Why magician is a future proof class, starting in classic.

[Trexller]

At the endgame as a mage, you don't do anything except CoTH people to the raid, or lay down row after row after row of mod rods for the clerics.

Your pet is not required for most fights, Your best nuke (seeking flame of seukor) is half of what a wizard can do in 1 cast.

Thats the end game life for a mage, Mod Rod CoTH bitch.

however, if you know how to chain pet, you are an unparalleled plat farmer.