Choosing the best mage

theholyavenger · 05-24-2002, 12:13 PM

When you guys play as a mage, what class do you usually choose,or the most powerful?I was planning on using the wild mage but can't stand all those wild surges.I think the conjurer might be nice,with the extra memory slot each level and only 8 divination spells that he cannot learn.What about the sorcerer?Isn't he too limited?Can only learn and cast a certain amount of spells in each spell level.

Dundee Slaytern · 05-24-2002, 12:38 PM

In order of preference,

Sorcerer,
Necromancer,
Conjurer,
Wild Mage.

The Sorcerer has less spell variety( 5 spells per level), but has incredible flexibility in his spell usage.
The Mage has a huge spell variety, but zilch instant flexibility in his spell usage( since he has to rest and memorise what he need).

For raw power, go for the Sorcerer.
For variety, go for the Mage.

theholyavenger · 05-24-2002, 12:42 PM

Then what are the essential spells you should choose for sorcerers per each spell level?

Dundee Slaytern · 05-24-2002, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by theholyavenger:
Then what are the essential spells you should choose for sorcerers per each spell level?

Essential? Basic spells like Stoneskin and Magic Missile are obvious. There are as many spell lists as there are Sorcerer players. My personal lists are linked from my signature. Feel free to take a look and form your own list.

Rimjaw · 05-24-2002, 01:53 PM

Conjurer isn't to shabby either. The loss of divination spells isn't that bad. However I too recommend playing as a sorceror, just for the experience (I'm refering to the gameplay experience and not XP points, LOL).

Obsidian the Black · 05-24-2002, 02:19 PM

Dont bother choosing a kit, just be a plain mage. A little bit of each or maybe more.

theholyavenger · 05-24-2002, 05:08 PM

A regular mage is too weak and remembers not enough spells per level. Also, it takes him too long to cast a high level spell, all the enemies are chopped by my fighters after my mage finish casting the spell.

nightshift001 · 05-24-2002, 06:33 PM

to speed up his spell casting why not use the robe of venca?
just a thought....

Kaltia · 06-03-2002, 12:06 PM

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Originally posted by theholyavenger:
A regular mage is too weak and remembers not enough spells per level. Also, it takes him too long to cast a high level spell, all the enemies are chopped by my fighters after my mage finish casting the spell.

Not with the robe of Vecna...I have solo'd a mage through BG2 and ToB and the only problem I had was in the "dead magic" zones of Watcher's Keep.

Kaltia · 06-03-2002, 12:09 PM

And even those were no problem with the staff of the Magi

For spells I usually choose ones such as Stoneskin, magic missile, Firewall (for those nasty dark elves), mislead, contingency, summon (good for throwing some fodder in the wave of the enemy while spell casting) cloudkill (for dragons) breach, spellthrust, and anything else that will breach spell protection, lower magic resistance, and mordakin's sword.

I know that was long winded, but I hope it helps!

05-24-2002, 12:13 PM	#1
theholyavenger Manshoon Join Date: February 27, 2002 Location: Faerun Age: 41 Posts: 205	When you guys play as a mage, what class do you usually choose,or the most powerful?I was planning on using the wild mage but can't stand all those wild surges.I think the conjurer might be nice,with the extra memory slot each level and only 8 divination spells that he cannot learn.What about the sorcerer?Isn't he too limited?Can only learn and cast a certain amount of spells in each spell level. __________________ \"There once was a warrior true,<br />with the sense knocked out of him, too.<br />But in a hamster he found,<br />some wisdom profound,<br />and now where goes he goes his Boo!\"<br /><br />~Crazy Celvan in Baldur\'s Gate II Shadows of Amn

05-24-2002, 12:38 PM	#2
Dundee Slaytern Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Pasir Ris, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 11,063	In order of preference, Sorcerer, Necromancer, Conjurer, Wild Mage. The Sorcerer has less spell variety( 5 spells per level), but has incredible flexibility in his spell usage. The Mage has a huge spell variety, but zilch instant flexibility in his spell usage( since he has to rest and memorise what he need). For raw power, go for the Sorcerer. For variety, go for the Mage. __________________ Click On The Image For BG2 Information Land of the Psycho-moe

05-24-2002, 12:42 PM	#3
theholyavenger Manshoon Join Date: February 27, 2002 Location: Faerun Age: 41 Posts: 205	Then what are the essential spells you should choose for sorcerers per each spell level? __________________ \"There once was a warrior true,<br />with the sense knocked out of him, too.<br />But in a hamster he found,<br />some wisdom profound,<br />and now where goes he goes his Boo!\"<br /><br />~Crazy Celvan in Baldur\'s Gate II Shadows of Amn

05-24-2002, 02:19 PM	#6
Obsidian the Black Elminster Join Date: May 8, 2002 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 470	Dont bother choosing a kit, just be a plain mage. A little bit of each or maybe more. __________________ Caelic's Wowwiki information page

05-24-2002, 05:08 PM	#7
theholyavenger Manshoon Join Date: February 27, 2002 Location: Faerun Age: 41 Posts: 205	A regular mage is too weak and remembers not enough spells per level. Also, it takes him too long to cast a high level spell, all the enemies are chopped by my fighters after my mage finish casting the spell. __________________ \"There once was a warrior true,<br />with the sense knocked out of him, too.<br />But in a hamster he found,<br />some wisdom profound,<br />and now where goes he goes his Boo!\"<br /><br />~Crazy Celvan in Baldur\'s Gate II Shadows of Amn

05-24-2002, 01:53 PM	#5
Rimjaw Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 24, 2002 Location: East Coast, Singapore Age: 42 Posts: 890	Conjurer isn't to shabby either. The loss of divination spells isn't that bad. However I too recommend playing as a sorceror, just for the experience (I'm refering to the gameplay experience and not XP points, LOL).

05-24-2002, 06:33 PM	#8
nightshift001 The Magister Join Date: November 27, 2001 Location: australia Posts: 101	to speed up his spell casting why not use the robe of venca? just a thought....

06-03-2002, 12:09 PM	#10
Kaltia Jack Burton Join Date: May 2, 2002 Location: Canterbury, England Age: 38 Posts: 5,817	And even those were no problem with the staff of the Magi For spells I usually choose ones such as Stoneskin, magic missile, Firewall (for those nasty dark elves), mislead, contingency, summon (good for throwing some fodder in the wave of the enemy while spell casting) cloudkill (for dragons) breach, spellthrust, and anything else that will breach spell protection, lower magic resistance, and mordakin's sword. I know that was long winded, but I hope it helps! __________________ The wolf is as cunning as he is ferocious; once he's had a taste of flesh then nothing else will do.

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