Category:Wizards - Revision history

Vagonuth at 20:52, 2 August 2023

2023-08-02T20:52:50Z

3nki: /* Wizard Creation */

2023-06-03T15:19:40Z

Wizard Creation

3nki: /* Wizards at Lord Tier */

2023-02-08T15:41:10Z

Wizards at Lord Tier

3nki: /* Wizards in General */

2022-03-04T17:14:29Z

Wizards in General

Vagonuth at 20:40, 2 March 2022

2022-03-02T20:40:14Z

3nki at 15:14, 7 October 2020

2020-10-07T15:14:40Z

3nki at 15:12, 7 October 2020

2020-10-07T15:12:39Z

3nki: /* Wizards at Lord Tier */

2019-01-09T11:30:22Z

Wizards at Lord Tier

Murk: Added a final third option for playing a non-wizard eligible race, i.e. remorting as a creatable race, in addition to rebirth and (of course) being a wizard-eligible race (such as listed in the helpfile).

2019-01-08T20:34:30Z

Added a final third option for playing a non-wizard eligible race, i.e. remorting as a creatable race, in addition to rebirth and (of course) being a wizard-eligible race (such as listed in the helpfile).

Murk: Added updated information to the "Wizard Creation" subsection to reflect the current racial options available for this class in light of the Rebirth command, which didn't exist when the original content was written.

2019-01-08T20:28:22Z

Added updated information to the "Wizard Creation" subsection to reflect the current racial options available for this class in light of the Rebirth command, which didn't exist when the original content was written.

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 Wizards bear a number of similarities to their root class - [[:Category: Mages |Mages]] - in their skill sets and spellcasting-oriented mode of playing. As their help file indicates, Wizards receive higher average mana gains and lower hit point gains than Mages or [[:Category:Stormlords|Stormlords]]. They can also learn the [[Flash|flash]] spell through a Hero-level [[:Category:Spellbooks |spellbook]] designed for the purpose, but will experience greater spell lag as a result of the spell being innate to the Sorcerer class. They also lose access to the majority of psionic spells available to Mages and Stormlords - notably [[fortitudes]] and the Bio Empathy skill - and their hlist (the list of their learnable spells/skills at hero) is considerably more specialized and streamlined than the comprehensive package available to Mages.
-At the Lord tier, Wizards are a great asset to any group except those planning a gear run that is primarily or exclusively anti-magic (such as the Zarradyn's Gauntlets run in Arcadia, or parts of the Bodice run in Noctopia). Their high-impact area spell - which they share with Mages - combined with their high mana pools (averaging 27,000 at the time of morph with a ceiling of approx. 32.000-33,000 based on the race) and specialty spells (such as [[Wall Of Thorns]] and [[Barkskin]]) make them ideal for gear runs involving multiple enemies, particularly of the large variety. However, from the standpoint of tanking, they are of no use to any group due to their relatively low HP pools and most crucially the absence of the rescue skill. Also due to these limitations, Wizards are more likely to die from painful area spells or sudden swarms, which can make their ability to lead groups more challenging. Mages, by contrast, are considerably sturdier, and can rescue weaker groupmates during emergencies. Moreover, unlike all other classes, a Mage's shield will never fail to discharge if hit by an opponent, which is a considerable asset at the Hero tier.
+At the Lord tier, Wizards are a great asset to any group except those planning a gear run that is primarily or exclusively anti-magic (such as the Zarradyn's Gauntlets run in Arcadia, or parts of the Bodice run in Noctopia). Their high-impact area spell - which they share with Mages - combined with their high mana pools (averaging 23,000 to 27,000 at the time of morph) and specialty spells (such as [[Wall Of Thorns]] and [[Barkskin]]) make them ideal for gear runs involving multiple enemies, particularly of the large variety. However, from the standpoint of tanking, they are of no use to any group due to their relatively low HP pools and most crucially the absence of the rescue skill. Also due to these limitations, Wizards are more likely to die from painful area spells or sudden swarms, which can make their ability to lead groups more challenging. Mages, by contrast, are considerably sturdier, and can rescue weaker groupmates during emergencies. Moreover, unlike all other classes, a Mage's shield will never fail to discharge if hit by an opponent, which is a considerable asset at the Hero tier.
 Overall, Wizards are a medium-difficulty class that offer an easier alternative to Sorcerers - who cannot cast the sanctuary spell on themselves, cast a meaningful area-attack spell, heal themselves (or others), or benefit from the protection evil spell - while retaining a cachet of firepower for the Hero, Lord, and Legend tiers.

