MM8 Spells Database

MM8 Spells Database

MM8 Spells database can help you find the spells you need. All characters start the game with 4 Novice Skills and if any of them are Magic Skills then that character will also start with at least 1 Spellbook. The default Spell by Skill is noted in the Table with brackets like this [spell name]. To learn new Spells, you will need to find or buy Spellbooks from the respective Magic Guild.

Resource: Spells Vendor List

Click or Tap the Spell Row to see Expertise upgrades.

All Spells List including upgrades
SkillNameSpell TypeBase DescriptionNormalExpertMasterGrandmaster
Air[Wizard Eye]UtilitynoneTerrain and Monsters are revealed on the Minimap for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Also shows Treasure.Also shows "Points of Interest".Free to Cast.
Air[Feather Fall]UtilityAirPrevents falling damage for (5m/Skill Level).Base description as above.for (10m/Skill Level).for (1h/Skill Level).Faster Recovery.
AirAir ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Air Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
AirSparksDamageAirDeal 2+(1/Skill Level) Air Damage in spread volley, 3 bouncing sparks with Moderate Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery. 5 sparks.Faster Recovery. 7 sparks.Faster Recovery. 9 sparks.
AirJumpUtilitynoneJump forward 60 feet taking no falling damage and with Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
AirShieldBuffnoneHalves damage to Party from Ranged Attacks such as rocks and arrows for 1h+(5m/Spell Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for 1h+(15m/Spell Level).for 1h+(1h/Spell Level).
AirLightning BoltDamageAirDeal (1-8/Skill Level) Air Damage to Single Target.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
AirInvisibilityUtilitynoneCast only in Safety and Party becomes undetectable for (10m/Skill Level). Any sort of attempted Attack or Contact will reveal yourself.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (1h/Spell Level).
AirImplosionDamageAirDeal 10+(1-10/Skill Level) Air damage to Single Target with Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
AirFlyUtilitynoneAllows Flight with pgup/insert for (5m/Skill Level). Continuous in-air cost of 1SP per 5m.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.No Spell Point drain.
AirStarburstDamageAirDeal 20+(1/Skill Level) Air Damage, 20 stars. Area surrounds Outdoor Target.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Body[Cure Weakness]CurenoneRemoves WEAKNESS condition If (Time<3m/Skill Level).Base description as above.If (Time<1h/Skill Level).If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
Body[Heal]HealnoneHeal Single Target 5+(2/Skill Level) Hit Points.Base description as above.5+(3/Skill Level) Hit Points.5+(4/Skill Level) Hit Points.5+(5/Skill Level) Hit Points.
BodyBody ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Body Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
BodyHarmDamageBodyDeal 8+(1-2/Skill Level) Body Damage with Moderate Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
BodyRegenerationHealnoneHeals Single Target 5 Hit Points every 5m for (1h/Skill Point).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.15 Hit Points every 5 minutes. Faster Recovery.25 Hit Points every 5 minutes. Faster Recovery.
BodyCure PoisonCurenoneRemoves POISONED condition If (Time<1h/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
BodyHammerhandsBuffnoneIncrease Unarmed damage with Body Damage equal to the physical damage with Fast Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Effects entire Party.
BodyCure DiseaseCurenoneRemoves DISEASED condition If (Time<1d/Skill Level)Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Always works.
BodyProtection from MagicBuffnoneCancels (1/Skill Level) actions that would grant POISONED, DISEASED, STONED, PARALYZED, or WEAKNESS and then dissaptes. Protected for (1h/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Also protects from DEAD and ERADICATION effects.
BodyFlying FistDamageBodyDeal 30+(1d5/Skill Level) Body Damage to Single Target.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
BodyPower CureHealnoneHeal Party 10+(5/Skill Level) Hit Points.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Dark[Reanimate]CureNoneRaise a dead foe with (20hp/Skill Level), but not more than Max Hit Points.Base description as above.with (30hp/Skill Level).with (40hp/Skill Level).with (50hp/Skill Level).
Dark[Toxic Cloud]DamageDarkDeal 25+(1-10/Spell Level) Dark Damage to Single Target via Slow Moving Cloud with Moderate Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
DarkVampiric WeaponBuffnoneAdds "of Vampire" to non-magical weapon for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Effect becomes Permanent.
DarkShrinking RayControlDarkShrink a foe's Size and Damage to 50% for (5min/Skill Point).Base description as above.to 33%to 25%Effects a group of foes.
