Lessons in Magecraft 19 - Mystic Codes

This series goes over the lore behind the magic system in Fate, Type Moon, and the Nasuverse at large. Our 19th Lesson in Magecraft moves from Mystic Eyes to Mystic Codes, another commodified part of the craft.
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[@otakudaikun]

What is your idea for a mystic code? As in, if you could invent your own, what would it be?

[@ron2millionare972]

If I was a combat oriented magus like Bazett, I would go for a holy flaming sword.

[@hydrasfang]

Take a watch or something and create a pocket dimension that'd already have whatever I need when I go in there. So basically a private place that could change from the size of a room to the size of an Island. If I was in need of treatment for whatever reason the treatment would be prepared and ready to go with something to do the treatment if required. Time would also move slower in the pocket dimension compared to the real world. As for offensive an old but good idea convert rings to hold Mana and depending on how much I want to use it could change the amount of Mana used into power and intensity for a spell. Also make a braided metal bracelet for a boost in creating a shield to protect me from flames or bullets up to a certain power without overloading and subsequently exploding taking my hand and or arm with it.

[@bigcdo1498]

A sword with a gem, containing the blood of a dragon, creating a magic core that would provide mana to me if I needed it.

[@Migerthor]

For me a Grimore like Prellati's would be Gold, or the Philosopher's Stone, they have much magical energy.

[@cedricsommerscave]

Resistance against all Things lets say another Mage has resistance to gundr lets say my Magic is resistant to Said resistance and omni resistance basically all round resistance i can feel all Things but nothing can harm me.

[@gudakoalter]

Zelretch: Possessor of second magic. creator of the jeweled sword Also Zelrecth: creator of Kaliedosticks Ruby and Sapphire. How to be a badass in one universe and a cultured in another

[@feranmiobadun-aremu4590]

Aren't the kaliedo-sticks and the second magic the same thing? I thought Kaleidoscope- traversal between dimensions was the second magic.

[@rogueascendant6611]

@@feranmiobadun-aremu4590 Ruby and Sapphire, the kaleido-sticks are sentient Mystic Codes and they used Second Magic to draw unlimited mana. Kaleidoscope while it's main concept is all about parallel worlds to observe and travel. It's also draws unlimited magic. It's kinda how the martial artist of Mystic Arts from Marvel universe draw energy from another dimensions as to able conjured spells and such.

[@azariyelvarro6271]

Considering Zelretch is multiversal, probably the same way most people manage it...Incognito mode! And that, folks, is why we never get a good look at the second magician in Prisma Illya.

[@SavageMoth-ft9hc]

Ah yes, so this is where all of Ritsuka’s sweet fits come from

[@the_w4nd3r3r5]

Ritsuka’s mystic code is pretty much the equivalent of the imperial lasgun, not the flashiest or best thing ever but it gets its job done.

[@rogueascendant6611]

You have to remember that most of Ritsuka magecraft comes from the Mystic Codes he/she wears via by Da Vinci's designs. We should really give thanks to the great inventor of providing the MC such outfits that given advantage to every events.

[@tonyinfinite5174]

Gives the impression that Ritsuka's Magecraft is similar to a fashionista style if he study at the clocktower he could pimp his servants out with spiritron dress giving his servants completely different abilities

[@thirdplanet4471]

Apparently Archer Emiya's mystic shroud was given to him by the same Ciel from Tsukihime

[@ibukunanjorin9054]

Harem protagonist EX rank at work lol

[@demonkingofsalvation7519]

Where did u get this information?

[@thirdplanet4471]

@@demonkingofsalvation7519 Wiki I think it was or maybe one of those side materials. Could be a lie as there's so much info going around in the fate community its hard to tell fact from fiction

[@demonkingofsalvation7519]

@@thirdplanet4471 ty

[@brucebolyard681]

Maybe an everyday use mystic code like in FGO, clothing, but a belt that could regulate the human body temp. so you can never get cold or hot. Then try to make a shop in the ClockTower to sell everyday use mystic codes (making all types of clothes). lol

[@L3onking]

The moment enchanted clothing becomes mainstream again everyone will wear cloaks to maximize the complexity of mystic codes lol. NGL I can't wait.

