Best Magic Systems In Soulslike Games, Ranked

Soulslike games are titles created by the gaming community that appear to be heavily inspired by From Software, the company that provided players with challenging experiences through both Dark Souls and Bloodborne. While the Dark Souls franchise already had quite an interesting magic system for players to experiment with, it's rare for other soulslike titles to provide magic for the players to use and instead focus on an assortment of weaponry.

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However, there are still a few interesting soulslike games for players to enjoy that allow players to fulfill the role of a caster if they sling spell after spell – or something similar to magic – to keep their distance from the bosses they face.

8 Little Witch Nobeta

A Soulslike Entirely Focused On Using Magic

Starting off strong, Little Witch Nobeta is a one of a kind soulslike experience as players only have access to magic when exploring this title. As the name of the game suggests, the player controls a witch as she explores a mysterious castle in the hopes of solving the biggest mystery she knows, her own life.

With a mix of four different magics that can be charged into more powerful versions of themselves makes dealing with the various bosses of Little Witch Nobeta an interesting experience for any soulslike enjoyer. Each element of magic also suits a different play style, which means players will want to experiment with the magic in Little Witch Nobeta to find a design that suits them.

7 Salt And Sacrifice

Variety Of Spell Casting Rods For An Impressive Class

Another intense soulslike game with an interesting magic system that affects the players' weapon they decide to use. This magic system is known as Runic Arts, which allows players to put an assortment of effects onto their weapon of choice. Besides these Runic Arts that can boost the player in different ways, Salt and Sacrifice also have a variety of classes for players to choose from.

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One such example is the Sage, who comes equipped with a Channel Rod. This weapon allows the player to attack from a distance using different elemental magic. By finding an upgraded version as well as other Rods, players can attack with different elemental damage, too.

6 Lords Of The Fallen (2023)

Broad And Varied Magic That Fits Any Build

With the successor of the original Lords of the Fallen soulslike title being released in 2023, players returned to Lords of the Fallen to experiment with every piece of the game. Including the broad and varied magic system that is also in place in the action RPG. Magic is split into three spell categories in Lords of the Fallen.

They are Inferno, Radiant, and Umbral. Each category of spell deals a different sort of damage as well as has other effects too. For example, Inferno Spells tend to focus on dealing not only infernal damage but also buffing the player's stats with that element. Not only is this magic system incredibly powerful, but it also looks incredible to cast.

5 Code Vein

Visually Pleasing Spells That Boost Attacks

Code Vein is a soulslike title created by Bandai Namco Studios. While this game does have a focus on using the melee weaponry provided, players also have an assortment of Blood Codes and Gifts which are deemed magic in this action title. These Blood Codes also allow players to fulfill certain classes in Code Vein. One of these options is known as the Caster.

While magic may not be as destructive as other titles, these Gifts allow players to boost their attacks, though the Caster does also have a Gift called Blazing Roar which shoots a flame at the player's target. Each Blood Code has its own form of magic, which the player will need to make the most of if they hope to survive against the bosses ahead.

4 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

Slinging Spells Alongside Strikes Feels Smooth With Any Weapon

Team Ninja is one of the best for making soulslike games with great magic systems, as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is another great choice for players who are looking for a challenging soulslike title that allows them to sling spells alongside flawless melee combat.

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Wizardry Spells aren't only visually pleasing in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty but also incredibly powerful, making builds that focus heavily on magic a great choice for any player. The assortment of magic within Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is also varied, as players have six Phase Spells to unlock magic in that range in both offensive and defensive abilities.

3 Demon's Souls (2020)

Magic That's As Strong As It Is Stunning

The original Demon's Souls that was released in 2011 was created by From Software. However, in 2022, Bluepoint Games released a remake of this memorable soulslike experience so that players could enjoy the bosses and the world of Demon's Souls once more with new and improved graphics and plenty of magic spells to throw around.

While the game may not have as many phases as seen in Wo Long or types like other Souls titles, there are still plenty of variations of Magic Spells and Miracles for players to use to make the build they want. Naturally, some of these spells will be incredibly strong against the bosses that players face, while others will require the player to experiment with other magic to make a dent.

2 Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin

Multiple Magic-Based Jobs That Deal Immense Damage

As a spin-off Final Fantasy title, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin has all the charm of a Final Fantasy title while also having the gameplay of a soulslike game. This also means players can unlock various classes, better known as jobs.

Therefore, players can also take on the role of a Mage, which allows a player to command all sorts of interesting magic while taking on the various foes during their adventure. By leveling the Mage class, players can unlock even more powerful magic through jobs like Red, Black, or White Mage.

1 Elden Ring

The Shining Example Of An Assortment Of Magic With Power

Elden Ring sits atop this list as the best soulslike game for magic, largely due to the sheer amount and scale of magic available for players to use.

Depending on the sort of magic, be it from dragons, the player's faith, or simply magical spells, players will need to put levels into specific stats if they hope to successfully cast spells. Using magic is one of the best ways for a player to make it through Elden Ring, as plenty of the legendary incantations will quickly see the end of an enemy. The wide assortment of magic available gives players who want to try out multiple builds hundreds of hours of great content that is hard to find in not just the Soulslike genre but gaming in general.

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