Magician is basically useless unless grouped?

[Ishio]

Originally Posted by Velerin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Malachite only cost 5 silver. It can get boring but you can basically kill any non summoning mob in this way eventually. The mana cost of pets doesn't go up from 39-49 (200 mana) so its crazy efficient.

My 18 mage uses Lapis. I thought the reagents would increase in price as they change