Celtic Heroes

I thought that this might help a lot of people that are struggling with the Mage class.
First, every level, it is a good idea to just sit and max these three abilities. Fire Magic, Ice Magic, and First Aid. First Aid is not really needed but, it never hurts to be able to heal for more just in case. I know that it is boring to just sit there and buff/heal yourself but, doing this and keeping your abilities maxed will help you fumble less and do more damage and heal yourself more.
Stats: 20 Vitality just in case your Energy Shield runs out. The rest should go into Focus.
Equipment: The Tailored Silk set is the best set if you cannot afford the Sorcerous set or, have not found anything from drops. However, if you do come across the gold, save yourself some gold, do not buy the Gloves or Shoes. If you have the Tailored Silk that is. This is because, the Gloves are worse than Tailored Silk Gloves and, the Shoes are the same. I also find that the regular Sceptre works the best for buying weps. It gives 17 Crushing and, an extra 10 Magic Damage. At Wand Ability of just over 300, I am hitting anywhere from 17-30.
Skill: First, always keeps these buffs on you; Energy Shield so if you do take damage, it will drain your energy instead of your health. It is always a good idea to keep this maxed because, the higher the level it is, the less energy it will drain.
Another buff to always keep on you is, Energy Well. I have this maxed and, it is awesome. With Ice Magic at 482, it brings my total energy to 793 to 1015. This skill will also help greatly with Energy Shield.
The last buff is Energy Boost: This is to regen your lost energy after you use Energy Boost and take damage to your energy from Energy Shield. I find myself always casting this at the end of each battle.
Skills for going into battle: Always try to open with Ice Shards. It is the most powerful skill in the game and, if you cannot open with it and, the enemy sees you, a combination of Energy Shield and Firebolt should keep you safe if you maxed them and, keep your Fire Magic and Ice Magic maxed.
Next: Firebolt. This is your fast casting skill. I find that I can usually 1-3 shot kill things if I open with Ice Shards and finish with Firbolt.

This is just what I do for my Mage. I hope it helps people out there .
Please let me know what you guys think.

Ok yester just in case u think I'm new. My stats are 5 5 95 190 my level is 55. I also have 540 fire ability 450 first aid and 500 ice ability. Just FYI because I'm complaining so much it's not for me it's for mages. I'm doing fine as Mage just needs touching up. Ok I'll leave ya to it

This is just a tip that might help anyone that plays a Mage.
It is not directed towards you.

Oh it's cool dude I know. I just left that info out of pm to u.

Okay .
Ice Shards is really good even without Lure of Ice.
At least, I think it is.

Agreed. Just don't like the idea that it's like sneaky att for rogues in that you only got one cast? What if later on, much later on this game goes crazy and allows Mage builds such as elemental? Say a player only wishes fire ability maxed? ATM we don't have a choice but I know the new skills coming in. You seen my post for an ice equivalent to firebolt? That would make interesting gaming methinks. With 6 skill/power/spell slots it's hard to set yourself into a specific role. Is there to be no specialist mages? Like rogues with either assassins or poisoners? Warriors as def/att or hp tanks with there choice of specialist weapon? Axe blunt sword? That's all. Sorry probably shoulda posted this after but you seem to reply alot more lol

Agreed. Just don't like the idea that it's like sneaky att for rogues in that you only got one cast? What if later on, much later on this game goes crazy and allows Mage builds such as elemental? Say a player only wishes fire ability maxed? ATM we don't have a choice but I know the new skills coming in. You seen my post for an ice equivalent to firebolt? That would make interesting gaming methinks. With 6 skill/power/spell slots it's hard to set yourself into a specific role. Is there to be no specialist mages? Like rogues with either assassins or poisoners? Warriors as def/att or hp tanks with there choice of specialist weapon? Axe blunt sword? That's all. Sorry probably shoulda posted this after but you seem to reply alot more lol

Are you wanting to be able to pick between an Ice or Fire Dominate Mage?

Me personally I wont choose specifically. I will use all abilities available right now. I like being an all rounder. I meant much later on when most skills have been brought out and the new players come. It would be fun to have the specific mages I think.

I agree. I use both Ice Shards and Firebolt. However, I am an Ice Dominate Mage. This is because, the ice buffs are far better to me than the fire buff.

I just started a new char mage today and this helped me a lot ! thanks