the wizard v. mage balance is a tricky one...
(forgetting ports) the mage definitely has a bit of an edge in classic. wizard dps can out match them, but only in short bursts.
in kunark, wizards get more of a niche because burst dps has a real place on raids...AND wizards get the lure line of spells which make them significantly better then other dps casters on many encounters.
by velious, the mage is basically a mod rod and coh bitch. the wizard gets dragonbane and giantbane, again making them much more useful than other dps castes on many encounters.
the mage and druid is an easy starting class in classic, but wiz gets its chance to outshine them.
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