diff --git a/character_window/src/abilities/ability_right_side.rs b/character_window/src/abilities/ability_right_side.rs
index 8fc273e..8267793 100644
--- a/character_window/src/abilities/ability_right_side.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/abilities/ability_right_side.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Weak};
 
 use rpg_components::components::ability_slots::AbilitySlots;
@@ -11,13 +12,15 @@ use crate::*;
 
 use crate::{traits::RightSide, CharacterWindow};
 
-pub struct AbilityPageRightSide {
+pub struct AbilityPageRightSide<A: Ability + 'static> {
     snippet: Arc<GuiSnippet>,
 
     ability_index: usize,
+
+    ability_marker: PhantomData<A>,
 }
 
-impl AbilityPageRightSide {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> AbilityPageRightSide<A> {
     const ABILITY_BUTTON_NAMES: [&'static str; 4] = [
         "first_ability",
         "second_ability",
@@ -59,7 +62,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
                 move || {
                     if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                         let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                        let abilities = tabs.abilities();
+                        let abilities = tabs.abilities::<A>();
 
                         abilities.right_side.ability_index = index;
                         abilities.update_page()?;
@@ -79,7 +82,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
                         if selected {
                             engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                                 let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                                let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+                                let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
                                 if let Some(book) = abilities.book(index) {
                                     let button = weak_button.upgrade().unwrap();
@@ -122,7 +125,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
                             let entity = scene.entity_mut(hero)?;
                             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
-                            let abilities = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+                            let abilities = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
                             if let Some(ability) = abilities.book_mut(index) {
                                 let materials = multi_mut.get::<CraftingMaterials>()?;
@@ -131,7 +134,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
 
                                 if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                     menu.tabs_mut()
-                                        .abilities()
+                                        .abilities::<A>()
                                         .right_side
                                         .refresh(&engine, hero)?;
                                 }
@@ -151,6 +154,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
         Ok(Self {
             snippet,
             ability_index: 0,
+            ability_marker: PhantomData,
         })
     }
 
@@ -189,7 +193,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
         Ok(())
     }
 
-    fn update_active_ability(&self, engine: &Engine, abilities: &AbilitySlots) -> Result<()> {
+    fn update_active_ability(&self, engine: &Engine, abilities: &AbilitySlots<A>) -> Result<()> {
         let grid: Arc<Grid> = self.snippet.element("ability_content")?;
         let (_, rows) = grid.dimensions();
 
@@ -237,7 +241,7 @@ impl AbilityPageRightSide {
     }
 }
 
-impl RightSide for AbilityPageRightSide {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> RightSide for AbilityPageRightSide<A> {
     fn refresh(&mut self, engine: &Engine, hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
@@ -251,7 +255,7 @@ impl RightSide for AbilityPageRightSide {
             self.update_crafting_count("epic", crafting.count(Rarities::Epic))?;
             self.update_crafting_count("legendary", crafting.count(Rarities::Legendary))?;
 
-            let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+            let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
             for (index, name) in Self::ABILITY_BUTTON_NAMES.iter().enumerate() {
                 self.update_ability_icon(name, abilities.book(index).map(|book| book.icon()))?;
diff --git a/character_window/src/abilities/content.rs b/character_window/src/abilities/content.rs
index 3510a27..e2ef6f7 100644
--- a/character_window/src/abilities/content.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/abilities/content.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ use crate::{
 
 use super::AbilityPage;
 
-impl Content<AbilityAddon> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Content<A, AbilityAddon> {
     fn show_addon_tooltip(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ impl Content<AbilityAddon> {
     ) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
             let target_x = x + w as i32;
             let target_y = y;
@@ -46,14 +46,14 @@ impl Content<AbilityAddon> {
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
         addon_index: usize,
-        ability_page: &AbilityPage,
+        ability_page: &AbilityPage<A>,
     ) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity_mut(hero)?;
             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
-            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
-            let abilities = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
+            let abilities = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
             if let Some(book) = abilities.book_mut(ability_page.right_side.selected_ability()) {
                 if book.has_free_addon_slots() {
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ impl Content<AbilityAddon> {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContentUpdate for Content<AbilityAddon> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> ContentUpdate for Content<A, AbilityAddon> {
     fn update(&mut self, engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         let reference = self.reference.clone();
 
@@ -80,13 +80,15 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<AbilityAddon> {
 
                 move |controller_button| {
                     if let ControllerButton::X = controller_button {
-                        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory(&engine, hero, |inventory| {
-                            inventory.remove_addon(index)
-                        })?;
+                        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory::<A, _, _>(
+                            &engine,
+                            hero,
+                            |inventory| inventory.remove_addon(index),
+                        )?;
 
                         if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                             let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                            let abilities = tabs.abilities();
+                            let abilities = tabs.abilities::<A>();
 
                             abilities.update_page()?;
                         }
@@ -145,19 +147,19 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<AbilityAddon> {
     }
 }
 
-impl Content<AbilityBook> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Content<A, AbilityBook<A>> {
     fn equip_book(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
         book_index: usize,
-        ability_page: &AbilityPage,
+        ability_page: &AbilityPage<A>,
     ) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity_mut(hero)?;
             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
-            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
-            let abilitiy_slots = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
+            let abilitiy_slots = multi_mut.get::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
             if let Some(old_book) = abilitiy_slots.insert_book(
                 inventory.remove_book(book_index),
@@ -179,7 +181,7 @@ impl Content<AbilityBook> {
     ) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let statistics = entity.get_component::<Statistics>()?;
 
             let target_x = x + w as i32;
@@ -191,9 +193,9 @@ impl Content<AbilityBook> {
             gui.enable()?;
 
             let window = reference.upgrade().unwrap();
-            let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots>()?;
+            let abilities = entity.get_component::<AbilitySlots<A>>()?;
 
-            match abilities.book(window.tabs().abilities().right_side.selected_ability()) {
+            match abilities.book(window.tabs().abilities::<A>().right_side.selected_ability()) {
                 Some(selected_book) => {
                     let button_pos = gui.position_extent();
 
@@ -222,7 +224,7 @@ impl Content<AbilityBook> {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContentUpdate for Content<AbilityBook> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> ContentUpdate for Content<A, AbilityBook<A>> {
     fn update(&mut self, engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         let reference = self.reference.clone();
 
@@ -235,13 +237,15 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<AbilityBook> {
 
                 move |controller_button| {
                     if let ControllerButton::X = controller_button {
-                        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory(&engine, hero, |inventory| {
-                            inventory.remove_book(index)
-                        })?;
+                        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory::<A, _, _>(
+                            &engine,
+                            hero,
+                            |inventory| inventory.remove_book(index),
+                        )?;
 
                         if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                             let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                            let abilities = tabs.abilities();
+                            let abilities = tabs.abilities::<A>();
 
                             abilities.update_page()?;
                         }
diff --git a/character_window/src/abilities/mod.rs b/character_window/src/abilities/mod.rs
index 28d08bd..2f8007a 100644
--- a/character_window/src/abilities/mod.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/abilities/mod.rs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ use super::{
 };
 use crate::*;
 
