The World of Magic - Magician/Mage Guide

Introduction

Magician’s have a versatile skill set and can be really fun to play. Magicians are highly sought after in parties and are respected by high level players even at their mid level 20’s. However, if you are planning on making a magician you have to keep in mind that they have really slow growth; in fact they are the slowest levelers in the game. Due to their low HP and slow casting speed, magicians may find it difficult to solo monsters on their own. They rely heavily on parties and friends to lure for them.

In character creation it is best to increase INT up to 18 and Wisdom up to 18

Training Locations

Level 1-2: Kooiis

Level 3: Bramble Donguris

Level 4: Leaf Boars

Level 5-7: Swamp Mushrooms

Level 8: Swamp Boars

Level 9-10: Poisonous Mushrooms

Level 11: Sandman

Level 12-15: Honestly, the easiest way is to just use pirate coins, trade them to Rafril(Lanos) or Ratas(Siras). You can buy sets of 20 for 2-3.5k from the black trader, and you get 1.6-2k back from the quest guy for every set you turn in. Epic EXP, but after getting to level 15, they give practically nothing. (Alternatively you can stay at Sandmen).

Level 15-17: Redeye Gosumis or Brooms at the pirate ship

Level 18-20: If you are Lanos train against Mutant Gosumis because there’s a nice sniping platform (try to find someone to help you lure). If you are a Siras go to Magmas. Alternative you can go to Pirate Ghosts or Pirate Skeletons at the pirate ship.

From level 20 onward most mages join parties to level up, they are responsible for healing, shielding and sometimes luring.

Level 20-22: Party at Big Boars if you’re lanos and Firebirds if you are a siras. Alternatively you can go to the lighthouse and party at Imps and Beholders

Level 23-25: Party at Elite Imps and Mummys

Level 26-27: Party at Cactus Bees and help lure if you’re lanos and party at Desert Gosumi’s if

Level 28-30: Party at Sand Donguris and Doleys and help lure if you’re lanos. If you are a siras go to Wild Sandmen and 3 Eyed Lizard.

Level 30+ You should know where to train by now. Hot Sand Plains and Wingfril Temple are both popular places to party.

Leveling and Money

*IMPORTANT* Regardless of the class, to level up fast in the world of magic, burning gold is important. And as a new player starting out, this is what you should be doing. As a noob there's absolutely no reason for you to be keeping gold lying around in your inventory, unless your saving up for a skillbook or a new piece of equipment. Don't worry, when you get to a high enough level, you will be able to make all of your money back through farming.

To level up fast, use your money to:

1) buy skill book
2) buy enchanted equipment (+6 weapons and +4 armor are relatively affordable)
3) If you're funded, buy Wild Boar Dolls to boost your damage. If you're not, you can get a free Awaken Koii Doll once per day from the supply manager in your village

Skills

Unlike other classes, mages have a lot of useful skills at their disposal. The build that you choose to follow may differ greatly from other mages. Here is a build that I recommend following.

Level 2-4: Flame Shock +3

Level 5-7: Light Healing +3

Level 8-10 Shield +3

Level 11-13: Firebolt +3

Level 14: Teleport +1

Level 15-17 Carnivalize +3

Level 18 Freezing Trap +1

Level 19 Save Skill Point

Level 20 Curse of Doom +1 and Prayer of Protection +1

Level 21: Put another point into Prayer of Protection

Level 22: Put another point into Curse of Doom

Level 23: Ice Prison +1

Level 24: Ice Lance +1

Level 25: Stun +1

Level 26: Healing Wave +1

Level 27: Stun +1

For weapons you should be buying +6 weapons from the black trader, this will let you kill faster

For magician weapons I recommend finding a weapon with the highest INT along with a +6 enchantment.

For Armor, you should start buying enchanted armor starting at level 13:

Just like other classes, having enchanted armor is important for survival. Find armor that gives a +4 enchantment plus a HP and MP boost. 

Level 13-17: Expert Magician Robe +4 (40-70k)
Level 17-22: Magician Robe +4 (80k-100k)
Level 22-26: Charmed Robe +4 (80k-130k) depending on HP and MP boost
Level 26: Crystal Robe +4 (700k+)

I recommend skipping Monk’s Robe because it will cost 800k+ to get a +4 enchant. Work on getting a good Sage’s Robe.

For Helmets, you should start at level 18:

Level 8-18: Old Hat +4 with +1 INT (40k-50k) I recommend making it yourself with enchants

Level 18-26: Eye of Beholder +4 with +3 or more INT (80k-100k)   

Level 26-31: Shaman’s Hat +4 with +3 or more INT (400k-600k) you can skip this hat if you have a good eye of beholder (preferably +5 beholder)

I recommend skipping Monk’s Hat because it will cost 800k+ to get a +4 enchant. Work on getting a good Sage’s Hat.

Other Items:

Get a pet as soon as possible, relatively easy to afford a bunny (150-175k)
Gloves: Stick with a +4 Mitten with a good HP boost until you can find a good Seruang’s Heart (10-20k)
Necklace: Stick with a Raven Necklace with a good HP boost until you are 30+ (30k+)
Ring: Pirate or Coral Ring until you are 30+ if you can afford an Ancient Ring (200k+) get it for the HP Boost
Shoes: +4 Boots of speed (60-80k)
Cape: Cloak of Health (15k) or Bulldozer’s Cloak (100k)
Belt: FungiSkin Belt with good HP boost (10k-20k)

Final advice: Resell your equipment that you don't use anymore to buy stronger items.