Editing Abilities

'''Abilities''' may refer to '''Abilities''' in ''[[Drawn to Life]]'', or '''Upgrades''' in ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]''. Both of these can be unlocked throughout the game by purchasing them in [[Isaac's Shop]], although the former requires Ability Tokens to be collected.

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'''Abilities''' are various actions that [[Hero|The Hero]] can unlock and use in ''[[Drawn to Life]]''. They consist of a set of advanced melee moves that The Hero can pull off to greatly improve their combat effectiveness and agility.

Each ability can be bought at [[Isaac's Shop]] under the "Abilities" tab for 2,000 [[Rapo-Coins]], but first must be unlocked by finding various Ability Tokens scattered around the game's levels in the form of [[Secrets]]. Each Gate has its own set of 3 Ability Tokens that corresponds to a specific move. Once all 3 Tokens are found, the ability becomes available for purchase.

The five abilities in ''[[Drawn to Life]]'' are:

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{{!}}-{{!}}Flip =
The ''Flip'' is the first and most basic ability that a player can unlock. Its [[Secrets|Ability Tokens]] are found throughout the [[Snow Gate]] levels. It is activated by jumping and pressing the {{Icon|XButton}} button while in the air.

Once activated, The [[Hero]] will preform a back-flip and spin counter-clockwise, dealing {{Icon|Heart}}{{Icon|Heart}} of damage to any enemies that come into contact with them. After The Hero lands, they will be locked into a bouncing animation for a short time before being able to move again.

{{!}}-{{!}}Slide =
The ''Slide'' is the second ability available to be unlocked, its Ability Tokens being found throughout the [[Forest Gate]] levels. It is activated by running forward, then simultaneously pressing both the down key and the {{Icon|XButton}} button.

Once activated, The Hero will slide forward, feet extended, and deal one {{Icon|Heart}} of damage to all enemies that they come into contact with.

The ''Slide'' bears a resemblance to the slide that The [[Hero]] can do while pressing the down key on a slope, except that it only deals one {{Icon|Heart}} of damage, rather than outright killing an enemy.

{{!}}-{{!}}Dash =
The ''Dash'' is the third ability available to be unlocked, its Ability Tokens being found throughout the [[Beach Gate]] levels. It is activated by pressing the {{Icon|XButton}} button while running.

Once activated, The [[Hero]] will assume a "Dashing" stance, and will be propelled forward with a sudden boost of speed, dealing one {{Icon|Heart}} of damage to all enemies they come into contact with.

{{!}}-{{!}}Uppercut =
The ''Uppercut'' is the fourth and final ability available to be unlocked, its Ability Tokens being found across the [[City Gate]] levels. It is activated by holding the up key and pressing the {{Icon|XButton}} button.

Similar to the ''Dash'', the ''Uppercut'' will propel The [[Hero]] upward with a sudden boost of speed, dealing one {{Icon|Heart}} of damage to all enemies that they come into contact with.

{{!}}-{{!}}Ground Bounce =
The ''Ground Bounce'' is the only ability that The [[Hero]] can use that is not required to be unlocked, being available from the beginning of the game and demonstrated to the player in the [[Snow Fields]]. It is activated by holding the {{Icon|AButton}} button while in the air and pressing the down key.

Once activated, The Hero will pause momentarily, lift their legs up, and slam into the ground at high speeds, dealing {{Icon|Heart}}{{Icon|Heart}} of damage to any enemy unfortunate enough to be caught below them.

The ''Ground Bounce'' is also used to reveal ammo from ammo piles for The Hero's [[Weapon|ranged weapons]]. This ability is also used to break wooden crates in one hit.
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== {{Icon|NoteIcon}} Tips==
*The ''Flip'' is the only attack the The [[Hero]] can do, along with the Ground Bounce, that deals double damage, making it potentially devastating to large groups of multi-health enemies.
*The ''Slide'' is arguably the least effective ability of the four, since it takes multiple button presses, only deals one damage, and slows The Hero down significantly.
*The ''Dash'' and ''Uppercut'' can be combined to send The Hero flying diagonally, and can be chained together to potentially allow the player to hurtle through levels with ease.
**Caution is advised though, since The Hero is vulnerable between activations, and can take damage if not careful.

=={{Icon|Question}} Trivia==
*The [[Legendary Sword]] combines well with the ''Dash'' and ''Uppercut'', having custom animations accompanied by a "slashing" sound when the player uses them.
*Since the [[City Gate]] only has three non-boss levels, there is an ability token found in each stage there.

