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The mage is a class specialized in ranged combat, dealing damage and supporting allies. | The mage is a class specialized in ranged combat, dealing damage and supporting allies. | ||
They use magical staffs as weapons, allowing them to attack at a distance without the use of ammo. Their normal strikes lack strength, they cannot evade much and also have lower life. However, their huge mana pools and versatility makes them a tough hard to predict class. | They use magical staffs as weapons, allowing them to attack at a distance without the use of ammo. Their normal strikes lack strength, they cannot evade much and also have lower life. However, their huge mana pools and versatility makes them a tough hard to predict class. | ||
The main attribute for mages is Intelligence | |||
The main attribute for mages is Intelligence. It gives them more [[Mana]], [[spell resistance]], staff damage and [[power focus]]. Second in importance is Concentration, since it gives the mage higher [[hit chance]] and [[power focus]]. | |||
The mage, unlike the other classes, gains 3 additional trees after choosing subclass. They also get more discipline and skill points. | The mage, unlike the other classes, gains 3 additional trees after choosing subclass. They also get more discipline and skill points. | ||
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<LI>Summoning: Allows the conjurer to summon various creatures to fight for him for a limited time.</LI> | <LI>Summoning: Allows the conjurer to summon various creatures to fight for him for a limited time.</LI> | ||
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[[Category:Classes]] | [[Category:Classes]] | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 7 April 2009
The mage is a class specialized in ranged combat, dealing damage and supporting allies. They use magical staffs as weapons, allowing them to attack at a distance without the use of ammo. Their normal strikes lack strength, they cannot evade much and also have lower life. However, their huge mana pools and versatility makes them a tough hard to predict class.
The main attribute for mages is Intelligence. It gives them more Mana, spell resistance, staff damage and power focus. Second in importance is Concentration, since it gives the mage higher hit chance and power focus. The mage, unlike the other classes, gains 3 additional trees after choosing subclass. They also get more discipline and skill points.
There are 4 skill branches in the mage tree.
- Mental: Basic damage dealing magic and crowd control spells
- Mana Control: Spells that improve the spell casting and mana pool for the mage, as well as protective shields
- Staff Mastery: Gives the mage additional uses for his staff (damage bonuses and similar)
- Enchantments: Allows the mage to strengthen his allies and weaken his enemies
- {{skill/A weak fire damage strike.
Mage Spells
Mental
| A weak fire damage strike. | name = Arcane Missile | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 1 | type = Direct | summary = A weak fire damage strike. | description = A small glowing ball hits the target, inflicting fire damage. | casting = 1 | range = 25 | cooldown = 5 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 50,70,90,110,130 | duration = | damage = Fire: 80-90, 175-190, 270-300, 370-400, 460-550 | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "Even air becomes a weapon in the mage's hands..." | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Small insects appear, causing piercing damage and keeping the foe from attacking.
| Small insects appear, causing piercing damage and keeping the foe from attacking. | name = Beetle Swarm | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 2 | type = Constant | summary = Small insects appear, causing piercing damage and keeping the foe from attacking. | description = A beetle swarm surrounds the target. | casting = 2 | range = 25 | cooldown = 40 | gcd = Normal | area = | arc = | cost = 80,100,120,140,160 | duration = 5,6,7,8,9 | damage = Piercing: 20-30,30-55,40-80,50-105,60-130 | debuff = Cannot attack | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "These are some bugs you should be afraid of" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Fire area damage in front of the mage. Short range.
| Fire area damage in front of the mage. Short range. | name = Blaze | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 3 | type = Direct | summary = Fire area damage in front of the mage. Short range. | description = A burst of fire flows through the conjurer's hands, burning those in range. | casting = 0.5 | range = | cooldown = 10 | gcd = Very Short | area = 6 | arc = 25 | cost = 75, 90, 105, 120, 135 | duration = | damage = Fire: 120-160, 240-290, 360-420, 480-550, 600-680 | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Multiple opponents | bug = | quote = "Mana is more unstable than most people think" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Shoots a mental wave that slows all enemies in front of the mage.
