Magus

Magus

(Class)

Magus

Region

Any

Races

Any

Alignment

LG	NG	CG
LN	N	CN
LE	NE	CE

Iconic character

Seltyiel

Images of magi

Source: Ultimate Magic, pg(s). 47–49 (1E)
Secrets of Magic, pg(s). 35ff. (2E)

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A magus is able to blend the martial use of weapons with the practice of magic, becoming a warrior of unparalleled versatility and power. They use these arts to channel magic into their weapon or body, inflicting devastating wounds on their enemies. The magus' combat versatility and knowledge of the arcane make them a valuable asset to any party.

Because of the magi's adaptability, it is uncommon to find two who practice their arcane arts in the same way, giving rise to a plethora of organizations, disciplines, and tactics.

Field of study

A magus creates a force sword.

A magus archer.

A magus' extensive training and carefully chosen spells together create a dangerous fighting style, called a hybrid study, unlike any other. Each magus' respective fighting style is represented by their field of study.

Aloof firmament

Magi of the aloof firmament develop their qi to supplement their skill with swords and similar weapons. Their steps are so feather light that they appear to fly.

Inexorable iron

Once inexorable iron magi begin upon their path, there is no stopping them. They turn their heavy weapon into an unstoppable force in order to boost their own striking power or keep them standing on the battlefield.

Laughing shadow

To use magic is to be free, it allows one to go wherever one wants, do whatever one wants, and avoid any consequences. These magi are laughing shadows of spell and sword, always one step ahead of their enemies and always with a trick up their sleeve.

Resurgent maelstrom

A hybrid study devised by the Monastery of Unbreaking Waves in collaboration with faydhaan, these magi specialize in improvised weaponry supplemented with arcanely generated elemental water.

Sparkling targe

This magus has studied the possible applications of magic, learning both offensive and defensive maneuvers. When magic flows through them, their shield can block nearly anything.

Starlit span

With magic, the sky is the limit, and these magi are never hemmed in by the confines of their physical surroundings. Their power extends as far as their senses perceive, overcoming the distance between the magus and their target even with spells that normally require direct physical touch.

Twisting tree

The quarterstaff is the foundation of this magus hybrid study.

Unfurling brocade

These magi disdain the contrivances of iron. They can infuse their qi into lengths of cloth to make mundane fabric as deadly as bladed scarves.

Archetypes

Bladebound

The bladebound magus is bonded to an intelligent magical weapon known as a black blade, which grows in power as the magus does and grants the magus special powers.

Hexcrafter

The hexcrafter magus has uncovered the secret of using his arcane pool to recreate witch hexes.

Kensai

A kensai magus seeks to master a single type of weapon, usually a sword, by sacrificing some small part of their study of spellcasting in order to more fully devote their time to honing their reflexes and the use of their weapon in combination with arcane and eldritch forces. From this study and training the kensai and their weapon become almost a single entity; indeed, this is the ultimate goal of the kensai, for their weapon to become not merely a tool, but another element of their body, as much an extension of their will as their arm or magic.

A kensai learns to draw upon a magus' pool of arcane power to augment their weapon prowess and maximize the force of their blows. They gradually gain such incredible precision, speed, and accuracy with their chosen weapon that they can draw and strike in a single motion within a blink of an eye, and take every advantage of the slightest of distractions.

A kensai ultimately gains such mastery of their weapon that they can defend themselves with it alone; armor becomes a hindrance rather than benefit.

Myrmidarch

The myrmidarch is an expert in martial combat who uses magic to enhance and strengthen his physical abilities. He is much more proficient in armor and weapons, although his magical mastery is below that of an average magus.

Skirnir

The skirnir, also known as a shield-vassal or shieldmaiden, has learned to channel his strength into his shield.

Soulforger

The soul forger has mastered the technique of infusing the raw magical essence of his soul into weaponry of unrivaled power, merging the mystic arts with the arts of battle in a steely union.

Spellblade

The spellblade magus is able to manifest a ghostly sword of magical force that can be used as an off-hand weapon.

Staff magus

The staff magus uses quarterstaves as effectively as any bladed weapon, becoming powerful enough to use arcane staves as melee weapons and even learns how to use their arcane pool to recharge their magical staves.

On Golarion

Ozmyn Zaidow, magus and leader of the Technic League.

Magi are more common where magic is an everyday part of life, such as in the forests of Kyonin, or the deserts of Nex or Geb. They can also be found among the Hellknight signifers of Cheliax, and the technology-loving members of Numeria's Technic League.

Notable magi

See also: Category:Magi

• Lady Arodeth of the Band of Blades
• Count Bartelby Lotheed, administrator of Meratt county in Taldor
• Upianshe, an explorer of Ninshabur who discovered Neruzavin
• Ozmyn Zaidow, late leader of the since-defunct Technic League in Numeria