The Role of Spells for Wizards and Clerics

Wizard and Cleric champions can automatically use the corresponding type of spells

Spells are used primarily by Wizard and Cleric champions. If a champion has a Wizard or Cleric icon, it can automatically use the corresponding type of spells. The text box of a wizard or cleric does not have to indicate the champion can cast spells. Wizards and Clerics with negated special powers are still able to cast spells of their icon type. In contrast, a champion who is not a wizard may be able to cast wizard spells if his special power indicates so.

Wizard and Cleric spells can be offensive or defensive

Each spell indicates whether it is offensive or defensive and the phase it can be used. A spell's offensive or defensive nature has no bearing on when it can be played; offensive spells can be played when attacking or defending, as can defensive spells. Like magical items, offensive only means that the spell affects an opponent; defensive spells affect the player's own champion or ally. Champions that are immune to spells are typically only immune to offensive spells, though there are a few exceptions.

Most spells can only be played during phase 4

Some spells can only be played during combat (in phase 4), while others can be played before or after combat (in phases 3 and 5). Scarce spells can be cast at any time. Phase 3 spells can only be cast by champions who can cast those spell types. Casting a spell during phase 3 or 5 is only allowed when it is your turn and not another player's turn. A defending player can only cast spells in phase 4 since it is not his turn.

Spells like Dispel Magic and Limited Wish can be cast at any time

There are also spells that can be cast at any time as long as there is a champion in the pool able to cast the spell. Some spells can be cast at any time to counter another spell or event like Dispel Magic or Limited Wish.