[@butterscotch5680]

they should’ve started working on those when kiritsugu broke out the infrared goggles

[@tometeles7192]

The Kalleid sticks can control and generate magical effects but they are limited by the mentality of his user. Illya was capable of flying with no problems because of her perception of a "Magical Girl". Mio had a much more logical way of thinking that limited her perception, the best she could do was create footsteps in the air that allowed her to skywalk.

[@otoshigami4465]

The beach outfits are the best mystic codes ever made just because it gets rid of the annoying 98% np gauge.

[@jgphoenix4404]

Well, I need glasses so maybe a mystic code in the shape of glasses. Maybe they could pull some conceptual shenanigans and let me find exactly what I'm looking for as long as it's in my field of view. No more missing items. Bonus points if it works in cyberspace.

[@tonyinfinite5174]

Sigurd's Glasses can do that

[@jacek107ify]

Mr Cellphone, Ruby many mystic codes created by Zelretch are plain weird and childish xD he must be really bored living for so long xD

[@bananaboy8369]

Lol true

[@someguywithabirdface2583]

Well he does look like a santa

[@nepspartan-7597]

He's got nothing better to do being stuck outside the timelines unable to directly do anything in them

[@EmmaSmoke]

I would want a Mystic Code that works like a deck of cards, but instead of each card having its own spell, I can imprint the abilities of mages, servants, or Mystic Codes onto the cards for later use. Obviously, I would need to use my own mana to power up the cards, and some effects of the items/people won’t be able to be imprinted. It would also be a struggle if I try imprinting Mystic Eyes on the card, but I have to find my way through the personality and memories of the people. Yes, I can access a Servant’s Noble Phantasm, but I would need to conquer the traces of the Servant that way they won’t effect my own memories or morals. I could try getting Excalibur, but I may end up with traits from Arturia that could interfere with my life. That would be pretty interesting to work around. If I try to get Presence Concealment from Jack the Ripper, I would have to deal with murderous impulses, and that would be even worse if I had developed the morality of someone like Shirou Emiya, because my brain would be the battleground for these conflicting ideals.

[@partyrock4144]

I would like to forge a mystic code with the concept of “an attack dodged” in the form of a large trench coat. If the wearer is attacked the code will automatically expend stored mana to avoid it. The stronger the attack the more obvious the response. Should the code run out of manna it will begin to supplement power from the user eventually breaking down the body into magical energy to continue dodging attacks.

[@wrought-ironheroEMIYA]

Never put any undead enemies in front of Gray...ever😂

[@whydidntiriswin]

You're like the VaatiVidya or David Attenborough of Type/Moon, your voice is so Charismatic yet ambivalent! Honestly, you could convince me that wearing a frog hat could give me magecraft equivalent to that during the Age of the gods

[@ivanbluecool]

None fgo: mystic codes are special equipment used to either power up the magic used or give better Protection to the user. Fgo: I'll use this one to farm and this one for a boss battle.

[@NekoKat.]

I think if I was to create a mystic code it would be something simple like a watch or bracelet. Though I think I would design it as an anti mystic code preventing other mystic codes from working while nearby.

[@thanthanh5190]

It is a Muggle fist fight you mage

[@thanthanh5190]

Oh wait they still have magic right?

[@NekoKat.]

@@thanthanh5190Yes they would still have magic but can't use any mystic codes. It makes the fight about skill not equipment

[@thanthanh5190]

@@NekoKat. good to know

[@soraadcaelum2428]

So considering the fact magi in the age of men can make mystic codes that can kill gods and types, I wonder how powerful they would be if they were made in the age of gods

[@soraadcaelum2428]

@saber 1616 huh, that's pretty broken

[@nepspartan-7597]

@saber 1616 And in the far future where Gaia was dying, one shot from the original black barrel held by the last regular human killed Type Venus outright.

