Yes, blades and axes do plenty of work inWuchang: Fallen Feathers, but they can be more powerful with the right spells. They let you heal before you drop dead, burn through tough enemies, or escape danger in a flash. Once you understand how they work, battles start feeling less like a struggle and more like a set of choices you control.
The challenge, of course, is figuring out which spells truly stand out. Some have immediate power that you notice as soon as you use them, while others slowly prove themselves as you start experimenting. That’s why we’re ranking the strongest spells in the game. Each of them can change how you handle fights, but some shine brighter when it really matters.
10Echo of Liu Cheng’en
Throws Multiple Blades that Inflict Frostbite
Echo of Liu Cheng’en costs just two Skyborn Might and surrounds you with spinning blades of frost. These spectral swords hover and slash at anything nearby, repeatedly hitting enemies in range. Each hit adds to the Frostbite status effect, which reduces the target’sStamina.
To get this spell, you have to defeat Ming General Liu Cheng’en at Snowpeak Pass in Cloudspire. You won’t even be able to challenge him unless you’ve illuminated the region, which means either activating specific towers or clearing out important enemies.
9Lotus Soulflame
For Crowd Control
When you cast this spell, lotus-shaped flames bloom in a circle around you. After a moment, each fiery lotus explodes, sending out a wave of damage. The result is a spectacular display that can clear groups or punish large enemies caught in the blast. Against smaller, faster targets, it can be tricky to land the full effect because they might escape the blast zone. But when you hit a big target, especially one that can’t move quickly, the result is devastating.
The trick to using Lotus Soulflame well is knowing where to position yourself. Casting it too early means enemies can leave the blast area before it detonates. Casting it too late risks getting interrupted. If you’re able to bait enemies into rushing you, then drop the spell just before they close in, you’ll catch them in the full explosion.
8Call of the Wild
Send Fiery Birds after Your Enemies
Call of the Wild is a Feathering spell that costs 4 Skyborn Might and lets you launch a storm of magical projectiles shaped like birds. Once released, these fiery birds fly toward your enemies on their own, so you don’t have to aim perfectly. They curve and chase their targets, which makes them useful even in chaotic fights where everything is moving at once.
If you’re being pressured by a group, the flying birds can thin their numbers or weaken them before they reach you. Getting Call of the Wild isn’t as simple as buying it from a normal vendor. You first need to find the Giant Bronze Arrow and take it to the merchant Wu Gang. He won’t give it away, as you’ll also need to pay 11,000 Red Mercury before it’s yours.
7Echo of the Bo Magus
Forms a Protective Barrier around You to Soak Up Damage
Echo of the Bo Magus is a defensive spell that costs 3 Skyborn Might. When activated, you call upon the God of Shu to shield you. This protection forms a barrier that soaks up damage before it reaches your health.
This makes it especially valuable inboss fightsor against enemies that hit hard in short bursts. Instead of trying to dodge every attack, you may stand your ground and trade blows, knowing the shield will keep you alive longer. You unlock Echo of the Bo Magus by defeating the Bo Magus boss in the Underground Palace within Worship’s Rise in the Ruins region.
6Plume Vortex
Shines in Both Solo and Group Combat
Plume Vortex is meant for disrupting enemies. It creates a swirling wave of force that sends enemies flying into the air. The knock-up effect leaves them unable to act for a short time, opening a window for you to land heavy hits or set up combos.
The stagger from this spell is what makes it dangerous. Even strong enemies can be juggled if you chain your attacks quickly enough after casting. This is especially useful in fights where breaking the enemy rhythm is more important than raw damage output. And if you’re hit during the casting animation, you gain Alacrity, giving you a quick recovery or speed burst. That means even an interrupted cast can work to your advantage.
5Divine Blessing
Gradually Restores Your Health
Divine Blessing is a support spell designed to keep you alive in long fights. It costs 4 Skyborn Might, the highest among these spells, but the payoff is strong healing over time. When cast, it creates an ancient magic circle on the ground.
Standing inside this circle slowly restores your health. It doesn’t heal you instantly. Rather, it works gradually, so you’ll need to remain inside for the best results. You’ll want to cast Divine Blessing in a safe area where you won’t be interrupted. If you drop it in the middle of a crowd, enemies can push you out before it’s done healing you.
4Echo of Huang Yan
Releases a Bunch of Bugs that Inflict Corruption
Echo of Huang Yan is one of the more unsettling spells in the game, and that’s exactly what makes it dangerous. fills the battlefield with swarms of glowing insects. These bugs split apart into smaller groups and scatter in all directions, striking enemies wherever they are. The moment they make contact, they inflict Corruption, a status that drains health over time.
Corruption is nasty because it doesn’t just tick away at enemy health, but also increases the impact of follow-up attacks. This makes the spell perfect for setting up combos, since the enemy will still be taking damage long after the swarm has faded.
3Echo of Dhutanga
Not for Quick-Moving Enemies that Can Sidestep Your Attacks
Echo of Dhutanga is another magic spell, but instead of leaping away like Burning Flames, this one puts you right into the fight. It costs 2 Skyborn Might and also applies the Burn effect to anything it hits. Unlike Burning Flames, this is a two-part attack, and you can decide whether to stop after the first swing or go for the full follow-up.
The first cast sends out a fiery crescent-shaped slash in front of you. It’s wide enough to catch multiple enemies if they’re standing close together. If you cast again quickly, your character delivers a heavy downward strike that slams into the target. This second hit stacks more Burn and deals big direct damage, which makes the full combo especially dangerous to slower enemies who can’t get out of the way.
2Ethereal Form
Become Invisible and Invincible
Ethereal Form works differently from the offensive spells. It’s not about damage, but about control and recovery. And it costs only 1 Skyborn Might to cast, which makes it cheap and easy to fit into your strategy. When you use it, your character fades from sight and becomes untouchable for a short time. While you’re in this state, enemies can’t hit you, and you also gain Skyborn Might back. That means you’re both avoiding damage and recharging the very energy you need for more spells.
This is a perfect tool when you’re overwhelmed and need a moment to reset. You can use it to disappear from dangerous situations, set up a surprise attack, or simply create distance so you can heal orswitch weapons. Because you’re invisible, you can also sneak into a better position without alerting enemies, making it useful for ambushes.
1Burning Flames
Throw Fireballs and Apply Burn Effect
Burning Flames is a magical fiery spell that costs 3 Skyborn Might to use. It’s more than just shooting fire balls; it mixes attack, movement, and even a speed boost if you use it right. When you cast it, your character jumps backward in a quick motion to put space between you and your enemy, making it harder for them to hit you. As you land from that jump, you unleash several balls of fire that fly toward your target. Each hit does some decent damage and applies the Burn effect.
The coolest thing about the Burning Flames spell is that if you get hit during that backward leap, instead of just taking the damage, you trigger Alacrity. This is a state that makes you faster, letting you reposition or attack again more quickly. This makes Burning Flames a great choice when you’re stuck in close range and need to turn defense into offense.