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	'''Races need at least a base of 19 [[wisdom]] to become a wizard. Races with sufficient wisdom: [[Ent\|Ents]], [[Gnome\|Gnomes]], [[Deep Gnome\|Deep Gnomes]], [[Centaur\|Centaurs]], [[Tuataur\|Tuataurs]], [[Griffon\|Griffons]] and [[High Elf\|High Elves]].''' With the [[Rebirth]] command, any race can now play this class provided they were already wizards with a remort race prior to rebirth. Alternatively, one can also remort to any creatable race at Lord level 25 without being a remort race to begin with (as would be required with the rebirth option).		'''Races need at least a base of 19 [[wisdom]] to become a wizard. Races with sufficient wisdom: [[Ent\|Ents]], [[Gnome\|Gnomes]], [[Deep Gnome\|Deep Gnomes]], [[Centaur\|Centaurs]], [[Tuataur\|Tuataurs]], [[Griffon\|Griffons]] and [[High Elf\|High Elves]].''' With the [[Rebirth]] command, any race can now play this class provided they were already wizards with a remort race prior to rebirth. Alternatively, one can also remort to any creatable race at Lord level 25 without being a remort race to begin with (as would be required with the rebirth option).
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		+	EXCEPTIONS: You can not rebirth to ENT, FDK, GOL, HIE, HOB, HUM, LSI or MIR. Only TUA can rebirth to DRG.

	There is also a quest involved to become a wizard (See: [[Book Of Exorcism]])		There is also a quest involved to become a wizard (See: [[Book Of Exorcism]])

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	Unfortunately, this is balanced out by their damage and mana endurance against single mobs, where Psionicists, and Sorcerers will all out-damage and out-last a wizard.		Unfortunately, this is balanced out by their damage and mana endurance against single mobs, where Psionicists, and Sorcerers will all out-damage and out-last a wizard.
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		+	Recently Wizards have acquired the ability to create a [[Signature Spell]] (at lord level 300). These can potentially do more damage than the usual single-target or area spells ([[Maelstrom]] and [[Meteor Swarm]]).

	Unlike mages, wizards can not chaos channel their maelstroms, but they do have much larger mana pools to offset that.		Unlike mages, wizards can not chaos channel their maelstroms, but they do have much larger mana pools to offset that.

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 == Wizards in General ==
-Wizards bear a number of similarities to their root class - [[:Category: Mages |Mages]] - in their skill sets and spellcasting-oriented mode of playing. As their help file indicates, Wizards receive higher average mana gains and lower hit point gains than Mages or [[:Category:Stormlords|Stormlords]]. They can also learn the [[Flash|flash]] spell through a Hero-level spell book designed for the purpose, but will experience greater spell lag as a result of the spell being innate to the Sorcerer class. They also lose access to the majority of psionic spells available to Mages and Stormlords - notably [[fortitudes]] and the Bio Empathy skill - and their hlist (the list of their learnable spells/skills at hero) is considerably more specialized and streamlined than the comprehensive package available to Mages.
+Wizards bear a number of similarities to their root class - [[:Category: Mages |Mages]] - in their skill sets and spellcasting-oriented mode of playing. As their help file indicates, Wizards receive higher average mana gains and lower hit point gains than Mages or [[:Category:Stormlords|Stormlords]]. They can also learn the [[Flash|flash]] spell through a Hero-level [[:Category:Spellbooks |spellbook]] designed for the purpose, but will experience greater spell lag as a result of the spell being innate to the Sorcerer class. They also lose access to the majority of psionic spells available to Mages and Stormlords - notably [[fortitudes]] and the Bio Empathy skill - and their hlist (the list of their learnable spells/skills at hero) is considerably more specialized and streamlined than the comprehensive package available to Mages.
 At the Lord tier, Wizards are a great asset to any group except those planning a gear run that is primarily or exclusively anti-magic (such as the Zarradyn's Gauntlets run in Arcadia, or parts of the Bodice run in Noctopia). Their high-impact area spell - which they share with Mages - combined with their high mana pools (averaging 27,000 at the time of morph with a ceiling of approx. 32.000-33,000 based on the race) and specialty spells (such as [[Wall Of Thorns]] and [[Barkskin]]) make them ideal for gear runs involving multiple enemies, particularly of the large variety. However, from the standpoint of tanking, they are of no use to any group due to their relatively low HP pools and most crucially the absence of the rescue skill. Also due to these limitations, Wizards are more likely to die from painful area spells or sudden swarms, which can make their ability to lead groups more challenging. Mages, by contrast, are considerably sturdier, and can rescue weaker groupmates during emergencies. Moreover, unlike all other classes, a Mage's shield will never fail to discharge if hit by an opponent, which is a considerable asset at the Hero tier.

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 There is also a quest involved to become a wizard (See: [[Book Of Exorcism]])
-If your Wisdom is too low, Threnadir will say 'You lack the wisdom. You will never be a Wizard. *tsk tsk*'   If Threnadir says 'You would make a poor Wizard with such paltry arcane might.', you might need more mana.  Wearing [[:Category:Lowmort 41-50 Mana Gear|mana gear]] will help out.  507 mana appeared to be enough on one occasion.
+If your Wisdom is too low, Threnadir will say 'You lack the wisdom. You will never be a Wizard. *tsk tsk*' Note: I attempted this at hero 1 as a Gnome Mage and received this message. After training my Wis to 21 and trying again, it worked.
 To actually become a wizard, you need to be at Threnadir and use the [[Prestige]] command.