- {{skill/Forces plants to grow and hold the foe in its place. Causes piercing damage.
| Forces plants to grow and hold the foe in its place. Causes piercing damage. | name = Pricking Ivy | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 5 | type = Constant | summary = Forces plants to grow and hold the foe in its place. Causes piercing damage. | description = A pricking ivy grows below the opponent's feet, surrounding and catching him. | casting = 1 | range = 25 | cooldown = 40 | gcd = Short | area = | arc = | cost = 150, 175, 200, 225, 250 | duration = 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | damage = Piercing: 100-200, 225-325, 350-450, 475-575, 600-700 | debuff = Immobilize | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "Don't worry, it won't itch. It will just pierce all the way to your bones" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Interferes with the enemy's mind and knocks him down.
| Interferes with the enemy's mind and knocks him down. | name = Will Domain | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 6 | type = Constant | summary = Interferes with the enemy's mind and knocks him down. | description = The wizard bends the opponent's will. | casting = 0.5 | range = 12 | cooldown = 30 | gcd = Normal | area = | arc = | cost = 200, 225, 250, 275, 300 | duration = 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | damage = | debuff = Knock down | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "Weak minds... so easy to play with" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Keeps the opponent from casting powers.
- {{skill/Offensive short range aura. Causes piercing damage to melee attackers.
| Offensive short range aura. Causes piercing damage to melee attackers. | name = Splinter Wall | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 8 | type = Constant | summary = Offensive short range area of effect skill. Causes piercing damage to melee attackers. | description = The spellcaster renders a surrounding pikes wall that damages any melee attacker. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 90 | gcd = Very Short | area = 10 | arc = | cost = 125,140,155,170,185 | duration = 10 | damage = Piercing: 50-70, 65-90, 85-110, 100-120, 120-150 | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Nearby opponents | bug = | quote = "Thoughts can hurt, my friend, especially when they become sharp spikes."| notes =
Splinter Wall is a mage power that deals piercing damage over time to any nearby enemy. Though the damage may seem insignificant against a single opponent, and can be mitigated through armor and defensive powers, it can be devastating when used against a group of enemies. Enemy mages are particularly vulnerable to Splinter Wall due to their low armor rating.
Documented Changes
- Version 1.10.9 (2014/8/28): Increased area to 10 meters. Piercing damage increased.
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- Template:Skill/Freezes all foes in the area.
- {{skill/Causes huge slashing, blunt and piercing damage over time.
| Causes huge slashing, blunt and piercing damage over time. | name = Sultar's Devouring Mass | class = Mage | discipline = Mental | position = 10 | type = Constant | summary = Causes huge slashing, blunt and piercing damage over time. | description = A fog illusion devours the target, making her believe she is cut and torn. | casting = 2 | range = 25 | cooldown = 180 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 340,380,420,460,500 | duration = 20 | damage = Slashing (per second): 20,25,30,35,40; Piercing (per second): 20,25,30,35,40; Blunt (per second): 20,25,30,35,40 | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "You worst enemy, is your own mind" | notes = | icon = }}
Staff Mastery
- {{skill/Buff that provides additional fire damage to normal strikes.
| Buff that provides additional fire damage to normal strikes. | name = Fire Magnification | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 1 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that provides additional fire damage to normal strikes. | description = The Mage channels fire damage through his staff. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 120 | gcd = Short | area = | arc = | cost = 100,130,160,190,220 | duration = 120 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Fire damage: +5, +15, +25, +35, +45 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Got a light?" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Gives higher weapon speed for some time.
