First of all, my wizard only just reached Rank 7 today. I won’t have time to do resets and test out builds in Rank 9, so unfortunately I can only theory craft. That’s where I need you guys’ help.
I’ve decided that my wizard build will be more DPS PvE focused. I narrowed my choices down to either Warlock3 or Shadowmancer2.
Wiz3-Elem3-WL3, full INT.
Wiz-Pyro2-Thauma3-Sorc1-Shadowmancer2, full SPR.
After researching skills and watching YouTube videos, I made a Pros and Cons for each. Again I can only theory craft, please let me know if I missed anything or if there is anything you disagree with. Once I get some better ideas from you experienced players, I will decide which one to go with, thanks a bunch.
ElemLock:
Pros:
- More skills
- More sustained damage
- More AoE oriented
Cons:
- Higher cooldown (but more skills and overheat to compensate)
- SP pots less efficient (maybe SP-hungry too?)
- Less durable
- Less versatile
ThaumShadow:
Pros:
- Higher single target burst
- Can buff for self and party (Enchant Fire, Swells, Cat)
- More durable (high M.Def so can wear plates, Summon can tank, CON from enchant shop, Shadow Pool, Hallucination, reflect shield more efficient)
- less SP-hungry
Cons:
- Less AoE oriented
- Less sustained damage
- Less skills (but low cooldown to compensate)