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XanderSlaze wrote: »

Which archetype do you find the most fun to play? Why?

I enjoy playing the Mage the most. The core idea of combining spells from different elements to create powerful combos is satisfying, and chaining spells together for big damage feels great when it works. The gameplay loop of weaving Ice, Lightning, and Fire in rotation is fun, but the class still feels like it’s missing pieces.

I also enjoyed my limited time with Rogue and Bard. Rogue’s mobility makes it exciting in PvP, and Bard seems like it could be a very rewarding support role once it is more fleshed out.

Which archetype do you find the least fun to play? Why?

Tank is probably my least favorite, but that’s more about my personal playstyle. I gravitate toward DPS and support roles, so Tank has never really appealed to me. My opinion here isn’t necessarily a reflection of the class design itself.

Are there any combat systems or mechanics you feel need more development or refinement? Please explain.

Mage spell weaving is clearly part of the core design, and rotating through Ice → Lightning → Fire to enhance damage is fun. That said, the Mage kit feels like it lacks depth and variety.

While Frost and Lightning shatter combos exist, and Fire spells amplify damage over time, the class is missing entire categories of magic that would expand the rotation and offer more utility. Earth, Wind, and Water spells feel absent, and Arcane magic has little presence beyond early-level spells. Adding these elements would allow for more creative spell rotations, better utility, and new combo paths.

Another critical area needing improvement is AoE. Mages should excel at area control and multi-target damage, but right now the AoE spells we have are unreliable for pulling multiple enemies. Even though abilities like Blizzard, Chain Lightning, Cone of Cold, and Magma Field exist, they often feel too situational.

Cooldowns are long, damage is underwhelming, and many AoE effects are tied to conditional procs instead of being reliable core spells. As a result, pulling more than one enemy, even lower-level mobs, feels risky and inefficient. The Mage class fantasy of controlling the battlefield with devastating AoE is not fully realized yet.

Grinding as a Mage feels like I’m stuck playing a single-target precision class, when it should be about weaving elemental AoE rotations that let me handle packs with confidence.

During group combat or grinding sessions, do you feel any core features or gameplay elements are missing or underdeveloped? If yes, please describe.

Archetype depth across the board feels underdeveloped. Right now, every archetype becomes a generalist by default because there aren’t enough meaningful choices in how to build your character.

For Mage specifically, the elemental rotation is fun but shallow. There’s little sense of progression or build identity. The game needs more spells and mechanics that expand elemental combos and let you craft a personalized rotation.

One idea could be that as you level, base spells unlock naturally. Gaining a level might allow you to choose a new offensive spell, while your skill points act as modifiers to enhance spell behavior. Unlocking a spell could open up related spells down branching paths. For example, choosing a Fire spell could lead naturally to Lightning and Earth spells, while accessing Water and Ice might require picking into that specific branch.

In group combat, fights often revolve around a small number of key abilities (like Ranger’s vine fields) to initiate engagements. There’s a lack of diverse area control tools available to other archetypes, especially Mages. Mages should be able to contribute with long-range siege spells that pressure entrenched enemy positions, create space, or force movement.

For example, if a group of 3-5 Mages channels together, they could cast a large long-range AoE siege spell increasing in power and casting speed the more Mages are involved. This would reinforce the Mage’s role in battlefield control and give them a clear utility niche in coordinated group play.

More reliable AoE denial tools and synergistic effects would help shift fights away from single-trigger all-ins and into more dynamic, layered engagements.

🧙‍♂️ Mage Feedback TL;DR – What I Want to See

• ✨ Add More Elements: Introduce Earth, Wind, and Water magic to expand rotation depth and combat identity.
  
• 🔮 Make Arcane Matter: Arcane needs more than just Arcane Volley — give it impactful spells like black holes, illusions, or displacement magic.
  
• 🔥 Fix AoE Gameplay: AoE spells should be core tools, not add-ons. Reduce cooldowns, increase base damage, and let Mages confidently pull multiple mobs.
  
• 🌪️ Deepen Elemental Rotations: Reward skillful weaving of elements and sequencing, not just relying on one or two strong spells.
  
• 📈 Introduce Spell Progression Paths: Let players unlock offensive spells gradually through leveling choices — Fire unlocks adjacent Lightning/Earth offensive spells, Water would unlock adjacent Ice/Wind spells.
  
• 🧱 Enable Group Siege Spells: Allow 3–5 Mages to channel powerful long-range AoEs to break entrenched enemies or zone control space in large battles.