knight wizard; mage knight
Fantasy term for a warrior who combines knightly combat with magic. Used in light novels, games, and anime.
He serves the kingdom as a mage knight.
In that game, the mage knight can use both magic and swords.
Similar fantasy archetype; 魔法騎士 emphasizes magic more directly, while 魔導騎士 suggests a deeper, perhaps more mystical or scholarly magic.
Another magic-warrior hybrid; 魔法剣士 often focuses on enchanting the sword itself, whereas 魔導騎士 implies broader magical abilities and knightly status.
Standard kanji spelling for this fantasy term.
Variant kanji spelling; 道 is sometimes used instead of 導 in fantasy contexts.
Compound of 魔導 (madō, 'magic, sorcery') and 騎士 (kishi, 'knight'). A modern coinage from fantasy fiction, not a historical term.