-pub struct AbilityPage {
+pub struct AbilityPage<A: Ability + 'static> {
     close: Weak<Button>,
 
     engine: Arc<Engine>,
@@ -31,10 +31,10 @@ pub struct AbilityPage {
 
     current_mode: usize,
 
-    right_side: AbilityPageRightSide,
+    right_side: AbilityPageRightSide<A>,
 }
 
-impl AbilityPage {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> AbilityPage<A> {
     pub fn new(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ impl AbilityPage {
 
                     engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                         let hero_object = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                         data = inventory.iter_books().cloned().collect();
 
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ impl AbilityPage {
         );
 
         // addons
-        let addons_mode = PageContent::new(
+        let addons_mode = PageContent::<A, _>::new(
             Content::new(&engine, reference.clone(), {
                 let engine = engine.clone();
                 let hero = hero.clone();
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ impl AbilityPage {
 
                     engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                         let hero_object = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                         data = inventory.iter_addons().cloned().collect();
 
@@ -192,7 +192,7 @@ impl AbilityPage {
             move |index| {
                 if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                     let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                    let me = tabs.abilities();
+                    let me = tabs.abilities::<A>();
 
                     if me.current_mode != index {
                         me.current_mode = index;
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ impl AbilityPage {
     }
 }
 
-impl Page for AbilityPage {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Page for AbilityPage<A> {
     fn enable(&mut self) -> Result<Arc<Grid>> {
         println!("enable AbilityPage");
 
diff --git a/character_window/src/content.rs b/character_window/src/content.rs
index 9dad290..d292070 100644
--- a/character_window/src/content.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/content.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-use std::sync::{Arc, Weak};
+use std::{
+    marker::PhantomData,
+    sync::{Arc, Weak},
+};
 
 use crate::*;
 
@@ -15,7 +18,7 @@ pub trait ContentUpdate {
     fn select(&self) -> Result<()>;
 }
 
-pub struct Content<T: Send + Sync> {
+pub struct Content<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> {
     pub reference: Weak<CharacterWindow>,
     base: Arc<GuiSnippet>,
     data: Vec<T>,
@@ -24,9 +27,11 @@ pub struct Content<T: Send + Sync> {
 
     page: usize,
     pages: usize,
+
+    ability_marker: PhantomData<A>,
 }
 
-impl<T: Send + Sync> Content<T> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> Content<A, T> {
     pub fn new<F>(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         reference: Weak<CharacterWindow>,
@@ -56,6 +61,8 @@ impl<T: Send + Sync> Content<T> {
 
             page: 0,
             pages: 1,
+
+            ability_marker: PhantomData,
         })
     }
 
@@ -124,9 +131,9 @@ impl<T: Send + Sync> Content<T> {
     }
 }
 
-impl<T: Send + Sync> ContentWrapper for Content<T>
+impl<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> ContentWrapper for Content<A, T>
 where
-    Content<T>: ContentUpdate,
+    Content<A, T>: ContentUpdate,
 {
     fn refresh(&mut self) -> Result<()> {
         self.data = (self.on_enable)()?;
diff --git a/character_window/src/inventory/content.rs b/character_window/src/inventory/content.rs
index 4573210..ad077e1 100644
--- a/character_window/src/inventory/content.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/inventory/content.rs
@@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ use crate::{
 
 use super::jewel_right_side::{LowerJewels, ReferenceItemSource, ReferenceObject};
 
-impl Content<Item> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Content<A, Item> {
     fn salvage_item(engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity, item_index: usize) -> Result<()> {
-        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory(engine, hero, |inventory| {
+        CharacterWindow::salvage_from_inventory::<A, _, _>(engine, hero, |inventory| {
             let mut item = inventory.remove_item(item_index);
 
             // unsocket jewels and add them into inventory
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ impl Content<Item> {
 
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let item = inventory.item_at(item_index).clone();
 
             if item.affixes.iter().any(|affix| {
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ impl Content<Item> {
             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
             let hero_items = multi_mut.get::<ItemSlotContainer>()?;
-            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let attributes = multi_mut.get::<Attributes>()?;
 
             // remove item from inventory
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ impl Content<Item> {
         engine.on_scene(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
 
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let attributes = entity.get_component::<Attributes>()?;
 
             let target_x = x + w as i32;
@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ impl Content<Item> {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContentUpdate for Content<Item> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> ContentUpdate for Content<A, Item> {
     fn update(&mut self, engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         let reference = self.reference.clone();
 
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Item> {
 
                             if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                 let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                                let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                 inventory.update_page(true)?;
                             }
@@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Item> {
                             if Self::select_to_socket(&engine, hero, index)? {
                                 if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                     let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                     inventory.switch_to_jewels()?;
                                 }
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Item> {
 
                     if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                         let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                        let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                        let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                         inventory.update_page(true)?;
                     }
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Item> {
     }
 }
 
-impl Content<Jewel> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Content<A, Jewel> {
     fn show_jewel_tooltip(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -257,7 +257,7 @@ impl Content<Jewel> {
     ) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
             let target_x = x + w as i32;
             let target_y = y;
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ impl Content<Jewel> {
     fn select_to_combine(engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity, jewel_index: usize) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let jewel = inventory.jewel_at(jewel_index).clone();
 
             // add to reference
@@ -312,7 +312,7 @@ impl Content<Jewel> {
     fn select_to_lower(engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity, jewel_index: usize) -> Result<()> {
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
             let entity = scene.entity(hero)?;
-            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = entity.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
             let jewel = inventory.jewel_at(jewel_index).clone();
 
             // remove from reference if placed there
@@ -342,7 +342,7 @@ impl Content<Jewel> {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContentUpdate for Content<Jewel> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> ContentUpdate for Content<A, Jewel> {
     fn update(&mut self, engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         let reference = self.reference.clone();
 
@@ -378,7 +378,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Jewel> {
 
                     if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                         let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                        let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                        let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                         inventory.update_page(true)?;
                     }
@@ -398,7 +398,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Jewel> {
 
                             if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                 let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                                let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                 inventory.update_page(true)?;
                             }
@@ -420,7 +420,7 @@ impl ContentUpdate for Content<Jewel> {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContentUpdate for Content<MapItem> {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> ContentUpdate for Content<A, MapItem> {
     fn update(&mut self, engine: &Arc<Engine>, _hero: Entity) -> Result<()> {
         self.update_base(engine, |_button, _t, _index| {
             // button.set_icon(&t.icon)?;
diff --git a/character_window/src/inventory/item_right_side.rs b/character_window/src/inventory/item_right_side.rs
index 39911fd..9afc443 100644
--- a/character_window/src/inventory/item_right_side.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/inventory/item_right_side.rs
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ pub struct ItemRightSide {
 }
 
 impl ItemRightSide {
-    pub fn new(
+    pub fn new<A: Ability + 'static>(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         file: &str,
         reference: &Weak<CharacterWindow>,
@@ -37,12 +37,12 @@ impl ItemRightSide {
             empty_icons: icons,
         };
 
-        me.setup(engine, reference, hero)?;
+        me.setup::<A>(engine, reference, hero)?;
 
