Jade Empire: All We Know, Part Two

GameSpy has continued their Jade Empire: All We Know feature by releasing pages four through nine. Here's a snip of what's new to the article:
The final style that can be used in combat is magic, and you've got two different types at your disposal: spell and transformation. Spell styles let the player fire projectiles from a distance, and each shot takes a little bit of your Chi, or magic energy. There are a few different magic types, and most of them are based on elemental attacks, such as Ice Shard and Dire Flame. By holding your attack, you'll use more Chi, but will also perform a more powerful (or useful) strike, allowing you to encase your foe in ice, or even surround yourself with an elemental shield of sorts.