In the beginning of Final Fantasy 3, only a few characters will be able to use magic. The ability to use magic is granted by Magicite that can be found as the story progresses.
Espers live in the land of the unknown, and are beings with tremendous magical power. When these creatures die, they condense their magical powers and crystallize. The resulting crystals are known as Magicite. By equiping Magicite, the characters will be able to learn different magic spells.
Equipping Magicite
In order to equip Magicite, select from the command in the menu screen. Stones that are highlighted can be equipped, and those that are in dark font cannot as they have already been equipped. The numbers designate the amount of MP that is necessary to summon the Esper, wich is the essence of Magicite.
After selecting the Magicite and pressing the X button, magic that can be learned from equipping the crystal will be displayed. To equip the magicite, press the X button once again. Magicite can only be equipped one at a time. To remove the Magicite, press the X button in accordance with the empty space on the Magicite list.
Magicite Bonus Points
Below the magic display of the Magicite, a phrase such as can be seen. This refers to the bonus attribute points granted by the magicite when a character levels up.
Summoning Espers
In a battle you can use the esper to attack. Here's how.
1) Select command
2) Summon the Esper with the UP directional button
The Esper will then do it's stuff.