         Ok(me)
     }
 
-    fn setup(
+    fn setup<A: Ability + 'static>(
         &self,
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         reference: &Weak<CharacterWindow>,
@@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ mod macros {
                             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
                             let items = multi_mut.get::<ItemSlotContainer>()?;
-                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
+                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                             if let Some($item) = items.[<$item>]() {
                                 inventory.add_item($item.clone());
@@ -285,7 +285,7 @@ mod macros {
                         if found_item {
                             if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                 let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                                let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                 inventory.update_page(true)?;
                             }
@@ -333,7 +333,7 @@ mod macros {
                                 if empty_affixes_found {
                                     let window = reference.upgrade().unwrap();
                                     let mut tabs = window.tabs_mut();
-                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                     inventory.switch_to_jewels()?;
                                 }
@@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ mod macros {
                             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
                             let items = multi_mut.get::<ItemSlotContainer>()?;
-                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
+                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                             if let Some($item) = items.[<$item>]($index) {
                                 inventory.add_item($item.clone());
@@ -437,7 +437,7 @@ mod macros {
                         if found_item {
                             if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                                 let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                                let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                 inventory.update_page(true)?;
                             }
@@ -485,7 +485,7 @@ mod macros {
                                 if empty_affixes_found {
                                     let window = reference.upgrade().unwrap();
                                     let mut tabs = window.tabs_mut();
-                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                                    let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                                     inventory.switch_to_jewels()?;
                                 }
diff --git a/character_window/src/inventory/jewel_right_side.rs b/character_window/src/inventory/jewel_right_side.rs
index b7f9bfe..af3e76e 100644
--- a/character_window/src/inventory/jewel_right_side.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/inventory/jewel_right_side.rs
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ pub struct JewelRightSide {
 }
 
 impl JewelRightSide {
-    pub fn new(
+    pub fn new<A: Ability + 'static>(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         file: &str,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -67,12 +67,12 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
         })?;
 
         let me = Self { snippet };
-        me.setup_select(engine, hero, reference)?;
+        me.setup_select::<A>(engine, hero, reference)?;
 
         Ok(me)
     }
 
-    fn setup_select(
+    fn setup_select<A: Ability + 'static>(
         &self,
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
 
                         if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                             let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                            let inventory = tabs.inventory();
+                            let inventory = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                             inventory.update_page(true)?;
                         }
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
             .for_each(|j| *j = None);
     }
 
-    pub fn combine(engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<bool> {
+    pub fn combine<A: Ability + 'static>(engine: &Arc<Engine>, hero: Entity) -> Result<bool> {
         let scene = engine.scene_mut();
 
         let (resources, entity) = scene.entity_resource(hero)?;
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
 
                     match source {
                         ReferenceItemSource::Inventory(index) => {
-                            let inventory = entity.get_component_mut::<Inventory>()?;
+                            let inventory = entity.get_component_mut::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                             let item = inventory.item_mut_at(*index);
 
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
 
                             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
-                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
+                            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
                             let item_slots = multi_mut.get::<ItemSlotContainer>()?;
 
                             let slot = item.slot;
@@ -328,9 +328,9 @@ impl JewelRightSide {
                     }
 
                     let item_settings = resources.get::<ItemSettings>();
-                    let item_system = resources.get::<ItemSystem>();
+                    let item_system = resources.get::<ItemSystem<A>>();
 
-                    let inventory = entity.get_component_mut::<Inventory>()?;
+                    let inventory = entity.get_component_mut::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                     let upper_jewel = inventory.jewel_mut_at(*index);
 
diff --git a/character_window/src/inventory/mod.rs b/character_window/src/inventory/mod.rs
index 81fe22e..3227405 100644
--- a/character_window/src/inventory/mod.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/inventory/mod.rs
@@ -3,11 +3,13 @@ mod item_right_side;
 mod jewel_right_side;
 mod map_right_side;
 
+use std::marker::PhantomData;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Weak};
 
 use anyhow::Result;
 use engine::prelude::*;
 use rpg_components::components::inventory::Inventory;
+use rpg_components::items::ability_book::Ability;
 
 use super::page_content::PageContent;
 use super::traits::*;
@@ -16,7 +18,7 @@ use item_right_side::ItemRightSide;
 use jewel_right_side::JewelRightSide;
 use map_right_side::MapRightSide;
 
-pub struct InventoryPage {
+pub struct InventoryPage<A: Ability + 'static> {
     close: Weak<Button>,
 
     engine: Arc<Engine>,
@@ -30,9 +32,11 @@ pub struct InventoryPage {
     modes: [Box<dyn PageContentWrapper>; 3],
 
     current_mode: usize,
+
+    ability_marker: PhantomData<A>,
 }
 
-impl InventoryPage {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> InventoryPage<A> {
     pub fn new(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
@@ -53,7 +57,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
         let content = left_base.element("content")?;
 
         // items
-        let item_mode = PageContent::new(
+        let item_mode = PageContent::<A, _>::new(
             Content::new(engine, reference.clone(), {
                 let engine = engine.clone();
                 let hero = hero.clone();
@@ -63,7 +67,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
 
                     engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                         let hero_object = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                         data = inventory.iter_items().cloned().collect();
 
@@ -93,7 +97,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
 
                 ui
             },
-            ItemRightSide::new(
+            ItemRightSide::new::<A>(
                 engine,
                 include_str!("../../resources/inventory/items/right_side.xml"),
                 &reference,
@@ -102,7 +106,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
         );
 
         // jewels
-        let jewel_mode = PageContent::new(
+        let jewel_mode = PageContent::<A, _>::new(
             Content::new(engine, reference.clone(), {
                 let engine = engine.clone();
                 let hero = hero.clone();
@@ -112,7 +116,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
 
                     engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                         let hero_object = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                         data = inventory.iter_jewels().cloned().collect();
 
@@ -139,7 +143,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
 
                 ui
             },
-            JewelRightSide::new(
+            JewelRightSide::new::<A>(
                 engine,
                 include_str!("../../resources/inventory/jewels/right_side.xml"),
                 hero,
@@ -148,7 +152,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
         );
 
         // maps
-        let map_mode = PageContent::new(
+        let map_mode = PageContent::<A, _>::new(
             Content::new(engine, reference.clone(), {
                 let engine = engine.clone();
                 let hero: Entity = hero.clone();
@@ -158,7 +162,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
 
                     engine.on_scene(|scene| {
                         let hero_object = scene.entity(hero)?;
-                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory>()?;
+                        let inventory = hero_object.get_component::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
                         data = inventory.iter_maps().cloned().collect();
 
@@ -209,6 +213,8 @@ impl InventoryPage {
             ],
 
             current_mode: 0,
+
+            ability_marker: PhantomData,
         })
     }
 
@@ -315,7 +321,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
             move |index| {
                 if let Some(menu) = reference.upgrade() {
                     let mut tabs = menu.tabs_mut();
-                    let me = tabs.inventory();
+                    let me = tabs.inventory::<A>();
 
                     if me.current_mode != index {
                         me.current_mode = index;
@@ -353,7 +359,7 @@ impl InventoryPage {
     }
 }
 
-impl Page for InventoryPage {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> Page for InventoryPage<A> {
     fn enable(&mut self) -> Result<Arc<Grid>> {
         println!("enable InventoryPage");
 
