As an avid RPG veteran with over 200 hours perfecting mage builds across many fantasy games, I was immediately enthralled by Forspoken‘s flashy elemental magic. But the dizzying array of earth-shattering spells can be overwhelming for newcomers.
That‘s why I‘ve created the ultimate guide to mastering Forspoken‘s four magic schools – whether blasting foes with fiery mayhem or bending reality through illusory magic.
Here‘s what we‘ll cover:
Let‘s dive into the wizardry!
Sizing Up Forspoken‘s Magical Arsenal
All four of Frey‘s magic types have unique strengths:
| Magic Type | Key Traits |
|---|---|
| Frey‘s (Earth) | Balanced phys/elemental damage |
| Sila‘s (Fire) | High burst damage |
| Prav’s (Water) | Control and support skills |
| Olas‘ (Light) | Mobility and evasion |
For raw damage output, I love Sila‘s searing Pyromancies – landing a fully-charged Fusillade during break state can one-shot most bosses.
But Prav‘s flexible Hydro skills enable more tactical play for tougher battles. Freezing grouped up foes with Cataract then shattering them with Eagre is supremely satisfying!
Now let‘s analyze each school in-depth…
Wielding Purple Earth Magic with Force
As her innate magic, it‘s no surprise Frey boasts an impressively versatile earth-based repertoire. By tapping into plant life and mineral properties, she can adapt to any battle scenario.
Let‘s examine some standout abilities:
Top Attack: Shield Shot
This rapidly conjured stone barricade provides sturdy cover. I like baiting enemies with it then countering with the damage explosion. Upgrading it bolsters the blast radius and guard strength.
Late-game, it‘s indispensable against room-wide attacks – the shield mitigates damage while the eruption staggers surrounding foes for critical follow-up strikes.
Underrated Support: Tendril
This summoned thorny vine consistently whittles down durability with its dynamic whip lashes while passively healing Frey.
I‘ve turned many losing boss fights by weaving in Tendril‘s reliable regen between defensive maneuvers. It outlasts nearly any enemy‘s stamina bar with proper timing.
Strongest Combo: Burst + Flow
Hurling those screen-filling boulders via Burst Shot then rushing in with earth-imbued speed via Flow creates mass destruction.
I love catching enemies mid-attack animation with Burst‘s long charge window then dashing through the launched rubble to trigger bonus detonations.
And my top damage rotation utilizes…
Now let‘s turn up the heat with searing Sila spells…
Igniting Chaos with Sila‘s Crimson Magic
The volatile Tanta Sila shows no mercy with her punishing pyromancies – it‘s only fitting Frey acquires similar incendiary skills upon victory.
By integrating fire properties into pure magical force, these spells inflict brevity along with burns, delivering massive burst potential.
Here are some favorites:
Top Attack: Fusillade
There‘s something immensely satisfying about conjuring a floating armory of flaming swords before launching them like a medieval missile strike!
Charging Fusillade to max animation unleashes a borderline nuclear barrage. It breaks nearly any defense while the sustained bladestorm shreds health bars.
To boost damage, I use accessories granting Fire Attack +30% and equip the Gambit cloak for critical hit chance. This creates the ultimate glass cannon build!
Underrated Support: Conflagration
While most players flock to Aegis for the attack buff, surviving encounters relies more on strategic crowd control in my experience.
That‘s where the sustained damage over time (DoT) field from Conflagration shines. It forces agile enemies into predictable movement patterns while supplementing my primary offense.
I‘ve turned numerous encounters by herding fast boss adds into the deadly firewall then bombarding them as a group.
Strongest Combo: Bombardier + Drag and Drop
Bombardier‘s knockback explosion lets me dictate engagement range and positioning while inflicting trauma.
This combos fluidly into Drag and Drop‘s executed foe mechanic – swiftly teleporting to downed enemies allows delivering the coup de grâce before they recover!
Chaining these two skills creates a lethal burst cycle that maintains pressure.
Now let‘s dive into Prav‘s aquatic arsenal…
Mastering the Finesse of Prav‘s Azure Spells
Tanta Prav‘s elusive water magic bestows more strategic options with crowd control, allowing Frey to dictate the flow of battles.
By immobilizing groups then isolating priority threats, she counters enemies that overwhelm via numbers or speed.
Here are my go-to skills:
Top Attack: Chain Bolt
Practicing the timing needed to connect both lightning arrows from this ability teaches core combat awareness.
Making that second projectile hit also does massive damage – it‘s great for opening encounters before the camera even finishes its slow-motion pan!
I use Chain Bolt to pick off flanking threats quickly at range before engaging the leader.
Underrated Support: Inundation
Because crits become essential against higher-level adversaries, I consider Inundation‘s crit rate boost vital.
Combined with Ice Shard accessories to further improve critical damage, even Prav magic‘s modest base spells hit surprisingly hard!
This support skill doesn‘t require aiming so I activate it preemptively before big offensive spell rotations.
Strongest Combo: Oubliette + Cataract
Oubliette‘s water prison paralyzes groups nicely thanks to the sustained crush damage.
I then follow up with Cataract‘s vortex for irresistible area crowd control. Vacuuming immobilized enemies denies them any hope of evasion or blocking!
Maintaining this epic hydro lockdown lets me eliminate whole squads with leisure.
Finally, it‘s time to unveil Olas‘ reality-bending skills…
Manipulating Light & Perception with Olas‘ Emerald Magic
The luminosity mystic Tanta Olas unlocks extraordinarily utility through her photon/electron magic.
By messing with perception, these spells disadvantage opponents mentally while empowering Frey with mobility.
Let‘s review my MVP abilities:
Top Attack: Tempest
Tempest‘s channeled lightning blast when fully charged unleashes a scintillating arena-wide chastisement!
The delayed effect also catches many enemies mid-action. I use it to punish predictable big attack telegraphs.
While the base damage pales compared to Sila options, Tempest costs no EP so I integrate it into every loadout.
Underrated Support: Displacement
Few anticipate Frey‘s sudden duplication – I enjoy baiting adversaries into wasting combo finishers on my shadow clone!
Beyond distraction, this doppelganger also draws away dangerous area attacks. Combined with Evasion buffs from the Sparrow cloak and Distortion‘s ally confusion, I can reliably split the odds.
Strongest Combo: Suppression + Distortion
Turning invisible via Suppression then sneaking behind oblivious enemies to trigger Distortion‘s hallucination hex generates complete chaos!
With groups tricked into fighting each other and prioritizing spectral clones, I shred their ranks with flanking critical strikes using Tempest and Seeker Shot.
This combo carries me through most encounters untouched. Their confusion becomes my domination!
Conclusion: Master Magic through Matchups & Synergy
Hopefully this guide brings insightful spell breakdowns from my 200+ hours mastering mystical RPG arts!
Here‘s a summary of my personal top attack, support and combo picks for each magic type in Forspoken:
While Sila‘s Pyromancies enable the highest damage output, don‘t underestimate the tactical potential of crowd control from Prav‘s Hydro spells or disruption from Olas‘ light magic!
Let me know what you think of my evaluations – what are your favorite Forspoken spells and why? I‘m always seeking to further refine my mystical prowess.
Now get out there, channel your inner spellcaster, and start unleashing elemental mayhem across Athia!
