Can Ned actually do magic?

One of No Way Home’s revelations was that Ned Leeds has magical powers. While the character was already substantially different from his comic book counterpart, the introduction of his MCU powers moved him even further away from his namesake in the comics.

How does Ned have powers?

In “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” Peter gives Ned the ring, which allows multiversal travel via magic and forms an essential early part of the magical training in Kamar-Taj. It’s an artifact that even Doctor Strange had considerable trouble with before being taught not to be so intellectual with it.

How did Ned become a sorcerer?

Ned was a veteran reporter. Sorcerer: Ned became an apprentice to Baron Mordo when they stole the magic book known as the Word of God.

Does Ned get super powers?

While brainwashed, Ned wore the Hobgoblin’s uniform and used the glider and equipment which included Jack O’Lantern bombs, razor bats and electrical shock gloves. However, he had no healing factor or superhuman strength.

Can Ned actually open portals?

And he doesn’t just open one portal, he opens multiple. In the big battle scene, when Ned opens a portal that brings Strange back from another dimension, the wizard even comments on Ned’s magical powers.

Can Ned travel multiverse?

Starring Jacob Batalon as Ned, the footage shows Spider-Man’s pal using his new magic abilities to travel the multiverse.