@@ -423,7 +429,7 @@ impl Page for InventoryPage {
             ControllerButton::RightStick => {
                 // check if jewel page is open
                 if self.current_mode == 1 {
-                    if JewelRightSide::combine(&self.engine, self.hero)? {
+                    if JewelRightSide::combine::<A>(&self.engine, self.hero)? {
                         JewelRightSide::clear(&self.engine);
                         self.update_page(true)?;
                     }
diff --git a/character_window/src/lib.rs b/character_window/src/lib.rs
index f1d4a9f..35c2838 100644
--- a/character_window/src/lib.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/lib.rs
@@ -7,9 +7,12 @@ mod traits;
 
 use anyhow::Result;
 use engine::prelude::*;
-use rpg_components::components::{
-    crafting_materials::CraftingMaterials,
-    inventory::{Inventory, Storable},
+use rpg_components::{
+    components::{
+        crafting_materials::CraftingMaterials,
+        inventory::{Inventory, Storable},
+    },
+    items::ability_book::Ability,
 };
 
 use std::{
@@ -76,11 +79,11 @@ impl<'a> Tabs<'a> {
         Self::downcast_unchecked(&self.tabs[0])
     }
 
-    pub fn inventory(&mut self) -> &'a InventoryPage {
+    pub fn inventory<A: Ability + 'static>(&mut self) -> &'a InventoryPage<A> {
         Self::downcast_unchecked(&self.tabs[1])
     }
 
-    pub fn abilities(&mut self) -> &'a AbilityPage {
+    pub fn abilities<A: Ability + 'static>(&mut self) -> &'a AbilityPage<A> {
         Self::downcast_unchecked(&self.tabs[2])
     }
 
@@ -104,11 +107,11 @@ impl<'a> TabsMut<'a> {
         Self::downcast_mut_unchecked(&mut self.tabs[0])
     }
 
-    pub fn inventory(&mut self) -> &'a mut InventoryPage {
+    pub fn inventory<A: Ability + 'static>(&mut self) -> &'a mut InventoryPage<A> {
         Self::downcast_mut_unchecked(&mut self.tabs[1])
     }
 
-    pub fn abilities(&mut self) -> &'a mut AbilityPage {
+    pub fn abilities<A: Ability + 'static>(&mut self) -> &'a mut AbilityPage<A> {
         Self::downcast_mut_unchecked(&mut self.tabs[2])
     }
 
@@ -137,7 +140,7 @@ pub struct CharacterWindow {
 }
 
 impl CharacterWindow {
-    pub fn new(
+    pub fn new<A: Ability + 'static>(
         engine: Arc<Engine>,
         hero: Entity,
         name: &str,
@@ -162,8 +165,10 @@ impl CharacterWindow {
 
             tabs: RwLock::new([
                 Box::new(CharacterPage::new(&engine, hero, name, me).unwrap()),
-                Box::new(InventoryPage::new(&engine, hero, me.clone(), &close_button).unwrap()),
-                Box::new(AbilityPage::new(&engine, hero, me.clone(), &close_button).unwrap()),
+                Box::new(
+                    InventoryPage::<A>::new(&engine, hero, me.clone(), &close_button).unwrap(),
+                ),
+                Box::new(AbilityPage::<A>::new(&engine, hero, me.clone(), &close_button).unwrap()),
             ]),
             tab: AtomicUsize::new(0),
 
@@ -250,9 +255,10 @@ impl CharacterWindow {
         self.tooltips.lock().unwrap().remove(&name.to_string());
     }
 
-    pub fn salvage_from_inventory<F, S>(engine: &Engine, hero: Entity, f: F) -> Result<()>
+    pub fn salvage_from_inventory<A, F, S>(engine: &Engine, hero: Entity, f: F) -> Result<()>
     where
-        F: FnOnce(&mut Inventory) -> S,
+        A: Ability + 'static,
+        F: FnOnce(&mut Inventory<A>) -> S,
         S: Storable,
     {
         engine.on_scene_mut(|scene| {
@@ -261,7 +267,7 @@ impl CharacterWindow {
             let mut multi_mut = entity.multi_mut();
 
             let crafting_materials = multi_mut.get::<CraftingMaterials>()?;
-            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory>()?;
+            let inventory = multi_mut.get::<Inventory<A>>()?;
 
             // remove callback
             let storable = f(inventory);
diff --git a/character_window/src/page_content.rs b/character_window/src/page_content.rs
index 6d4f492..0d02fa0 100644
--- a/character_window/src/page_content.rs
+++ b/character_window/src/page_content.rs
@@ -17,15 +17,15 @@ impl RightSide for EmptyRightSide {
     }
 }
 
-pub struct PageContent<T: Send + Sync> {
-    content: Content<T>,
+pub struct PageContent<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> {
+    content: Content<A, T>,
     tooltip: Arc<GuiSnippet>,
 
     right_side: Box<dyn RightSide>,
 }
 
-impl<T: Send + Sync> PageContent<T> {
-    pub fn new<R>(content: Content<T>, tooltip: Arc<GuiSnippet>, right_side: R) -> Self
+impl<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> PageContent<A, T> {
+    pub fn new<R>(content: Content<A, T>, tooltip: Arc<GuiSnippet>, right_side: R) -> Self
     where
         R: RightSide + 'static,
     {
@@ -37,9 +37,9 @@ impl<T: Send + Sync> PageContent<T> {
     }
 }
 
-impl<T: Send + Sync> PageContentWrapper for PageContent<T>
+impl<A: Ability + 'static, T: Send + Sync> PageContentWrapper for PageContent<A, T>
 where
-    Content<T>: ContentUpdate,
+    Content<A, T>: ContentUpdate,
 {
     fn content(&self) -> &dyn ContentWrapper {
         &self.content
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/ability_type.rs b/gavania-core/src/game/content/ability_type.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from rpg_components/src/ability_type.rs
rename to gavania-core/src/game/content/ability_type.rs
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/abilityloader.rs b/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/abilityloader.rs
similarity index 97%
rename from rpg_components/src/components/abilityloader.rs
rename to gavania-core/src/game/content/components/abilityloader.rs
index b23b82c..4aa2a31 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/abilityloader.rs
+++ b/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/abilityloader.rs
@@ -5,14 +5,6 @@ use engine::prelude::*;
 use cgmath::Vector3;
 use std::path::Path;
 
-use crate::{
-    ability_type::AbilityType,
-    damage_type::DamageType,
-    items::{ability_addon::AbilityAddonCollection, ability_book::Ability},
-};
-
-use super::statistics::Statistics;
-
 const ABILITY_SUFFIX: &str = ".abil";
 
 create_settings_section!(
diff --git a/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/mod.rs b/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/mod.rs
index 9aa317c..bf13946 100644
--- a/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/mod.rs
+++ b/gavania-core/src/game/content/components/mod.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 mod ability_location_info;
+pub mod abilityloader;
 pub mod ai;
 mod aoe;
 pub mod aoe_arc;
diff --git a/gavania-core/src/game/content/mod.rs b/gavania-core/src/game/content/mod.rs
index 4646e58..269f1e1 100644
--- a/gavania-core/src/game/content/mod.rs
+++ b/gavania-core/src/game/content/mod.rs
@@ -2,5 +2,6 @@ pub mod abilities;
 pub mod components;
 pub mod objects;
 
