Any point in playing a mage to level 60 if I'm not going to raid with it?

[tadkins]

I was wondering if there was much of a point to bringing more than one or two mages to a raid, given what I know their primary function is (CotHing and summoning mod rods).

Been debating between wizard and mage for the longest time. Wizards seem harder to play, without a pet to protect them and being limited in leveling to select quad kiting zones, but wizards at least seem stackable in a raid setting.

[Tethler]

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

I was wondering if there was much of a point to bringing more than one or two mages to a raid, given what I know their primary function is (CotHing and summoning mod rods).

Been debating between wizard and mage for the longest time. Wizards seem harder to play, without a pet to protect them and being limited in leveling to select quad kiting zones, but wizards at least seem stackable in a raid setting.

With 32k hp raid targets in classic and Kunark, wizards are really good. Velious really sees mob hps jump a lot. So wizards are still viable, but a lot less impactful than before. Melee dps that doesn't rely on a mana pool (plus velious weapon ratios) is gonna pull ahead for the long haul fights.

[tadkins]

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

With 32k hp raid targets in classic and Kunark, wizards are really good. Velious really sees mob hps jump a lot. So wizards are still viable, but a lot less impactful than before. Melee dps that doesn't rely on a mana pool (plus velious weapon ratios) is gonna pull ahead for the long haul fights.

That's good to hear. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I ultimately did choose wizard because while it is a harder path that requires more investment (working on the plat to get a jboots MQ atm, and the Solist's wand I do have set me back a bit) it seems like it would be a more fun and more fufilling thing in the long haul. I can go into a raid, actually play to the proper fantasy and fire lightning bolts at that terrifying dragon, rather than stand back and poop out modrods.

Also who doesn't love ports?

Just needed to ask to reinforce that belief, because at times I do wonder if I wouldn't be better off as a mage instead.