Best Magicians In Manhwa

Key Takeaways

• Magicians in manhwa master control of mind, body, and soul to wield powerful magic.
• Characters like Ian Paige and Mikhail Walpurgis showcase talent, ruthlessness, and intelligence.
• Unique magicians like Elric Mervinger in Demon Devourer and Sirone Arian in Infinite Mage push past boundaries with their intellect and learning capacity.

Magic is often associated with mayhem, and this is especially true with mages who can run free with their powers. The ability to manifest mana (a property of magic) and successfully wield it comes with not just talent, but hard work and intelligence. In truth, there is a method to the madness when it comes to magicians and some of the best always know exactly how to do it well.

These types of characters are mainly found in fantastical settings and, despite their highly recognized supporting ability in battle, there are some magicians out there who classify as something more. A great magician knows how to use their skills to successfully master control over their mind, body, and soul. Here are some of the best magicians in manhwa and what they bring to the table besides their overpowering talent.

1 Ian Paige – Return Of The 8th Class Magician

The Time Traveling Mage Out For Revenge

At the height of his career as an 8th Class Mage, Ian Paige was betrayed by his most trusted friend, Emperor Ragnar, and left to die. He decides to use ancient time magic to reverse time, but when he finds himself thirty years in the past, he realizes it’s the perfect opportunity to become something more than an 8th Class Mage and take revenge on those who wronged him.

The best thing readers may find in Return of the 8th Class Magician is Ian’s capacity to act as a villain for the peace and safety of his family. He’s the type that would rather drench his hands in blood to ensure this, and his talent as a mage now far exceeds anyone around him because of his past life. He has the perfect mix of compassion, ruthlessness, and maturity to help him achieve his goals.

2 Elric Mervinger – Demon Devourer

A Wizard Devouring Evil To Reach Greater Power

Despite being a descendant of a great wizard, Elric Mervinger is unable to perform magic due to a medical condition and his status as the shameful son of a fallen family is all he wants to get rid of. He ends up meeting the demon Mephistopheles, who insists on consuming his soul, but when Elric ends up absorbing him instead, he obtains a power never seen before.

Elric is not your typical wizard in Demon Devourer. He not only has the heart of a Dragon, but his journey also involves him devouring all the primal evils in the world to reach heights he has never heard of before. Mephistopheles was the “first cup of evil” and as Elric continues gaining power with each demon consumption, he can unlock even greater magic that combines good and evil.

3 Mikhail Walpurgis – The Great Wizard Transcendent

The Talented But Devious Mage

Mikhail Walpurgis was once an 8th Circle Magician tasked with his companions to defeat the Devil’s Army. But after passing down the title of “Hero” to the popular warrior, things didn’t go as well as he hoped. The warrior died, his team failed, and his magic was rendered useless. So he pulls off one final move and turns back time, finding himself twenty years in the past with a second chance to become the very Hero he gave up.

Mikhail’s past circumstances have pretty much hardened his heart and he’s the type of magician in The Great Wizard Transcendent who doesn’t take any nonsense. He would rather take matters into his own hands and be as cunning as he needs to be to make sure he can benefit from the situation. The best thing about his character is that he’s not only powerful, but also extremely intelligent, and this is not just because of life experience, but also by his sheer instinct as a wizard.

4 Arthur Leywin – The Beginning After The End

The Strongest King That Became The Most Powerful Mage

Once a cherished King who died after a glorious reign, King Grey is reincarnated into a new world as Arthur Leywin. With magic, monsters, and all sorts of phenomena, he sets out to learn from his past mistakes and carve a new road for himself. But, not everything is as easy as it seems, since the threats increase with each step he takes toward obtaining greater power.

As a character, the best thing readers can expect to see about Arthur from The Beginning After The End is his amazing development. His intellect from his previous life plays a huge role, but his drive to learn and test his limits is what draws them in. He never shies away from a challenge and this also includes his development as a mage. Even though he has the blood of a commoner, he has proved himself to be worthy beyond measure and readers can look forward to how much more powerful he can become.

5 Ludger Cherish – Academy’s Undercover Professor

The Multi-Talented, Multi-Faced Professor

Living under various identities can sometimes have its limitations and forcibly having to take on the identity of Ceoren Academy’s new professor, Ludger Cherish, is something our protagonist did not expect. The real Ludger died and after having his previous cover blown, what better way than to assume this new position? Unfortunately, the real Ludger was actually part of a Secret Society and he has no choice but to play the part of a spy, while also hiding his identity from the organization and the Academy.

As a man of my faces, Ludger is also quite a talented individual. He doesn’t let his skills as a magician hinder him from excelling in other avenues, which makes him quite the all-rounded individual in the Academy’s Undercover Professor. His knowledge from his past life also adds to this, since he tries to incorporate various mechanics from the 21st century into this historical world, making his magic far superior to others.

6 Sirone Arian – Infinite Mage

The Commoner Who Is Loved By Magic

Despite coming from a peasant background, Sirone Arian learned how to read from a young age and became extremely enamored with magic. Although nobles are only allowed to learn magic at the Academy, he works hard to prove himself and manages to succeed in getting in. Sadly, not everyone can appreciate his techniques due to his class, but that won’t ever stop him from learning the infinite possibilities of magic.

In Infinite Mage, Sirone is quite literally the definition of pushing beyond his limits. His intellect and mind transcend an average mage and his learning capacity is phenomenal. This story incorporates the mathematical and metaphysical fundamentals that build magic and how each calculation can lead to a reaction. He’s one of the best at the Academy for his age and it’s always exciting to see how far Sirone can go in becoming a mage with infinite wisdom and insight.

7 Jamie Welton – 66, 666 Years: Advent Of The Dark Mage

The Innocent Son With Hidden Plans To Kill The Gods

Diablo Volpir was once a powerful dark mage who was sealed away in a battle against the gods. When he finally wakes up 66,666 years later, he’s in the body of a newborn baby, Jamie Welton. Although he lives a good life surrounded by a loving family, he can’t ever forget the revenge he wishes to enact on the twelve gods that sealed him. And so Jamie sets out to make sure he does this while using whatever little remaining power that carries over into his new life.

If readers like seemingly overpowered magicians with a penchant for hiding their true personality, then Jamie from 66, 666 Years: Advent of the Dark Mage is the perfect example. It’s quite humorous to see Jamie play the good innocent son in front of his family while lurking in the dark and spreading his much-needed chaos for defeating the gods. But, hidden under all that bravado, he’s not the villain he thinks he is and readers may love his development from the so-called terrifying dark mage to the protective dark mage.