The Mage Archetype is a versatile and powerful choice, serving as a strong starting template that can develop into an exceptionally potent endgame build. Mages benefit significantly from optimizing their Mana Refund while also increasing damage and mana regeneration. Players can achieve this through higher quality gear, Aspect Mastery, the Arcane Codex, and Mastery Chain Links.
For those who wish to increase survivability against Player Killers (PKs), incorporating 80-100 Tracking into a template is recommended. This allows mages to passively track hostile players and avoid dangerous encounters.
Basic Summoner (700 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 100 Magery
- 100 Necromancy
- 100 Meditation
- 100 Evaluating Intelligence
- 100 Spirit Speaking
- 100 Wrestling
- 100 Focus
Playstyle:
- Use summons to tank and kill while dealing additional damage through the Wizard’s Grimoire.
Starting Skills:
- Magery 50, Necromancy 49, Meditation 1
Training Credits:
- Wrestling 50, Evaluating Intelligence 50
Gear Recommendation:
- Leather Armor
- Magical Spellbook with high potency
Book/Codice/Kit Required:
- Wizard’s Grimoire, Summoner’s Tome, Book of Necromancy
Aspect Recommendation:
- Void, Death, or Eldritch
Misc:
- Consider replacing Focus with Resisting Spells if planning to fight against other players.
Poison Necromancer (Noxcro) (720 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 120 Necromancy
- 120 Taste Identification
- 120 Spirit Speaking
- 120 Poisoning
- 100 Magery
- 80 Meditation
- 60 Camping
Playstyle:
- Use summons for tanking and DPS while dealing damage through Poison, Poison Strike, and Pain Spike.
Gear Recommendations:
- Material Spellbook for Mana Regeneration
Book/Codice/Kit Requirements:
- Necromancy Book, Summoner’s Tome, Wizard’s Grimoire, Poison Kit
Aspect Recommendations:
- Poison
Link Recommendations:
- Damage to Poisoned, Spell Aspect Chance, Spell Aspect Modifier
Misc:
- Consider adding Tracking or Wrestling for defense, as this build is very glass cannon-oriented.
Spell Damage Focused Summoner (720 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 120 Necromancy
- 100 Magery
- 100 Evaluating Intelligence
- 100 Meditation
- 100 Focus
- 100 Wrestling
- 100 Spirit Speaking
Playstyle:
- Use summons to tank while enhancing personal damage with Necromancy abilities.
Gear Recommendations:
- Magical Spellbook (Eminently Potent or better)
Book/Codice/Kit Requirements:
- Necromancy Book, Summoner’s Tome, Wizard’s Grimoire
Aspect Recommendations:
- Void Armor, Eldritch Book
Link Recommendations:
- Damage to Diseased, Spell Aspect Chance, Spell Aspect Modifier
Misc:
- Blood Armor and Madness Armor are viable alternatives.
Necro Pet Herder (720 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 120 Necromancy
- 120 Spirit Speaking
- 120 Herding
- 100 Magery
- 90 Musicianship
- 90 Discordance
- 80 Meditation
Playstyle:
- Use summons to tank and kill while boosting damage through Herding and Discordance.
Gear Recommendations:
- Material Spellbook, Crook
Book/Codice/Kit Requirements:
- Necromancy Book, Summoner’s Tome, Wizard’s Grimoire, Bard Codex
Aspect Recommendations:
- Death, Eldritch, Command (Book)
Link Recommendations:
- Follower Damage, Effective Necromancy
Misc:
- If mana supply is sufficient (through Meditation, Mushrooms, Wither), consider replacing Meditation with Camping for increased carrying capacity.
- Investing points into Bless in the Wizard’s Grimoire can provide a 5-6% DPS boost to followers.
Starter Arcane Mage (700 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 100 Necromancy
- 100 Magery
- 100 Evaluating Intelligence
- 80 Meditation
- 80 Focus
- 80 Arcane
- 80 Wrestling
- 80 Parrying
Playstyle:
- Kite and rope-cast for survival while using Necromancy buffs and Arcane abilities for heavy damage.
Gear Recommendations:
- Crafted Staves for Mana Refund and Damage
Book/Codice/Kit Requirements:
- Necromancy Book, Wizard’s Grimoire, Arcane Codex, Parry Codex
Aspect Recommendations:
- Blood, Eldritch, or Void Armor, Arcane Staff
Link Recommendations:
- Damage to Diseased, Spell Aspect Chance, Spell Aspect Modifier
Misc:
- Start with Meditation until the Arcane Codex is leveled.
Advanced Arcane Parry Mage (720 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 120 Necromancy
- 100 Magery
- 100 Evaluating Intelligence
- 100 Focus
- 100 Arcane
- 100 Wrestling
- 80 Parry
- 20 Alchemy
Playstyle:
- Stand firm while using Necromancy buffs and Arcane abilities for substantial damage.
Gear Recommendations:
- Crafted Staves for Mana Refund and Damage
Book/Codice/Kit Requirements:
- Necromancy Book, Wizard’s Grimoire, Arcane Codex, Parry Codex
Aspect Recommendations:
- Blood, Eldritch, or Void Armor, Arcane Staff
Link Recommendations:
- Damage to Diseased, Spell Aspect Chance, Spell Aspect Modifier
Misc:
- With the Arcane Codex leveled, plate armor can be used effectively with the Arcane Codex mana options.
Advanced Arcane DPS Mage (720 Skill Points)
Stats:
- 100 Strength
- 25 Dexterity
- 100 Intelligence
Skills:
- 120 Necromancy
- 100 Inscription
- 100 Magery
- 100 Evaluating Intelligence
- 100 Focus
- 100 Arcane
- 100 Wrestling
Playstyle:
- Kite and rope-cast for survival while utilizing Necromancy buffs and Arcane abilities for heavy damage.
Misc:
- With the Arcane Codex leveled, plate armor can be used effectively with the Arcane Codex mana options.