[@rogueascendant6611]

@@nepspartan-7597 "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." - Arthur C. Clarke. In a sense it could also loop sideways. The one you mentioned is the NOTES timeline and mankind from that distant future developed advanced science that able to make mankind in correlating to the gods in comparison and a weapon mixed of very scientific approach and magic was even to hold out against the most nefarious beings in the Nasuverse.

[@rogueascendant6611]

@saber 1616 I'm sorry wut? Sorry to be rude but please fix your grammar so I could understand better. I know mine is not 99% correct as well but yours is like a zigzag pattern.

[@theoneandonly9775]

Dude imagine kiritsugu with the black barrel and/or its replicas. I wanna see that so bad

[@anubisgodess2353]

Jeez Daikun-sensei all of these Mages with their creative Mystic code is giving me a bit of pressure to make one of my own. They're all so amazing in their own way how we able to hold a candle to them?🤔😓

[@otakudaikun]

Gotta think outside the box.

[@AtomicDenson]

I don’t know why, but while listening to these lessons in magecraft. I would be surprised if one day, during a lesson, we have a skit where a supposed student or teacher comes bursting in during the lecture. Then they talk about the specific part that they burst in on. Maybe going back and covering the parts the student or teacher missed before continuing.

[@omegadarkraix632]

Let’s be honest this series is one of the most cool and informational videos about the fate series and I can’t wait for more

[@strangereligion4373]

Love this series so much. You really make such a complex series so simple to understand; thank you so much!

[@TimilehinOlaokun]

I would make my glasses one and give it the ability to not fog up or break as well as adapting to whatever my prescription is so I won't have to do anymore eye tests. I would also give it the ability to analyse anything it sees or something like that

[@otakudaikun]

Damn that'd be convenient. I have to get new glasses tomorrow.

[@TimilehinOlaokun]

@@otakudaikun yeah

[@madambutterfly1997]

Can I have an anti-Magecraft Mystic code just for the purpose of dealing with Astolfo

[@jamesknott5255]

Heck yes !! My favorite Mage topic to discuss after Mystic Eyes. This just made my day 👍🏻

[@bearberserker]

Great lore vid! I:ll make sure to watch the next one.

[@almm9486]

Thanks for your time and effort.

[@Red-lw7xc]

glad notes. isn't completely dead

[@TheNuclearGeek]

Hey Dai, have you ever considered doing videos comparing and contrasting how people are represented in Fate and other anime? Von Hohenheim would be a great example. You're style video structure would be a great fit for some videos like that IMO. Another great video. You make learning fun :)

[@geovannierodriguez1248]

I noticed that Medea, Blavatsky and Waver use almost the same style of magic, based on the animations of their arts and buster cards. I know that the animations could be because of the game's capabilities but it would be cool if my theory was true

[@gabrieldoyen692]

It's purely game's capabilities and visuals. Their magics couldn't be more different.

[@shahdangalahad698]

Fujimaru Ritsuka Mystic Code are the best, i can't wait to see Fujimaru Ritsuka new Mystic Code in final singularity against Solomon.

[@casterz4800]

Done watching up to the latest in the series. I've been watching the channel for a while but wasn't subscribed. Learning about this series got me to do so. Looking forward to the next one :D

[@NEXUSKNIGHT2]

I was thinking for a mystic code making power armor using mage craft and technology

[@BrianWilkersontheAuthor]

Zeldreitch'ds design of the kaleidoscope sticks is proof that he is a man of culture.

[@Irmarinen]

14:45 i see, so Zeleretch is a man of culture as well ;]

[@armandomendoza7371]

Maybe something that helps setting up Bounded Fields, i would specialize in them so something like that would come in handy

[@MarioHernandez-zm9gc]

I've been waiting for this!!

