Thunder Magic

Lore & Background

The lore of Thunder Magic is defined by its position within the Anima system and the Weapon Triangle. According to the source, in the magic system, fire is stronger than wind, wind is stronger than thunder, and thunder is stronger than fire. This relationship governs combat outcomes across many installments, starting from Genealogy of the Holy War where the Weapon Triangle was introduced as a key element for weapons and types of magic. While other magical elements like Light and Darkness exist, with Light being stronger than Darkness and Darkness stronger than Anima, Thunder remains the specific counter to Fire. This system appears in games set on continents such as Elibe, Tellius, and Archanea, ensuring that no single elemental school dominates without a natural weakness.

In Their Own Story

The source does not provide a narrative story or specific character moments involving Thunder Magic, but it details its mechanical role in the plot of battles. The magic functions as part of the discrete battles between player teams and enemy non-player characters across grid-based maps. In these encounters, characters perform combat-based actions where their class and weapon type determine success. For instance, a mage using a thunder tome would gain experience points by attacking an enemy or slaying a foe. If the target uses Fire magic, the thunder user gains an advantage due to the Weapon Triangle relationships established in titles from The Binding Blade through Radiant Dawn.

Reader's Guide

To utilize Thunder Magic effectively, players must understand the Weapon Triangle introduced in Genealogy of the Holy War and used in later installments. In this system, thunder is stronger than fire, making it the ideal choice against enemies wielding Fire magic or tomes. However, wind is stronger than thunder, so mages must remain cautious of Wind users. This dynamic applies to the Anima magic group found in games from The Binding Blade through Radiant Dawn. Players should also note that most games use a Weapon Durability system where weapons break after being used a certain number of times. In Fates, this durability system was replaced with one where powerful weapons weaken some of their wielder's stats. When managing tomes, remember that characters gain more experience the more they are used in battle, and leveling up awards new skill points randomly to attributes like agility or strength.

Did You Know?

• Thunder magic is part of the Anima system, which also includes Fire and Wind.
• In the Weapon Triangle, Thunder beats Fire but loses to Wind.
• The Anima magic elements are collectively known as such in games from The Binding Blade through Radiant Dawn.
• Characters gain more experience points by performing actions like slaying foes, which often involves using elemental magic.
• Starting with Fates, some powerful weapons weaken the wielder's stats instead of having a durability count.