magicassisted
Magicassisted, sometimes written as magic-assisted, is a term used primarily in speculative fiction, role-playing, and game design to describe systems in which magical effects are augmented or controlled by external tools, devices, rituals, or protocols rather than arising solely from innate talent.
The word is a recent coinage, blending "magic" with "assisted." It is not a formal theory but
In fantasy settings, magicassisted systems commonly employ catalysts such as wands, staffs, sigils, crystals, or machines
Tabletop and video games frequently use magicassisted mechanics to balance power, by requiring resources, cooldowns, or
Outside fiction, the term is rarely used in scientific discourse, but it can appear in discussions of
See also magitech, thaumaturgy, augmented reality, fantasy tropes.