+pub mod ability_type;
 pub mod lightning;
 pub mod prelude;
diff --git a/gavania-core/src/game/content/prelude.rs b/gavania-core/src/game/content/prelude.rs
index 195b2d7..87f0eda 100644
--- a/gavania-core/src/game/content/prelude.rs
+++ b/gavania-core/src/game/content/prelude.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 pub use super::abilities::prelude::*;
+pub use super::ability_type::AbilityType;
 pub use super::components::*;
 pub use super::lightning::{Lightning, LightningMarker};
 pub use super::objects::hero::{Hero, MainUser};
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/ability_slots.rs b/rpg_components/src/components/ability_slots.rs
index 0a78fff..cae81c7 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/ability_slots.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/components/ability_slots.rs
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ use std::{
     str::FromStr,
 };
 
-use crate::config::save_game::SaveGame;
 use crate::items::{ability_addon::AbilityAddonTypes, ability_book::AbilityBook, Rarities};
 use crate::{components::inventory::Storable, items::ItemSystem};
+use crate::{config::save_game::SaveGame, items::ability_book::Ability};
 
 macro_rules! load {
     ($me: ident, $item_system:ident, $save_game:ident, $($index:literal,)+) => {
@@ -67,16 +67,16 @@ macro_rules! store {
     };
 }
 
-pub struct AbilitySlots {
+// stupid workaround for serde Deserialize
+pub const MAX_ABILITIES: usize = 4;
+
+pub struct AbilitySlots<A: Ability> {
     pub direction: Vector2<f32>,
 
-    abilities: [Option<AbilityBook>; AbilitySlots::MAX_ABILITIES],
+    abilities: [Option<AbilityBook<A>>; MAX_ABILITIES],
 }
 
-impl AbilitySlots {
-    // stupid workaround for serde Deserialize
-    pub const MAX_ABILITIES: usize = 4;
-
+impl<A: Ability> AbilitySlots<A> {
     pub fn empty() -> Self {
         Self {
             direction: Vector2::zero(),
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ impl AbilitySlots {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn load(item_system: &ItemSystem, save_game: &SaveGame) -> Result<Self> {
+    pub fn load(item_system: &ItemSystem<A>, save_game: &SaveGame) -> Result<Self> {
         let mut me = Self::empty();
 
         load!(me, item_system, save_game, 0, 1, 2, 3,);
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ impl AbilitySlots {
         store!(self, save_game, 0, 1, 2, 3,);
     }
 
-    pub fn insert_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook, index: usize) -> Option<AbilityBook> {
+    pub fn insert_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook<A>, index: usize) -> Option<AbilityBook<A>> {
         match self.abilities[index].clone() {
             Some(ability) => {
                 if ability != book {
@@ -119,30 +119,30 @@ impl AbilitySlots {
     //     self.abilities[index] = None;
     // }
 
-    pub fn book(&self, index: usize) -> Option<&AbilityBook> {
+    pub fn book(&self, index: usize) -> Option<&AbilityBook<A>> {
         self.abilities[index].as_ref()
     }
 
-    pub fn book_mut(&mut self, index: usize) -> Option<&mut AbilityBook> {
+    pub fn book_mut(&mut self, index: usize) -> Option<&mut AbilityBook<A>> {
         self.abilities[index].as_mut()
     }
 
-    pub fn iter(&self) -> Iter<'_, Option<AbilityBook>> {
+    pub fn iter(&self) -> Iter<'_, Option<AbilityBook<A>>> {
         self.abilities.iter()
     }
 
-    pub fn iter_mut(&mut self) -> IterMut<'_, Option<AbilityBook>> {
+    pub fn iter_mut(&mut self) -> IterMut<'_, Option<AbilityBook<A>>> {
         self.abilities.iter_mut()
     }
 }
 
-impl EntityComponent for AbilitySlots {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> EntityComponent for AbilitySlots<A> {
     fn name(&self) -> &str {
         Self::debug_name()
     }
 }
 
-impl ComponentDebug for AbilitySlots {
+impl<A: Ability> ComponentDebug for AbilitySlots<A> {
     fn debug_name() -> &'static str {
         "AbilitySlots"
     }
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/attributes.rs b/rpg_components/src/components/attributes.rs
index 57f38bb..7606c93 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/attributes.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/components/attributes.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use std::{cmp::Ordering, slice::Iter, str::FromStr};
 
 use crate::{
     config::attributes::{AttributeColorSettings, StartingAttributes},
-    items::ItemSystem,
+    items::{ability_book::Ability, ItemSystem},
 };
 
 generate_stat!(Agility, u32, "Agility");
@@ -37,12 +37,12 @@ impl Attribute {
         ATTRIBUTES.iter()
     }
 
-    pub fn apply_color(
+    pub fn apply_color<A: Ability>(
         &self,
         base_image: &RgbaImage,
         color_settins: &AttributeColorSettings,
     ) -> RgbaImage {
-        ItemSystem::apply_color(base_image, color_settins.from_attribute(*self))
+        ItemSystem::<A>::apply_color(base_image, color_settins.from_attribute(*self))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/inventory.rs b/rpg_components/src/components/inventory.rs
index 8352734..412b00c 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/inventory.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/components/inventory.rs
@@ -6,8 +6,9 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use crate::{
     config::save_game::SaveGame,
     items::{
-        ability_addon::AbilityAddon, ability_book::AbilityBook, Item, ItemSystem, Jewel, MapItem,
-        Rarities,
+        ability_addon::AbilityAddon,
+        ability_book::{Ability, AbilityBook},
+        Item, ItemSystem, Jewel, MapItem, Rarities,
     },
 };
 
@@ -17,15 +18,15 @@ pub trait Storable {
 }
 
 #[derive(Default, Clone)]
-pub struct Inventory {
+pub struct Inventory<A: Ability> {
     items: Vec<Item>,
     addons: Vec<AbilityAddon>,
-    books: Vec<AbilityBook>,
+    books: Vec<AbilityBook<A>>,
     jewels: Vec<Jewel>,
     maps: Vec<MapItem>,
 }
 
-impl Inventory {
+impl<A: Ability> Inventory<A> {
     // ------- items --------
     pub fn add_item(&mut self, item: Item) {
         self.items.push(item);
@@ -123,30 +124,30 @@ impl Inventory {
     }
 
     // ------- books --------
-    pub fn add_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook) {
+    pub fn add_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook<A>) {
         self.books.push(book);
     }
 
-    pub fn insert_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook, index: usize) {
+    pub fn insert_book(&mut self, book: AbilityBook<A>, index: usize) {
         self.books.insert(index, book);
     }
 
-    pub fn remove_book(&mut self, index: usize) -> AbilityBook {
+    pub fn remove_book(&mut self, index: usize) -> AbilityBook<A> {
         self.books.remove(index)
     }
 
-    pub fn iter_books(&self) -> Iter<'_, AbilityBook> {
+    pub fn iter_books(&self) -> Iter<'_, AbilityBook<A>> {
         self.books.iter()
     }
 
-    pub fn book_at(&self, index: usize) -> &AbilityBook {
+    pub fn book_at(&self, index: usize) -> &AbilityBook<A> {
         &self.books[index]
     }
 }
 
-impl Inventory {
-    pub fn load(save_game: &SaveGame, item_system: &ItemSystem) -> Result<Self> {
-        let mut inventory = Inventory::default();
+impl<A: Ability> Inventory<A> {
+    pub fn load(save_game: &SaveGame, item_system: &ItemSystem<A>) -> Result<Self> {
+        let mut inventory: Inventory<A> = Default::default();
 
         for item_string in save_game.inventory.items.iter() {
             if !item_string.is_empty() {
@@ -219,13 +220,13 @@ impl Inventory {
     }
 }
 
