At its core,Mage Arenaappears like a PvP shooter where you use magic spells instead of guns, and you won’t be wrong with that assumption.

However, the core aspect of gameplay is significantly different because you have to “literally” speak the commands. InMage Arena, you use your voice command to cast various spells and defeat your opponents. But things are slightly more complex than that; this guide will help you understand all the basics.

Playing with your friends in Mage Arena

Mage Arena tutorial

Mage Arenais a strictly PvP game where you play squad-based matches or duel individually in deathmatch. So how do you play?

For starters, you’ll need a mic. This could be a standalone microphone or a headphone with an in-built mic. For identification, the device should be compatible with your Windows OS. Next, you complete the in-game tutorial. If you don’t care, here is the key information to note.

Lava field in Mage Arena

That covers the basics, so let’s dive into the more advanced concepts.

Mage Arena controls

While you activate the spells with your voice, there are additional controls to master.

All Mage Arena game modes

As of July 31, Mage Arena offers two game modes: 1v1 Deathmatch and 4v4 Capture the Flag.

That’s all you need to know to excel at the game. Remember not to shout at the mic, remember the cooldowns, and use the spells strategically.

Mage Arena default controls

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