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Mage Wars => Strategy and Tactics => Topic started by: Archwizard07 on June 06, 2014, 03:45:37 PM
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Ok so other than the obligatory teleport/dispel are there any other spells that you include almost regardless of the mage you play?
For me there are two
- Poison gas cloud - the ability to hinder and deal direct poison damage to those who just want to sit is a great combo for me.
- Walls - the type depends on the mage but I love controlling the layout of the battlefield with walls and if a mage wants to expend actions tearing them down? All the better.
I include both in nearly any spellbook, what spells are cantrips for you?
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Besides the obvious ones, I've got a couple.
- [mwcard=FWA02]Force Hammer[/mwcard]
- [mwcard=MWSTX1CKA01]Surging Wave[/mwcard]
- [mwcard=MW1E24]Magebane[/mwcard]
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Winter - Why the wave?
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Winter - Why the wave?
Well, 5 mana for a 3 dice attack already isn't too shabby , but on top of that you get a VERY high chance of slamming or pushing AND slamming. Useful for Incapacitating creatures, getting rid of guards, pushing things into walls, etc.
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Winter - Why the wave?
Well, 5 mana for a 3 dice attack already isn't too shabby , but on top of that you get a VERY high chance of slamming or pushing AND slamming. Useful for Incapacitating creatures, getting rid of guards, pushing things into walls, etc.
Along with being Unavoidable to take care of Reverse Attack, Defenses, and other such nuances...
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I've been noticing how incredible it is for the Johktari Beastmaster to be able to spam Surging Wave.
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Also, it is a range 0-2 low mana cost attack, which happens to:
1) Be unavoidable (so no Block or Reverse Attack worries),
2) Do very well against Battle Forges in particular, and
3) Water has no specific weakness against armor equipment items (unlike lightning and fire type attack spells)
The only real downside is that you can't hit flying creatures with it.
So... For my usual spellbooks, I do put in:
1) At least one Teleport for emergencies (4 for my Wizard),
2) Generally 2-4 Dispels, 1-2 Seeking Dispels, and 1-2 Dissolves,
3) Almost always 1-2 Force Push / Wave,
4) One of each Force Hammer and Surging Wave,
5) At least 2 walls (3 or 4 if I can afford the spell book points),
6) Two suits of armor appropriate to the Mage's training,
7) One to (more likely) two Mana Crystals / Flowers
8) 1-2 Decoys,
9) Eagleclaw Boots, and
10) Elemental Cloak (for all but the Necro, who has the Cloak of Shadows instead).
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Winter - Why the wave?
Well, 5 mana for a 3 dice attack already isn't too shabby , but on top of that you get a VERY high chance of slamming or pushing AND slamming. Useful for Incapacitating creatures, getting rid of guards, pushing things into walls, etc.
Along with being Unavoidable to take care of Reverse Attack, Defenses, and other such nuances...
And an extra 3 dice vs a Battle Forge.
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I always pack at least 3 nullifies, 2-3 dispels, 1-3 dissolves, 2-3 teleports (or 1-2 for holy mages), and I almost always have dragonscale hauberk and elemental cloak
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Battleforge seems to make it into nearly every book I make.
Still not in my Druid book though; no room.
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I don't run Battle Forge in my Johktari Beastmaster, Druid, or Necromancer builds. It certainly sees a lot of play though.
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Surging Wave: It never stops being funny. I don't even care if it damages you. I should literally be getting paid by the local Eagle Claw Boots retailers for drumming up so much business. It's in most of my books.
Cheetah Speed: Mobility can win tanks battles in war. Mobility can win mages battles in their wars too. At least one copy in all my books.
Moongoose Agility: In all my books as well(or will be once I adjust the Necromancer some.) It's amazing how often people tend to believe their creatures will slow me down. I watch the NFL I know the value of rushing past big beefy trolls to hit the quarterback.
Falcon Precision: It's in everything but my Necromancer book. You are NOT dodging my attacks. Stand still while I'm beating you! ;D