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Court Wizard

Cast spells, brew potions, and command defenders in this real-time strategy game. Choose from wildly different wizard archetypes, master spells with talent trees, and survive endless waves of attackers. Every wizard changes how you play. Can you defeat all of the bosses?

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Blackhearth Games
Publisher
Blackhearth Games
Release
July 31, 2026
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About the Game

You are the Court Wizard. The kingdom's last line of defense. Also, possibly its biggest liability.

Defend your castle against relentless waves of attackers by casting spells, brewing potions, and hoping your own fireballs don't land on your own troops. Your defenders fight automatically — your job is to tip the scales with magic, strategy, and questionable judgment... and try not to kill your own King.

Different Wizard Archetypes That Actually Change the Game

This isn't a cosmetic choice. Each wizard fundamentally changes how you play:

  • Rune Caster — Combine Q/W/E/R key sequences to unlock powerful combo spells

  • Randomancer — Spin a roulette wheel for random spells at massive power

  • Swordcerer — Leave your tower and fight on the battlefield yourself

  • And more, each with their own mechanics

Spells with Talent Trees

Hurl fireballs. Summon black holes. Raise the dead. Build stone walls. Put enemies to sleep. Every spell has three tiers of talents that unlock through use — pick one of three choices per tier to shape your playstyle. Turn your Arcane Crystal into a permanent turret. Make your Chain Lightning bounce further. Give your Healing Plume a mind of its own.

Brew Potions in the Cauldron

Collect ingredients during battle and mix them into powerful brews. Discover hidden combos between ingredients for bonus effects. Boost your mana, empower your defenders, or slow the enemy horde — the recipe is up to you.

Deep Progression Between Battles

Earn Arcane Insight to research new spells. Unlock talent tiers by mastering the spells you already have. Track your progress through an interactive spell research graph. Every battle makes your wizard stronger.

Features

  • Real-time spell-casting strategy with meaningful tactical decisions

  • Different Wizard archetypes with completely unique mechanics

  • Spells range across offense, control, support, and utility categories

  • Talent trees with 3 tiers of choices per spell

  • Cauldron brewing system with 19 ingredients and hidden combos

  • Roguelite and Endless game modes

  • Different enemy types including healers, shielders, assassins, and dispellers

  • Boss encounters with unique mechanics

  • 40+ achievements with unlockable wizards and content

  • Retro CRT visual aesthetic

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