All Abilities in MIO: Memories in Orbit

Master every ability to navigate The Vessel and unlock hidden areas

Core Movement Abilities

Hairpin Grapple

Essential

MIO's signature grappling hook using hair tendrils. Attach to purple grappling points to swing across gaps and climb vertical shafts

How to unlock:

Obtained early in the game from Strange Tube in Dwellings

Matrix slots: 0 (base ability)

💡 Usage Tips

Maintain momentum when chaining grapples; your velocity carries through each swing

Glide (Sail)

Essential

Float through the air horizontally or descend slowly. Essential for crossing large gaps and avoiding ground hazards

How to unlock:

Found in Strange Tube at the top of Bell Tower

Matrix slots: 0 (base ability)

💡 Usage Tips

Combine with double jump for maximum air time; can be activated mid-fall

Wall Climb (Striders)

Essential

Spider-like wall climbing using hair tendrils. Climb any surface including ceilings

How to unlock:

Obtained from Strange Tube in Feral Undergrowth

Matrix slots: 0 (base ability)

💡 Usage Tips

Can climb waterfalls and icy surfaces; press trigger to activate

Double Jump

Default

Jump twice in succession for higher reach and better aerial control

How to unlock:

Available from start

Matrix slots: 0 (base ability)

💡 Usage Tips

Resets when hitting enemies, allowing infinite air combos

Dodge

Critical

Quick blink-in-place evasion with invincibility frames

How to unlock:

Defeat Flora boss to get Aviaries Passepartout, then access Strange Tube in Aviaries

Matrix slots: 0 (base ability)

💡 Usage Tips

Can be used mid-air; resets jump in certain situations

Combat Abilities

Orb Projectiles

Launch energy orbs as ranged attacks

Usage:

Consumes energy bar; recharges when touching ground

Tip:

Can be aimed in 8 directions including diagonally

Decoy Clone

Create phantom copies to confuse enemies

Strategy:

Strike from unexpected angles while enemies target clones

Downward Strike

Aerial bounce attack that resets double jump

Usage:

Doesn't deal damage but provides mobility reset

Tip:

Essential for extended platforming sequences

Optional Abilities

Flowing Steps

Optional

Climb waterfalls and water surfaces

Location:

Hidden Strange Tube in Haven

⚠️ Required for: 100% completion, certain modifier locations

Harvester

Optional

Increases Nacre drops from enemies

Unlock:

Defeat Crow boss

Effect:

Passive currency boost

Slingshot Punch

Optional

Phantom punch using grapple points to break barriers

Unlock:

Late game in The Vaults

Usage:

Break cracked walls from distance