Morrowind:Magicka

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Magicka is the energy used to cast spells. Your total Magicka is determined by multiplying your Intelligence by your base Magicka Multiplier, which is 1 by default. Fortify Maximum Magicka effects from Races or Birthsigns can increase this multiplier. You can also increase your Magicka pool by using items with a Fortify Magicka or Fortify Intelligence effect. Your total Magicka is shown in the blue bar in the bottom left corner, as seen on the right. Every spell has a casting cost, depending on the difficulty of the spell, your skill in the relevant spell school, and your Willpower (must check this). Every time you cast a spell, whether you succeed or fail, the casting cost is deducted from your total Magicka pool.

You can replenish your Magicka by using potions or scrolls with Restore Magicka, or by resting. (Those born under The Atronach birthsign do not gain Magicka by resting.) Alternatively, you can use Spell Absorption effects, which will absorb power from incoming offensive spells and replenish your Magicka instead. Finally, you can use Absorb Magicka effects to steal Magicka points from your opponents (which has the added benefit of limiting their spellcasting ability as well).

To cripple enemy spellcasters, you can reduce their Magicka either by Absorb Magicka, or by the cheaper and easier-to-cast Damage Magicka or Drain Magicka effects.