Editing Mage

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{{Infobox Job
|jobName=Mage
|jobBase=Novice
|jobType=First
|changesAt=[[Geffen]]
|skills=14
|skillPoints=132
|questSkills=1
|str=0
|agi=4
|vit=0
|int=8
|dex=3
|luk=3
}}

== Overview ==

Mages rely on their skills as their main source of damage, and such attacks are magically based and only take into account the target's [[MDEF|Magical Defense]], and not their [[DEF|Physical Defense]]. Furthermore, all of a Mage's spells are [[Element|elemental]], thus meaning the accurate use of the correct spell against the correct monsters is highly important. 





==Jobchange Guide==

{{:Mage Job Change Guide}}

== Builds ==

This is the most common initial stat layout: 

'''STR:''' 1 

'''AGI:''' 9

'''VIT:''' 1 

'''INT:''' 9 

'''DEX:''' 9 

'''LUK:''' 1

=== Stats ===
*'''INT''' - One of the two most important stats for a Mage not going down the "Full Support" route (i.e. hoping to become an FS [[Sage]] with no INT). It increases magical damage and SP regeneration. A popular figure for total INT as a Mage is 105, this being one of the most efficient for achieving minimum and maximum [[MATK]] bonuses. 
*'''DEX''' - The other major stat for mage classes, it reduces cast time. Most people when leveling a Mage get a massive amount of INT to begin with and only get DEX until later. Typically, when going [[Wizard]], you will want to add a little bit of DEX around 90 INT to make the [[Wizard]] test easier to complete (those few seconds shaved off a couple of long spells can mean the difference between a pass or fail). 
*'''VIT''' - One of the two main "defensive" stats, it increases physical defense and maximum HP. [[WoE]]-oriented players often get around 30~50~100 ([[100 typically more for [[Sage]]s or [[Scholar]]s) VIT for status-effect resistance, dropping a few points in INT or DEX. As a non-FS Mage, do not bother investing in VIT until becoming second class. Focus more on INT. 
*'''AGI''' - The second defensive stat, it increases flee rate and attack speed. An essential stat for battle-[[Sage]] builds, but the golden rule of getting high INT first still applies. A few [[Wizard|Wizards]] in the past have favored this stat in experimenting with the skill [[Quagmire]], though very high figures of AGI are needed (above 70), this seriously crippling cast time and [[WoE]]/[[PvP]] gameplay. 
*'''LUK''' - Every 10 points in LUK increase perfect dodge by 1 point. Some people opt for 9 LUK when making a Mage going Wizard, as perfect dodge from 9 LUK can help more often in a high spawn map than the minor flee from 9 AGI. 
*'''STR''' - Not many Mage players are keen in spending precious stat points in STR, but some might find use in increasing weight capacity and being able to carry more restorative items. Some battle-[[Sage]] builds also include STR as high as 50~70, though it's usually recommended to achieve high INT first to help leveling as a mage.

== Equipment ==
Get any type of Staff as soon as possible. The 15% increase in [[MATK]] is noticeable even at low levels. {{item |id=1601 Rods}} and {{item |id=1604 Wands}} can be bought from the Geffen Weapon Dealer. A {{item |id=2101 Guard}} would also be a good investment from the Armour Dealer for new players. Generally, aim to get as much armor as possible to increase the chance of surviving monster hits. 

Although potentially expensive, a {{item |id=4053 Heal}} {{item |id=2607 Clip}} should be a top priority. This will help save loads of money that would have gone towards restoration items (i.e. Red Potions) and greatly increases leveling efficiency. Armor with {{item |id=4003 Pupa Card}} (+700 HP) will help the most as a Mage, due to their low HP. INT enhancing cards and equipment ({{item |id=4052 Elder Willow Card}}, {{item |id=2602 Earrings}}, {{item |id=5027 Mage Hat}}) tend to be more useful at this point than DEX equipment ({{item |id=2285 Apple of Archer}}, {{item |id=2604 Gloves}}, {{item |id=4004 Drops Card}}), but it's really up to getting as much as the player can afford.

==Class Data==

===Skills===
''See [[Wizard#Skills|Wizard Skills]] or [[Sage#Skills|Sage Skills]] for second class skills.''

{| class="wikitablec sortable"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type
|- 
| {{Skill List|skill=Cold Bolt}}
|| Attack a single target with up to 10× MATK [[Water]]-element damage. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Fire Ball}}
|| Attack a target and enemies in a 5×5 area around it for up to 170% [[Fire]]-element damage. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|-
| {{Skill List |skill=Fire Bolt}}
|| Attack a single target with up to 10× MATK [[Fire]]-element damage. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Fire Wall}}
|| Put up a small fire wall that causes 50% [[Fire]]-element damage to enemies passing through and pushes them back. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Frost Diver}}
|| Attack a target for up to 200% [[Water]]-element damage with a chance to freeze it, rendering it immobile and turning it to [[Water]] 1 element. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Increase SP Recovery}}
|| Passively increases SP recovery speed when not moving. Also increases efficiency of [[SP]]-restoring items consumed and thrown by an [[Alchemist]] || 10 
|style="background:#cccccc"| Passive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Lightning Bolt}}
|| Attack a single target with up to 10× MATK [[Wind]]-element damage. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Napalm Beat}}
|| Deal up to 170% MATK [[Ghost]]-element damage to target and all enemies in a 3×3 area around it. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Safety Wall}}
|| Use a {{Item|id=717 Blue Gemstone}} to create a pillar on a cell that protects whoever stands in it from melee attacks. || 10 
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Sight}}
|| Reveal hidden enemies in a 7×7 area around the user. || 1 
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Soul Strike}}
|| [[Ghost]]-element attack dealing up to 5× MATK damage to a single target. Does additional damage to [[Undead]]-element enemies. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Stone Curse}}
|| Attempt to turn target into stone, rendering it immobile and turning it to [[Earth]] 1 element. || 10
|style="background:#ccffcc"| Active
|- 
| {{Skill List |skill=Thunderstorm}}
|| [[Wind]]-element [[AoE]] attack dealing up to 8× MATK damage to targets in a 5*5 area. || 10 
|style="background:#ffcccc"| Offensive
|}

====Quest Skills====
{| class="wikitablec"
|-
! Skill !! Description !! Levels !! Type !! Job Level<br/>Requirement !! Quest
|-
| {{Skill List |skill=Energy Coat}}
|| Reduces damage from incoming physical attacks while consuming [[SP]]. || 1 
|style="background:#ccffff"| Supportive || 35 || [[Mage_Skill_Quest#Energy_Coat_Quest|Energy Coat Quest]]
|}

===Job Bonuses===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|+'''Job Bonus'''
|- 
!Stat\Amount||+1||+2||+3||+4||+5||+6||+7||+8
|-
!STR
|&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;
|-
!AGI
|18||26||40||47||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;
|-        
!VIT
|&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;
|-
!INT
|2||14||22||33||38||44||46||50 
|-                     
!DEX
|6||10||36||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;
|-
!LUK
|30||42||49||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;||&nbsp;
|-         
|}
===ASPD===
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