Movement / Core Abilities
| Name | Effect | Acquisition / Location | Reference Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | Launch a charged matchstick from firm ground and use it as a foothold for extra height. | Take the nest egg and finish its tutorial. See the early cabin walkthrough for the route. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · Movement Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Climb | Use jump against a wall to climb; the initial version consumes stamina. | After the Swarm fight in the Bog, find the egg east of the boss room and finish its tutorial. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · Movement Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Wind Ride | Hold jump in an updraft to ride it. | With Climb, reach the southeastern Drains, take the egg and finish its tutorial. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Hover | Hold jump in midair to hover briefly. | After the Queen evasion route in Desiccated Castle, take the egg and finish its tutorial. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Social Club — Well Dweller Walkthrough |
| Endless Climb | Wall climbing no longer runs out of stamina. | Use the Water Vessel to reach the depths, defeat the Colony and receive the upgrade from Barge. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Wall Sling | Plant the matchstick in a wall while climbing to help you ascend. | Head west after the Dollmaker encounter, take the egg and finish its tutorial. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Soar | Slam the ground, then immediately hold jump to soar. | After the Queen fight, collect all 32 trinkets to access the chamber and complete the egg tutorial. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
Progression / Utility Unlocks
| Name | Effect | Acquisition / Location | Reference Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tent Travel | Fast-travel through the map to tents you have discovered. | With Climb, ascend the rooms northwest of the Swarm arena. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · Fast Travel Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Water Vessel | Unlock docked water vessels and their access gates for underwater exploration. | Unlock the skull door and defeat the Creature from the Deep. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations |
| Torpedo | Fire torpedoes from the Water Vessel to break designated walls and attack enemies. | With the Water Vessel unlocked, find the Torpedo upgrade in the Depths; the exact room still needs an in-game check. | Effect checked · location unconfirmed | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities Gamer Guides · Abilities Locations Gamer Social Club — Well Dweller Walkthrough |
| Golden Gate Key | Open golden gates throughout the kingdom. | Speak to Whisper in the old boot at the Docks to start the Looter repair quest and receive the key. | Guide reference checked | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities NiaMeowDB · Key Items Gamer Social Club — Well Dweller Walkthrough Gamer Social Club — Golden Key |
| The Queen's Coin | Receive a substantial discount on purchases inside save tents. | The exact acquisition location remains unconfirmed. | Effect checked · location unconfirmed | NiaMeowDB · All Abilities NiaMeowDB · Key Items |