The Turn-Bound Mage

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The Turn-Bound Mage Average 4.4 / 5 out of 85

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The Turn-Based Mage, Turn-Based Wizard, 턴제의 마법사

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Manhwa

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2025

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A brief description of the manhwa The Turn-Bound Mage:

“You criminal bastard… Are you still not coming to your senses?!”

All I did was start the final difficulty of the game Abyss of the Labyrinth — and the next thing I knew, I had possessed a game character in another world. But the character I ended up in… was a criminal who became a slave?!

Every time I’m in danger, a mysterious magic called the Turn-Based Hourglass activates — stopping time for 60 seconds.

I don’t know whether it was a developer or a god who threw me into this mess, but as the Turn-Based Mage, I swear I’ll survive.

LATEST MANGA RELEASES

Chapter 53 26.04.2026
Chapter 52 20.04.2026
Chapter 51 11.04.2026
Chapter 50 08.04.2026
Chapter 49 01.04.2026
Chapter 48 21.03.2026
Chapter 47 14.03.2026
Chapter 46 06.03.2026
Chapter 45 25.02.2026
Chapter 44 25.02.2026
Chapter 43 12.02.2026
Chapter 42 30.01.2026
Chapter 41 30.01.2026
Chapter 40 17.01.2026
Chapter 39 10.01.2026
Chapter 38 01.01.2026
Chapter 37 20.12.2025
Chapter 36 17.12.2025
Chapter 35 26.11.2025
Chapter 34 19.11.2025
Chapter 33 05.11.2025
Chapter 32 22.10.2025
Chapter 31 15.10.2025
Chapter 30 08.10.2025
Chapter 29 01.10.2025
Chapter 28 17.09.2025
Chapter 27 11.09.2025
Chapter 26 03.09.2025
Chapter 25 13.08.2025
Chapter 24 13.08.2025
Chapter 23 13.08.2025
Chapter 22 06.08.2025
Chapter 21 06.08.2025
Chapter 20 06.08.2025
Chapter 19 06.08.2025
Chapter 18 06.08.2025
Chapter 17 06.08.2025
Chapter 16 06.08.2025
Chapter 15 06.08.2025
Chapter 14 06.08.2025
Chapter 13 06.08.2025
Chapter 12 06.08.2025
Chapter 11 06.08.2025
Chapter 10 06.08.2025
Chapter 9 06.08.2025
Chapter 8 06.08.2025
Chapter 7 06.08.2025
Chapter 6 06.08.2025
Chapter 5 06.08.2025
Chapter 4 06.08.2025
Chapter 3 06.08.2025
Chapter 2 06.08.2025
Chapter 1 06.08.2025

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Unholy clan

Hollow_Joy

1 month ago

It’s Axed

projecthorror

1 month ago

awesome story, was very nice up until about chapter 44-50 plus(only that many chapters at time of comment). up until chap44, the unique artstyle and lovable characters and unique storyline kept the story engaging. but after that the writing felt a little childish. plot is still KINDAAAA there? but a bit confusing after chapter 44 or sum

Ikarus_Bickarus

2 months ago

6.5/10

It’s giving Surviving as a Barbarian in the Game vibes hardcore. Same idea, same sort of working. Labyrinth that can kill, have to go in

Spoiler

people know of otherworld possession and want them dead

Just the MC is a mage over being a Barbarian. I don’t have as much of a sense of scale in this story as in that one. The world building feels a bit lackluster, MC a little too strong but also pretty weak with moments of shining as OP. That part doesn’t feel bad.

The pacing isn’t the greatest, characters are pretty one note and they kind of hamfist in emotional scenes. But hey. I read all of it up to chapter 46, didn’t drop it, so I can’t say it’s boring enough to drop. Just… kind of Mid is the overall feeling. If you want to read something longer that does it better, go to “Surviving as a barbarian in the game” and even then, that one does get pretty boring too, it just has more to it.

yvesdakempo2

3 months ago

Review up to Chapter 45 – 4.5/5

It’s a good story, definitely above average, though not quite a masterpiece. The character designs are nice overall, but the eyes feel a bit too oversized at times, which can be slightly distracting.

The plot is well written and structured. There are no sudden time skips or obvious plot holes, which makes the pacing feel steady and consistent. The progression feels natural rather than forced.

That said, I think the story would benefit from a darker tone and a more mature approach. If it leaned further into adult themes and raised the stakes, it could elevate the overall impact.

Still, it’s an enjoyable read so far, and I’m looking forward to seeing how it develops.

Bertil Andersson

5 months ago

How can this have such a low rating. It is fun and engaging, much better than I expected.

Cultivation Clan

Chris Fraunmunt

7 months ago

it’s pretty good. same artist as kill the hero, so you know it’s goated.

Cultivation Clan

akuma1

9 months ago

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AlchemyExists

9 months ago

Genuinely pretty fun. Nothing ground breaking but im looking forward to updated chapters. Didnt feel like something i would read tham drop

Galah

9 months ago

interesting magic system but everything else is generic. 7/10

Cosmic clan

calculator

9 months ago

Plot is NOT NEW! But let me tell you, THIS IS SO GOOD! WELL EXECUTED ,IT GAVE ME THAT I CRAVE FOR MORE 5/5

loner clan

Zabuza

9 months ago

generic plot but unique Magic system and resurrection of dead lives part is also rare to find .
good read but cant say excellent. give it a try

Just a pokemon fan

9 months ago

this is pretty good, the magic system feels very much like DND with cooldowns and spellslots, the characters are pretty cool too, no one seems to be extremely steriotypical or flanderized,

and the art isn’t bad either

8/10

Price tag

9 months ago

Don’t let the review bomb get you this is actually quite good

Bauski

9 months ago

Reviewing off of Chapter 22 so far.

Out of the current line of high fantasy stories (It is also video game isekai btw) this one is pretty fun. Good clean lines for drawings, the action is easy to follow, the magic system is kind of interesting, and the main character makes good use of the knowledge and skills he has to pursue his goal. Not heartless, and not overly kind. Also a bunch of side characters that aren’t too annoying and people making sensible judgements.

Good beats and timing too, so it doesn’t drag anywhere. This is over all pretty decent, if not strong, and I’m happy to continue reading it.

If you’re looking for something well paced, well thought out, dungeon crawler with regular power progression, this will be a treat.

If you’re looking for something really unique, gritty, hilarious or anything like that, this is not that. This is very run of the mill, but well done.

7.5/10 will continue to read and don’t feel bad about suggesting to others.