A guide to magic and its applications in SW-verse (last updated 2 December 2010)

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Magic Witches ①Inherent abilities
▸Combination of inherent abilities ②Familiars
③Armaments for military Witches Striker Units ①

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INHERENT ABILITIES

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Aside from the typical uses of magic as detailed above, some Witches can also use special abilities which are often unique to themselves. Inherent abilities fall under three broad classifications, namely telekinesis, perception, and offensive magic. There is a likelihood of a Witch's ability being related to her personality in some way, if mentions to it in-universe and by Shimada Humikane himself are any indication.

Telekinesis refers to magic which has an effect on other entities. This can be the Witch herself, or another person or object the magic is used on. Examples of telekinesis-type include Shirley's superspeed, Barkhorn's extraordinary strength, Lynette's ballistic stabilization, and Yoshika's healing.

Perception refers to magic which lets the user have a stronger grasp on the surroundings around her. Examples of perception-type include Eila's future premonition, Sakamoto's magic eye, Minna's three-dimensional spatial awareness, and Sanya's control of radio waves for wide-area searches.

Offensive magic is more or less what

COMBINATION OF INHERENT ABILITIES

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Certain inherent abilities can be used in tandem with each other to great effect, though depictions of these in canon have been restricted to combat situations.

Minna's ability (three-dimensional spatial awareness), for instance, can be reinforced by other perception-type abilities if she has physical contact with the other Witch, as shown in Season 1 with Sakamoto and Kimi to Tsunagara Sora with Heidemarie.