- {{skill/Gives higher weapon range for some time.
| Gives higher weapon range for some time. | name = Arcane Projection | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 3 | type = Constant | summary = Gives higher weapon range for some time. | description = The Mage increases his attack range. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 80 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 60,75,90,105,120 | duration = 20,30,40,50,60 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Attack Range: +15% | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "I'm a mage, I'm not limited by things like range" | notes = | icon = }}
| Passive ability that enchances weapon damage. | name = Combat Magic | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 4 | type = Passive | summary = Passive ability that enhances weapon damage. | description = The wizard can manipulate and focus magic through his staff, increasing damage. | casting = | range = | cooldown = | gcd = | area = | arc = | cost = | duration = | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Weapon Damage Bonus: +5%,+7%,+9%,+12%,+15% | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "The staffmaster will surprise it's enemies with his amazing fighting prowess" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Area magic. Enemies that get close to the mage are affected and lose some speed.
- {{skill/Buff that provides additional ice damage to normal strikes.
| Buff that provides additional ice damage to normal strikes. | name = Ice Magnification | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 6 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that provides additional ice damage to normal strikes. | description = The Mage channels Ice Damage through his staff. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 120 | gcd = Short | area = | arc = | cost = 100,130,160,190,220 | duration = 120 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Ice Damage: +5,+15,+25,+35,+45 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Chill dawg" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Defensive aura that gives better spell resistance to allies.
| Defensive aura that gives better spell resistance to allies. | name = Protection Dome | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 7 | type = Aura | summary = Defensive aura that gives better spell resistance to allies. | description = Allies under the cover of the dome improve drastically their resistance to enemy powers. | casting = 3 | range = | cooldown = 90 | gcd = Very Short | area = 10 | arc = | cost = 160,200,240,280,320 | duration = 30 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = Movement Speed: -25% | restore = | buff = Spell resistance: +15, +30, +45, +60, +75 | other = | affects = Self and allies | bug = | quote = "I lay this ward, no magic will touch this puryfied soil" | notes = | icon = }}
| Mana regeneration aura. | name = Mana Communion | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 9 | type = Aura | summary = | description = The wizard creates a mana regeneration zone in which the allies can recover. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 120 | gcd = Very Short | area = 6 | arc = | cost = 440,480,520,560,600 | duration = 60 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = Mana (per second): +5,+7,+9,+12,+15 | buff = | other = | affects = Self & nearby allies | bug = | quote = "An experienced mage can open his reserve as a fountain, for everyone to drink"| notes =
Mana communion can be recognized as a small cone of blue light that appears at the mage's feet. For allies in the area of effect having their mana recharged, the mana amount will show every second above their heads in blue text.
Note that for level 3 and above (with Insightful, it starts at level 2), mana gained by the mage will be more than the mana cost of the spell.
Documented changes
- Version 1.6.3 (2010/9/21): Moved from Staff Mastery discipline to Mana Control discipline.
- Version 1.0.6 (2009/5/21): Area of effect reduced to 6m. Mana per second restored reduced significantly.
- Version 1.0.5 (2009/4/7): Effect no longer blocked by obstacles.
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- {{skill/Buff that provides additional lightning damage to normal strikes.
| Buff that provides additional lightning damage to normal strikes. | name = Lightning Magnification | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 9 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that provides additional lightning damage to normal strikes. | description = The Mage channels Lightening Damage through his staff. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 120 | gcd = Short | area = | arc = | cost = 100,130,160,190,220 | duration = 120 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Lightning Damage: +5,+15,+25,+35,+45 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Stay back. Don't make me zap you!" | notes = | icon = }}
Mana Control
- Template:Skill/Defensive buff that creates a barrier with a set amount of health which receives damage before the mage.
