Heyho,
It is nice to see some other posts about the mages^^ But i don't agree with some mentioned things:
Indeed I don't know where the chain classes will go. their damage is not so dramatic. while cloth layers took the throne quickly.
Chain is atm very strong and has some of the strongest classes. It is as strong as other pdps classes.
Mage classes are really not that strong compared to similar pdps classes. In trash some mage classes like /r, /w (with very good buffgear), /ch can compete or can do 80%-90% of most pdps (rogues, champs, scouts) trashdmg but at bosses you have 0 chance.
To the post of Sabrina
Normally if you have a decent pdps in your group you can't get first place at any boss in rofl :s
He has too many conditions for strengthening, which is impossible to gain in time in a strong group. "cursed fangs" + "kiss of a vampire" + "plasma arrow", then "electric compression" and only then "electrostatic field".
It is the same like every mage has except for the kiss of the vampire - only classes like /scout has a similar cast^^
The mechanic with static field has every mage and i know the problem with it :s annoying.
In the "gift of the baron", perhaps, it is worth adding an increase to the magic attack, for example + 25%. (but not removing the existing buffs, but adding to the existing ones)
Matk is what every mage class can use very very good but adding 25% permanent would be very high.
*Zitat Also, the mage/r lacks overclocking, he practically does not have it.*
Also, the mage/r lacks overclocking, he practically does not have it.
This is true - but it is maybe because you have much support on this class and permanent buffs which are pretty strong. Classes like m/wl dont even have 1 single buff which gives additional dmg.(only castspeed)
I think it is maybe because of the set skills or primary mage skills. (but wouldn't be the answer - look at /priest)
The permanent buffs on this class and the additional mdmg from the dagger, extra curse rune and the Purgatory Darkness have some good constant dps. It is one of the 3 strongest mage classes in my opinion.(strong for a mage ofc)
Mages overall are behind pdps and thats no secret but for a mage it is not that bad^^ (and has very good support)
3. I have same question but, most mages have enough aoe burst so I wouldn't allow this to work on aoes. My suggestion to make it for next 3s casts is still up.
Thats true yes he has enough i guess (atm some of the combos)
4. Reduced Ion Storm damage to 1065 from 1150. This skill is 25% of my total dmg and most of it comes from sustain so, be careful nerfing this thing.
Is it really such a hard nerf? i mean you get 5% elemental dmg and ofc the rest of the buffs.
But i know how you feel - it's the same with mage/warrior which has a chance to die next patch. That's why i'm a bit sceptical here^^
Btw i think it would be a good idea to balance the mage on his own classes too/first after the next patch. I mentioned the /r, /w, /ch above (and can tell something about it after the next changes) but it would be very good to balance them to an even level or something near that.
Classes like the /k, /d etc. exist too - but no one plays them. And the main reason is that they are way worse than the better mage combos. Getting them to an even point would make the balancing easier this class^^
Like everytime feel free to share your opinion or add what i missed/mentioned wrong
Greetings