Line #27 Main/ManaPotion


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2	[[caption-width-right:193:All you need to replenish your spiritual essence.]]
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4	Any item that restores an amount of {{Mana}} a character has, or restores uses of spells (in the case of VancianMagic) and special attacks.
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6	The amount can vary, from just a fraction of a ManaMeter or one use of a low level spell, to restoring all the magic points or restoring all uses of every level spell. If there is a range of these items, the lower level restoring ones will cost less and be more plentiful in [[InexplicableTreasureChests Treasure Chests]] and [[RandomDrops Random Item Dropping]] (although in most games, healing items of the same level tend to be more common).
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8	Obviously absent in cases when there is no ManaMeter and spells simply need material components to cast. In some settings, however, mana potions are specifically necessary as a component to cast spells, because reserves of mana have to be acquired rather than generated naturally.
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10	Unlike said healing potions which can be red or green, mana potions are nearly universally ColorCodedForYourConvenience in blue.
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12	Also note that {{Trauma Inn}}s, {{Healing Spring}}s, and {{Healing Checkpoint}}s often restore magic as well as health.
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14	A SubTrope of StandardRPGItems.
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16	A SisterTrope to RegeneratingMana, HealingPotion (restores the LifeMeter), {{Panacea}} (heals disease and status).
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19	!!Examples:
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24	* In ''Manga/DeliciousInDungeon'', Marcille drinks soup made from an undine (a type of water spirit) to restore her depleted mana.
25	* When Fujimoto is trying to contain ''Anime/{{Ponyo}}'' inside a bubble, he says he needs more power and has to start drinking elixirs from several long-necked bottles before he can manage it.
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29	* ''Literature/TheCosmere'':
30	** Franchise/{{Mistborn}}: Metal vials play the same role. An allomancer is a person able to 'burn' ingested metal to produce certain effects. As such, allomancers carry vials of metal shavings suspended in alcohol or oil, which they drink to replenish the metal they are burning.
31	** Played straight as a plot point in ''Literature/TheLostMetal''. [[spoiler:The [[DimensionalTraveler Ghostbloods]] have an emergency stash of purified Investiture from the BackgroundMagicField of Sel, the setting of ''Literature/{{Elantris}}'', that bypasses the usual MagicAIsMagicA limitations to turbocharge ''any'' Invested Art. It gives two characters an HourOfPower and lets a third group be TheCavalry.]]
32	* ''Literature/TheStormlightArchive'': Magical Highstorms distribute investiture in the form of Stormlight that can be stored in cut gemstones. People with Surgebinding powers rely on those stones as a power source, since they can only hold Stormlight in their bodies for a relatively short time before it leaks away. Filled gems are also a handy [[FantasticLightSource light source]].
33	* ''Literature/CradleSeries'': Elixirs are a standard way of regenerating [[{{Mana}} madra]]. However, they typically work too slowly to be useful in combat. Therefore, they are either used to help you recover faster after a fight, or to help you improve your core. An elixir gives you more madra than you could typically hold, you cycle it through your body, and your core gets stretched a little. Doing it too much can be dangerous, and elixirs are expensive, but it's generally faster than cycling [[BackgroundMagicField aura]].
34	* ''Literature/TheDresdenFiles'' introduced something that functioned somewhat like this in the second book in the series. It came with a major drawback: It doesn't actually restore Harry's reserves of magical power so much as suppress the symptoms of magical exhaustion... for a while, and he ''really'' pays for it when it wears off, which happens at an extremely bad time.
35	* ''Literature/FightingFantasy'' adventures in a magic setting, where spells ''aren't'' CastFromHitPoints, will have the players relying on Magic Points, which depletes after casting spells and can be restored with appropriate magic potions or scrolls. Notably, in ''Literature/LegendOfZagor'', the player can collect Magic Rings throughout the adventure, each ring which restores 1 Magic Point (and is then discarded because they can be used only once) while players who chose the role of Sallazar the Wizard can obtain a powerful wand that restores their Magic to maximum level at certain points.
