00:13Welcome to Mojo Place, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 games that feature
00:18the best magic-based combat. Before we begin, we publish new content all week long.
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00:36Number 10, Avowed. Obsidian's Avowed has some truly stellar magic combat. It's punchy,
00:42weighty, and immersive as heck. What makes Avowed's magic combat stand out is its flexibility.
00:48Players can opt to just use one spell at a time along with a melee weapon, for example. Or you
00:53can opt to dual-wield spells for even more devastation and versatility. Swapping out
00:57various spells on the fly is a cakewalk here, especially since you can utilize powerful
01:02grimoires that enhance some magical abilities. Plus, the diversity of magical spells and skill
01:07trees means you can create the magic-based character that you desire.
01:23Number 9, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The active turn-based battle system in Final Fantasy VII
01:29Rebirth is deep and rewarding. Many party members can lay waste to enemies with various powerful spells.
01:35Materia is a core component in Rebirth's magical combat, in addition to other aspects such as stat
01:40boosts, new abilities, and character functions. Regarding spells though, Rebirth gives players
01:45the tools to devastate foes with ice, fire, lightning, and more. Striking the right balance
01:50between traditional attacks and magical attacks is key to success in the fun-as-heck active
01:55turn-based battles.
02:05Number 8, Path of Exile. If you want to discuss magical diversity in gaming, then look no further
02:10than 2013's Path of Exile. This free-to-play ARPG is brimming with spells to utilize depending
02:16on your choice of character-slash-class, of course. Should you opt for elemental spells,
02:21then you have a plethora of options. Should you opt for non-elemental spells, then you
02:25also have tons of choices there as well. Or, I guess, just a combination of both. Then,
02:30add in summoning creatures, buffing or debuffing, crowd control, and synergies, and you have
02:35a game that lets you solely focus on magical combat, should you desire. Chaos, control, healing,
02:40healing, the choice really is in your hands when it comes to magic in this game.
02:53Number 7, Immortals of Avium.
03:05This highly overlooked first-person magic combat game from 2023 really does deserve a solid
03:11chance, especially since its flexible and tangible magic combat is quite outstanding. Protagonist
03:16Jack holds innumerous ways to punish his foes with various magical abilities. You see, Jack
03:22is a Triarch Magnus, which means he can wield multiple forms of magic, in this case, force,
03:27chaos, and life. As he takes part in the Ever War, Jack can don magical gauntlets that allow
03:31him to use these forms of magic, depending on the situation at hand. In addition, you can
03:36even gain sigils that enhance your favorite spells. Watching the magic blast out of your
03:41gauntlet and pummel foes never gets old in this game. Just make sure to have ample life
03:45spells to keep your health in tip top shape.
03:56Number 6, Dragon Age Origins. For a more tactical, thoughtful way of handling magic combat, then
04:02look no further than 2009's Dragon Age Origins. This Bioware classic is overflowing with depth
04:08and nuance. Dragon Age Origins has a unique blend of real time and pause time combat. This point
04:14is especially evident when it comes to choosing a magical class, such as an Arcane Warrior. Choosing
04:19the right spell for this scenario is crucial for your party's survival. You need to know
04:23when to brutalize baddies with your elemental devastation magic, control the crowd with area
04:28of effect attacks, or heal you and your allies to stay in the fight a bit longer. It's a deeply
04:33nuanced magic system that demands patience and precision, but is always rewarding.
04:47Number 5, Hogwarts Legacy.
04:59While exploring every nook and cranny of this beautifully crafted world is certainly a star
05:04of the show, the game's magical combat is also a major highlight. Hogwarts Legacy is
05:09brimming with powerful magic to use. And no, I don't just mean the endlessly entertaining
05:13ancient magic. While things start out simple enough with a basic damage spell, your created
05:18fifth-year witch or wizard eventually opens up an entire suite of useful magic spells.
