SHIELDS SUCK! No AC bonus at all, only a chance to block even at the higher skill levels, not only no 2nd weapon but you waste all those points on Shield that could be much better spent on Magic or some better skill. Not a single member of my (current) party has a shield.
As for Magics? Sun & Moon are my favorites, their level 7 is incredible. Vine is great up through level 6, but I usually stop there. Fiend is fun, I keep it around for fire-resistant things, same for Stone. Spirit is a necessity on at least two members of your party (one can be weaker; my Paladin only knows thru level 5), both for all the healings and the MUST HAVE resurrect.
In general, start out heavy on Sun & Spirit, branching into Stone and Fiend when possible. My Ninja & Assasin are great in Moon. Be careful not to rush your class changes; wait until you've got all you want out of the current class in magic and abilities before changing.
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