Highlights
- Unique magical abilities in
Mushoku Tensei
showcase originality and resourcefulness of characters beyond basic spells. - Summoning magic in the series is a rare and significant skill, especially when it involves objects or creatures from other universes.
- Silent casting, combination magic, and other creative uses of magic in the series highlight the power of imagination in spellcasting.
As a fantasy-based isekai series, Mushoku Tensei relies heavily on magic for its world-building and plot. However, even in a world run by magic, some uses of magic are reacted to with more surprise and encouragement from observers than others.
Apart from the basic attack and defense-oriented spells, few characters in the Mushoku Tensei series have managed to use magic creatively in ways that haven’t been seen before. From the diverse but practical application of healing magic to the use of silent casting and compound spells, the most creative uses of magic showcase not only the power of the spells being cast, but also the originality and resourcefulness of the casters.
Warning: The entry on Time Travel contains manga and light novel spoilers
8 Summoning Magic
Summoning Objects From Another World Is A Higher Level Of Magic
The ability to summon a person or an object with magic is often seen in various other fantasy-based anime series. However, in Mushoku Tensei, it’s not the norm. Few characters are versed in the art of summoning, and with Nanahoshi learning how to summon objects and creatures from a whole other universe, summoning magic in Mushoku Tensei takes on a different meaning, especially at its higher levels.
So far, the anime series has only portrayed Nanahoshi as being capable of summoning a plastic bottle from Earth (Rudeus’ old world), but if she ever becomes capable of summoning another human, then that would truly be a conquered milestone.
7 Healing Magic
Its Various Applications Make It Indispensable
This form of magic is the only one that Rudeus is unable to use through silent casting. Throughout the series, the effects of healing magic have been seen. Whether it be through the healing of ailments, the detoxification of poisons, the mending of broken bones, or even the regrowing of cut-off limbs, healing magic is the sort of magic that gives a person a second chance.
Because healing magic is not limited to only the closing of wounds, it serves as a very versatile form of magic, and its various applications make it indispensable, particularly to adventurers who frequently brave dangers and explore the unknown.
6 Time Travel
Traveling To The Future Is Beyond Impressive And Unheard Off
In terms of magic practices, Rudeus stands head and shoulders above many. While he has not yet discovered how to travel between the past, present, and future in the present timeline, in the future, Rudeus makes a time leap to the past to warn his current self of impending dangers.
His application of magic to time travel is unheard of in the Mushoku Tensei world. Unfortunately, it was a one-way trip, as Rudeus died shortly after returning to the past. However, this shows that magic can be used for various other practices that would otherwise be unheard of. After all, few other uses are as creative as time travel.
5 Disturb Magic
Disrupting An Opponent’s Flow Of Mana Is Genius
The first person to use Disturb Magic in the series was Orsted. This was shown when he met Rudeus, Ruijerd, and Eris on the demon continent. Orsted was able to interrupt Rudeus’ spell-casting process, canceling his spell before it was even launched. Later on, Rudeus studied what Orsted did and termed it “Disturb Magic”.
Before a spell is cast, mana forms in the surroundings or in the caster’s hand, depending on what type of spell it is, and by disrupting the flow of mana before it can materialize, the caster will be unable to materialize said magic. With this Disrupt Magic, Rudeus proved that, rather than going toe to toe with an opponent, he can simply prevent them from casting in the first place.
4 Flying
Manipulating Gravity On One’s Body Makes For Versatile Movement
Despite the mainstream use of magic in the Mushoku Tensei series, not many people can fly. This is because the mechanics of controlling and applying gravity magic to objects and oneself are unknown and too complex for many. However, Rudeus managed to solve the puzzle, allowing him to fly.
It’s unknown whether the current Rudeus can fly; however, future Rudeus displayed the ability by lifting an inkwell. Flying by controlling gravity is done by lowering the gravity affecting oneself. While flying with gravity magic is a volatile way of using magic, the effects make it worth the risk when successfully done, as proved by future Rudeus.
3 Teleportation
This Form Of Magic Makes Transportation Much Easier
The Teleport Incident is without a doubt one of the greatest calamities portrayed in the Mushoku Tensei series so far. While the after-effects of the incident killed many and deranged many families, it’s a creative way of using magic. This form of magic makes it possible to teleport across long distances. If the after-effects seen during the Teleport Incident can be nullified, introducing this form of magic to even a few cities would drastically shorten transportation time and costs.
Journeys that could take years would become instantaneous, making teleportation the kind of magic that could upend the world. While the individual behind the Teleport Incident is unknown, without the after-effects, such a person would’ve been recognized as a hero, showing how much of an impact it could have.
2 Silent Casting
Ignoring Vocal Incantations Makes Casting Spells So Much Easier
Apart from its potential usage in battle, silent casting remains one of the most creative uses of magic in the series. It allows mages to completely do without chants, making it easier, faster, and more effective to cast spells. Moreover, in terms of household chores, silent casting would prove to be highly efficient, as controlling a stream of water or heating a bath would not need to include an all-powerful chant.
Additionally, in terms of its battle usage, it makes it harder for one’s adversaries to predict what spell they will use and develop a counter for it. The only caveat to silent casting is that one needs to visualize the outcome of the spell properly, so it’s heavily dependent on the imagination.
1 Combination Magic
Combining Various Forms Of Magic Gives Mages An Edge
This form of magic serves as a creative way of casting spells, as it allows even simple elementary spells to be used for a wide range of purposes. Blending elements like water and fire to create powerful steam explosions or ice shards would undoubtedly do more damage than simply firing off a stream of water.
Moreover, when faced with combination magic, few mages will know how to appropriately defend themselves. One of Rudeus’ signature spells has him mold earth into sharp lance-like objects and propel them at incredible speeds using wind. This is just one examples of the truly creative way this magic makes his spells more formidable and destructive.
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