-impl EntityComponent for Inventory {
+impl<A: Ability + 'static> EntityComponent for Inventory<A> {
     fn name(&self) -> &str {
         Self::debug_name()
     }
 }
 
-impl ComponentDebug for Inventory {
+impl<A: Ability> ComponentDebug for Inventory<A> {
     fn debug_name() -> &'static str {
         "Inventory"
     }
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/item_slots.rs b/rpg_components/src/components/item_slots.rs
index 50f94b0..e3b905b 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/item_slots.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/components/item_slots.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use std::collections::HashMap;
 
 use crate::{
     config::{items::ItemSettings, save_game::SaveGame},
-    items::{Item, ItemAffix, ItemSlots, ItemSystem, Rarities},
+    items::{ability_book::Ability, Item, ItemAffix, ItemSlots, ItemSystem, Rarities},
 };
 
 use super::{
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ impl ItemSlotContainer {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn load(save_game: &SaveGame, item_system: &ItemSystem) -> Result<Self> {
+    pub fn load<A: Ability>(save_game: &SaveGame, item_system: &ItemSystem<A>) -> Result<Self> {
         let mut me = Self::new();
 
         load_item!(me, chest_plate, ChestPlate, save_game, item_system);
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/components/mod.rs b/rpg_components/src/components/mod.rs
index 698d6b2..2a865ee 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/components/mod.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/components/mod.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 pub mod macros;
 
 pub mod ability_slots;
-pub mod abilityloader;
 pub mod attributes;
 pub mod character_status;
 pub mod crafting_materials;
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/config/save_game.rs b/rpg_components/src/config/save_game.rs
index 2072953..e386642 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/config/save_game.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/config/save_game.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use crate::{
         crafting_materials::CraftingMaterials, inventory::Inventory, item_slots::ItemSlotContainer,
         level::Level, statistics::Statistics,
     },
-    items::{ItemAffix, ItemSystem, Rarities},
+    items::{ability_book::Ability, ItemAffix, ItemSystem, Rarities},
 };
 
 use std::env::var;
@@ -359,13 +359,16 @@ create_settings_container!(
 );
 
 impl SaveGame {
-    pub fn to_entity_object(self, engine: &Engine) -> Result<(Entity, String)> {
+    pub fn to_entity_object<A: Ability + 'static>(
+        self,
+        engine: &Engine,
+    ) -> Result<(Entity, String)> {
         let scene = engine.scene_mut();
 
         let experience_settings = scene.resources.get::<ExperienceSettings>();
         let attribute_settings = scene.resources.get::<AttributeSettings>();
         let item_settings = scene.resources.get::<ItemSettings>();
-        let item_system = scene.resources.get::<ItemSystem>();
+        let item_system = scene.resources.get::<ItemSystem<A>>();
 
         let mut entity_object = engine.assets().empty_entity();
 
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/ability_addon.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/ability_addon.rs
index aa69e50..ae48371 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/ability_addon.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/ability_addon.rs
@@ -12,11 +12,9 @@ use std::{
 
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
-use crate::{
-    ability_type::AbilityType, components::inventory::Storable, config::abilities::AbilitySettings,
-};
+use crate::{components::inventory::Storable, config::abilities::AbilitySettings};
 
-use super::{ItemSystem, Rarities, Tooltip};
+use super::{ability_book::Ability, ItemSystem, Rarities, Tooltip};
 
 const COOL_DOWN_REDUCTION_CAP: f32 = 0.7;
 
@@ -102,32 +100,6 @@ impl AbilityAddonTypes {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn is_allowed_for(&self, ability_type: AbilityType) -> bool {
-        match ability_type {
-            AbilityType::SelfCast => match self {
-                Self::Damage(_) => true,
-                Self::ProjectileSpeed(_) => false,
-                Self::Bounce => false,
-                Self::Explosion(_) => false,
-                Self::Size(_) => true,
-                Self::Projectiles(_) => false,
-                Self::CoolDown(_) => true,
-                Self::Distance(_) => false,
-            },
-
-            AbilityType::Projectile => match self {
-                Self::Damage(_) => true,
-                Self::ProjectileSpeed(_) => true,
-                Self::Bounce => true,
-                Self::Explosion(_) => true,
-                Self::Size(_) => true,
-                Self::Projectiles(_) => true,
-                Self::CoolDown(_) => true,
-                Self::Distance(_) => true,
-            },
-        }
-    }
-
     pub fn into_zero(self) -> Self {
         match self {
             AbilityAddonTypes::Damage(_) => AbilityAddonTypes::Damage(0),
@@ -262,9 +234,9 @@ impl AbilityAddon {
         format!("{}|{}", self.addon_type(), self.rarity())
     }
 
-    pub fn from_persistent<'a>(
+    pub fn from_persistent<'a, A: Ability>(
         mut split: impl Iterator<Item = &'a str>,
-        item_system: &ItemSystem,
+        item_system: &ItemSystem<A>,
     ) -> Result<Self> {
         let addon_type = AbilityAddonTypes::from_str(split.next().unwrap())?;
         let rarity = Rarities::from_str(split.next().unwrap())?;
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/ability_book.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/ability_book.rs
index 43d2dd5..27c0c91 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/ability_book.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/ability_book.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use anyhow::Result;
+use assetpath::AssetPath;
 use cgmath::{Vector2, Vector3};
 use engine::prelude::*;
 
@@ -6,10 +7,11 @@ use std::{fmt::Debug, str::FromStr, sync::Arc, time::Duration};
 
 use crate::{
     components::{
-        abilityloader::AbilityLoader, character_status::CharacterStatus,
-        crafting_materials::CraftingMaterials, inventory::Storable, statistics::Statistics,
+        character_status::CharacterStatus, crafting_materials::CraftingMaterials,
+        inventory::Storable, statistics::Statistics,
     },
     config::abilities::{AbilityLevel, AbilitySettings},
+    damage_type::DamageType,
 };
 
 use super::{
@@ -17,19 +19,17 @@ use super::{
     ItemSystem, Rarities, Tooltip,
 };
 
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct Ability {
-    pub(crate) data: AbilityLoader,
-}
+pub trait Ability: Send + Sync + Clone + Default {
+    fn create(asset_path: impl Into<AssetPath>) -> Result<Self>;
 
-impl Ability {
-    pub fn data(&self) -> &AbilityLoader {
-        &self.data
-    }
+    fn name(&self) -> &str;
+    fn icon_path(&self) -> &AssetPath;
 
-    pub fn name(&self) -> &str {
-        self.data.name()
-    }
+    fn cool_down(&self) -> Duration;
+    fn mana_cost(&self) -> u32;
+    fn mana_cost_per_level(&self) -> u32;
+    fn damage_type(&self) -> DamageType;
+    fn damage(&self, level: u32, addons: &AbilityAddonCollection, statistics: &Statistics) -> u32;
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
@@ -40,8 +40,8 @@ pub struct CastInformation {
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct AbilityBook {
-    ability: Ability,
+pub struct AbilityBook<A: Ability> {
+    ability: A,
 
