A closer look at the game's systems, progression, and tips to help you fight smarter through the Turtles' adventure to save their father, Master Splinter, in TMNT: Splintered Fate.
Intro & Progression
If you're starting a fresh save, here's when key systems unlock:
| SYSTEM | UNLOCKS | PICTURE |
| Dragon Upgrade Station | After First Run | |
| Artifact Case | After Defeating Leatherhead (1st Boss) | |
| Dreamer Upgrade Station | After Defeating Karai (2nd Boss) | |
| Arcade Mode | After Defeating Karai (2nd Boss) | |
| Gauntlet & Shimmering Portals | After Defeating Shredder (4th Boss) | |
| War Staff | After Defeating the Gauntlet Karai Challenge |
General Gameplay Tips
Dash often!
You're briefly invulnerable while dashing, use it to escape danger and reposition to safer ground.
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Use your Tool & Character's Special
Your Special is a powerful ability unique to your character. Your Tool is a gadget built for bursts of power.
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Attacking fills your Tool & Special gauges
The more you attack, the faster your Tool and Special charge, just stay clear of enemy attacks while you build them up.
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Turtle Powers & Build Crafting
Turtle Powers are your friend
Every Turtle Power helps you grow stronger. When choosing one, think about your playstyle and how it synergizes with powers you've already picked.
Fill out your Core Slots early
You have one slot each for Attack, Special/Tool, and Dash. Filling these early ramps up your power quickly.
Powers can be upgraded (up to Level 3)
Once picked, a power can be leveled up. Even replacing a core slot power may be worth it if you can reach a new level that fits your build better.
Use Lucky Dice in the shop & for Turtle Power Selections
You can use Lucky Dice to reroll in-game shop selections along with end of room rewards to grant you new options to purchase and select from.
Character Roster, Affinities & Playstyles
Massive gameplay breadth
Every character brings their own Inspirations (starting buffs), Masteries (buffs found during runs), a unique Special, and a Turtle Power affinity.
Character uniqueness & affinities
Characters are more attuned to certain Turtle Power categories, amplifying their unique strengths - for example, Raphael's affinity is Flame & Astral Powers.
Countless viable playstyles
- Go glass cannon with Metalhead
- Shred enemies with a fiery Crit Raph build
- Throw countless shurikens with Leo
- ...and many more to discover!
Progression: Dragon, Dreamer & Artifacts
Dragon Station & Dragon Coins
Earn Dragon Coins during runs and spend them at the Dragon Station.
Tip: Leveling up dash charges and Splinter Revives early is strong.
Dreamer Station & Dreamer Coins
Earn Dreamer Coins during runs and spend them at the Dreamer Station.
Tip: Leveling up Turtle Power appearance rate is very valuable.
Artifact Station & Artifacts
Unlock the Artifact Station and Artifacts as you progress, and power them up with Dreamer Coins.
Tip: The Lucky Dice can help surface more Turtle Powers so you can try builds faster.
Arcade Mode
Quick, one-shot mode with an arcade vibe
Accessible from the Home Lair, Arcade Mode features three distinct levels. Pick Flexes (buffs) and Hexes (debuffs) throughout the run for unique, chaotic fights.
Up the challenge with higher Pepper levels
Push yourself with higher Pepper difficulty — up to 4. Fair warning: a 4-Pepper challenge is tough!
A great way to mix it up and power up
A fun alternative to the main questline, and a great way to earn extra coins.
Challenges: Gauntlet, Shimmering & War Staff
Gauntlet Portals
Take on tougher mini-boss or boss fights through Red Gauntlet Challenge Portals, earning a new currency to power up with.
Shimmering Portals
Raise the stakes (and rewards) through Teal Shimmering Portals, which add tougher run modifiers and grant their own currency.
Equip the War Staff for the ultimate test
This Artifact doubles the damage you take — but also doubles your currency earned. Equip it for a full run to unlock the game's hardest achievements, including clearing all Gauntlet & Shimmering Portals.