Type: Supplementary / Offensive
Rank:
A - S
Range: Short - Long
Chakra: 30 - 40
Damage: 60 - 80
Description: The Dark Arts, also known as Dark Magic, refers to any type of magic that is mainly used to cause harm, control, or even death to the victim. The Dark Arts are not necessarily "evil", just because it's labelled "dark". While the Dark Arts have a bad reputation, overall, dark magic is not, by definition, "evil" magic. A Dark spell is primarily defined as any spell that consistently affects the object in a negative manner, usually associated with varying levels of discomfort.
Dark spells can be classified into three groups: Jinxes, Hexes, & Curses. These groups form a hierarchy, with jinxes at the base, hexes in-between, and curses at the top. The further one ascends up this hierarchy, the more wicked, the stronger, the longer-lasting and the less reversible the Dark spell's effects appear to be.
Leg-Locker Jinx: - Supplementary
The Leg-Locker Jinx ( Locomotor Mortis ) is a Jinx that is used to bind the legs of the victim together. Similar to the Impediment Jinx, the Leg Lock Jinx renders the target's leg muscles to “freeze” up, preventing movement. In certain scenarios where the opponent is moving, by binding their legs, this jinx can cause them to fall over with great force from their momentum. The effects are short lasting, however, never lasting more than a single turn, and can be countered by overpowering it with more chakra, meaning after its effects are applied, surges of higher chakra allow the effects to be broken. The target can still mold chakra, however; it’s just that his leg muscles become unable to move. This is ideal for preventing the movement of quick moving targets or objects.
Note: Nearly all Dark Arts take the form of projectiles of mahou, and can be defended against like any other jutsu. For those that do not need to physically travel, their methods of defense varies based on the spell used.
Note: S rank applications are usable only by Year 5 Kisei and higher, A rank by Year 4, etc.
Note: Dark Wizards can use Hexes and Curses while Light Wizards can only use Jinxes.
Note: Specific restrictions for each spell are listed in each’s description.
Note: Only usable by members of the Kisei Clan.