The primary distinction between a Rank Two mage and a Rank One mage was the ability to elementalize their body.8

Aside from that, one had to possess a minimum of 1000 points of mental focus to become a Rank Two mage, which was nearly ten times that of a newly initiated Rank One mage.6

However, this significant numerical difference did not directly translate to combat prowess.0

Ten Rank One mages could not simply overpower a Rank Two mage due to multiple complex factors.0

The Rank Two black mage before Sein was confident that he could withstand a siege from a dozen Rank One creatures and emerge unscathed.0

Black mages were the group within the Magus World that had most thoroughly...0