Lords of the Fallen

The game features a combat style that can be chosen at the start, based on three magic types: brawling, deception, and solace, each with four specific spells. The player can choose from three equipment selections: cleric, rogue, and warrior, with a specific type of armour, weapon, and shield. By defeating enemies, experience is gained to unlock new skills and spells to use in combat. Fights often take place in close quarters, focusing on strategic use of attack, defense, dodging, and spells.

The game also features a system where the player can build up a multiplier by mixing different types of combo attacks, but also for avoiding checkpoints and saving up experience instead of spending it on skills. During combat, the player can lock onto opponents and timing is important to use the shield to block incoming attacks or perform chain attacks. The player's energy bar drains with each action and needs time to refill. Skills can be upgraded for overall statistics or for any of the three magic types based on spell points and attribute points.