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Darty 6 Jul @ 3:16pm
50+ Int and +18 staff yet my spells deal a bit of damage on enemies
what the hell... I tried making a mage and my spells barely damage enemies it takes 4 spells to kill a single unit...
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Originally posted by The Icecream Snowman:
All your starting spells are fast and cheap but deal pretty low damage.
A very good combo is the staff of loss and Night comet.

This staff has very good scaling and gives a damage bonus to this spell. Together they deal well over 1000 damage to regular enemies throughout the game, but it doesn't stop there...

  • Night comet pierces enemies so you can sometimes hit several with one cast.
  • It can be charged for about 15% extra damage.
  • It can also be cast repeatedly, cutting the initial animation time down significantly. This gives a big boost to dps.
  • NPC invaders and bosses don't dodge the spell, though sometimes they dodge the attack animation.

This makes a very good go-to spell right the way through the game.

Other excellent spells include...

  • Spiral Shard is devastating against large enemies and will shred dragons in seconds.
  • Glintstone arc is great against groups, it pierces enemies and travels in a wide arc.
  • Comet is like Night Comet, but cheaper and buffs from a different staff. Expect NPC invaders to dodge this very reliably, though.
  • Loretta's spells are great for sniping and provide a good opener, but are otherwise much too slow for combat.
  • Pick your favourite Moon. Ranni's might be slightly better due to the cold proc. These make good openeers, as they reduce magic defence of the target.
  • The good old Unseen form / Night Maiden's Mist (aka easy mode).
  • Glintstone Icecrag is a good bread and butter spell. Easily spammable, lower damage than Night Comet but also cheaper to cast.
  • Stars of Ruin is great against fast enemies and anyone on a horse.
  • Then, lastly, Comet Azur pairs exceptionally well with the Cerulean Hidden Tear. Down your Physik then melt bosses in a couple of seconds. If the boss has a slow opening, you might kill them before the fight even really starts.

This list isn't exhaustive. Most spells have a niche somewhere.
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Bill Waggoner™ 6 Jul @ 3:27pm 
what is the int scaling on it?

Edit: What staff are you using, and what spells? Against which enemies?
Last edited by Bill Waggoner™; 6 Jul @ 3:28pm
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The Icecream Snowman 6 Jul @ 3:42pm 
All your starting spells are fast and cheap but deal pretty low damage.
A very good combo is the staff of loss and Night comet.

This staff has very good scaling and gives a damage bonus to this spell. Together they deal well over 1000 damage to regular enemies throughout the game, but it doesn't stop there...

  • Night comet pierces enemies so you can sometimes hit several with one cast.
  • It can be charged for about 15% extra damage.
  • It can also be cast repeatedly, cutting the initial animation time down significantly. This gives a big boost to dps.
  • NPC invaders and bosses don't dodge the spell, though sometimes they dodge the attack animation.

This makes a very good go-to spell right the way through the game.

Other excellent spells include...

  • Spiral Shard is devastating against large enemies and will shred dragons in seconds.
  • Glintstone arc is great against groups, it pierces enemies and travels in a wide arc.
  • Comet is like Night Comet, but cheaper and buffs from a different staff. Expect NPC invaders to dodge this very reliably, though.
  • Loretta's spells are great for sniping and provide a good opener, but are otherwise much too slow for combat.
  • Pick your favourite Moon. Ranni's might be slightly better due to the cold proc. These make good openeers, as they reduce magic defence of the target.
  • The good old Unseen form / Night Maiden's Mist (aka easy mode).
  • Glintstone Icecrag is a good bread and butter spell. Easily spammable, lower damage than Night Comet but also cheaper to cast.
  • Stars of Ruin is great against fast enemies and anyone on a horse.
  • Then, lastly, Comet Azur pairs exceptionally well with the Cerulean Hidden Tear. Down your Physik then melt bosses in a couple of seconds. If the boss has a slow opening, you might kill them before the fight even really starts.

This list isn't exhaustive. Most spells have a niche somewhere.
Last edited by The Icecream Snowman; 6 Jul @ 3:43pm
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Darty 6 Jul @ 3:43pm 
Originally posted by Bill Waggoner™:
what is the int scaling on it?

Edit: What staff are you using, and what spells? Against which enemies?
oh im still using the beastman staff...
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Sir Latrine de Bretagne 6 Jul @ 3:47pm 
We need more details but know this, spells should complement your melee weapon. It's usually not a good idea to rely heavily on spells. I usually start with Terra Magica followed by Stars of Ruin. That said, experimentation and adaptability are paramount.
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Darty 6 Jul @ 3:47pm 
Originally posted by The Icecream Snowman:
All your starting spells are fast and cheap but deal pretty low damage.
A very good combo is the staff of loss and Night comet.

This staff has very good scaling and gives a damage bonus to this spell. Together they deal well over 1000 damage to regular enemies throughout the game, but it doesn't stop there...

  • Night comet pierces enemies so you can sometimes hit several with one cast.
  • It can be charged for about 15% extra damage.
  • It can also be cast repeatedly, cutting the initial animation time down significantly. This gives a big boost to dps.
  • NPC invaders and bosses don't dodge the spell, though sometimes they dodge the attack animation.

This makes a very good go-to spell right the way through the game.

Other excellent spells include...

  • Spiral Shard is devastating against large enemies and will shred dragons in seconds.
  • Glintstone arc is great against groups, it pierces enemies and travels in a wide arc.
  • Comet is like Night Comet, but cheaper and buffs from a different staff. Expect NPC invaders to dodge this very reliably, though.
  • Loretta's spells are great for sniping and provide a good opener, but are otherwise much too slow for combat.
  • Pick your favourite Moon. Ranni's might be slightly better due to the cold proc.
  • The good old Unseen form / Night Maiden's Mist (aka easy mode).
  • Glintstone Icecrag is a good bread and butter spell. Easily spammable, lower damage than Night Comet but also cheaper to cast.
  • Stars of Ruin is great against fast enemies and anyone on a horse.
  • Then, lastly, Comet Azur pairs exceptionally well with the Cerulean Hidden Tear. Down your Physik then melt bosses in a couple of seconds. If the boss has a slow opening, you might kill them before the fight even really starts.

This list isn't exhaustive. Most spells have a niche somewhere.

Thanks for the Tip I didn't know there's a lot to consider being a mage... This is my first time playing a mage... I have two character each STR and DEX build... I never knew being a mage is so difficult hahaha gotta git gud... Thanks again...
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Climhazzard 6 Jul @ 4:03pm 
My staff progression would normally be something like...

Early game: Meteorite
Mid game: Academy glintstone, Carian glintblade, or Carian glintstone; depending on the sorceries you want to use.
Late game: Carian regal scepter.

For more info on which is best at various levels, I highly recommend this video by
Chrightt. https://youtu.be/1KDq4b7eyIU?list=PLLUpgs-e-QzY7lEj111GrLi0NpOZ876qX

And it's follow up, the video about dual wielding staves. https://youtu.be/M79rYePCio4?list=PLLUpgs-e-QzY7lEj111GrLi0NpOZ876qX
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