DarkShrapmetalDamageDarkDeal 6+(1d6/Skill Level) Dark Damage in spread volley with Normal Recovery. 5 fragments.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery. 7 fragments.Faster Recovery. 9 fragments.
DarkControl UndeadControlDarkCompells a Single Undead Target to attack creatures nearby for (3m/Skill Level). Party safe.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (5m/Skill Level). Faster Recovery.Lasts until leave Map. Faster Recovery.
DarkPain ReflectionBuffDarkIncoming Damage is reflected back to source for 1h+(5m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Effects entire Party.for 1h+(15m/Skill Level).
DarkDark GraspControlDarkTarget unable to fire missile attacks or cast spells. Movement is slowed. AC is halved. Melee damage halved.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.for (5m/Skill Level).for (10m/Skill Level).
DarkDragon BreathDamageDarkDeal (1-25/Skill Level) Dark Damage to Target in Front and everyone nearby.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
DarkArmageddonDamageDarkDeal 50+(1/Skill Level) Dark Damage to EVERYONE on the Map, 3 times/day. Outdoors Only.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.4 times/day.
DarkSouldrinkerDamageDarkDrain 25+(1-8/Skill Level) Hit Points from EVERYONE in sight and distributes the Hit Points to Party as a Heal, up to Max HP.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Dark ElfGlamourControlnoneBonus (+3) to Merchant skill for the duration of the effect.for (5m/Skill Level).for (5m/Skill Level).for (1h/Skill Level).Larger bonus to Merchant skill.
Dark ElfTravelers' BoonUtilitynoneThis ability simultaneously casts Torchlight, Wizard Eye, and Feather Fall at Expert level for (30m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (1h/Skill Level).for (2h/Skill Level).
Dark ElfBlindControlMindTarget unable to fire missile attacks or cast spells. Aimless for (5m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (10m/Skill Level).
Dark ElfDarkfire BoltDamageDark|FireDeal (1-17/Skill Level) Dark or Fire damage, which ever is lower for target.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
DragonFearControlMindTarget flees for 3m+(1m/Skill Level).Base description as above.for (5m/Skill Level).Also affects foes near Target.Also affects all Targets in Sight.
DragonFlame BlastDamageFireDeal 10+(1-10/Skill Level) Fire Damage to Target in Front and everyone nearby.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.11+(1-11/Skill Level)12+(1-12/Skill Level)
DragonFlightUtilitynoneAllows Flight with pgup/insert for (1h/Skill Level). Continuous in-air cost of 1SP per 5m.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.No Spell Point drain.
DragonWing BuffetControlnoneTargets in Front are pushed back.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
EarthStunControlEarthKnock a foe back a little and stun them for a time before they can act.Base description as above.Stronger Effect.Stronger Effect.Stronger Effect.
EarthSlowControlEarthAttack and Walk speed reduced to 50% for a single monster for (1m/Skill Level).Base description as above.for (5m/Skill Level).reduced to 25%.reduced to 13%.
EarthEarth ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Earth Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
EarthDeadly SwarmDamageEarthDeal 5+(1-3/Skill Level) Earth Damage to Single Target.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
EarthStone SkinBuffnoneIncreases the AC of Party by 5+(1/Skill Level) for 1h+(5m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for 1h+(15m/Skill Level).for 1h+(1h/Spell Level).
EarthBladesDamageEarthDeal (1-9/Skill Level) Earth Damage to Single Target.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
EarthStone to FleshCurenoneRemoves STONED condition If (Time<1h/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
EarthRock BlastDamageEarthDeal (1-8/Skill Level) Earth Damage to a Target and others nearby.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
EarthTelekinesisUtilitynoneManipulate an object at a distance safe from Traps. Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
EarthDeath BlossomDamageEarthDeal 20+(1/Skill Level) Earth Damage to Outdoor Target and everyone nearby with Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Deal 20+(2/Skill Level). Faster Recovery.
EarthMass DistortionDamageEarthDeal 25+(2/Spell Level)% of Target's Max HP as Earth Damage.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Fire[Torch Light]UtilitynoneIncrease radius of light surrounding Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Increased light radius.Increased light radius.Faster Recovery.
Fire[Fire Bolt]DamageFireDeal (1-3/Skill Level) Fire Damage to Single Target with Slow Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
FireFire ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Fire Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
FireFire AuraBuffnoneAdd "of Fire" to a non-magical weapon for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above."of Flame"."of Infernoes"Effect becomes Permanent.