     // meta
     icon: Arc<Image>,
@@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ pub struct AbilityBook {
     last_cast: Option<CastInformation>,
 }
 
-impl AbilityBook {
+impl<A: Ability> AbilityBook<A> {
     pub fn new(
-        ability: Ability,
+        ability: A,
         icon: Arc<Image>,
         rarity: Rarities,
         ability_settings: &AbilitySettings,
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
     }
 
     pub fn load(
-        ability: Ability,
+        ability: A,
         icon: Arc<Image>,
         rarity: Rarities,
         addons: Vec<Option<AbilityAddon>>,
@@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
 
         if let Some(cast_information) = &self.last_cast {
             let total_cool_down = Duration::from_secs_f32({
-                let d: Duration = self.ability.data().settings.parameter.cool_down.into();
+                let d = self.ability.cool_down();
 
                 d.as_secs_f32() * (1.0 - self.addons.cool_down_reduction())
             });
@@ -174,12 +174,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
         match &self.last_cast {
             Some(cast_information) => {
                 let total_cool_down = Duration::from_secs_f32(
-                    self.ability
-                        .data()
-                        .settings
-                        .parameter
-                        .cool_down
-                        .as_secs_f32()
+                    self.ability.cool_down().as_secs_f32()
                         * (1.0 - self.addons.cool_down_reduction()),
                 );
 
@@ -197,7 +192,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn ability(&self) -> &Ability {
+    pub fn ability(&self) -> &A {
         &self.ability
     }
 
@@ -242,10 +237,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
     }
 
     pub fn mana_cost(&self) -> u32 {
-        let data = self.ability.data();
-
-        data.settings.parameter.base_mana_cost
-            + data.settings.parameter.mana_cost_per_level * (self.level - 1)
+        self.ability.mana_cost() + self.ability.mana_cost_per_level() * (self.level - 1)
     }
 
     pub fn into_persistent(&self) -> String {
@@ -260,7 +252,7 @@ impl AbilityBook {
 
     pub fn from_persistent<'a>(
         mut split: impl Iterator<Item = &'a str>,
-        item_system: &ItemSystem,
+        item_system: &ItemSystem<A>,
     ) -> Result<Self> {
         let name = split.next().unwrap();
         let rarity = Rarities::from_str(split.next().unwrap())?;
@@ -315,22 +307,19 @@ impl AbilityBook {
         let damage: Arc<Label> = gui.element("damage")?;
         let cooldown: Arc<Label> = gui.element("cooldown")?;
 
-        let data = self.ability().data();
-
         mana_costs.set_text(self.mana_cost())?;
-        damage.set_text(data.damage(self.level(), self.addons(), statistics))?;
-        damage.set_text_color(data.settings.parameter.damage_type.into())?;
+        damage.set_text(self.ability.damage(self.level(), self.addons(), statistics))?;
+        damage.set_text_color(self.ability.damage_type().into())?;
         cooldown.set_text(format!(
             "{:.1} s",
-            data.settings.parameter.cool_down.as_secs_f32()
-                * (1.0 - self.addons().cool_down_reduction())
+            self.ability.cool_down().as_secs_f32() * (1.0 - self.addons().cool_down_reduction())
         ))?;
 
         Ok(Tooltip::new(inspector_grid, gui, gui_handler.clone()))
     }
 }
 
-impl Debug for AbilityBook {
+impl<A: Ability> Debug for AbilityBook<A> {
     fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
         f.debug_struct("AbilityBook")
             .field("rarity", &self.rarity)
@@ -341,16 +330,16 @@ impl Debug for AbilityBook {
     }
 }
 
-impl PartialEq for AbilityBook {
+impl<A: Ability> PartialEq for AbilityBook<A> {
     fn eq(&self, other: &Self) -> bool {
-        self.ability.data() == other.ability.data()
+        self.ability.name() == other.ability.name()
             && self.rarity == other.rarity
             && self.addons == other.addons
             && self.level == other.level
     }
 }
 
-impl Storable for AbilityBook {
+impl<A: Ability> Storable for AbilityBook<A> {
     fn rarity(&self) -> Rarities {
         self.rarity
     }
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/item.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/item.rs
index 358cc7c..5a49a11 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/item.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/item.rs
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ use crate::{
     config::items::ItemSettings,
 };
 
-use super::{ItemSlots, ItemSystem, Jewel, Rarities, Tooltip};
+use super::{ability_book::Ability, ItemSlots, ItemSystem, Jewel, Rarities, Tooltip};
 
 const ITEM_SNIPPETS: [&'static str; 8] = [
     include_str!("../../resources/items/slots_0.xml"),
@@ -155,9 +155,9 @@ impl Item {
         base
     }
 
-    pub fn from_persistent<'a>(
+    pub fn from_persistent<'a, A: Ability>(
         mut split: impl Iterator<Item = &'a str>,
-        item_system: &ItemSystem,
+        item_system: &ItemSystem<A>,
     ) -> Result<Self> {
         let slot = ItemSlots::from_str(split.next().unwrap())?;
         let rarity = Rarities::from_str(split.next().unwrap())?;
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/item_system.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/item_system.rs
index b04f346..9aa597c 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/item_system.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/item_system.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 
 use image::{imageops::FilterType, DynamicImage, ImageBuffer, Pixel, Rgba, RgbaImage};
 
-use crate::components::abilityloader::AbilityLoader;
 use crate::components::attributes::{Attribute, Attributes};
 use crate::components::inventory::Storable;
 use crate::components::statistic_types::{
@@ -22,14 +21,14 @@ use super::ability_book::{Ability, AbilityBook};
 use super::{Item, ItemAffix, ItemSlots, Jewel, Rarities};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq)]
-pub enum Loot {
+pub enum Loot<A: Ability> {
     Item(Item),
-    AbilityBook(AbilityBook),
+    AbilityBook(AbilityBook<A>),
     AbilityAddOn(AbilityAddon),
     Jewel(Jewel),
 }
 
-impl Loot {
+impl<A: Ability> Loot<A> {
     pub fn storable(&self) -> &dyn Storable {
         match self {
             Loot::Item(item) => item,
@@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ impl Loot {
     }
 }
 
-pub struct ItemSystem {
+pub struct ItemSystem<A: Ability> {
     pub item_settings: ItemSettings,
     ability_settings: AbilitySettings,
 
@@ -49,25 +48,24 @@ pub struct ItemSystem {
     addon_icon_combinations: HashMap<(Rarities, AbilityAddonTypes), Arc<Image>>,
     jewel_icon_combinations: HashMap<(Rarities, u32, Attribute), Arc<Image>>,
 
-    abilities: Vec<Ability>,
+    abilities: Vec<A>,
 }
 
-impl ItemSystem {
+impl<A: Ability> ItemSystem<A> {
     pub fn new(
         engine: &Arc<Engine>,
         item_settings: &ItemSettings,
         ability_settings: &AbilitySettings,
         attribute_settings: &AttributeSettings,
         ability_directory: &AssetPath,
-        data_directory: &str,
     ) -> Result<Self> {
         // verify that drop chances sum up to 1.0
         item_settings.rarity_drop_rates.verify();
 