[@majutsushisliceoflife]

This was a very cool video Dai! A couple of things I found especially interesting, was how Astolfo has an arsenal of mystic codes, and the explanation of Kiritsugu's Thompson Contender and it's disruptive bone bullets. I also can't help but wonder how the Fifth Grail War would have turned out if Kiritsugu had passed down the Contender, and Shirou had used it in battle.

[@FurrySupportMain]

As a mystic code I would make glasses that let me look 10 seconds into the future and make it so they don’t fog up or get damaged even if I fall asleep with them on

[@jacek107ify]

Ruby the best mystic code ;) Cuteness is the most leathal weapon ;3

[@ride-playerbb2818]

KAWAI WA SEIGI!

[@aphantom.7165]

You know? A great video would be what SHIROU can and can't use in ubw

[@nepspartan-7597]

If it has a blade and it's not a divine construct like Gilgamesh's Ea, it's fair game

[@aphantom.7165]

@@nepspartan-7597 hum, so a better video would be what NP that COULD be in ubw

[@noobf2p]

The only code I knew before FGO was scarlet coat of arms from Fate/Extra... . . . Thankyou for making it easier to understand

[@cedricsommerscave]

I would make my mystic Code Part of my circuits too. (Edit: More Like a noble phantasm really Just absolutely under my Possession Things Like Knights of Owner would Not rip it From my Control.)

[@nickolasvasquez2637]

Mine would be a Sword with knowledge of all books of magecraft to posible future users (decendants). Using mana from the user it buff the elements fire and thunder as it works also as a key of a reality marble.

[@charliegrist749]

A mage crest sword? Awesome

[@Sativa989]

The classic love this format so nostalgic

[@Akiro367]

I am hear for class i feel like i need to take note still love learning about the fate world love the video

[@eriktb89]

I would make a mystic code to improve my cooking skills for Artoria

[@eriktb89]

Thanks for linking it, means a lot, greetings from Perú.

[@neku4685]

As a fellow type moon nerd I fuqin love this series

[@L3onking]

There was a show called Warehouse 13 and their "artifacts" are really similar to mystic codes

[@myliege8197]

This isn’t an idea for a code, but Ritsuka Fujimaru should be made something that allows him/her to navigate and control the dream sequences and attacks he/she gets from time to time. He is way too vulnerable to dream flashbacks and hacking. I’m thinking something from Inception here…

[@aminebachir3394]

I hope we get more info about the Atlas super weapon mystic codes, if the Black barrel replica can kill certain entities like in lostbelt 5, imagine what the real deal can do

[@jules.9007]

A Mystic Code that can cause fatal injuries to a servant is the best option for me. In another words, water droplets.

[@strangereligion4373]

OOP NEW MYSTIC CODE INFO YESSIR

[@misamisaa4547]

I know nothing about Fate beyond the fact my brother, sister & gf like it, but now I wanna design a character with a magical hair clip...

[@carlosgarza400]

Now we know how modern makes can be summoned as servants

[@kaybevang536]

Imagine Emiya singing “ Baka Mitai “ And Merlin Singing 24 hour Cinderella

[@carlzacharylagura3655]

Can artifacts of divine origin be modified and altered in a way to allow their magical effects to survive to the modern day, albeit at a much weaker and more limited capacity? I thought of one that, at present, appears to be a flat cap, but whose core framework contains a shard of Hades' Helmet of Invisibility which allows the cap to bestow it's wearer a form of Presence Concealment, the potency of which depends on the wearer's own mindset, specifically their inner self-visualization.

[@otakudaikun]

Probably. Avalon existed into modern day.

[@gilgameshkingofheroes1319]

I can’t wait for divine constructs will u talk about the chain of the heavens and Ea

[@otakudaikun]

I believe so.