FireHasteBuffnoneFaster Recovery after a Cast or Attack for 1h+(1m/Spell Level). Grants WEAKNESS after-effect.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for 1h+(3m/Spell Level)for 1h+(4m/Skill Level)
FireFireballDamageFireDeal (1-6/Skill Level) Fire Damage to a Target and everyone nearby with Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
FireFire SpikeDamageFireDrop Fire Spikes on the ground, the spikes detonate dealing (1-6/Skill Level) Fire Damage to anyone approaching. 6 spikes. Forward delpoy. Party safe.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.(1-8/Skill Level) Fire Damage. 7 spikes.(1-10/Skill Level) Fire Damage. 9 spikes.
FireImmolationDamageFireDeal persistent (1-6/Skill Level) Fire Damage to all nearby monsters for (1m/Spell Level). Party safe.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (10m/Skill Level).
FireMeteor ShowerDamageFireDeal 8+(1/Skill Level) Fire Damage to a Target and everyone nearby, 16 meteors. Forward outdoor deploy.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery. 20 meteors.
FireInfernoDamageFireDeal 12+(1/Skill Levle) Fire Damage to all Foes in Sight. Party safe.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
FireIncinerateDamageFireDeal 15+(1-15/Spell Level) Fire Damage to Single Target.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
LightLight BoltDamageLightDeal (1-4/Skill Level) Light Damage with Moderate Recovery. Double damage vs Undead.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
LightDestroy UndeadDamageLightDeal 16+(1-16/Spell Level) to Single Undead Target with Moderate Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
LightDispel MagicControlnoneRemoves all spells on all foes in the caster's sight with Moderate Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
LightParalyzeControlLightPrevents movement and attack, Single Target for (3m/Skill Level). Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
LightSummon WispUtilitynoneSummons a Dancing Light for (5m/Skill Level). Max 1.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Wisp for (15m/Skill Level). Max 3.Will O' Wisp for (15m/Skill Level). Max 5.
LightDay of the GodsBuffnoneBoost all Seven Statistics on Party by (3/Skill Level) until you Rest.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.by (4/Skill Level).by (5/Skill Level).
LightPrismatic LightDamageLightDeal 25+(1/Skill Levle) Light Damage to all Indoor Foes in Sight.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
LightDay of ProtectionBuffnoneWizard Eye, Feather Fall, and all Resistance spells on Party at (4/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.at (5*Skill Level).
LightHour of PowerBuffnoneCasts Haste, Heroism, Shield, Stone Skin, and Bless on Party at (4/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.at (5*Skill Level).
LightSunrayDamageLightDeal 20+(1-20/Spell Level) Light Damage to Single Outdoor Daytime Target with Slow Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
LightDivine InterventionHealnoneHeal, Cure, and restore Spell Points to Max for whole Party 3x/day. Caster Ages +10 years each cast.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Mind[Telepathy]UtilitynoneParty can see Target Current Gold and Inventory with Slow Recovery.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
Mind[Remove Fear]CurenoneRemoves AFRAID condition If (Time<3m/Skill Level).Base description as above.If (Time<1h/Skill Level).If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
MindMind ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Mind Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
MindMind BlastDamageMindDeal 3+(1-3/Skill Level) Mind Damage to Single Target.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
MindCharmControlMindPrevents attack, Single Target for (5m/Skill Level). Damage breaks.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (10m/Skill Level).Lasts until leave Map.
MindCure ParalysisCureMindRemoves PARALYSIS condition If (Time<1h/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
MindBerserkControlMindCompells a Single Target to attack anyone nearby for (5m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (10m/Skill Level).for (1h/Skill Level).
MindMass FearControlMindSeen Non-Undead will Flee for (3m/Skill Level). Damage breaks.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (5m/Skill Level).
MindCure InsanityCurenoneRemoves INSANE condition If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Always works.
MindPsychic ShockDamageMindDeal 12+(1-12/Skill Level) Mind Damage.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
MindEnslaveControlMindCompells a Single Target to attack creasures nearby for (10m/Skill Level). Party safe.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Spirit[Detect Life]UtilitynoneParty can see Target Current HP for (10m/Skill Level)Base description as above.for (30m/Skill Level).for (1h/Skill Level).Shows active spells.
Spirit[Bless]BuffnoneTarget has Increased Hit Rate 5+(1/Skill Level) for 60m+(5m/Skill Level).Base description as above.Effects entire Party.for 60m+(15m/Skill Level).for 60m+(1h/Skill Level).
