The world of magic has always played a large part in the fabric of the DC Comics universe. Entire events deal with the various repercussions that come from messing about with the laws of magic; for example, in Day of Judgement or Day of Vengeance during the Final Crisis.

Consequently, the DC universe is filled to the brim with powerful magic-using characters who are worth exploring. While some specifically use magic to cast spells or alter reality, other heroes are powered by it, like Shazam or Black Adam. Others are beings made entirely of magic, like the Spectre or Eclipso. Whatever the case, they're all worthy of respect.

Updated on December 30th by Sage Ashford: This list has been updated to add more information about DC's most powerful magic users.

20 Aquaman Mostly Relies On The Power Of His Trident

While he isn't always known for his magical potential, Aquaman has surprised his allies and his enemies a few times over the years with his ability to wield magic. Aquaman usually controls the arcane magic of the ocean with his powerful trident, though he has also been blessed with elemental magic over the years as well.

When Aquaman lost his hand, he eventually found a replacement using magical water from the Lady of the Lake. He also received divine empowerment from Posieden, which allowed him to manipulate the elements to further empower himself. What holds Aquaman back from being ranked higher is he doesn't have any formal training with his magic power.

19 Witchfire Is A Magician Rock Star

Rebecca Carstairs was a pop singer/actress/entertainer with a passion for fame. This drove her to use her innate magical abilities as Witchfire to join the corporate heroes known as the Power Company. She eventually found a place with the magical experts in Justice League Dark.

While she's capable of casting other magical spells, Witchfire's specialty is pyromancy. She's also able to tap into her magical power to enhance herself physically if needed. She proved her potential when she was called upon during the Day of Judgement event to join a gathering of other DC magic users to defeat The Spectre.

18 The Golden Age Green Lantern Gained His Power From Magic Found At The Beginning Of Existence

The original Golden Age Green Lantern was named Alan Scott, whose origin story has been retconned a few times over the years. Alan Scott was one of the first human ring-bearers in the Green Lantern mythos. However, his power source was later revealed to be a collection of mystical energy known as the Starheart.

The Starheart had been formed by the Guardians in their earliest attempts to bring order to the galaxy. It eventually wound up on Earth, where it powered Alan Scott as the Green Flame of Life. The Starheart powered Scott for years as both Green Lantern and Sentinel, and it gave his children Obsidian and Jade their powers as well.

17 Wonder Woman Was Created From Pure Magic

Another member of the Justice League who isn't always recognized for her magical ability is Wonder Woman. As one of DC's strongest demigods, Wonder Woman has several powerful abilities that have earned her place as one of DC's Trinity.

However, Wonder Woman also discovered an inherent magical potential that allowed her to wield both powerful mystical weapons and cast dangerous spells. Her magical potential made her one of the best leaders of the Justice League Dark and set her up further as one of DC's most important magical heroes.

16 Enchantress Draws Her Power From An Ancient Evil Entity

The Enchantress is actually a mild-mannered freelance artist named June Moone. However, she was possessed by an ancient entity with a very evil side. While June was initially in control of her Enchantress form and powerful magical abilities, her evil side continually fought for dominance.

Enchantress is immortal and, therefore, incredibly experienced with her eldritch abilities. However, she's also able to manipulate magical energy and tap into other magic users' abilities. She's even gone toe-to-toe with Superman in Justice League vs. Suicide Squad, thanks to Big Blue's vulnerability to magic.

15 Tempest Spent His Entire Life Learning Atlantean Magic

Aquaman is known for his ability to access the ancient magic of Atlantis like other kings before him. However, his former sidekick Garth is actually the magical powerhouse in the undersea kingdom, which led him to take on the name Tempest.

Tempest can access incredible levels of magical energy that he spent years training to control. He wields eldritch magic and can cast powerful spells that have saved the day on more than one occasion. Despite being well-trained in magic, though, Garth sometimes lacks the control needed to master the more powerful spells, which keeps him from ranking any higher.

14 John Constantine Relies On The Power Of Manipulation As Much As Magic

The magical con man John Constantine first appeared in the pages of The Saga of the Swamp Thing. However, he quickly became one of Vertigo/DC's premiere magical characters in his own Hellraiser series. Constantine may be one of the most naturally skilled magic users, though he usually chooses to manipulate others and talk his way out of situations.

Constantine is one of the most powerful human sorcerers in the DC universe. He has a vast knowledge of the mystic arts that includes various rituals, charms, spells, and of course, tricks. He's also very lucky, thanks to his innate ability as a "Laughing Magician," which alters probability in his favor. This is referred to as "synchronicity wave traveling," which gives Constantine a further edge.

13 Raven Has Trigon's Powers With Decades Of Mystic Training

When Raven first gathered the New Teen Titans together, it was to seek their help in stopping her demonic father. He was the powerful interdimensional being known as Trigon. While Raven had incredible power at her disposal thanks to her father's demonic heritage, she'd tempered that power with the training of a mystical community known as Azarath.

However, even though Raven is forced to keep herself in check to stop the influence of her father, she's still an incredibly powerful DC magic user. Raven can cast powerful spells and incantations, but she also has a powerful astral self and can tap into dark mystical energies that have put other demonic beings in their place.

12 Eclipso Is The Personification Of Chaos Power

Eclipso was originally envisioned as a "Jekyll-and-Hyde" type of villain that saw solar scientist Bruce Gordon turn into the villainous Eclipso whenever an eclipse occurred. However, he was later retconned into an immensely powerful magical being who is better described as the chaotic personification of God's Wrath.

This ties into Eclipso's elemental abilities, which have allowed him to cause floods and natural disasters. His powers are usually exhibited through incredible physical strength, eye-blasts from his mystical Heart of Darkness, and combat with his mystical sword. Unfortunately, Eclipso is hindered by his need to possess and corrupt a host body.

11 Shazam Was Given The Powers Of The Gods And The Wizard

Teenager Billy Batson was chosen by the Wizard and taken to the Rock of Eternity. There, he said the magic word "Shazam" for the first time and transformed into his powerful adult form. As Shazam, he has access to the power of multiple gods that enhance his speed and wisdom while making him one of the strongest DC superheroes.

Billy Batson isn't as experienced as other DC magic users, and he doesn't have much control over his mystical abilities. However, he has become skilled at using the magical lightning at his disposal in battle with heroes like Superman. Shazam can also share his mystical abilities with his adopted family, who each gained a portion of his power.

10 Tim Hunter Is Destined To Be The Most Powerful Magic User