Quote from Orphyus;1177644:
Are mages much more challenging?
mmmmm.... Honestly I think mages are more skill rank and stats oriented then alot of other skillsets.... Their gear doesnt contribute as much dmg as things like range, warrior, puppets, and the ones taht take dmg from max dmg enchants... Mages are fun, but I would only worry about it later after uve gotten sufficient gold to afford pots, and have a backup because mage may take a while to show some good dmg.... However u can be a half-assed mage and rank fire master, firebolt, magic weapon mastery, and magic mastery and ego a fire wand and then reforge for casting speed or firebolt dmg and get some boring decent dmg....