: Used for long-range attacks and platforming. You can throw spears into walls to create temporary steps.
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.
: Purely cosmetic but represents your second health layer.
: Holding your shield blocks most projectiles. You can also block while climbing ropes by keeping your back to the danger.
The game's difficulty and ending depend on your performance:
: Infinite lives. You reach this by simply playing through.