36	* ''Literature/AMagesPower'': If a mage needs a boost in a hurry, they can down a bottle of Mana Juice! [[UrbanFantasy Available at your local convenience store]]
37	* In ''Moonshine'' by Jasmine Gower, there's actually a [[FantasticDrug contraband concotion]] called Mana. In this novel, mages are feared despite the vast majority of their power being CastFromStamina and extremely tiring. Mana is a blue liquid made from a volcanic crystal and it's a strong PowerSource, however its energizing property is highly addictive to anyone who's already at full energy reserves. So non-mages are easily addicted as they can't cast magic to reduce their own energy.
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41	* ''TabletopGame/ArsMagica'': Magi can use ''vis'', a precious form of solidified magic, to add a bonus to their spellcasting roll, helping them succeed on a difficult spell or overcome a target's [[ResistantToMagic magic resistance]]. However, the high cost and the increased risk of a dangerous MagicMisfire make this an option of last resort in most circumstances.
42	* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': Once per day, a Pearl of Power can restore one cast spell of a specific {{Spell Level\|s}} to a VancianMagic user.
43	* ''TabletopGame/MageTheAwakening'': Tass is a physical type of mana that forms at a PlaceOfPower or is created through Prime magic. It can manifest as food or drink, which is perishable but automatically transfers its mana to the consumer, or as an inedible substance that lasts indefinitely but can only be tapped with magic.
44	* ''TabletopGame/{{Pathfinder}}'': As in ''D&D'', a Pearl of Power can restore a cast spell of a specific {{Spell Level\|s}} to a VancianMagic user once per day.
45	* ''TabletopGame/PrincessTheHopeful'' has Seeds, crystallized Wisps of Light that Princesses can reclaim to replenish their Wisp pool in a hurry.
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49	* Present in Artix Entertainment's ''VideoGame/AdventureQuest'', ''VideoGame/DragonFable'', and ''VideoGame/AdventureQuestWorlds''. Of course, this being Artix Entertainment, it's frequently {{Lampshaded}} and PlayedForLaughs.
50	* ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'' has the [[PowerUpFood Purple Magic]] [[EroticEating lollipops]]. The normal version replenishes 4 magic orbs, while the Mega Purple Magic lollipops restore 8 magic orbs (enough to automatically use a [[ColdBloodedTorture Torture Attack]] or an [[SuperMode Umbran Climax]] in [[VideoGame/Bayonetta2 the sequel]]).
51	* In first two ''VideoGame/BioShock'' games, this purpose is served by the EVE Hypos - though they're injectable, not drinkable. [[HyperactiveMetabolism Consuming certain drinks or smoking]] will also restore small amounts of mana at the expense of health (although a certain Gene Tonic allows alcoholic drinks to restore EVE too). ''Videogame/BioShockInfinite'' has Salts, though the name makes it unclear whether it's an inhalable or edible affair.
52	* ''VideoGame/BreathOfFireIII'': Equipping an item that reduces AP cost and using transfer on yourself actually heals your AP. There are fish and Wisdom Seeds and Wisdom Fruits that serve the same purpose.
53	* The "Mana Prism", in some ''Franchise/{{Castlevania}}'' games, restores all magic.
54	** In some games, hearts restores magic instead of adding ammo to the sub weapons. These games include ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaAriaOfSorrow'', ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaDawnOfSorrow'', and ''VideoGame/CastlevaniaPortraitOfRuin''.
55	* In ''VideoGame/{{Crystalis}}'', the Fruit of Power restores some MP, the Magic Ring restores all of it, and Deo's Pendant gradually restores MP if equipped and the player stands still.
56	* ''VideoGame/{{Diablo}}'':
57	** Mana Potions restored your character's mana.
58	** Magical weapons could have a special ability that restored your mana when they hit an opponent.
59	* In the ''Franchise/{{Disgaea}}'' games, drinkable consumables, ranging from opened soda to BBQ sauce, restore SP. There's also actual Mana Potions, but they function more like RareCandy, since Mana in those games are used for character improvements.
60	* Piero's Spiritual Remedy in ''VideoGame/{{Dishonored}}''. Both this and its health potion counterpart are used by the population to protect against the plague that has stuck the game setting.
61	* ''VideoGame/DivinityOriginalSinII'': Source Orbs can be consumed by a character to restore a point of Source, which fuels their most powerful skills. Outside this restriction, skills function independently on a {{Cooldown}} system.
