upgrade specialist can fuse them into stronger spells with improved effects.