05:23The magic combat in Hogwarts Legacy is like an elegant dance, where finding a thoughtful
05:28rhythm is key to success. For example, baddies with a colored shield must first have that
05:33shield destroyed by using a spell of that same color from your magical arsenal. It's endlessly
05:37enjoyable to take part in fights in this game, since every single aspect of the magic combat
05:42makes it feel like you are playing out your very own one-to-one battle scene from the Harry
05:46Potter series.
05:59Number 4, The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim.
06:02It's pretty darn crazy to think that Skyrim released way back in 2011, yet it's still
06:07often discussed in the modern gaming discourse. While the combat may feel a tad bit floaty
06:12and unresponsive in comparison to other newer games on this list, there's simply no denying
06:17that dual-wielding magical spells in this game is some of the most fun that you can have. Well,
06:21I mean, apart from being a stealthy archer, of course. But hey, why not just be a magic archer,
06:26right? Skyrim makes it easy for you to swap out magic on the fly to deal with the situation at
06:31hand. Laying waste to Skyrim's baddies with fire and lightning in one hand while healing yourself
06:36with the other is just so much fun. Or you can just conjure various creatures to do your bidding
06:41while you watch from the sidelines. Either way, Skyrim gives you the magical tools to fight
06:45how you want to.
06:55Number 3, Elden Ring.
07:05Magic is a finely tuned meticulous system in Elden Ring. Players spend hours upon hours concocting
07:11all manner of ways to create magical character builds in order to deal with the punishing threats
07:16in the lands between. Despite Elden Ring's challenge level, the game gives players plenty
07:20of flexibility in how they handle fights. Now, when it comes to magic, finding the balance between
07:25powerful offensive magic and strong defensive spells is optimal here. You can't just put all
07:31your eggs into one magical basket and hope to come out on top. Magic can be used from range,
07:36to heal, for crowd control, to enhance weapons, to buff slash debuff, and so much more. Nothing quite
07:42feels as good as sending a barrage of fireballs at an enemy to then just run in and smack it
07:47around
07:47with your sword until it's defeated. Good times had by all. Well, I mean, except for the enemy, of course.
08:01Number 2, Clare Obscure Expedition 33.
08:12I mean, where do we even begin here? Clare Obscure Expedition 33's turn-based combat is some of the
08:18very best in the entirety of the RPG genre. Fusing traditional turn-based elements with a strong
08:24suite of real-time elements, each and every battle feels intense and rewarding. Utilizing magic combat
08:30in this game ups the ante tenfold. Lunay can punish foes with a wide swath of elemental abilities.
08:35Cl has the ability to harness darkness and light for her magical abilities.
08:39Maiel can brutalize baddies with her sword and fire in equal measure. Gustav and Verso have myriad
08:44lightning-based abilities in tandem with light power attacks. And Monoco can use spell-adjacent
08:50abilities via his transformations into various Nevrons. And honestly, these are just a sampling of
08:55what's on offer here. The point is, each and every playable party member in this game has powerful
09:00magic at their disposal, with many abilities synergizing with each other for some extra destruction.
09:08Let me take this!
09:12Number 1, Baldur's Gate 3. Ah yes, Baldur's Gate 3, the pinnacle of role-playing flexibility.
09:18It's hard to put into one short entry just how immersive and thoughtful this game is.
09:24Larian Studios crafted a title that can appeal to every single type of gamer out there. For those with
09:29a penchant for magic and spell crafting, your options often feel innumerable. The highly strategic
09:34turn-based battles in this game give you ample opportunity to deal with foes with your magical
09:38abilities. There are myriad spells at your disposal, with some requiring spell slots and others that
09:44don't. Having a well-rounded magical arsenal is pretty easy to do in this game, which means you
09:49are always prepared. If you are keen enough to also use the terrain to your advantage,
09:53then the magical combat will be even more immersive and enjoyable.
10:05So, do you agree with our magical picks for this list? Which games do you think have the best magic
10:10-based
10:10combat? Let us know in the comments.
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