Luminous Arc 2 is a strategy RPG in which characters can be moved across an isometric grid. Each character can be equipped with a weapon, armor, items, and magical "Lapis" gemstones, such as HP % Boosting Lapis Stones, or Fire Damage % boosting stones. Characters learn special skills through leveling up and are able to use "Flash Drives", which consume FD instead of MP. Flash Drives are special attacks which can devastate a single target, or a group of enemies. FD is earned from attacking or defeating enemies. When a character's hit points reach zero, they are removed from battle, but are able to be revived.