elementalist
Nature magic wielder
An elementalist is a character in fantasy games and fiction who wields magic based on classical elements—typically fire, water, earth, and air.
The term appears primarily in video games and tabletop RPGs, where elementalists often specialize in one element or combine several: She built her elementalist around lightning and ice.
The word follows the pattern of other -ist formations for magic practitioners.
Practitioner of sorcery
- sorcererWielder of arcane power
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- spellcasterOne who performs magic
- conjurerPerformer of magic tricks
enchanter · warlock · pyromancer · hydromancer · geomancer · thaumaturge · arcane · summoner
Combustion with flames
- waterClear essential liquid
- earthSoil or electrical grounding
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
ice · storm · flame · wind · thunder · frost · lava · nature
Concealed from view
- esotericAccessible to few
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- divinationForetelling through mystical means
- shamanIndigenous spiritual healer
oracle · seer · spiritualism · alchemy · transmutation · hermetic · arcana · mystical
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- volcanoEarth's fiery vent
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- tsunamiSeismic sea surge
- wildfireUncontrolled vegetation blaze
avalanche · geyser · whirlpool · lightning strike · natural forces · primal · cataclysm · tempest
Grouping by shared traits
- buildCreate a structure
- skill treeBranching ability unlock structure
- abilityPower to do something
- cooldownGradual intensity reduction
mana · staff · grimoire · area of effect · crowd control · DPS · combo · talent
mage
Practitioner of sorcery
- sorcererWielder of arcane power
- wizardPractitioner of sorcery
- spellcasterOne who performs magic
conjurer · enchanter · warlock · pyromancer · hydromancer · geomancer · thaumaturge · arcane · summoner · illusionist
fire
Combustion with flames
lightning · ice · storm · flame · wind · thunder · frost · lava · nature · spirit
occult
Concealed from view
- esotericAccessible to few
- ritualCeremonial set of actions
- divinationForetelling through mystical means
shaman · oracle · seer · spiritualism · alchemy · transmutation · hermetic · arcana · mystical · ethereal
storm
Severe atmospheric disturbance
- volcanoEarth's fiery vent
- earthquakeSeismic ground movement
- tsunamiSeismic sea surge
wildfire · avalanche · geyser · whirlpool · lightning strike · natural forces · primal · cataclysm · tempest · inferno
class
Grouping by shared traits
- buildCreate a structure
- skill treeBranching ability unlock structure
- abilityPower to do something
cooldown · mana · staff · grimoire · area of effect · crowd control · DPS · combo · talent · specialization
elementalistnecromancer
Summoner of the deceased
mentalist · telepath · technomancer · artificer · summoner