Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night/Shards

Shards are abilities that are obtained from defeating demons or crafting with alchemy. There are six types of shards. Only one of each type can be equipped at a time except for skill shards. Each shard can be enhanced by improving their rank and grade. Rank is increased by alchemy. Grade is increased when a duplicate shard is collected. Both rank and grade have a maximum of 9. Unneeded shards can be sold at the shop.

Conjure
Conjure shards are attacks that use MP. Press to perform them.

Manipulative
Manipulative shards are performed by pressing or holding.

Directional
Directional shards can be aimed by controlling Miriam's hand with and then pressing  to use them.

Passive
Passive shards enhances stats and do not consume MP. When a passive shard's rank reaches 9, it converts to a skill shard.

Familiar
Familiar shards summon companions that will follow Miriam and attack enemies. They can earn EXP and level up.

Skill
Skill shards can be turned on and off in the menu.