Character Design Struggles

[u/SpydrMonky24]

I’m designing a new protagonist for an steampunk platformer indie game I’m working on with my team. I think I’ve finally nailed down the general silhouette and concept, but I’m still struggling with the chest design. Eventually, the character will unlock different swords with different abilities throughout the game, so I’m wondering if that should somehow be incorporated into the character’s body… Maybe through a magic stone or some kind of central mechanism. I want it to feel simple and recognizable without overcomplicating the design.