SpiritFateBuffSpiritIncreased or Decreased Hit Chance by 20+(1/Skill Level) until triggered once or 5 minutes expire.Base description as above.Effect 20+(2/Skill Level).Effect 20+(4/Skill Level).Effect 20+(6/Skill Level).
SpiritTurn UndeadControlSpiritForces visible undead to flee for 3m+(1m/Skill Level).Base description as above.for 3m+(3m/Skill Level).for 3m+(5m/Skill Level).Faster Recovery.
SpiritRemove CurseCurenoneRemoves CURSED condition If (Time<1h/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Always works.
SpiritPreservationBuffnoneTarget has increased resistance to DEAD when HP are below 0. Heal up before the spell wears off.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Effects entire Party.for 1h+(15m/Skill Level).
SpiritHeroismBuffnoneIncrease Damage 5+(1/Skill Level) for 1h+(5m/Skill Level)Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for 1h+(15m/Skill Level)for 1h+(1h/Skill Level)
SpiritSpirit LashDamageSpiritDeal 10+(2-8/Skill Level) Spirit Damage to a vary near Target with Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.
SpiritRaise DeadCurenoneRemoves DEAD condition if Time<1d/Skill Level. Grants WEAKNESS.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Always works.
SpiritShared LifeHealnoneTotal Party HP (+3/Skill Level), divide HP amongst party members evenly.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.(+4/Skill Level),
SpiritResurrectionCurenoneRemoves ERADICATED condition with Very Slow Recovery. Grants WEAKNESS.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
VampireLifedrainHealDarkDeal 3+(1-3/Skill Level) Dark damage. Heal self 33% of damage done.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Deal 5+(1-5/Skill Level) Dark damage.Deal 7+(1-7/Skill Level) Dark damage.
VampireLevitateUtilitynoneAvoid damage from drowning or lava and avoid setting off ground traps for (10m/Skill Level).Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (1h/Skill Level).for (3h/Skill Level).
VampireCharmControlMindTarget and nearby unable to Attack for (10m/Skill Level). Damage breaks.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Duration permanent, Damage still breaks.
VampireMistformBuffnoneAssume Mistform with no duration. Immune to and unable to perform Physical attacks. Spells and abilities are unaffected.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.
Water[Awaken]CurenoneRemoves ASLEEP condition If (Time<3m/Skill Level).Base description as above.If (Time<1h/Skill Level).If (Time<1d/Skill Level).Faster Recovery.
Water[Poison Spray]DamageWaterDeal 2+(1-2/Skill Level) Water Damage in spread volley, 1 shot.Base description as above.Faster Recovery. 3 shots.Faster Recovery. 5 shots.Faster Recovery. 7 shots.
WaterWater ResistanceBuffnoneAdd (1/Skill Level) Water Resistance to Party for (1h/Skill Level).Base description as above.Add (2/Skill Level) resistance.Add (3/Skill Level) resistance.Add (4/Skill Level) resistance.
WaterIce BoltDamageWaterDeal (1-4/Skill Level) Water Damage to Single Target.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
WaterWater WalkUtilitynoneAllows water movement for (5m/Skill Level). Continuous cost of 1SP per 20m. Outdoor only.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.for (1h/Skill Level).No Spell Point drain.
WaterRecharge ItemUtilityWaterRecharges any magic item that uses charges. Item permanently loses 50-(1/Skill Point)% of its charges each cast.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Loss of 30-(1/Skill Level)% of charges.Loss of 20-(1/Skill Level)% of charges.
WaterAcid BurstDamagenoneDeal 9+(1-9/Skill Level) Water Damage to Single Target.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery.Faster Recovery.
WaterEnchant ItemUtilityWaterAttempt weak enchantment on non-magical non-weapon. Succeed (10%/Skill Level)Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Stronger Enchantments.
WaterTown PortalUtilitynoneTeleport Party from Safety to a town fountain. Succeed (10%/Skill Level)Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Able to teleport from Hostile environment.
WaterIce BlastDamageWaterErupt 7 shards from above a Target that deal 12+(1d2/Skill Level) Water Damage, if they hit someone. Moderate Recovery.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.Faster Recovery. 9 shards.
WaterLloyd's BeaconUtilitynonePlace a beacon at a location you want to teleport back to in the future. Beacons will decay after (1w/Skill Point).Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Unable to learn spell.Base description as above.

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