- {{skill/Damage over time spell that consumes the opponent's mana and health. The damage is not resistible.
| Damage over time spell that consumes the opponent's mana and health. The damage is not resistible. | name = Mana Burn | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 2 | type = Constant | summary = Damage over time spell that consumes the opponent's mana and health. The damage is not resistible. | description = Burns mana of the victim. The burnt mana is turned into damage, ignoring armour. | casting = 0.5 | range = 25 | cooldown = 50 | gcd = Short | area = | arc = | cost = 70,100,130,160,190 | duration = 15 | damage = Damage (per second): 5-10,10-15,15-25,25-35,35-50; Mana (per second): 5-10,10-15,15-25,25-35,35-50 | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "It only takes a little spark" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Allows the mage to quickly supply an ally with some of his own mana.
| Allows the mage to quickly supply an ally with some of his own mana. | name = Synergy Bond | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 3 | type = Direct | summary = Allows the mage to quickly supply an ally with some of his own mana. | description = Gives mana to an ally. | casting = 0.5 | range = 25 | cooldown = 3 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 150,250,400,550,750 | duration = | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = Mana:150,250,400,550,750 | buff = | other = | affects = Single ally | bug = | quote = "Use it wisely" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Passive skill that increases intelligence.
| Passive skill that increases intelligence. | name = Dragon's Blood | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 4 | type = Passive | summary = Passive skill that increases intelligence. | description = The wizard is naturally intelligent and gifted. | casting = | range = | cooldown = | gcd = | area = | arc = | cost = | duration = | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Intelligence: +5,+7,+9,+12,+15 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Those with the gift of the dragon can acomplish anything they can imagine" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Drains mana from an enemy.
- Template:Skill/Sacrificing some health the mage regains mana points.
- Template:Skill/Buff that reduces the casting time for all spells.
- {{skill/Passive that directly increases the mage's maximum mana by a fixed amount.
| Passive that directly increases the mage's maximum mana by a fixed amount. | name = Mana Pool | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 8 | type = Passive | summary = Passive that directly increases the mage's maximum mana by a fixed amount. | description = Increases the maximum mana reserve. | casting = | range = | cooldown = | gcd = | area = | arc = | cost = | duration = | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Mana:+100,+200,+300,+400,+500 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Only mages have the privilege of bathing in pure mana" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Buff that temporarily increases concentration.
| Buff that temporarily increases concentration. | name = Metabolic Control | class = Mage | discipline = Staff Mastery | position = 8 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that temporarily increases concentration. | description = The mage is able to manipulate the energy of his body to create a state of optimal concentration. | casting = 1 | range = | cooldown = 60 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 170,190,210,230,250 | duration = 60 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Concentration:+10,+15,+20,+25,+30 | other = | affects = Self | bug = | quote = "Control the mind and you control the body" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Defensive aura. Every second in the area of effect gives allies stackable barrier points for damage mitigation, up to 2500. All barrier points are lost if the ally walks out of the spell's range.
| Defensive aura. Every second in the area of effect gives allies stackable barrier points for damage mitigation, up to 2500. All barrier points are lost if the ally walks out of the spell's range. | name = Mana Pylon | class = Mage | discipline = Mana Control | position = 10 | type = Aura | summary = Defensive aura. Every second in the area of effect gives allies stackable barrier points for damage mitigation, up to 2500 points. | description = Allies around the mage gain protection from a magical barrier. The total points of protection cannot exceed 2500. | casting = 1.5 | range = | cooldown = 180 | gcd = Very Short | area = 10 | arc = | cost = 460,480,520,560,600 | duration = 60 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Magic barrier (per second):+25,+30,+35,+40,+50 | other = | affects = Nearby allies | bug = | quote = "Alone I'm a shield... Together we are a fortress!"| notes =
Mana pylon always confuses beginner players because it's a bit hard to understand. It gives a "magic barrier" similar to the spell Energy Barrier to all nearby players (although not to the caster), but one that gains in strength over time. For more information, see Magic Barrier (Game Mechanic).
If an ally moves out of the area of effect of this spell, he will lose all barrier points accumulated; entering the area again will restart the barrier point accumulation. Several instances of this spell can be activated by different players at the same time, increasing both speed and amount of stacking per second. However to limit the power of this there is a maximum barrier limit of 2500.
