In Darksiders 2, players take on the role of The Warlord, a powerful warrior who must guide The Court of the Dead through the dark underworld in order to stop the dark god Khorne from taking over the world. Along the way, players must use their sword and shield to defeat enemies and navigate through treacherous levels full of traps and hazards. In addition to the standard weapons and abilities available in other Darksiders games, The Warlord can also use his powerful magic to heal allies, cast powerful spells, and summoning demons to help him fight.