Arcanists

About this game

Arcanists is a thrilling competitive + casual, multiplayer, turn-based, artillery game.

Players take turns in a race against the clock, utilizing an array of spells to defeat their opponents in battle!
Victory is accomplished by becoming the 'last man standing' (or last team) after all other players have been reduced to zero hitpoints.

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100+ Achievements to Earn
Achievements are given for completing certain challenges in Arcanists and unlock special awards such as new outfits to use within Character Creation. These award Orb Points and Orb Coins, some of which are needed for the Prestige requirements (see below re. Prestige).
While some achievements are very easy to get, others are very difficult and could take several weeks to execute as one waits for the right circumstances to occur within the game!



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Character Creation
Customise your very own Arcanist character, with over 100,000 costume combinations to choose from!



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Spell Selection
Choose from a vast selection of 150+ extraordinary spells to bring in multiplayer battle!
- There are a total of 15 uniquely themed spellbooks, each containing 12 magical spells.
- Selecting all spells from one spellbook unlocks a 'Familiar' effect enabling use of a special ability/extra spells.
- You're limited to just 16 spells in your book... so choose wisely and be sure to read the descriptions...!
Map Environments
Select one of 16 unique map arenas on which to battle and vanquish your opponents!
Beware! Most maps have a powerful 'Armageddon' effect which initiates after a 10-turn countdown...
...Gradually destroying the map terrain, making it difficult for you to escape its destructive wrath!



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Gameplay Special Features
Choose from a wide range of game options and decide how you want to play!

- 24 Player Battles:
Play with up to 24 players online in epic free for all's or team games! More players = crazier gameplay!

- Play either Casual or Competitively:
Play casual games in unranked with up to 24 players, or climb the rankings ladder in Ranked battles and climb the ladder to Rank #1!



- Random Spells Mode:
Unsure which spells to use? No problem! All players' spells become randomised by the game. RNG will decide your fate now!

- Save your Custom Outfits & Spellbooks:
As your game data is stored locally on your PC, you can save your costumes and spellbooks locally. Choose one of the presets in-game using a quick select menu!

- On-Demand Gameplay Replay:
Save replay files after spectating or playing a game and watch them whenever you like, on demand. Replay files can also be shared with others, accessible via the Main Menu!



- Share Spellbooks & Outfits:
Show off your custom outfit designs and spellbook creations with other players in the multiplayer lobby.

- Design and Create Tutorials:
Our tutorial framework enables you to create custom guides to help teach others how to become an Arcanists expert!

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Latest news

• Patch Notes·14 Aug 2026Official

  9.1.7

  - Fixed a desync involving Sandbag in random spells - Fixed a desync that could occur in NTPS - Some backend changes to make the Server more performant - Adjusted some of the battlepass outfit placements - Fixed Shooting Stars arma indicator color - Tower cast validation does not get bypassed by presents - The top of Sanctuary is not blocked by thorns - Exiting a poll will keep your progress (unless you exit the game)
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• Patch Notes·9 Aug 2026Official

  ## Patch 9.1.5

  - Fixed a memory leak if the game was unable to connect to steam - A fast resync issue if burning sands had burned sand previously in the game - Adjusted some netcode regarding resyncs and added some additional logging to hopefully reveal why some games fail to start - Fixed pets not saving under certain circumstances - Prickly Barrier will properly target structures & tree - Upated the rules as per the discord annoucement
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• Patch Notes·16 Jul 2026Official

  Patch 9.1.2

  - Search bar in the achievements menu - Blood Bath and Magma Bomb fragments will not phase through their caster - Added/Fixed some logic when start games (causing games to not start correctly) - Stalk cooldown when it hits an entity is now correct - Adjusted rating tier hat colors to be more standarized - Fixed several display issues with rating - Elctrostatic Charge description updated - When attempting to submit a poll with an unanswered required question, it'll go back to the correct unanswered question - Team match making will now attempt to find larger games before smaller games - An issue with creatures slow falling when next to another creature - Games with AI have a reduced chance for a pet
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• Patch Notes·9 Jul 2026Official

  Patch 9.1.1

  - Murkey Swamp map generation now creates more terrain - Group Queues fully implemented - Fixed the Elemental ladder - Duplicated Apparition spells are properly restricted - Cannot tower while mounted - Sounds effects for your game starting and stage complete (NTPS / Book Selection) using the Turn Start Volume - Choose Book menu will never show as locked - Pets show up on the spectator ship - Stalk will reset the cd if no targets are in range - Flurry description - Sand Storm is no longer affected by the familiar as it was causing performance issues for some players - Alien World has Armageddon indicators - Emergency Teleport is not shown if you have a teleport spell
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• Patch Notes·6 Jul 2026Official

  Patch 9.1

  Imrovements & Bug Fixes - Team spawns are now visible to the entire team and you cannot spawn on a teammate - Team queues accept a choice between 4, 6, or 8 players - Flash Knockback fixed - Queue matching is a little more forgiving and should also not skip over players in the bracket range - Lobby hats should be correct now for all ladders - Fixed some errors being thrown when games end - NTPS requires a confirmation (or double-click) - Some restriction check cleanup for the rated queue
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