This spell is useful for the backlines in an open field battle, but requires the mage to remain as still as possible to avoid removing the barrier from his allies. Since not only mages, but the whole backline, tend to move a lot this power is not often used here. Though it is seen when the party is expecting the enemy to cast area spells on a certain space, for example when attacking a fort door. However the 3 aura limit is another thing that discourages use of this spell, since more important auras may be needed instead.
Since Mana Pylon does not affect the caster, a conjurer can also cast it when under Sanctuary.
Documented changes
- Version 1.10.4 (2013/28/11): Bug fixes, reduced casting time and increased shield accumulation speed
- Version 1.0.5 (2009/4/7): Effect no longer blocked by obstacles.
- Version 0.9.23 (2007/11/9): This power now works as intended. Maximum barrier points provided is 2500. Stacks with Energy Barrier.
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Enchantments
- Template:Skill/Debuff that reduces the hit chance for an enemy.
- {{skill/Buff that increases an ally's dexterity.
| Buff that increases an ally's dexterity. | name = Feline Dexterity | class = Mage | discipline = Enchantments | position = 2 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that increases an ally's dexterity. | description = The mage increases the dexterity of his ally. | casting = 1.5 | range = 20 | cooldown = 5 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 65,80,95,110,125 | duration = 180 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Dexterity:+5,+7,+9,+12,+15 | other = | affects = Single ally | bug = | quote = "I grant you the unmesurable power of the kitty!" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/Debuff that increases miss chance.
- Template:Skill/Buff that increases an ally's hit chance.
- {{skill/Buff that increases an ally's strength.
| Buff that increases an ally's strength. | name = Bear Strength | class = Mage | discipline = Enchantments | position = 5 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that increases an ally's strength. | description = The mage increases the strength of an ally. | casting = 1.5 | range = 20 | cooldown = 5 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 65,80,95,110,125 | duration = 180 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Strength: +5,+7,+9,+12,+15 | other = | affects = Single ally | bug = | quote = "Roar brother! Feel the beast from within!" | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Buff that increases an ally's base weapon damage.
| Buff that increases an ally's base weapon damage. | name = Bless Weapon | class = Mage | discipline = Enchantments | position = 6 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that increases an ally's base weapon damage. | description = Increments weapon damage on any ally. | casting = 1 | range = 20 | cooldown = 5 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 100,125,150,175,200 | duration = 180 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Weapon Damage Bonus:5%,7%,9%,12%,15% | other = | affects = Single ally | bug = | quote = "Let me add some magic spikes to that" | notes = | icon = }}
- Template:Skill/The mage removes all negative effects on any ally or himself.
- {{skill/Buff that increases an ally's intelligence.
| Buff that increases an ally's intelligence. | name = Fox Wits | class = Mage | discipline = Enchantments | position = 8 | type = Constant | summary = Buff that increases an ally's intelligence. | description = The mage increases the intelligence of an ally. | casting = 1.5 | range = 20 | cooldown = 5 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 65,80,95,110,125 | duration = 180 | damage = | debuff = | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = Intelligence:+5,+7,+9,+12,+15 | other = | affects = Single ally | bug = | quote = "My head hurts..." | notes = | icon = }}
- {{skill/Debuff that reduces an enemy's dexterity.
| Debuff that reduces an enemy's dexterity. | name = Clumsiness | class = Mage | discipline = Enchantments | position = 9 | type = Constant | summary = Debuff that reduces an enemy's dexterity. | description = The opponent become clumsy and slow. | casting = 1 | range = 25 | cooldown = 30 | gcd = Very Short | area = | arc = | cost = 230,260,290,320,350 | duration = 60 | damage = | debuff = Dexterity:-10,-15,-20,-25,-30 | selfdebuff = | restore = | buff = | other = | affects = Single opponent | bug = | quote = "Your legs wont obey you anymore" | notes = | icon = }}
Subclasses
Subclasses for Mages are the Warlock (Offensive) and the Conjurer (Supportive). Warlocks are specialized in damage dealing magic with devastating Area of Effect spells and debuffing the enemies, and conjurers specialize in protection magic, summoning and healing.