Spells

Magic operates differently in QFG than in other RPGs; many of the spells can be used for general things. Below are the spells, their MP cost, their value, and their usefulness (as I see it). The higher the score, the better the spell.

Spell Name	Wizards Only	Description	MP Cost
Open	Yes	This opens locks and doors. Will not work on all doors	6
Detect Magic	No	Reveals any nearby magical enchantments or traps	5
Dazzle	No	This blinds the enemies, rendering them temporarily immobile	15
Calm	No	Works just like Dazzle, but lasts longer	25
Trigger	Yes	This sets off magical traps, as well as releases stored magical energy	10
Zap	No	Your weapon is temporarily charged with electricity for the next attack	10
Flame Dart	No	This shoots a fireball at an opponent	10
Force Bolt	No	A small projectile is launched at the enemy. It can bounce off walls	12
Lightning Ball	Yes	This shoots a ball of lightning at the enemy. If used with the staff, a lightning bolt is created instead	15
Frostbite	No	The only area-attack spell in the game; this will go through Reversal	40
Levitate	Yes	This allows you to float up and down	10 per second
Juggling Lights	No	This creates a mirage of lights that illuminate darkened areas	8
Reversal	Yes	This creates a barrier that bounces all magic away from you	8
Resistance	No	This protects you from environmental damage	10
Aura	No	This protects you from the life-draining powers of the undead	10
Protection	No	This protects you from physical attacks	8
Hide	Yes	This makes you completely invisible as long as you stand still	15
Summon Staff	Yes	This summons a magical staff, increasing your magic power. (You must complete the Magic Staff Side Quest in order to gain this spell)	50

Spell Name	Location	Description	MP Cost
Fascination	Magic Shop	This creates a host of lights that attract dumb monsters before exploding	20
Boom	Magic Shop	A glowing skull is launched; it explodes when anything gets close	30
Augment	Dead Centaur Wizards	This increases the power of the next spell cast	20
RIP	Magic Shop	This allows you to sleep on the World Map without encountering enemies	Does not matter (MP is recharged)
Shrink	Hydra Cave	This reduces the opponent to a hilariously small size. It will not work on bosses	50
Whirlwind	Erasmus's House	This traps the enemy in a whirlwind, allowing you to escape	50
First Aid	Erana gives this to Wizards	Restores 100 HP	10
Dragon Fire	Katrina gives this to Wizards	This summons a giant dragon's head, which blasts the area with fire and brimstone; the most powerful spell in the game	100
Thermonuclear Attack	School (Wizard's only)	This vaporizes anything within a ten-mile radius with a giant mushroom cloud (including the Hero)	Doesn't matter (You'll be dead)

Ability Name	Required Honor	Description
Sense Danger	0	Any nearby dangers are routed out be the Paladin instantly
Healing	300	This takes your SP and uses it to heal your HP
Honor Shield	325	This forms a barrier around the Paladin, protecting him from damage (but lowering his SP)
Magic Ward	350	As long as this is in effect, whenever you set off a magical trap, your SP drops instead of your HP
Destroy Undead	375	This kills undead creatures instantly. It's the best way to deal with Shades and Manes
Peace	400	This works just like the Calm spell. (Don't attack enemies affected by this; you'll lose Honor)
Sense Aura	425	This shows the goodness and intentions of a person
Holy Strength	450	This sends your strength sky-high. It can go as far as 750 with this ability
Awe	475	This sends any nearby enemies retreating from your general goodness; a lifesaver in the Seventh Rite