how do you get spells?

[Arkbane]

im a little bit of a dunce so i couldn't find anything about it in game

[Michelangelo]

Open the main screen of the game, in the upper part you will see many icons. The default is the main inventory but others will allow you to assign PERK POINTS.
Once you get at least one, check the MAGIC tree and check carefully the different spells on the tree and assign a PERK POINT. For example starting the FIRE Spells, you will unlock the most basic one.
Once unlocked you need to assign it to your SPELL WHEEL so you will see it available in the game, combat, etc. So just select one slot, you can assign slots for both hands.
Once assigned, open your spell wheel with the button of your configured control, and you will see the spell, select it with the same hand and cast it (mana will be consumed) by keeping the trigger pressing it.
Then once the spell is ready you can shoot it with trigger again...

Check also the guides in the GUIDE section , here in the steam store ;)

good luck!!

[Angel-itis]

I will say if you haven't already focus on one spell school. Fire is High damage for high mana, lightning magic gives high damage when the stun procs (the lightning orb fusion spell carried me through the game ngl) and ice magic slows and stops enemies. But splitting between different schools isn't as good as focusing on one

[Donoghu]

Originally posted by Angel-itis:

I will say if you haven't already focus on one spell school. Fire is High damage for high mana, lightning magic gives high damage when the stun procs (the lightning orb fusion spell carried me through the game ngl) and ice magic slows and stops enemies. But splitting between different schools isn't as good as focusing on one

The only exception to your point is the first spell of each. Upgrading the first spell of fire, ice and lightning also gives passive MP regen. Even just at level 1, they give +1MP/s each.