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Casting Spells and Fighting at Range with Magical Staves
Instead of trading blows up close with blades and maces, you can use the mod's magic system to cast spells and wear down dangerous monsters from a safe distance.
Equipping and Using Magical Staves
1. Check your crafting table's recipe book or search loot in the new dimension to obtain one of the mod's magical staves.
2. Place the staff on your hotbar and hold it in your main hand to cast spells at enemies.
3. Fight in open clearings or elevated positions whenever possible so trees and uneven terrain do not block your line of sight.
Best Combat Situations for Magic
Ranged spellcasting solves several dangerous encounters that punish pure melee loadouts:
- Countering Flying Enemies: Harpies, Snow Harpies, and Venin Harpies attack from the sky where greatswords and maces struggle to connect. Use a magical staff to target them in midair before they swoop down.
- Kiting Giant Bosses: Boss-like creatures such as the Cyclops, Chimera, and Hydra deal heavy damage at close range. Backpedal across open ground and cast spells to chip away their health while staying outside melee reach.
- Close-Range Fallback: Wear custom armor and keep a magick shield and quick daggers on your hotbar so you can block strikes and defend yourself if Wolves or Goblins close the distance.