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===Combat===
During combat mode, each character gets a certain number of [[action points]], which are spent moving, attacking, casting spells, and using items. Unless enhanced or affected, the player and their allies in the Party Roster will start with 8 [[action points]].

The characters may attack with melee weapons, such as fists and blades, ranged weapons, such as thorn batons, wands, javelins, crystals, or [[Magic (gaming)|magic]] spells. The chance of hitting an enemy is influenced by the character's attributes, such as strength, dexterity, or intelligence as well as the character's relative weapon or magic skills.

Equipment plays a significant part in a character's performance. The quality of equipment determines the damage dealt and received by the character. The player can use magically enhanced spores, pods, and rods to heal and strengthen themselves and their allies.

Creations, unable to equip or use items, are made before combat and can be used as powerful tools against the enemies. There are three main classes of creations - Magical, who specialize in magical projectiles; Battle, who specialize in close combat; and Fire, who use a mix of projectiles and melee.