'''Magicka''' is an [[action-adventure]] game based on Norse mythology and developed by independent developer [[Arrowhead Game Studios]]. It was released via [[Steam]] for [[Windows]] on January 25, [[2011]]. A free demo was also made available for download. The game was developed by eight students at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå, Sweden. It was followed by a sequel, [[Magicka 2]].
'''Magicka''' is an [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] video game based on Norse mythology developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released on [[Microsoft Windows]].
==Story==
In Magicka, up to four mages of a sacred order travel to fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations. The game world is based loosely on Norse mythology, drawing inspiration from other fantasy games like [[Warhammer]] and [[Diablo]], while also making regular use of comedy and self-referential humor. The game also takes liberties when it comes to the classic fantasy setting, at one point supplying the players with an M60 machine gun. In expansions the game also explores a Vietnam War setting as well as the Lovecraftian Cthulhu universe.
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== Plot ==
In Magicka four mages from a sacred order fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations.
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== Book-Spells ==
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Where to find spells and how to use them.
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[[Category:Single player]]
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[[Category:Multiplayer]]
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[[Category:Co-op]]
! Name
! Location
! Recommended Usage
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| Meteor Shower
| Chapter 1
| Use while shielded, or under cover
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| Revive
| Chapter 1
| Use when allies are dead
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| Haste
| Chapter 1
| Use to run faster
|-
| Grease
| Chapter 1 -- across the river
| Not very useful. Grease can be set on fire.
|-
| Rain
| Chapter 2 -- in goblin cave
| Makes things wet. When shielded, you won't get wet -- but enemies will. Perfect target for a thunderbolt!
|-
| Thunderbolt
| Chapter 3
| Massive damage (5000). Wet targets take double damage.
|-
| Blizzard
| Chapter 5? On tiny island in middle of pond, to the right of the path going north
| Makes everything cold
|-
| Teleport
| Chapter 7, to far left of tower from Chapter 1.
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| Thunderstorm
| Chapter 8, in a cave
| Kills everything, including the caster, pretty quickly. Use from undercover.
|-
|}
== Useful Element Combinations ==
The Thunderbolt elements make a powerful beam; adding a shield makes powerful bombs. Charge up your sword or use it as a beam.
Spamming earth+fire is a good way to take care of weak groups of monsters.
== Other Useful Hints ==
Cast Shield on yourself. Healing when shielded recharges the sheild, not your health. The shield also allows you to stay dry in wet areas (rain, rivers) which makes casting spells involving lightning much easier.
Grab the Staff of Life (looks like a plant) from next to the "Rat" woman in Chapter 2 -- its healing aura is very helpful.
Magicka is an action-adventure game based on Norse mythology and developed by independent developer Arrowhead Game Studios. It was released via Steam for Windows on January 25, 2011. A free demo was also made available for download. The game was developed by eight students at Luleå University of Technology in Skellefteå, Sweden. It was followed by a sequel, Magicka 2.
In Magicka, up to four mages of a sacred order travel to fight against an evil sorcerer and his creations. The game world is based loosely on Norse mythology, drawing inspiration from other fantasy games like Warhammer and Diablo, while also making regular use of comedy and self-referential humor. The game also takes liberties when it comes to the classic fantasy setting, at one point supplying the players with an M60 machine gun. In expansions the game also explores a Vietnam War setting as well as the Lovecraftian Cthulhu universe.
