[Guide] Mage Builds General Discussion 💥

Rubiss · March 18, 2016, 7:24am

First and foremost, thank you for the feedback.

I agree with what you have said. I had completely forgotten that you can cast level 1 of a skill with a tap of a button if you invest more points into it. With that in mind, I will drop Ice Blast.

I was considering CryoChrono and my reasons for choosing LinkerChrono are a bit vain, but I feel like CryoChrono may be more played. I greatly enjoyed Linker during the iCBT and I really want to play one again. Chronomancer was chosen to supplement. If I had to say what class I am the least attached to in my build, it is Chronomancer, however I never played one, so I am likely very biased.

Rubiss · March 18, 2016, 7:29am

I will be playing with a Swordman (who wants to do Hoplite and eventually Dragoon stuff) and a Cleric (who wants to be Full Support with statues and such). We may have a pure DPS focused Archer joining us and maybe a second Archer, but for the most part, just the Swordsman and Cleric.

Micchi · March 18, 2016, 7:35am

I also greatly enjoyed playing linker and only chose chronomancer to test it out. Now, I like chronomancer just as much (maybe even more). I’m sure you will like it too, especially with Haste 10 and Pass 5. Indeed, CryoChrono will be played by many and I’m hesitant to play it myself for a similar reason. Your build is still solid and will work well in a party.

Rubiss · March 18, 2016, 7:38am

Thank you. With any luck, maybe they’ll buff HK later down the road. I’ll invest in Linker and Chronomancer. I appreciate the insight and reassurance.

c2gaming · March 18, 2016, 7:45am

If your archers have good ping your linker is set. Otherwise go slow lord with cryo-chrono.

nightrain_scy · March 18, 2016, 8:03am

Yea, linker is god send angel for single target / small aoe dps class.
Else Cryo3-Chrono3 is god send angel for Earth Tower

Vaeltus · March 18, 2016, 8:46am

Wiz > Pyro > Linker 2 > Sorc 1 > Necro 2

Or

Wiz 2 > Linker 2 > Sorc 1 > Necro 2

Or

Wiz 3 > Linker 1 > Sorc 1 > Necro 2

Sorc 1 and Necro 2 will be in any build I use.

Can’t decide…

leowow · March 18, 2016, 4:17pm

Does wiz 3 have any synergy with summoner classes? i dont know much, but it seems like quick cast wont give more damage to ur summons (need to check). If summons benefit from quick cast in someway, i would probably go with option 3.

If wiz 3 doesnt “work”, I think i would go with the first option (not sure what wiz c2 brings to the table in this case), so u would have some DPS classes to go through the game before reaching sorc-necro. Linker 2 Is awesome for summoners as u link up to 8 mobs and share the damage dealt by ur summons (and u also have spiritual chain), so linker c1 may be not enough specially after the nerfs (almost no CC duration with HK).

Vaeltus · March 18, 2016, 8:55pm

Yeah, that’s all of my worries.

I’d like to think option 1
Wiz > Pyro > Linker 2 > Sorc 1 > Necro 2

Would work. But I’m worried about Wiz C1 and Pyro C1 later in the game. I feel they’ll both become completely useless and I’ll have to rely on my Sorc 1 and Necro 2 only.

MaxMisa · March 18, 2016, 10:00pm

Remember pyro is not so good in pvp

_DrRM_ · March 18, 2016, 11:13pm

leowow · March 18, 2016, 11:34pm

u cant feel bad for wiz 1, as we have no option, is just the standard hahaha. Pyro may “fall off” but is still a low cd class to be used beetween cds later on. Wiz 2 will give u absolutely nothing and cryo1 just doesnt fit ur build. Pyro and linker have good synergies so it’s fine (at least used to have some)

Vaeltus · March 19, 2016, 2:12am

Alright, thanks.

Wiz > Pyro > Linker 2 > Sorc 1 > Necro 2

Is what I’ll go with.

leowow · March 19, 2016, 2:43am

=D. Mine is wiz 3 - linker 2 - psychokino - featherfoot. The first character is always the memorable one. LET’S DO IT

Jinxplay · March 19, 2016, 4:25pm

Hi, I’m trying to choose my build with cryo3 and alc2 (because… i wanna build a snowman)

Can anyone suggest if:

Wiz > Cry > Psy > Cry2 > Cry3 > Alc > Alc2
or
Wiz > Cry > Cry2 > Cry3 > Chrono > Alc > Alc2

Are viable for solo PvE?
Or what class should I fill between Cry3 and Alc2 to not want to slap myself?

Thanks in advance, you beautiful people!

nightrain_scy · March 19, 2016, 4:43pm

Psyc1

PvE available? not really
But Psycho + Cryo synergy is good in kill boss

Arkaia · March 20, 2016, 11:27am

Hello!

I am thinking of going a cold sorcorer build (http://www.tosbase.com/tools/skill-simulator/build/f27yn464b6/)

Do you think this could be a viable build in both PvE and PvP?
I will be primarily level with my friends, I am not looking to be the best at either, just that it isn’t utter garbage for these things.

Thanks for any input!

Pantora · March 19, 2016, 10:22pm

I’m looking to play a support linker as well but none of my gaming friends will be playing. So I would need to solo with out it becoming too much of a job, it would be nice if I could also PVP down the road.

I never got a chance to try out the game before and I don’t usual like summoning classes, it seems a linker / Necro combo is a popular choice.

There also seems to be some anti Pyro posts when reading around.

Satoru · March 20, 2016, 1:32pm

Yeah, the setup problem doesn’t matter to me, but since the spells have quite low base damage, I would need a lot of INT for those to hurt the enemies…

Since I will main Psy, i think high CON is needed cause melee range and stationary skills, thus I will probably end up going with the second build choice of Wiz3 Psy3 Necro.

It is still within my kind of role-play wish, so it is okay, LOL.

_Noah · March 20, 2016, 2:51pm

I don’t think you will have any problem as Wiz3-Psy3 with damage or setup. This guy went a split of CON-INT-SPR and seems to be totally fine.