Wands and Casting Magic

Wands and Casting Magic

Wands are the main source of casting spells on the Potterworld server. Every player receives their own wand when joining the server for the first time. Spells can be obtained or purchased through the store, different events, and levelling up. The wand helps a player keep track of every spell they have earned and is the focal point to when a player casts one of their spells.

Wand Basics 

A spell is always equipped to the wand and therefore is able to be cast by just left-clicking while holding the wand. There are numerous spells that a player can obtain and choose from. To view the different spells available, you simply have to right-click the wand while it is in your hand to open the wand menu; to close the menu and return to your regular inventory right-click again.

Wandlore

Each wand has a unique wood and core that it is created from. A player is able to view their type of wand by hovering over it. When hovering, you are also able to see the spell currently equipped, your current year, a number of known spells, the amount of magic you have, as well as the magic regeneration.

We are also planning on adding a wand quiz sometime in the future that will make the resulting wand wood and core even more personable!

Selecting & Casting Spells

Casting a spell is very simple and only requires the player to left-click on their wand in the direction they want the spell to go. Some spells will be cast on yourself while others could be cast on or against different players.

When you open the wand menu by right-clicking, you will see a list of different spells in your hotbar. Any of these spells can be equipped by using the number keys or scrolling with a mouse (this works exactly the same as how you would change to a different item or tool in your hotbar when playing Minecraft). However, when you select the spell you want to use, it will quickly highlight the option and then return to the wand. The spell you chose will now be the one equipped and ready to be cast.

If you are unsure of what a spell does you simply have to hover over it while the wand menu is open to view the description. To see a list of the different spells and which levels they are obtained at, you can check out the Spells List page. You can also do /SpellList, /SpellsList, or /Spells while in-game on Potterworld to see a full list of every spell and their descriptions.

Wand Hotbars

Wand hotbars refer to the spell hotbars that appear when right-clicking a wand. The wand hotbars are extremely useful to have while in combat or for general exploration around the server. This allows you to prepare the spells you most commonly use or feel will be the most helpful during an adventure. 

The wand has two different hotbars of spells that you can choose from and easily swap to. To view the secondary hotbar you just have to open the wand hotbar (right-click while holding the wand) and press your drop key; this will quickly change the hotbar to a new selection of spells to choose from and edit. Another way to switch to the secondary hotbar is by left-clicking on your wand when the wand menu and spell inventory are open.

Spell Inventory

Players obtain many spells through their time on the server and when they level up. Each wand hotbar is only able to hold 8 spells at a time (16 in total). To choose and change out the spells, a player can right-click their wand and open up their inventory; they will then be able to see and find every other spell they have learned so far in their spell inventory. When an inventory page completely fills up with spells, a new page will be accessible. To view/change to another page, you can click on either side of your inventory. 

Many players will edit their spell hotbars or organize their inventory spell pages depending on type or most used. To change out spells you can click on the spell you wish to remove from the hotbar and drag it to an open space in your spell inventory. Once you have removed a spell from the hotbar, you can click on another spell that you wish to have easy access to and drag it to the open space in the hotbar. As long as there is an open spa

Wand Modifications

Different modifications and upgrades exist on the server to best fit a player’s casting preferences. These can be accessed and equipped by running the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Modifications tab. You will then see a list of different preferences and modifications you are able to choose from. An NPC is also located in Diagonal Lane that allows you to choose from these same options.

Quick Casting is the ability to immediately cast a spell when choosing it in your spell hotbar (either scrolling to it or using the numbers on a keyboard). There are a few different modification options that a player can choose for Quick Casting: Default, All Spells, and No Spells. The Default option sets Quick Casting only for certain spells while the All spells option sets it for every spell and No Spells removes Quick Casting all-together.

Practicing Magic

There are multiple ways a player can practice their magic and aim with their spells. Duelling halls are a popular and easily accessible location where players can practice shooting spells against each other. You are able to teleport to them using the NPC labelled “Duelling Halls” located in the back of the Great Hall in Hogsworth.

Another place players are able to practice is at housing plots. However, depending on the plot, some spells might be disabled and are not able to be casted. To enable magic on a plot a player can run the command /house magic on. They can also type /house damage on and/or /house pvp on to enable damage and pvp with other players.

Each spell has a specific amount of “magic” that it uses when cast. Players are limited to the total amount of magic they have as well as a different amount of magic regeneration per second. If a player runs out of magic while casting and has not regenerated enough by the time another spell is cast, they will be unable to use the spell. Your experience bar (line located above the hotbar) will help you keep track of the amount of magic you have left to use. If the bar runs out or is getting low then you will know you are close to running out of “magic” and should be careful.

Wand Cosmetics

There are many different options that a player can purchase or obtain that will change the appearance, name, or particles of a wand. These cosmetics allow for players to make their wands even more unique and customizable.

Wand Appearances

Everyone has the same wand appearance when first receiving their wand, but players can purchase or obtain different appearances that will change the overall look of the wand. These new appearances can be purchased directly from the Potterworld store (located under the tab “Wand Upgrades”) or bought as a reward from different events.

Once you have obtained a wand appearance you can equip it by using the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Appearance” tab. If you have multiple different appearances then you can choose which one you would like to use after running that command. Just as a warning, you will not be able to return to the default wand appearance once you have changed it.

Wand Effects

When a spell is cast there are oftentimes colored particles that surround a player. However, a different color of particles can be purchased directly from the Potterworld store (located under the tab “Wand Upgrades”). There are many varieties and options to choose from that will change the particle color of certain spells as well as surround the player if they are holding their wand.

Players will also receive colored wand effects for certain allegiance/club packages. These colors can also be purchased separately without having to buy the whole package. If you are interested in only purchasing the allegiance/club wand effect, you can click the “Allegiance Wand Enhancement” tab under “Allegiances / Clubs”. Buying this option will also let you gain access to allegiance wand names and a new spell.

In order to equip or change the particle color you can use the command /wands while holding your wand and clicking on the “Wand Effects” tab.

Wand Names

Players can also choose to rename their wand to make it more unique to them. To purchase a Wand Rename you can go to the Potterworld store and select the “Other” option under “Wand Upgrades”. Make sure to be holding your wand before and after purchasing the rename. After you purchase the Wand Rename, wait for the confirmation that it went through in-game and create a ticket (/t create <question>) asking for your wand to be renamed. Please wait patiently for a staff member to pick up the ticket and help you out!

When thinking of a name for your wand, make sure to come up with an appropriate name. There can also be limited special characters, but it can not have colors in it. If you do not like the name anymore or want to change it you will have to purchase a new Wand Rename (even if just removing/adding a couple letters).

Similar as above, specific wand names also come with certain allegiance/club packages. The names can be purchased separately without having to buy the whole package. If you are interested in only purchasing the allegiance/club wand name, you can click the “Allegiance Wand Enhancement” tab under “Allegiances / Clubs”. Buying this option will also let you gain access to the wand effect and a new spell.

To change the wand name to an allegiance name option you can use the command /wands while holding your wand and choosing the name under the “Wand Names” tab.

=Tips

If you find that your wand has disappeared and you cannot find it in your inventory try switching worlds. If that does not work then create a ticket (/t create <question>) and let a staff member know your wand has disappeared. It is extremely helpful to organize your spell inventory by type or most used as you may have to quickly switch up spells for certain quests or different activities.