62	* During [[SpiritWorld the Fade]] sections in the ''Franchise/DragonAge'' series, you often encounter [[AppliedPhlebotinum lyrium]] outcroppings that instantly restore your mana to full. The game also has lyrium potions of various qualities that you can loot or craft the do the same. (Thankfully, although the lore of the game states that lyrium in any form is [[FantasticDrug highly addictive]] to anyone except dwarves, this does not apply to you in gameplay!)
63	* The ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' series has vials of magic water that restore different amounts of MP. They're usually very rare and aren't sold in stores, often making them TooAwesomeToUse. There's also the Prayer Ring, an equippable accessory that can be used as an item to recover MP. It can be used multiple times, but each use has a chance of randomly destroying it.
64	* ''VideoGame/{{Dubloon}}'' features alcohol beverages as items replenishing your [[ManaMeter alcohol points]] [[BoozeBasedBuff needed to cast magic]].
65	* ''VideoGame/DungeonsAndDragonsOnline'' has the rather expensive Potions of Mnemonic Enhancement, which restore your Spell Points.
66	* ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'':
67	** The series has ubiquitous, typically blue potions that restore a set amount of [[{{Mana}} Magicka]] points. Using the series' [[AlchemyIsMagic Alchemy]] system, you can even [[ItemCrafting brew your own]]. They're a must-have for any magic-oriented {{Player Character}}s.
68	** ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion'' introduces Welkynd Stones, a LimitedUseMagicalDevice infused with StarPower that completely refills the character's Magicka meter when used. They're also present in ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' as rare curios.
69	* Peter Jacob of ''VideoGame/EternalDarkness'' can find a Magickal Elixir which completely restores his ManaMeter, with five doses available to him. Very useful, since his chapter concludes with a WizardDuel.
70	* The ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' games restore magic with the item "Ether", and the more powerful "X-Ether," or "Turbo Ether" in latter installments. Some games have other variants as well.
71	* In ''VideoGame/FortuneSummoners'', 'magic candy' refills your MP.
72	* In ''VideoGame/GoblisAdventure'', the sample game that came with the Platform/{{Playstation}} version of UsefulNotes/RPGMaker, Blue Berries serve this role to Red Berries' HealingPotion.
73	* In some ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'', games, enemies can drop balls that restore MP. That is in addition to the Ether potions crossed over from the ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' series. In games that don't have MP, but still have some form of ability meter, Ether is instead used to heal that.
74	* In ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' games that use magic, a green potion restores magic, and a blue potion restores life and magic. Enemies also drop bottle-shaped items that restore magic.
75	** In ''VideoGame/ZeldaIITheAdventureOfLink'', enemies would drop a blue bottle that restores some magic, and a red bottle that restores all of it. Some red potions were in fixed locations, such as statues that needed to be slashed to drop them.
76	* The MP Candies are ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'''s take on this trope, being the basic Magic-replenishing items. There are also MP sprinkles, which the player themselves can shower Mii with for the same effect.
77	* ''VideoGame/{{Nox}}'' had regular mana potions but also "mana stones": stationary glowing pillars that quickly restored your mana if you stood nearby. Particularly when playing as wizard, controlling large conglomerations of mana stones was essential to winning long battles.
78	* In ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'' and [[VideoGame/{{Okamiden}} the sequel]], ink pots refill your ink, which function like a ManaMeter.
79	* ''VideoGame/ParasiteEve2'' has various types of items that recovers MP. Bottled mineral water restores a good chunk of your MP, [[ProductPlacement cans of Coco-Cola]] restores 20 HP and 80 MP, using a Lipstick fully restores MP and boosts its max value by 1, and Ringer's Solutions restores your MP and HP to full.
80	* In some ''VideoGame/PhantasyStar'' games, Fluids restore MP.
81	* In ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' games, you can find various kinds of Ethers and Elixirs in item balls. Ethers restore part of a move's PP, while Max Ethers restore all of it. Elixirs and Max Elixirs restore some and all PP to all moves, respectively. Especially handy for the Elite Four, and you can't buy them in the shops. Most games since the third let you grow Leppa berries, which do the same thing, making Ethers rather obsolete.