[@unow3nskilla280]

This isn’t the video to ask this but could you do a video on the throne of heroes I wanted to explain it to someone hoping you had a video

[@jafizin1833]

I would try to go for something that could access mystic eyes for a temporary amount of time the longer you use it the more Strain it would put in your eyes

[@declanbeech772]

If I were to craft a mystic code then it would be a box, that when opened, absorbs mana, of, and ether from the surrounding area. It would then seal the absorbed material to be utilised at a later date. My box would be the ultimate anti magecraft tool, it would also be able to absorb servent cause they're made of ether, right?

[@andrewwillcockson8120]

Let the man cook he's on to something.

[@rajivamom6246]

I am surprised 😮 📞 cellphonesama is mystic code 😳

[@andrewwillcockson8120]

Yes now stop putting him on vibrat.

[@rohrschach6299]

Why are some of your Lessons of Magecraft videos like True Ancestors not in this playlist?

[@otakudaikun]

Because those are supposed to be paid supporter exclusive and some jerks are making their own playlists that shouldn't include them.

[@rohrschach6299]

@@otakudaikun oh i'm sorry i didn't knew that

[@Dziugasc]

epic

[@gast321]

I had a funny thought, are the pipes that Shirou uses considered mystic codes while channelling mana into them?

[@otakudaikun]

Technically I suppose they could be. Usually a mystic code is designed with a magical purpose from the start.

[@bluerose4899]

Otakudaikun when will Tristan Comes to Your Fate servant Lore I mean his the only knight of the round table in your servant lore videos who hasn't have lore yet

[@sage_gaming2358]

If you guys could have any of the mystic codes mentioned in this video which would it be?

[@dantedonaldson7501]

Question, would the original versions of kanshou and bakuya, not EMIYA's projections, be considered a Mystic Code or still Noble Phantasm's?

[@otakudaikun]

I don't remember what properties the originals had.

[@redknight759]

My mystic codes is A sword called the devoted the sword can trap the soul of a demon and let owner command them power if they is him but if the sword has been destroy is were free all of the demon and the owner is my own character red knight

[@gawain6668]

Just had a thought what if the golden dagger that Gilgamesh gave Ritsuka to stop Tiamat’s field was the blade Erosion that Morgan La Fay had

[@otakudaikun]

Maybe a prototype of it or something.

[@meagannwalozie3625]

When the drip is magic

[@sprig_gen]

If there can be mystic codes that can kill immortals than do you think there can be a mystic code that can steal a person magic circute? It can be like a magic circute transplant or even a code that steals a mages magic crest

[@otakudaikun]

Maybe. I think that's fair game.

[@arcuslux516]

Magus: ew technology Also magus: kill god...with gun

[@divineslayer9879]

@OtakuDaiKun so, would Artoria’s dress be considered a Mystic Code or Spiritron?

[@otakudaikun]

Definitely not a mystic code. Her iconic clothes are part of her spirit origin.

[@divineslayer9879]

@@otakudaikun I see. So then what is it exactly? Just a dress she can materialize? What about a saint graph? If she has other clothes, do they become integrated into her spirit origin?

[@otakudaikun]

@@divineslayer9879 It's the same as every other servant's default outfit. And yeah, it can materialize whenever she's summoned. When Shirou summons her to the school to catch him from falling from the roof, Rin comments how her casual wear just fell off as she vanished. Plus, in Zero we see her materialize her armor and remove it on command.

[@divineslayer9879]

@@otakudaikun I see. I think I understand. Thank you Dai-Sensei😊

[@VacadoRay]

Um sensie my mystic code has become a pair of swimtrunks

[@partyrock4144]

What is it about celts and rewriting causality??

[@otakudaikun]

Maybe their game is so bad they need aimbots?

[@cathpalug1221]

We did have servant that use black barell with windows xp background

[@pablogr6960]

you left the worst ones for the end, that is nice

[@phoenyxhydra8020]

what was zelretch on when he made ruby and sapphire?

[@someguywithabirdface2583]

Moon sugar

[@ViniciusAlves-gw9zc]

@@someguywithabirdface2583 Elder Scrolls reference?

