Shade

Sweeps a wide hug through enemies, including those behind walls, with greater damage at the center of the attack. Align that center when possible instead of assuming every part of the sweep hits equally hard.

Enters an incorporeal form that can move through terrain and gains movement speed. Use it to change angle or escape through cover, with a plan for where Shade will stand when the form ends.

Extends the reach of Shade's next main attack. Use the extra distance to catch an opponent just beyond the usual hug range.

Makes Shade jump a short distance and fear nearby enemies on landing. Plan the arrival to interrupt an attack or break up an enemy position.

Grants a brief movement-speed boost when the center of Shade's main attack hits an opponent. Line up the central hit to sustain an effective approach.

Reduces damage Shade takes while in Incorporeal Form. Use the protection with the form's movement rather than assuming walls make every route safe.

Heals Shade while it spends time inside a wall during the Hypercharged form. Terrain becomes a recovery opportunity as well as a route, but staying inside it also gives up time that could be spent attacking outside.

Nearby enemy Brawlers contribute to Super charge. Use proximity without rushing into an unfavorable close-range exchange.

Can move across water. Water routes can change an approach or retreat, but do not prevent enemies from aiming across them.

Increases damage while the Brawler is below half health. The extra pressure is conditional, not a reason to remain in a losing exchange.

Reduces the wait between Gadget uses. Choose it when repeated access to the selected Gadget meaningfully supports the fight.

Improves health recovery. Leave enough room for natural recovery to begin instead of expecting the Gear to erase damage during continued attacks.

Adds a consumable shield that recovers while the Brawler is at full health. Preserve recovery time between fights to restore the extra protection.

Increases movement speed in bushes. Its value depends on having useful bush routes rather than simply equipping it on an open map.

Briefly reveals hidden opponents after you damage them. It helps track targets entering bushes, but does not reveal invisibility granted by abilities.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the selected Gadget. It is not an additional equipment choice. LONGARMS: Pulls enemies hit toward the center of Shade's hug. JUMP SCARE: Grants a shield when Shade jumps.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the character's Hypercharge. It is not an additional equipment choice. THE FRIGHTENER: Enlarges and strengthens the center of Shade's main attack during Hypercharge.

If unlocked and the related ability is usable, this automatic upgrade modifies the selected Star Power. It is not an additional equipment choice. SPOOKY SPEEDSTER: Hits with the center of Shade's main attack also shorten Gadget cooldown. HARDENED HOODIE: Extends the time Shade remains in Incorporeal Form.