82	* ''VideoGame/RadiantHistoria'' has the Herbal/Special/Superior Tea, as well as the Celestial Tea/Oil/Dew (arranged by tier).
83	* Blue Potions and Blue Herbs, along with a few fruits, serve this purpose in ''VideoGame/RagnarokOnline''. Like the {{Healing Potion}}s, they can be crafted by all. The Alchemist class is also able to chuck them at allies.
84	* Mana Leaves/Seeds/Roots/Extracts from the ''VideoGame/ShadowHearts'' trilogy.
85	* ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'':
86	** Most games have "Chakra Drops" and "Chakra Pots" that restore a small amount of or all SP, respectively. In many games, they are surprisingly common {{random drop}}s from random encounters.
87	** In ''VideoGame/Persona5'', the Hero lives at a café and can borrow the owner's coffee-making equipment. The resulting cup of coffee is the easiest-to-get SP-restoring item for most of the game, but making coffee takes up precious time in your schedule (it does advance Sojiro's [[RelationshipValues Social Link]], though).
88	* The ''VideoGame/{{Shantae}}'' series:
89	** ''VideoGame/ShantaeRiskysRevenge'' Magic Vials restore Shantae's {{Mana}}.
90	** ''VideoGame/ShantaeAndTheSevenSirens'' where the description of triple packs of potions are:
91	*** Magic Potions restore Shantae's {{Mana}}.
92	*** Super Potions are Health and Mana potions in one potion.
93	* Blue vials and jars in ''VideoGame/ShovelKnight'' restore respectively 5 MP and 30 MP. In the ''Plague of Shadows'' scenario, potions simply charge up Plague Knight's power bar faster.
94	* ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'': Since the New Kid's magic is performed through [[{{Fartillery}} farts]], Mana Potion takes the form of different foods (such as apple juice, cauliflower, burrito, and ham) that he can eat to refill his Mana bar. However, consuming too much potion will overflow the bar and just make the New Kid crap himself.
95	* Blackberries are the most common example of this in the ''VideoGame/StarOcean'' series, but various other potions and [[HyperactiveMetabolism food and drink]] also serve this role.
96	* ''Franchise/SuperMarioBros'': In ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPGLegendOfTheSevenStars'', and [[VideoGame/PaperMario the]] [[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigi subsequent]] ''Mario'' RPG games, Syrups restore flower/Bros. points, which are used to perform special attacks.
97	* ''VideoGame/{{Terraria}}'' has four different levels of Mana Potion, each restoring increasing amounts of Mana. While you can guzzle them all day (and automatically so with the Mana Flower), drinking one imposes the Mana Sickness debuff, temporarily reducing your magic damage output.
98	* The ''VideoGame/TrailsSeries'' has the EP Charge items, which usually come in three tiers.
99	* ''VideoGame/VermintideII'': Potions of Concentration grant a huge boost to the [[CooldownManipulation cooldown regeneration rate]] of the drinker's Career Skill for a few seconds. They're consumable pickups that can be found at random throughout the map.
100	%%* ''VideoGame/WarcraftIIIReignOfChaos'': Present in multiple sizes, along with various other restorative items.
101	* In ''VideoGame/WildArms1'', a Magic Carrot restores MP (later games had you build up magic).
102	* ''VideoGame/{{Wizardry}}'' has Magicfood effect -- in VII, it's Golden Apples (1), Moser's Mojo Tea (2), Bottle of Old Jake's (4), Mana Stone (6), Milk of Magmanasia (6) and Stave of 12 Stars (level 6, x12 charges).
103	* ''VideoGame/TheWolfAndTheWaves'': Blue mushrooms will fully refill your Curse meter, letting you instantly shapeshift into a wolf.
104	* ''VideoGame/ZanZarahTheHiddenPortal'': Mana doesn't regenerate on its own [[note]]it is partially restored when a fairy goes up a level, but that's not a reliable method by any means[[/note]] so you have to use mana potions to restore it, though it can only be done outside of combat. There is also a friendly NPC found early in the game who will restore the mana of your entire party for free any time you want, but it requires returning to his location every time.
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108	%% * Tass in ''Webcomic/{{morphE}}'', it tastes great mixed in with tea.
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112	%%* [=ThinkGeek=] [[http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/a273/ sells real-life mana potions.]]
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