Powerups

**Powerups** are efficient tools in the game. They are activated instantly after collecting them during the run and are active for a limited period of time. The duration of a powerup can be extended by the armor on the player's hero or with coins in the upgrades section.

All powerups can be separately upgraded six times with 2,000  , then 4,000  , then 8,000  , then 16,000  , then 32,000  , and lastly 64,000  . All upgrades are permanent and do not disappear after the next run.

# List of powerups

## Midas Touch

**Midas Touch** is the first powerup and is unlocked at level 9. It spawns bags of coins (every bag contains 10  ) and turns enemies into gold, stopping them from attacking or moving, although it doesn't affect summoning crystals. However, goons with brimlings are instanly defeated when this powerup is active. Defeating an enemy that is turned to gold rewards the player with 5  and running into them doesn't count as a hit on the player.

The Midas Touch icon is a light blue fist pointed towards the ground.

## Magic Shield

**Magic Shield** is the powerup that grants invincibility. It is unlocked at level 14. This powerup appears as a big see-through purple shield in front of the hero when it's active. Magic Shield protects from the basic attacks of goons, flappers, and wizards, as well as running into thorns and pots. It also acts as a revival tool in the situations when the player normally would be instantly defeated. Examples of some situations are: falling down from the surface, being hit by a crusher, or running into a rock or a wall. Being revived cancels all other powerups that were active.

The Magic Shield icon is a purple shield with two energy sprouts.

## Poison Strike

**Poison Strike** is the powerup that gives the ability to instantly defeat any enemy in a single strike. It is unlocked at level 19. It works best on enemies that require several hits to be defeated like crushers and shielders. When Poison Strike is active, the players equipped weapon has a bright green hue and bubbles on its surface, but is able to use its usual properties.

The Poison Strike icon is a bright green sword with a droplet of what appears to be poison.

## Golden Wings

**Golden Wings** is the last powerup unlocked at level 24, having multiple abilities, which include: acting as a coin magnet, the abilities of slow fall and limitless jump in the air (both of them combined result in the ability to fly) and *combat rush*. The latter allows to close in on enemies and pots from twice the distance needed for a hit when using the side strike. Golden Wings can also be used to help extend a combo as long as the player is in the air or running on a wall. Basically, don't touch the ground. This powerup appears as a pair of see-through yellow wings behind the hero's back when it's active.

The Golden Wings icon is a yellow spread wing.

# Trivia

* Midas Touch powerup is a reference to King Midas, a character in Greek mythology who is famous for his ability to turn everything he touches into gold.
* The shape of the Magic Shield is rarely used in heraldry, but is very common for badges. It is sometimes referred to as the "wedge" top or "polish" style sheild.
* There are several games that implement a skill called Poison Strike, including Assasin's Creed: Valhalla, Fire Emblem, and Mass Effect.
* While the Golden Wings do not actually appear like they're made of gold, the name is surely a reference to the powerup's ability to attract coins.