Since I have been hearing clanmates been asking how to properly train mages, assuming that they indeed want to use e shield for money saved in their pockets, I am making a small guide. Its been a while since I have indeed done a direct e shield approach to training so here goes. The stats I would have, especially knowing that e shield is desired would be about a 3 focus:2 vit build unless one has a chance to purchase the proper gear like diamond, flint, quartz, etc. This is to ensure that one doesn't simply die when the eshield is broken or the e shield is being cast and at times being interrupted. Having more focus than vit ensures for high spell damage that can finish off mobs/less hits per mob so that the e shield can withstand the damage. I'll give an average skill set for a lvl 90 mage.
15/25 e shield
25/25 firebolt
25/25 firestorm
10/25 firelure
19/25 e boost
This is if one has most of the updated lux gear and possibly doesn't have rings in any of these categories. I prefer to keep my skills maxed for optimum strength and effectiveness but I can understand that at low lvls once passing the new skill increase there aren't many leftover points. Tell me if you would disagree with this or not, thanks!
For a clanmate, Ninjaranger. For 80-100 ish Mages
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