People who are into solo-type power gaming are really into the kensai-mage because of the kensai's ability to deal out max damage really quickly and the ability to wear robes as robes don't count as armor. As Glorick said you need to babysit the kensai through the early stages when his AC is still pretty average (it doesn't really get to an outstanding level). Put it this way - all the kensai's battles will have to be over pretty quickly as he can't really sustain prolonged combat with his AC deficiencies. The mage part helps him overcome that somewhat where he can use mirror image, stoneskin and tensers transformation to turn into an invincible warrior in combat.
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