: A core gameplay mechanic involves collecting "Ortharion fragments" hidden throughout the world. Each fragment provides a point for your talent trees , which can fundamentally change how your skills function.

: You can upgrade your home base (camp) to attract better merchants and improve your craftsmen, which is essential for surviving higher-level missions.

: The game features over 350 upgradeable spells . These spells are found as loot rather than just being unlocked by leveling up, and they come in six different rarity types.

: You start with one of three basic archetypes (Warrior, Mage, or Archer) but can eventually evolve your character twice. This results in 27 final class choices at the highest levels. In the sequel/expanded version, Ortharion: The Last Battle , this expands to nearly 39 specialties , where you can select up to seven simultaneously.

One of the most of this game is its massive Class Evolution and Talent system , which allows for deep character personalization: