Casting Spells in Dark and Darker: Wizard and Cleric Spell list and Knowledge system explained

Ironmace’s upcoming dungeon crawler Dark and Darker does not hold the player's hand when teaching them about some of the many mechanics in the game.

The title is currently in its third playtest, and players have vouched for how merciless it is when playing solo and with a party of friends.

Many in-game mechanics are vague, with one being how players can cast a spell as a Wizard or Cleric. It got many trying out the class to scratch their heads in frustration as they were unable to figure out how these work in the game.

Hence, today’s guide will go over the spell system in Dark and Darker, along with a list of all the spells and tiers that one will be able to come across for the Wizard and Cleric class.

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How to cast a spell in Dark and Darker

First off, to be able to cast a spell in Dark and Darker, you will be required to get your hands on a Magic Staff or a Spell Book depending on the class that you have chosen. Once you have obtained them, you will be required to do the following:

• You must equip the Magic Staff to your character. Make sure that the character class you have chosen is either a Wizard or a Cleric. Additionally, Clerics will be able to use Spell Books as well, so you can equip that on them as well.
• After equipping the items, make our way to the Ability section of the character tab and equip the Spell Memory onto it. You will now be able to add the spells you want for your character into the Spell memory.
• However, the spells that you get to add will directly depend on how much knowledge you have. So make sure that you are equipping a variety of useful incantations that do not require too much knowledge.
• Once equipped, you can use the spells by pressing and holding the key it is assigned to, and your character will automatically use the Spell Memory ability, which will showcase all the spells you have learned.
• You can now move the cursor to the spell you want to cast; by right-clicking on it, your character will channel the spell and cast it.

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Knowledge and spell casting in Dark and Darker

Casting spells in Dark and Darker is directly related to your character’s Knowledge. The more of it you have in the game, the more spells you can equip your character with.

While you might be able to equip new spells to the secondary Spell memory wheel, you will not be able to use those incantations if you do not have the required Knowledge.

The Wizard and the Cleric have spells of different tiers, the higher the tier of an incantation, the more the Knowledge requirement.

You can start Dungeon crawler with a base Knowledge of 12 for both the Wizard and Cleric. To increase this count, you will need to get your hands on particular gear like pendants, amulets, and gloves which will have Knowledge increasing stats.

The best way to find them will be to explore the dungeon as much as possible and looting enemies and chests.

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All Wizard and Cleric spells in Dark and Darker

1) Wizard

Tier 1

• Ignite: Spell Cost 1
• Light Orb: Spell Cost 1
• Zap: Spell Cost 1

Tier 2

• Ice Bolt: Spell Cost 2
• Slow: Spell Cost 2

Tier 3

• Haste: Spell Cost 3
• Magic Missile: Spell Cost 3

Tier 4

• Fireball: Spell Cost 4
• Invisibility: Spell Cost 4
• Lightning Strike: Spell Cost 4
• Tier 6
• Chain Lightning: Spell Cost 6

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2) Cleric

Tier 1

• Bless: Spell Cost 1
• Protection: Spell Cost 1

Tier 2

• Cleanse: Spell Cost 2
• Divine Strike: Spell Cost 2

Tier 3

• Bind: Spell Cost 3

Tier 4

• Lesser Heal: Spell Cost 4

Tier 5

• Heal Light: Spell Cost 5

Tier 8

• Resurrection: Spell Cost 8

Wizards and Clerics provide some of the best backline support in Dark and Darker. When used effectively, they can turn the tides of an encounter, allowing the rest of the party to have an easier time progressing through the dungeon.