Explanation of Arcane Mages in Black Clover

Shonen and magic typically go hand in hand in anime. While the magic may not necessarily be the traditional form of magic one might expect from fantasy games like Skyrim or magical TV series like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, many combat systems in anime revolve around some type of magic. Black Clover is one such anime, and it boasts one of the most comprehensive magic systems seen in recent years. However, one of the most mysterious stages of magic in the series is the arcane stage. What are arcane mages, and what makes them different from other mages in the series?

In the world of Black Clover, magic is the ability to manipulate oneself or the world around them using supernatural energy called Mana. Users primarily cast spells from their grimoires, and almost everyone in the world has some degree of magic ability. The more powerful a person is, the more respect, resources, and opportunities they gain. Magic is classified into different tiers known as magic stages, with stage nine being the lowest and stage zero being the highest. However, two stages, the arcane stage and the saint stage, do not fit into this classification system.

The arcane stage refers to magic that defies the standard conventions of magic in Black Clover. Users who wield this type of magic are known as arcane mages. While many forms of magic in the series fit into the standard conventions, even seemingly uncommon ones like trap magic or spatial magic, arcane stage magic is too unique and difficult to quantify to fit into the standard magic stage tier list.

Arcane stage mages are especially effective in fighting and defeating devils, making them crucial to the story of Black Clover. In the battle with the devil Zagred, the Clover Kingdom only defeated him with the teamwork of three known arcane stage mages. They used unconventional and powerful abilities that no one else could match, exploiting the inherent weakness that devils face when fighting arcane stage mages. As the devils become a more prominent focus of the conflict, arcane mages become increasingly important.

Some of the most well-known arcane mages in Black Clover include Asta, Yami, William Vangeance, and Julius. Asta’s anti-magic power works specifically against everyone in the show, and Yami uses his dark magic ability to generate and manipulate darkness itself. Julius can control time, something that no one else in the world of Black Clover can do, while William Vangeance has world tree magic that can absorb insane amounts of mana, stop enemy attacks, and trap enemies.

However, some lesser-known characters have also been revealed to be arcane mages. Grey, for example, may seem underwhelming at first, but her transmutation magic allows her to permanently change both magical and non-magical substances. Meanwhile, Secre was not always an arcane mage, but after using forbidden magic, her magic changed in a way that granted her arcane mage status. She can use magic to seal items, spells, and even people into inanimate objects.

In conclusion, while the magic system in Black Clover may seem relatively straightforward, the introduction of the arcane stage and its mages adds a layer of complexity to the series. These unique and powerful magic users are crucial to the story’s conflict, and as the series progresses, they continue to play an increasingly important role.

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