-        let ability_loader = AbilityLoader::list_all_ability_files(ability_directory)?
+        let abilities = search_dir_recursively(&ability_directory.full_path(), ".abil")?
             .into_iter()
-            .map(|path| AbilityLoader::load(data_directory, path))
-            .collect::<Result<Vec<AbilityLoader>>>()?;
+            .map(|path| A::create(path))
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<A>>>()?;
 
         let (
             item_icon_combinations,
@@ -89,8 +87,8 @@ impl ItemSystem {
             // image for ability book
             let mut ability_images = Vec::new();
 
-            for loader in ability_loader.iter() {
-                let path = &loader.settings.meta.icon;
+            for loader in abilities.iter() {
+                let path = loader.icon_path();
 
                 if !path.is_empty() {
                     ability_images.push((loader.name().to_string(), Self::dyn_image(path)?));
@@ -140,7 +138,10 @@ impl ItemSystem {
                 for rarity in Rarities::iter() {
                     let final_image = Self::blend_background(
                         icon,
-                        &rarity.apply_color(&base_background, &item_settings.rarity_color_settings),
+                        &rarity.apply_color::<A>(
+                            &base_background,
+                            &item_settings.rarity_color_settings,
+                        ),
                     );
 
                     let (width, height) = final_image.dimensions();
@@ -165,7 +166,10 @@ impl ItemSystem {
                 for rarity in Rarities::iter() {
                     let final_image = Self::blend_background(
                         &image,
-                        &rarity.apply_color(&base_background, &item_settings.rarity_color_settings),
+                        &rarity.apply_color::<A>(
+                            &base_background,
+                            &item_settings.rarity_color_settings,
+                        ),
                     );
 
                     let (width, height) = final_image.dimensions();
@@ -189,8 +193,10 @@ impl ItemSystem {
             for (addon_type, icon) in ability_addon_icons.iter() {
                 for rarity in Rarities::iter() {
                     let final_image = Self::blend_apply(
-                        &rarity
-                            .apply_color(&addon_background, &item_settings.rarity_color_settings),
+                        &rarity.apply_color::<A>(
+                            &addon_background,
+                            &item_settings.rarity_color_settings,
+                        ),
                         icon,
                         |rarity_color, icon_color| {
                             // let (r1, g1, b1, a1) = rarity_color.channels4();
@@ -224,13 +230,13 @@ impl ItemSystem {
 
             for (level, icon) in jewel_icons.iter() {
                 for attribute in Attribute::iter() {
-                    let attribute_icon =
-                        attribute.apply_color(&icon, &attribute_settings.attribute_color_settings);
+                    let attribute_icon = attribute
+                        .apply_color::<A>(&icon, &attribute_settings.attribute_color_settings);
 
                     for rarity in Rarities::iter() {
                         let final_image = Self::blend_background(
                             &attribute_icon,
-                            &rarity.apply_color(
+                            &rarity.apply_color::<A>(
                                 &base_background,
                                 &item_settings.rarity_color_settings,
                             ),
@@ -260,11 +266,6 @@ impl ItemSystem {
             )
         };
 
-        let abilities = ability_loader
-            .into_iter()
-            .map(|loader| loader.create_ability())
-            .collect::<Vec<Ability>>();
-
         Ok(ItemSystem {
             item_settings: item_settings.clone(),
             ability_settings: ability_settings.clone(),
@@ -293,7 +294,7 @@ impl ItemSystem {
     }
 
     /// only here for debugging
-    pub fn get_legendary_random_loot(&self, level: u32) -> Loot {
+    pub fn get_legendary_random_loot(&self, level: u32) -> Loot<A> {
         // decide which type of loot gets dropped
         let loot_type_p = Random::range_f32(0.0, 1.0);
         let rarity = Rarities::Legendary;
@@ -320,7 +321,11 @@ impl ItemSystem {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn get_random_loot(&self, level: u32, drop_chance_multiplier: Option<f32>) -> Option<Loot> {
+    pub fn get_random_loot(
+        &self,
+        level: u32,
+        drop_chance_multiplier: Option<f32>,
+    ) -> Option<Loot<A>> {
         let drop_chance = match drop_chance_multiplier {
             Some(multiplier) => multiplier * self.item_settings.general.drop_chance,
             None => self.item_settings.general.drop_chance,
@@ -358,7 +363,7 @@ impl ItemSystem {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn random_ability_book(&self, rarity: Rarities) -> AbilityBook {
+    pub fn random_ability_book(&self, rarity: Rarities) -> AbilityBook<A> {
         let ability = self.random_ability();
         let ability_icon = self.ability_icon(ability.name(), rarity);
 
@@ -451,7 +456,7 @@ impl ItemSystem {
         rarity: Rarities,
         addons: Vec<Option<AbilityAddon>>,
         level: u32,
-    ) -> AbilityBook {
+    ) -> AbilityBook<A> {
         AbilityBook::load(
             self.find_ability(ability_name),
             self.ability_icon(ability_name, rarity),
@@ -545,7 +550,7 @@ impl ItemSystem {
     }
 
     #[inline]
-    pub fn find_ability(&self, name: &str) -> Ability {
+    pub fn find_ability(&self, name: &str) -> A {
         self.abilities
             .iter()
             .find(|a| a.name() == name)
@@ -554,7 +559,7 @@ impl ItemSystem {
     }
 
     #[inline]
-    pub fn random_ability(&self) -> Ability {
+    pub fn random_ability(&self) -> A {
         let n = Random::range(0, self.abilities.len() as u32);
         self.abilities[n as usize].clone()
     }
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/map_item.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/map_item.rs
index bdabd8e..798adfd 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/map_item.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/map_item.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use engine::prelude::*;
 
 use crate::components::inventory::Storable;
 
-use super::{ItemSystem, Rarities};
+use super::{ability_book::Ability, ItemSystem, Rarities};
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct MapItem {
@@ -18,9 +18,9 @@ impl MapItem {
     pub fn into_persistent(&self) -> String {
         String::new()
     }
-    pub fn from_persistent<'a>(
+    pub fn from_persistent<'a, A: Ability>(
         mut _split: impl Iterator<Item = &'a str>,
-        _item_system: &ItemSystem,
+        _item_system: &ItemSystem<A>,
     ) -> Result<Self> {
         todo!()
     }
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/items/rarities.rs b/rpg_components/src/items/rarities.rs
index 52f28a1..d23972a 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/items/rarities.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/items/rarities.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use std::{fmt, slice::Iter};
 
 use crate::config::items::{ItemSettings, RarityColorSettings};
 
-use super::ItemSystem;
+use super::{ability_book::Ability, ItemSystem};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub enum Rarities {
@@ -83,12 +83,12 @@ impl Rarities {
         p >= l && p <= h
     }
 
-    pub fn apply_color(
+    pub(crate) fn apply_color<A: Ability>(
         &self,
         base_image: &RgbaImage,
         rarity_color_settings: &RarityColorSettings,
     ) -> RgbaImage {
-        ItemSystem::apply_color(base_image, rarity_color_settings.from_rarity(*self))
+        ItemSystem::<A>::apply_color(base_image, rarity_color_settings.from_rarity(*self))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/rpg_components/src/lib.rs b/rpg_components/src/lib.rs
index ab04484..64974d6 100644
--- a/rpg_components/src/lib.rs
+++ b/rpg_components/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-#[macro_use]
 pub mod components;
-
-pub mod ability_type;
 pub mod config;
 pub mod damage_type;
 pub mod items;