A player performing Holy, a Divine Magic spell in Final Fantasy XI.
Divine Magic (神聖魔法, Shinsei Mahō?, lit. Divine Magic) is a recurring command and type of magic in the Final Fantasy series. The command is a variant of White Magic used by the Paladin job in the online entries, which focus on supporting allies and utilizing light-themed spells.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy XI[]
Divine Magic is a type of White Magic used that either deals direct damage or has another specific function. All are of the Light element.
The -helix family of spells is exclusive to Scholars.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
Divine Magics are a set of magic actions learned exclusively by the Paladin job, providing support to the party and dealing unaspected magic damage to foes. There are only a handful of Divine Magics - Clemency, Holy Spirit, Holy Circle, Confiteor, Blade of Faith, Blade of Truth, and Blade of Valor.
Etymology[]
Divine magic or theurgy describes the practice of rituals, sometimes seen as magical in nature, performed with the intention of invoking the action or evoking the presence of one or more gods, especially with the goal of uniting with the divine, achieving henosis, and perfecting oneself.