It often is, for most people. Mine is usually based around the creation of shields and barriers, as well as the manipulation of nearby objects. More defensive than offensive, though I've certainly created magically-based devices that can destroy most things that fall within their range.

[So, you know, if we need to make a fucking forest full of wolves explode, you know who to call.]

Of course, I find myself incapable of using my powers here. Which was decidedly more acceptable before this entire business with parasitic aliens was brought up.