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	''Wizard trainers can sometimes be found researching lost tomes in musty libraries.''		''Wizard trainers can sometimes be found researching lost tomes in musty libraries.''
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		+	''Requirements:<br>
		+	''* level 50 Mage<br>
		+	''* wise<br>
		+	''* arcane might<br>
		+	''* complete a research task
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	'''Abbreviation:''' Wzd.		'''Abbreviation:''' Wzd.

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−	''In the words of Thrull, "Wizards are what all [[:Category: Mages \|Mages]] should have been." Wizards are mystically stronger than [[:Category: Mages \|Mages]], but physically weaker. They get more mana and their spells are more effective, but they also get lower hp gains and are, at best, unimpressive in melee combat. They can also learn some very rare spells by researching them from obscure [[:Category: Spellbooks \|spellbooks]]. These spells are not listed on their [[:Category: Wizard Skills And Spells \|skill lists]]. Like all [[:Category: Prestige Classes \|Prestige Classes]], they retain the original class's [[Prime Requisite \|Prime Requisite]], in this case, [[Intelligence \|Intelligence]]. Wizards cannot become [[:Category: Sorcerers \|Sorcerors]]. They disdain what they see as the [[:Category: Sorcerers \|Sorceror]]'s crutch-like dependence on the Dark Powers. Wizard trainers can sometimes be found researching lost tomes in musty libraries.''	+	''In the words of Thrull, "Wizards are what all [[:Category: Mages \|Mages]] should have been." Wizards are mystically stronger than [[:Category: Mages \|Mages]], but physically weaker. They get more mana and their spells are more effective, but they also get lower hp gains and are, at best, unimpressive in melee combat. They can also learn some very rare spells by researching them from obscure [[:Category: Spellbooks \|spellbooks]]. These spells are not listed on their [[:Category: Wizard Skills And Spells \|skill lists]].''
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		+	''Like all [[:Category: Prestige Classes \|Prestige Classes]], they retain the original class's [[Prime Requisite \|Prime Requisite]], in this case, [[Intelligence \|Intelligence]]. Wizards cannot become [[:Category: Sorcerers \|Sorcerors]]. They disdain what they see as the [[:Category: Sorcerers \|Sorceror]]'s crutch-like dependence on the Dark Powers.''
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		+	''Wizard trainers can sometimes be found researching lost tomes in musty libraries.''

	'''Abbreviation:''' Wzd.		'''Abbreviation:''' Wzd.

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	Not having [[sneak]] can be annoying at Lord, but there are several good options for equipment to provide this (adding a [[Demonic Lapis Lazuli \|demonic lapis lazuli]] to a [[Silver Chestplate \|silver chestplate]] for example). Also some races have the [[Racial Sneak \|racial sneak]] ability.		Not having [[sneak]] can be annoying at Lord, but there are several good options for equipment to provide this (adding a [[Demonic Lapis Lazuli \|demonic lapis lazuli]] to a [[Silver Chestplate \|silver chestplate]] for example). Also some races have the [[Racial Sneak \|racial sneak]] ability.
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		+	Lord Wizards can learn some useful spells such as [[Wall Of Thorns]] and [[Barkskin]] (via the [[Dusty Tome Of Forgotten Lore]]).

	== Wizard Remort Options ==		== Wizard Remort Options ==

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 The wizard trainer, [[Threnadir]], mentions rather clearly that wisdom is an important factor of becoming a wizard.
-'''Races need at least a base of 19 [[wisdom]] to become a wizard. Races with sufficient wisdom: [[Ent|Ents]], [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Deep Gnome|Deep Gnomes]], [[Centaur|Centaurs]], [[Tuataur|Tuataurs]], [[Griffon|Griffons]] and [[High Elf|High Elves]].''' With the [[Rebirth]] command, any race can now play this class provided they were already wizards prior to rebirth.
+'''Races need at least a base of 19 [[wisdom]] to become a wizard. Races with sufficient wisdom: [[Ent|Ents]], [[Gnome|Gnomes]], [[Deep Gnome|Deep Gnomes]], [[Centaur|Centaurs]], [[Tuataur|Tuataurs]], [[Griffon|Griffons]] and [[High Elf|High Elves]].''' With the [[Rebirth]] command, any race can now play this class provided they were already wizards with a remort race prior to rebirth. Alternatively, one can also remort to any creatable race at Lord level 25 without being a remort race to begin with (as would be required with the rebirth option).
 There is also a quest involved to become a wizard (See: [[Book Of Exorcism]])