Just a couple of months ago, The Astronauts showed off some cool gunplay combat in a gameplay trailer for Witchfire, but now they are back for what most players have been wanting to see; Spell-based combat! The video displays the different types of elemental magic available to witch hunters on the prowl, which will allow players to unleash an arsenal of spells, hexes, and curses upon their enemies, while also featuring commentary from senior game designer Karol Krok.

Spellcraft is designated into two distinct categories: light spells and heavy spells. The former is quicker to deploy and costs less stamina to use but doesn’t do as much damage as their heavier counterparts. In the gameplay video, we can see the witch hunter execute a fearsome heavy spell that summons a phantom bell capable of stunning nearby enemies when properly shot. Krok also reveals the four core elements that comprise the majority of spells and magic within the game: water, earth, fire, and air.

The developers have also confirmed that Witchfire is on track to release into early access on PC via Epic Games Store later this year! Which combat style did you like better, spellcraft or gunplay?