Open-World Games With The Best Magic Systems, Ranked

Open-world games allow players to freely explore a world full of possibilities. With plenty to discover in these large maps, players usually have various skills, especially magic, that can be useful both in and out of combat.

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These magic systems are just as freeing and creative as the world players are left to explore, with many allowing players to create their own magic or combine elements into powerful combinations that are sure to destroy foes.

8 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Used Interchangeably With Melee Combat

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an interesting open world title, as Geralt flawlessly uses both his melee combat and the Witcher signs that give him various magical abilities to deal with the variety of monsters he faces. Players unlock the magic system of The Witcher 3 throughout playing the action adventure tile, but it's up to them to learn which of these signs are the most effective for the monster they are facing.

For example, Aard is a basic sign that is commonly used for staggering foes. Using this sign may knock a monster out of hiding. Meanwhile, Igni, as its name suggests, allows Geralt to wield fire. Naturally, these signs can be upgraded throughout the player's journey too.

7 Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reckoning

Combine Elements For Immense Power

Players have an assortment of play styles that they can experiment with in Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. Besides the assortment of weaponry, there is also an assortment of spells to use, from the various charged staff abilities to other elements in this action RPG title.

Besides combining the elements of fire, earth, and electricity, players also have the ability to call down storms from the heavens while also having the power to create metro showers that are sure to destroy the various foes they are likely to encounter.

6 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Legacy

Spells For Both In And Out Of Combat

Players that are fans of the Harry Potter franchise are sure to already find enjoyment in this open world title due to the magic system of Hogwarts Legacy allowing them to use the same magic that has been shown in both the films and books. Some foes will require players to use different magic to face them, especially as they shield themselves from other spells, which means players will need to learn the best combos to deal with the issues ahead of them.

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Besides the various spells that can be used in combat to either knock out or permanently kill the various foes the player faces, players also have a variety of non-combat magic to use. This magic becomes especially useful when searching for various collectibles as well as finding things for quests around Hogwarts.

5 Forspoken

Offensive And Defensive Flashy Spells

Forspoken may have received mixed reviews on its release. However, one thing that cannot be denied that made Forspoken a memorable experience in this open world title was the incredible magic system and how visually stunning every spell was. Frey has the choice of four types of magic to play around with that are each signified by a different color. Each type has its own offensive and defensive spells as well as various parkour abilities connected to them as well.

The more magic Frey uses, the more her magic Surge charges, allowing her to use an incredible ultimate spell that is sure to amaze players. Players are sure to find spells that they enjoy from the various colors and gravitate toward the type of magic that truly fits their play style.

4 Dragon Age: Inquisition

Specializations For Interesting Magic Builds

Dragon Age: Inquistion allows players who choose the Mage class to dive into various skill trees of interesting magic that they will consistently use throughout the various lands they explore in this semi-open world experience. While the basic spells can be used by any mage, once the player has reached Skyhold, they will also have the chance to choose from one of the three specializations to expand their magic further.

With the choice being between Necromancy, Rift Magic, and becoming a Knight-Enchanter, players are free to build their mage in an assortment of ways that can lead to some powerful combinations of spells, as well as using different play styles to make the most of what they have available.

3 Dragon's Dogma 2

Various Magic Classes With Different Magic

Dragon's Dogma 2 has an assortment of vocations for players to experience, with many using a variety of weaponry. Besides the usual melee vocations, players can turn themselves or their pawn into one of the various spellcaster classes.

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Besides the purely magic users like Sorcerer, who can cast heavy damage dealing spells, or the regular mage that can heal others on the team, Dragon's Dogma 2 also has a variety of advanced vocations for players to enjoy, too. Magick Archer and Mystic Spearhand combine enjoyable weaponry with magical effects. This allows players to teleport atop foes with a lethal weapon or shoot multiple magic arrows into an enemy's weak spot.

2 The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion

Players Can Create Their Own Spells

Although it has been years since the release of Oblivion, players have found that this open-world RPG has one of the best magic systems in the entire franchise. Alongside the assortment of magic that players can already use, Oblivion also allows players to create their own spells.

Players who have decided to join the Mages Guild will gain access to the Arcane University once they have successfully shown themselves to be a promising member of the guild. Once within the university, players can combine various spells to create interesting and overpowering magic at the Altar of Spellmaking.

1 Elden Ring

Variety Of Magic For The Perfect Mage Build

Out of all the open-world games, it's no surprise to see that Elden Ring is not only one of the greatest but also the one with the best magic system. With an assortment of sorcerers and incantations for players to pick up and experiment with in Elden Ring, each type of magic can make for an interesting build while also looking incredibly visually pleasing.

Magic can be used both on regular enemies and bosses, with some even having weaknesses depending on the type of magic used. With so many options for spells, it's no surprise to see players taking on runs of Elden Ring where they only use magic, which has the chance to quickly kill their foes.

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