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Controls and UI — Tunic Guide
Tunic

Controls and UI — Tunic Guide

Learn all about Tunic's controls and user interface. Discover how to use items, manage your equipment, and navigate the game's menus effectively with this comprehensive guide.

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Controls and UI — Tunic Guide

Learn all about Tunic's controls and user interface. Discover how to use items, manage your equipment, and navigate the game's menus effectively with this comprehensive guide.

Tunic categorizes items into five types: Gear, Equipment, Single Use, Cards, and Key Items. Gear and Equipment are permanently available or assigned to buttons, while Single Use items are consumed. Cards offer passive buffs, and Key Items are essential for progression.

CategoryItem NameDescriptionManual Text
GearPotionsHeals the player. Refills at checkpoints and can be upgraded.TBA
GearShieldDeflects attacks, uses stamina. Cannot be used when stamina is empty."Left by a RUDELING / Use to deflect blows."
GearLanternProvides light in dark areas.N/A
GearHero's LaurelsReplaces dodge roll with a short teleport for crossing gaps.N/A
EquipmentStickA weak melee weapon, the first available."Just a stick!"
EquipmentSwordA powerful melee weapon."Is this the hero's blade? Or a forgery?"
EquipmentMagic DaggerFires a freezing ice burst, consumes MP (12 per use).N/A
EquipmentWandFires a magic projectile, consumes MP (2 per shot). Can freeze enemies if used with Magic Dagger.N/A
EquipmentMagic OrbLaunches a grappling hook to pull player or enemies. Consumes MP (4 per grab on enemies).N/A
EquipmentGunFires a wide spread of projectiles, consumes MP (16 per blast).N/A
EquipmentHourglassSlows time, consumes MP while active.N/A
Single UseBlast BombExplodes after a short delay."Made from Slorm, the pudding that goes boom."
Single UseFire BombBursts into flames on impact."Fire fire everywhere, and ow ow ow ow ow."
Single UseFrost BombReleases a freezing cloud on impact."Unstable powder made from the fairy of the West Garden."
Single UseEffigyProvides coins, doubling with each use up to 512."Betray for coins. Each betrayal is sweeter than the last."
Single UseRed FruitReplenishes HP."Eat fruits to restore HP or MP. They are gone forever, so snack sparingly."
Single UseBlue FruitReplenishes MP."Eat fruits to restore HP or MP. They are gone forever, so snack sparingly."
Single UseGolden CoinUsed at a well to make a wish, granting an additional card slot after 3, 6, 10, and 15 wishes."A special treasure that allows a wish. Use at well to give to wish eater."
Single UseHot PepperTemporarily boosts attack power."One is spicy, one is minty. Gives a boost to ATT or SP."
Single UseIvyTemporarily boosts SP."One is spicy, one is minty. Gives a boost to ATT or SP."
Single UseLureCreates a decoy to distract enemies."Doll of the beloved hero. Foes will be tricked!"
CardsAnkletIncreases movement speed.N/A
CardsAura's GemIncreases parry window with Shield.N/A
CardsBracerReduces SP cost for blocking with Shield.N/A
CardsCyan Peril RingRaises DEF when low on HP."Raises DEF when you are in PERIL."
CardsDagger StrapReduces cast time for Magic Dagger.N/A
CardsFlame SwordSword hits light enemies on fire, but reduces player HP to 1.N/A
CardsInverted AshPotions restore MP instead of HP."Quaffed potions restore MP instead of HP."
CardsLouder EchoIncreases range and duration of stun from collected echo.N/A
CardsLucky CupEnemies have a 15% chance to drop a heart on death, restoring HP."Foes leave hearts to heal you a bit. Rare. (15%)"
CardsMagic EchoCollecting echo restores MP.N/A
CardsMuffling BellReduces enemy detection range."Sneak sneak sneak...foes notice you less."
CardsOrange Peril RingRaises ATT when low on HP.N/A
CardsPerfumeIncreases SP regeneration rate.N/A
CardsScavenger's MaskProtects from Purple Miasma.N/A
CardsThe BoneDoubles invincibility duration during dodge rolls.N/A

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