does anyone have some awesome advice for a mage build?
my apologies if one has been posted--i searched but didn't see anything.
thanks in advance
Posted 05 January 2014 - 19:56
does anyone have some awesome advice for a mage build?
my apologies if one has been posted--i searched but didn't see anything.
thanks in advance
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:25
thanks so much! that's a great help!
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:27
I like fiz's build,but Myself i'd rather put the 2 on static discharge onto apocalypse. We all know that Ignite is OP
Edited by HuMoR, 05 January 2014 - 20:27.
Characters:
Guthix:
Level 40 Mage.
Chelsea's Man<3
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:33
i totally appreciate the advice and help. there's so much to know...
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:41
idk not to be rude or disrespectful i realy dont like that build....
flamelash is wasted talent... it does a mear %25 dmg as splash dmg... that isn't worth the talent point. also it turns one of your single target and most spammed skills into an aoe target skill. its best to leave it alone...
also its much better to boost your frostbite and blizzard. with them boosted you can gather 10-20 mobs hit frostbite take 1 step out of range and cast blizzard once get used to it the mobs unfreeze from frostbite as soon as your blizzard is done so you can repeat and grind 10-20-30 mobs at once without taking much if any dmg.
infact imo the ONLY reason to go mage over prophet is the talents for frostbite/blizzard. other than that prophet can dmg as much and heal a lot better so if not going with the aoe build then might concider prophet
no longer playing so feel free to ignore more (if i even post) just do still follow forums so MAY comment from time to time.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:43
start with funtain of mana, master of the arcane then upgrade incinerate, frostbite, haste, critical chance, blizzard and void pet is much welcome
Edited by sareth, 05 January 2014 - 20:44.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 20:52
fountain of mana? never needed it... all points into increasing dmg and boosting the frostbite/blizzard... when solo grinding you only ever need to cast frostbite/blizzard twice (if geared and specced good sometimes only once each) so no need for mana boost.... and in groups potions will get you threw the fights easily especialy when have a prophets buff
also as far as build everyone says dont go pure sorce.. you're going to die in ohdar, or To3 and what not.. but i'll tell you i went pure sorce and play smart you will be fine..... just learn the bosses and watch them closely. like ohdar stand away from everyone else and you can see when the boss will throw the rock at you so cast redeem you live then caulterize then continue dps.
in conclusion i went pure sorc build, then boosted damage, haste, and aoe skills with talents. if you realy WANT i could give you an exact build but i think you wanted more tips than instructions right?
no longer playing so feel free to ignore more (if i even post) just do still follow forums so MAY comment from time to time.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:20
Edited by ZombieFreak, 05 January 2014 - 21:21.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:23
thanks so much for all the awesome info!
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:24
fountain of mana? never needed it... all points into increasing dmg and boosting the frostbite/blizzard... when solo grinding you only ever need to cast frostbite/blizzard twice (if geared and specced good sometimes only once each) so no need for mana boost.... and in groups potions will get you threw the fights easily especialy when have a prophets buff
also as far as build everyone says dont go pure sorce.. you're going to die in ohdar, or To3 and what not.. but i'll tell you i went pure sorce and play smart you will be fine..... just learn the bosses and watch them closely. like ohdar stand away from everyone else and you can see when the boss will throw the rock at you so cast redeem you live then caulterize then continue dps.
in conclusion i went pure sorc build, then boosted damage, haste, and aoe skills with talents. if you realy WANT i could give you an exact build but i think you wanted more tips than instructions right?
you cannot boost damage more than game offers... besides all offensive talents and upgrades at level 40 there will be 15 extra points to add anywhere. mana helps allot if you use incinerate.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:26
sorry its so small/ xD but all them are maxed.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:31
aye but them 15 points are best saved for end game then used in prophet tree with any combination of the following (our prefference as again not giving instructions just tips) 3 in prophecy, 2 in impowered healing, 2 in expunge, 1 in enlighten, 2 in southsaying, 3 in sanctuary, 3 relentless magics, 1 in radiance
no longer playing so feel free to ignore more (if i even post) just do still follow forums so MAY comment from time to time.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:32
ive found my build to be the best so far
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:33
my build until like 28ish
Master of the arcane
mental agility
focused mind
essence of magic
mathmagical
focus
intense focus
boiling point (if you want a hot, which the extra dmg is op as hell)
Pyromania
Invocation
blazing embers
Arcane Wrath
Apocalypse
And from here, aside from boiling point if you choose to spec, will give you decent damage with your base line skills from your essence to your incinerate which will be your main form of damage. Much of the talents are a bit of a wash and a waste i find unless you have this build as your core. If you spread your talents out from here you should be doing well.
Which most of the other points that you can spend will either choose if you want to main a pve or a pvp spec with their respective talents. (some are better than others and as you should be aware of other's spells in pvp).
edit
You don't need that much aoe in pve because blizzard can do the work and your single target skills will be enough for a boss and any adds that man appear.
But outside of what i stated you can be more useful in healing or specialize more in the damaging arts.
*pps* group with a prophet to never worry about mana again
Edited by Telivar, 05 January 2014 - 21:35.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:35
my build until like 28ish
Master of the arcane
mental agility
focused mind
essence of magic
mathmagical
focus
intense focus
boiling point (if you want a hot, which the extra dmg is op as hell)
Pyromania
Invocation
blazing embers
Arcane Wrath
Apocalypse
And from here, aside from boiling point if you choose to spec, will give you decent damage with your base line skills from your essence to your incinerate which will be your main form of damage. Much of the talents are a bit of a wash and a waste i find unless you have this build as your core. If you spread your talents out from here you should be doing well.
Which most of the other points that you can spend will either choose if you want to main a pve or a pvp spec with their respective talents. (some are better than others and as you should be aware of other's spells in pvp).
edit
You don't need that much aoe in pve because blizzard can do the work and your single target skills will be enough for a boss and any adds that man appear.
But outside of what i stated you can be more useful in healing or specialize more in the damaging arts.
*pps* group with a prophet to never worry about mana again
tbh man i can name a few things u dont want in your list ;D
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:35
good point teli all my sugestions/tips are for a pve build.
no longer playing so feel free to ignore more (if i even post) just do still follow forums so MAY comment from time to time.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:39
boiling blood isnt any good in pvp
ignite despair frostbite dragons breath. before u even get that boiling blood off u just got ownt
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:44
aye IMO boiling blood isn't any good at all, the dmg it does isn't worth the 2 second cast time. but again this is just my views
in the end, all personal prefrence aside. if you're wanting pve focus on talents that increase damage, haste, and boost your frostbite/blizzard. then end game branch to prophet... if pvp still boost haste and direct dmg but can not worry as much about aoe's and branch into prophet sooner getting that extra haste and dmg absorb boost
no longer playing so feel free to ignore more (if i even post) just do still follow forums so MAY comment from time to time.
Posted 05 January 2014 - 21:50
because if ur casting boiling blood im gonna instant cast u with everything i have.