5 best spells for Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades

Modified Oct 01, 2024 23:49 IST

There are many unique spells for Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades (Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

The best spells for Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades are not only damaging abilities but also abilities that allow Mages to control the environment and duration through debuffs and buffs respectively. Mages must emphasize versatility, managing resources well, and their ability to chain together powerful combinations when selecting the right spell loadout.

Since each spell is intended for a specific situation, knowledge of how to apply it will give Mages the desired results. We have highlighted five of the best spells for Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades, where each spell has a different playing style and tactics.

Note: This list is based on the author's opinion and is in no particular order.

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List of tactical spells for Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades

1) Fireball

Fireball is one of the most typical attack spells, which will be useful for AoE damage(Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

When cast, it has 60 base fire damage to the target and other enemies in the area of effect of 4 meters radius, which allows it to be effective in group combat. Fireball has a mana cost of 40 and therefore requires the player to manage mana throughout the fight, especially in long combats.

Due to its AoE, Mages can control hordes of enemies, while the burn effect deals 15 additional damage over five seconds, making it one of the best spells in Elder Scrolls Blades if you’re focused on damage per second.

2) Consuming Inferno

Consuming Inferno can be used to cast quicker spells after the spell is used (Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

Consuming Inferno is simply an upgraded version of Fireball, and this new version deals even more AoE damage. It does 70 fire damage to all enemies within 5 meters and costs 50 mana.

What makes Consuming Inferno unique is its DoT (damage over time) part which inflicts 20 burn damage over eight seconds. The range of the spell has been increased and the damage is constant, making it ideal for use against multiple mobs.

3) Frostbite

Due to its slowing effect, Frostbite is one of the most effective spells for Mage characters who want to stay away from close combat in Elder Scrolls Blades (Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

Frostbite is a form of harm spell and a control mechanism as well. It deals 45 ice damage and also slows the movement speed of the target by 30% for six seconds which makes it a great tool for controlling the battlefield and kiting enemies.

Frostbite is cheap, with a mana cost of 35, and it is useful for Mages to slow down stronger enemies and buy more time to cast more powerful spells or to escape.

4) Lightning Bolt

It can be used in an offense and the next turn, it can also be used in defense (Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

Lightning Bolt is good for nuking, it inflicts 75 shock damage to the target enemy at a range. The mana cost is 45 which makes it costlier than Frostbite. However, it has the highest range and speed, and thus can be used to deal with weak enemies or interrupt spell casters.

The spell’s effect right away makes it one of the strongest spells for the Mage characters in Elder Scrolls Blades, especially in individual combat where aim and damage are important.

5) Paralyze

It increases in effectiveness when used in conjunction with high-damage point follow-up spells (Image via Bethesda Softworks LLC)

Paralyze is a high-utility control spell that stuns enemies for four seconds. It has a mana cost of 50 and does not directly damage the target, but it allows Mages to move, heal, or cast a strong spell. It’s particularly effective against bosses or any other hard-hitting enemies that prefer to engage in melee combat.

This is why Paralyze is one of the best spells in Elder Scrolls Blades, especially in the most difficult fights where the ability to stun the enemy and deprive him of any chance to act is essential.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul