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Master foundational draw-to-cast mechanics, survival kiting routines, tablet hardware setups, and extraction portals.

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The Magus Circle Builds: Complete Spell & Synergy Guide

Builds: Complete Spell & Synergy Guide

Discover the best The Magus Circle builds, top spell combinations, and Tarot stats. Master your sigil drawing techniques and crush cosmic hordes right now!

The Magus Circle Drawing Tablet Guide: Setup and Tips

Drawing Tablet Guide: Setup and Tips

Master spellcasting with our The Magus Circle drawing tablet guide. Discover setup fixes, Microsoft Ink settings, accessibility options, and combat tips.

The Magus Circle Extraction Guide: How to Exit Runs

Extraction Guide: How to Exit Runs

Master The Magus Circle extraction with this complete exit guide. Learn how to draw the four-pointed star, defeat the Leviathan, and escape with rare loot.

The Magus Circle How to Play: Full Beginner's Guide

How to Play: Full Beginner's Guide

Master The Magus Circle how to play with our beginner guide covering draw-to-cast sigils, mana management, Tarot upgrades, and surviving Planet Mirna.

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Builds: Complete Spell & Synergy Guide

Drawing Tablet Guide: Setup and Tips

How to Play: Full Beginner's Guide

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Guide FAQ

Can I move while drawing spells in The Magus Circle?

Yes, casting does not root your character, allowing you to kite swarms in continuous movement loops while sketching. Read the guide

Why did my extraction circle disappear in The Magus Circle?

Stepping outside the extraction ring to chase item drops or chests causes the portal opportunity to fade entirely. Read the guide

What setting must be disabled when using a drawing tablet in The Magus Circle?

You must disable Microsoft Ink or Windows Ink in your tablet driver properties so pen strokes register properly. Read the guide

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Spells3Explore the full library of twenty unique spells, sigil gestures, dynamic sizing augments, and synergistic evolutions.Characters4Unlock all six playable casters, navigate reversible Tarot progression trees, and master distinct starting abilities.Platforms3Check PC, Mac, and Linux hardware requirements, Steam Deck settings, and upcoming mobile release roadmaps.Purchase4Review launch discount windows, retail pricing, authorized digital storefronts, and demo details.Reviews3Read in-depth gameplay evaluations, player reception summaries, and comparisons to genre-defining rogue-lites.Community1Track ongoing hotfixes, balance patches, physics overhauls, and upcoming content roadmaps from By Witchlight.Fixes5Resolve technical issues, including four-pointed star detection failures, softlocks, achievement syncs, and pylon lag.

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The Magus Circle Spell Upgrades: Complete Build Guide

Spell Upgrades: Complete Build Guide

Discover the best The Magus Circle spell upgrades, sigil mechanics, and ability evolutions to master magic and clear every difficult horde survival planet.

Fix The Magus Circle Level Up Softlock: Safe Steps

Fix The Magus Circle Level Up Softlock: Safe Steps

Learn how to bypass The Magus Circle level up softlock issues, chest freezes, and menu glitches with community-tested solutions and game fixes.

Fix The Magus Circle 4 point star Extraction Glitch

Fix The Magus Circle 4 point star Extraction Glitch

Stuck at the extraction sigil? Learn how to fix The Magus Circle 4 point star bug with working community methods, drawing tips, and display setting tweaks.

The Magus Circle Sigils: Spell Drawing and Combat Guide

Sigils: Spell Drawing and Combat Guide

Master The Magus Circle sigils with our guide to drawing spells, sizing mechanics, mana control, and surviving hordes. Discover proven casting tips today!

How to Fix The Magus Circle Archmage Pylon Lag Issues

How to Fix The Magus Circle Archmage Pylon Lag Issues

Tackle The Magus Circle archmage pylon lag with proven run workarounds, upgrade balance strategies, and official developer insights to keep spells smooth.

The Magus Circle Rum Guide: Unlock and Melee Casting

Rum Guide: Unlock and Melee Casting

Master The Magus Circle Rum with our guide covering melee-adjacent spellcasting, story unlock lore, extraction sigil troubleshooting, and survival tips.

The Magus Circle Skill Trees: Full Progression Guide

Skill Trees: Full Progression Guide

Master The Magus Circle skill trees with our complete guide to Tarot meta-progression, card choices, in-run passives, and optimal mage upgrade paths.

The Magus Circle Drawing Tablet Guide: Setup and Tips

Drawing Tablet Guide: Setup and Tips

Master spellcasting with our The Magus Circle drawing tablet guide. Discover setup fixes, Microsoft Ink settings, accessibility options, and combat tips.

The Magus Circle Future Updates: Roadmap and Patch Guide

Future Updates: Roadmap and Patch Guide

Explore all confirmed details on The Magus Circle future updates, including mobile ports, performance fixes, map generation reworks, and balance patches.

The Magus Circle Platforms: PC, Steam Deck, & Consoles

Platforms: PC, Steam Deck, & Consoles

Discover all The Magus Circle platforms, from PC, Mac, and Linux specs to Steam Deck tips, mobile release roadmaps, and console availability status today.