spell condenser

Meanings

1. 1nouncountabletechnical

   In fantasy stories and games, a device or crystal that stores magical energy so a spell can be used later.

   Grammar: Countable: use 'a spell condenser' for one and 'spell condensers' for more than one.

   Patterns

   • a spell condenser for something
   • charge a spell condenser
   • store a spell in a spell condenser

   The wizard charged his spell condenser before entering the tomb.

   In this game, a spell condenser lets you save one spell and cast it later.

   She bought a spell condenser from the market for twenty gold coins.

2. 2nouncountabletechnical

   In some games, a character build or item that makes spells cheaper or more powerful.

   Grammar: Often used before another noun, as in 'spell condenser build'.

   Patterns

   • a spell condenser build
   • use a spell condenser

   Many players choose a spell condenser to reduce the cost of their strongest spells.

   His spell condenser build made fire magic much more effective.

Word forms

Common combinations

charge a spell condenser

You must charge a spell condenser before you can use it.

a spell condenser build

A spell condenser build works best for players who cast often.

store a spell in a spell condenser

She stored a healing spell in her spell condenser.

a powerful spell condenser

Only a powerful spell condenser can hold that much magic.

Synonyms and how they differ

mana battery

Used in some games for an item that stores magical energy; it sounds more technical and less literary than 'spell condenser'.

spell focus

A spell focus helps you cast magic, but it does not necessarily store energy the way a spell condenser does.

Word family

condenser noun

A device that makes something denser or collects something, such as a lens or part of a machine.

condense verb

To make something smaller or thicker, or to turn a gas into a liquid.

Commonly confused: spell condenser or capacitor?

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