Mage in Dreadmyst is a magic-focused character setup designed around high spell damage, crowd control, and ranged combat. It’s one of the most powerful damage builds in the game, but also one of the most fragile. A Mage build uses magic spells as its main source of damage instead of melee or bows. You play from range, control enemies with ice or arcane effects.
1. Mage Class Overview
Mage gameplay
Mages are the highest damage-dealing class, excelling in elemental AoE, single-target burst, and crowd control. They are ideal for players who enjoy strategic positioning and spell combos. While fragile, their damage output makes them invaluable in dungeons, raids, and duels.
Strengths
- Massive AoE and single-target damage
- Powerful crowd control with Freeze, Slow, and Bind Spirit
- Strong PvP potential with critical hit scaling
Weaknesses
- Low survivability, easy to kill in melee
- Mana-dependent; requires careful resource management
- Positioning is key to staying alive
2. Stats Priority For Mage
Mage Stats
The Mage relies on Intelligence and Willpower for spell damage and mana sustainability. Secondary points in Courage boost critical hits and PvP performance. Proper allocation ensures survivability and maximum DPS throughout the game.
| Game Phase | Intelligence | Willpower | Courage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 30 | 20 | 0 | Focus on spell damage & mana pool |
| Mid | 80 | 50 | 30 | Start adding survivability via Courage |
| Endgame | 160 | 135 | 60 | Maximize DPS, crits, and PvP viability |
How to Allocate Stat Points
- Earn points by leveling through XP from quests, mobs, and dungeons.
- Open the character screen by pressing C to distribute points.
- Prioritize Intelligence > Willpower > Courage, and only invest in secondary stats as needed for survivability.
Tips
- Intelligence: Each point increases spell damage and scaling; essential for all offensive abilities.
- Willpower: Boosts mana pool and regeneration; critical for sustained casting.
- Courage: Improves critical damage and mitigates fear effects in PvP or elite PvE encounters.
- HP: Maintain a minimum of 600 early on to survive mob bursts and AoE attacks.
3. Weapons – Choosing the Best Staffs and Wands
Weapons for Mage
Mage performance relies heavily on weapon choice. Staves maximize AoE damage and utility, while Wands offer faster casting and versatility.
- Staves: Better overall spell power and AoE potential. Best for dungeon mobs and boss fights.
- Wands: Faster casting; bonuses to utility or support spells. Excellent in PvP burst rotations.
Early Game Weapon: Vincent’s Old Staff
- +2 Intelligence, +5 Mana, +5 Health, 13 Base Damage
- Balanced for early-game spell damage and survivability
Tips
- Prioritize Intelligence, Willpower, Spell Crit, and Mana Regen
- Cloth armor for scaling; heavy armor reduces spell effectiveness
- Endgame: Spiritsilk Cloth maximizes spell damage, mana regen, and survivability
4. Best Spells For Mage
Spells for Mage
Spells in Dreadmyst for the Mage build revolve around elemental damage, crowd control, and burst damage. Mages rely on Fire, Frost, and Arcane spell trees to control enemies and deal burst damage. The right rotation maximizes both PvE and PvP potential.
| Spell | Effect | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fireball | Single-target fire damage | Primary nuke; scales with Int & Courage |
| Inferno | AoE fire damage | High cooldown; use against groups |
| Ignite | Burns target for 4s | Prep for burst rotations |
| Ice Blast | AoE frost damage + freeze 4-6s | Essential crowd control |
| Chains of Ice | Slows target 40% for 10s | Use to kite or control positioning |
| Ice Shards | Frost damage + stun 2s | Combo with Chains of Ice for extra control |
| Bind Spirit | Banish enemy 6-11s | Ideal for isolating dangerous enemies or players |
| Magical Amplification | +14-19% magical damage to ally | Apply to self or teammates for bursts |
| Vim of Wisdom | Boost intellect 5 min | Enhances spell power and scaling |
| Boon of Clairvoyance | Increases spell crit 8-18s | Works well with Willpower |
Spells PvE Rotation
- Open with Chains of Ice on multiple enemies.
- Cast Ice Blast for AoE freeze.
- Apply Fireball + Ignite to burn enemies.
- Use Bind Spirit to isolate dangerous mobs.
- Apply Magical Amplification if available to boost damage.
Spells PvP Rotation
- Start with Ice Blast to freeze or slow enemy movement.
- Use Fireball + Inferno for high burst.
- Apply the Boon of Clairvoyance for crit scaling.
- Position behind obstacles and maintain distance.
5. Best Gear For Mage
Gear for Mage Build
Choose the gear that boosts your spellcasting strength and sustain, not heavy armor. Some pieces that boost Spell Critical or mana regen are also excellent for damage output. Wool cloth and Silk cloth are best for the early and mid-game. Spiritsilk Cloth is an end-game mage gear with top bonuses for magic users. Accessories often give strong bonuses for casters.
| Slot | Gear | Level | Bonuses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Hand | Holy Magic Rod of the Undying Squid +3 | 23 | +48 Int, +46 Willpower |
| Hands | Radiant Grips of Cerebral Knight | 24 | 12 Armor, +10 Meditate |
| Head | Holy Hood of the Undying Squid +1 | 25 | +175 HP, +36 Int, +35 Courage |
| Chest | Holy Vestments of the Scorching Goat | 22 | +121 Fire Resist, +49 Int, +48 Courage |
| Necklace | Blessed Necklace of the Maiming Squid +1 | 25 | +22 Int, +21 Courage, +1 Armor |
| Feet | Holy Slippers of the Cerebral Donkey | 25 | +16 Meditate, +31 Willpower, +31 Courage |
| Legs | Holy Skirt of the Rejuvenating Squid | 25 | 8 Armor, +17 Regen, +35 Int, +34 Courage |
| Belt | Radiant Girdle of the Cunning Gibbon | 20 | +23 Agility, +11 Strength |
| Ring 1 | Blessed Signet of the Shocking Octopus +1 | 19 | +13 Strength, +13 Willpower, +1 Armor |
| Ring 2 | Blessed Signet of the Consuming Goat | 24 | +18 Int, +18 Courage |
6. How To Play Mage
Mages rely on intelligence to increase ability damage, not strength or critical damage.
- Start fights at long range, applying control spells first (Chains of Ice, Ice Blast).
- Follow with Fireball and Inferno for high single-target and AoE damage.
- Use Bind Spirit to remove dangerous enemies from fights.
- Manage mana carefully, alternating spells and weapons to avoid downtime.
- Positioning: Always behind frontlines; use terrain to your advantage.
- PvP: Focus on critical hit scaling and crowd control to dominate duels.