[@kelvinwebley6971]

How does artoria have decendants? Didn't she and her child killed each other?

[@otakudaikun]

That's a damn good question. I need to read more Case Files and get back to you.

[@thegaminggod9826]

It's not really her descendant Grays family try to recreate her by making the perfect body for her soul to inhabit .

[@kelvinwebley6971]

@@thegaminggod9826 ooooooh ok

[@eli-boy7473]

So are these communication devises that the clocktower mages use also mystic codes?

[@otakudaikun]

Not sure what devices you're referring to but probably.

[@eli-boy7473]

@@otakudaikun kind of tele-typewriters, the write on the scrolls; i think Tokeomi owns one with a speaker and Shishigo in Fate/Apocrypha has one that writes with a skeletton hand

[@otakudaikun]

@@eli-boy7473 Oh, those. Yes, definitely mystic codes.

[@Eric_Alluvium]

I'm surprised Athame don't count has mystic code in real life there used to cut nonphsycial things

[@littleDainolf]

My mystic code would definitely be a loin cloth.

[@otakudaikun]

Ooh

[@ayhcenkard2965]

I would have avalon as my mystic code

[@massmedia7158]

2 big questions. Can humans with no magic circuits use mystic codes? And if atlas has made several mystic codes and most of them have no magic circuits can normal humans created mystic codes?

[@otakudaikun]

If it doesn't require them to charge it with mana, then yeah it should work.

[@massmedia7158]

@@otakudaikun thanks for clearing that up. The idea of someone with no magic circuits making serval mystic codes in an attempt to compete with Mages is a very cool concept. Wanted to see if something like that was possible.

[@Yukazure]

Can you do a live of the nobunaga event

[@otakudaikun]

No, but my Kagetora lore will summarize the plot.

[@wojciechwerner8787]

Will you at some point explain what is Noble Phantasm because it is as ill defined as Mystic Codes. Also Kalleid sticks are not obscure. They are even in name of the series.

[@otakudaikun]

Noble Phantasm basically just refers to a weapon tied to a hero by legend. It's less that heroes in their time called them NPs, but rather they earned that title through fame the same as any other servant.

[@wojciechwerner8787]

@@otakudaikun You oversimplify. God Hand is also NP. So I knew that NP are servants thing but what decide what is and isn't. I think that Rider pegasus was not NP if I am not wrong.

[@Chirith]

My mystic code will be simple. everyday life items that will have different effects just to prove that magecraft will be better used alongside science.

[@ibukunanjorin9054]

Did Excalibur count as Artoria's Mystic Code when she was alive?

[@khiemnguyen7929]

No since she’s not a mage

[@otakudaikun]

I think not only because mages didn't make it.

[@ibukunanjorin9054]

@@otakudaikun Thanks, I guess you'll explain that in another video

[@otakudaikun]

@@ibukunanjorin9054 I have a video on divine constructs which talks Excalibur.

[@ibukunanjorin9054]

@@otakudaikun I'll check it out then!

[@accordionyggdrasil2652]

What the is going on here this video was uploaded 5 hours ago but there comments that are from a month ago

[@otakudaikun]

Lessons in Magecraft are primarily a reward for paid supporters of at least $1. The ones that go public are like 3 months old.

[@AdizabethTorres]

Magic girl

[@neptuneplaneptune3367]

Well Saphire is not that bad in terms of personality....Ruby on the other hand....

[@fva1835]

What you using Trump Card! FRAGARACH!!

[@accordionyggdrasil2652]

Cthulu isn't an outer hes a great old one get it right.

[@accordionyggdrasil2652]

No outer gods are the strongest beings in the eldritch pantheon. Like yogsothoth, nylartotep, and especially azathoth. Cthulu may be the strongest of the great old ones but he is nowhere near the level of power of an outer.

[@accordionyggdrasil2652]

Oh wait nasuverse works of fame and among all of the eldritch cthulu is the most famous so I guess due to that he got elevated into outer god status.