The game uses a top-down world map and first-person-style battle scenes. Players travel between settlements and dungeons, speak with characters, gather information, and use key items or learned terms to advance the story.

Combat is turn-based. Each party member can attack, defend, cast magic, use an item, or attempt to flee. Characters improve individual weapon and spell proficiencies through use, while maximum HP and other attributes can change according to battle behavior. The party and available allies change throughout the campaign.

Build weapon skills by using the weapons you intend to keep, rather than spreading every character across all weapon types. Raise a small selection of reliable spells and use them regularly so their proficiency does not lag behind.

Search towns thoroughly for equipment, healing, and key terms. Save often before major dungeons, and carry teleportation or escape options when available. Since party members join and leave, avoid investing all rare equipment in temporary allies.