Yes the Magician (as stated by Verant) is supposed to be the second most
powerful DD caster in the game (second only to the wizard of course). But
as noted by the fellow below, they only get DD spells every other circle
whereas we get them each circle. So at level 8 both me and my magician
friend did almost the same damage (I think his shock spell did 31 while mine
did 36 and his bolt spell did 40 where mine did 45 for the same mana cost).
BUT... At level 12 he is still using his old DD spells for 35 and 44
damage, where I have a new spell that does 78. By level 15 he will STILL be
using his level 8 DD spells for 35 and 44 damage, while my lightning will do
81.

At level 16 he will get a new DD shock spell (the same one which we wizards
get) which will bring him again close to the damage that we do (lower by 13
points though). Something to keep in mind is that at level 16 we also get a
DD bolt spell that the magicians do not get, lightning bolt, which starts at
118 damage or so (not sure exact figure), so compared to his 91 damage shock
spell we can still do almost 30 more damage. And again keep in mind that at
level 23 he will still be using this level 16 spell while we will have
gotten a new and more powerful one at level 20.

So all in all magicians at times come near (but not close) to the damage
that we can inflict, but most of the time they are quite far behind. And it
of course makes sense seeing that they have a pet to protect them and do
damage. We have only ourselves to rely on and I must say that I like it.

-Solric of the 4th circle

From: "Ken Morris" <kmorris2@...>

The Mage's 16th lvl spell is not as powerful as ours, but it is close. They
start off at 91 dmg we start off with 104 dmg. Also, they don't get another
DD spell until 24th, where as we get one at 20th and 24th.

Talarin Kal'Amon, High Elven Wizard

----- Original Message -----
From: Ziffnab MageStorm <eq_ziffnab@...>
To: <eq_wizards@onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 1999 9:15 AM
Subject: [eq_wizards] Magicians and Wizards (irritation)

> From: Ziffnab MageStorm <eq_ziffnab@...>
>
> During my adventures over the past weekend I happened to group with a
> very nice magician and his pet "Gonaker." We did very well together
> and had fun.
>
> The problem was that he made claims that he can strike a target for DD
> equal to mine. We were both level 19 and sad thing is, I think he is
> right! Can anyone tell me how much mana is used and damage delivered
> for the magician DD spell (16th level) equivelant to Fire Shock? I
> have a feeling it will be the same which is sad really.
>
> Before I rant on my class I will need to know the truth on this matter.
> I love being a wizard and believe the long road to true power is a
> long one. But we should be doing more damage than a damn magician and
> plus he gets a pet. Let me know.
>
> Thanks!
>
> - Ziffnab of Xegony
>
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