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<gallery widths="310" captionsize="medium" captiontextcolor="#8e8e8e" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent" captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center">
Flip.gif|alt=The flip ability sold in Isaac's shop|The Flip ability featured in Isaac's shop.
Slideee.gif|alt=The slide ability sold in Isaac's shop|The Slide ability featured in Isaac's Shop.
DTLDASH.gif|alt=The dash ability sold in Isaac's shop|The Dash ability featured in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLUPPERCUT.gif|alt=The uppercut ability sold in Isaac's shop|The Uppercut ability featured in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
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The Abilities system in ''[[Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter]]'' is somewhat different to that of its predecessor; instead of having various unlockable unique melee attacks, the game features an '''Upgrades''' tab in [[Isaac's Shop]] where the player can both purchase new weapons and upgrade them to increase their combat ability and versatility. The only ability retained from the first game is the Ground Bounce, but is referred to as the "Butt Stomp" in this iteration.

Unlike Abilities, these upgrades do not need to be unlocked by finding [[Secrets|Ability Tokens]], and are instead available from the start, only needing to be purchased.

Upgrades are divided by the three different [[Weapon|weapons]] that the player can acquire in game:

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{{!}}-{{!}}Shooter =
The [[Shooter]] acts as a projectile launching [[Weapon]] that The [[Hero]] can use to pick off enemies at a distance. It has an intermediate rate of fire, and can be bought for 250 [[Rapo-Coins]].

Both the ''Rapid Fire'' and ''Hyper Shot'' greatly increase the Shooter's rate of fire, effectively doubling and tripling it, respectively.

''Rapid Fire'' costs 750 Rapo-Coins, while ''Hypershot'' costs 1500 Rapo-Coins.

{{!}}-{{!}}Slasher =
The [[Slasher]] acts as a fast swinging melee weapon similar to the [[Legendary Sword]]. It offers a more  up close and personal experience than that of the ''Shooter'', and costs 250 [[Rapo-Coins]].

The two upgrades for the ''Slasher'', ''Dbl. Slash'' and ''Final Atk.'' adds a series of combo-like attacks that can be used in rapid succession. Dbl. Slash adds a secondary upward slash, while the ''Final Atk.'' adds a final downward stroke that moves the player forward a bit.

They each cost 750 and 1500 Rapo-Coins, respectively.

{{!}}-{{!}}Slinger =
The [[Slinger]] acts as a mid-ranged throwing weapon that swings out in front and returns to the player, offering a more balanced play style compared to the ''Shooter'' or ''Slasher''. It costs 250 [[Rapo-Coins]].

The upgrade ''Omni Shot'' allows The Hero to swing the ''Slinger'' in multiple directions, including up, down and diagonally.

The upgrade ''Hurricane'' adds a charge ability that allows The Hero to swing the ''Slinger'' in a circle around them.

''Omni Shot'' costs 750 Rapo-Coins, while ''Hurricane'' costs 1500 Rapo-Coins.
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== {{Icon|NoteIcon}} Tips==
*The Shooter cannot be fired diagonally.
*The Hurricane ability can be used as crowd control if the player gets surrounded.

=={{Icon|Question}} Trivia==
*The Slasher is analogous to the [[Legendary Sword]], while the Shooter is similar to the [[Weapon|projectile weapons]] in the first game, most closely resembling the [[Snowshooter]].

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<gallery widths="310" captionsize="medium" captiontextcolor="#8e8e8e" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent" captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center">
Hero_Shooter.png|alt=A hero using the shooter|A Hero using the drawn preset for the Shooter.
Hero_Slasher.png|alt=A hero using the slasher|A Hero using the drawn preset for the Slasher.
Hero_Slinger.png|alt=A hero using the slinger|A Hero using the drawn preset for the Slinger.
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{{!}}-{{!}}Isaac's Shop=
<gallery widths="310" captionsize="medium" captiontextcolor="#8e8e8e" bordersize="none" bordercolor="transparent" captionalign="center" spacing="small" position="center">
DTLShooter.gif|The [[Shooter]] as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLRapidFire.gif|The Rapid Fire as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLHyperShot.gif|The Hypershot as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLSlasher.gif|The [[Slasher]] as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLDoubleSlash.gif|The Double Slash as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLFinalAttack.gif|The Final Attack as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLSlinger.gif|The [[Slinger]] as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLOmniShot.gif|The Omni Shot as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
DTLHurricane.gif|The Hurricane as seen in Isaac's Shop. ''(Click to View)''
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