Magicka Basics

Up to five elements can be combined to create a spell. In general the more powerful spells will require more elements. Spells can be:

• Area Cast – Shit + Mouse 2 – Area of effect spell
• Self Cast – Mouse 3 – Healing, shielding, or casting resistance aura on yourself.
• Staff Cast – Mouse 2 – Fires a spell in the chosen direction
• Weapon Cast – Shift + Mouse 1 – Adds a buff to your weapon for one attack.

This is the list of elements available for spells in Magicka (assuming default key configuration):

• Q – Water
• W – Life
• E – Shield
• R – Cold
• A – Lightning
• S – Arcane
• D – Earth
• F – Fire

Advanced elements which are created by combining basic elements.

• Q+R – Ice
• Q+F – Steam