Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Wizard Guide

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The Wizard harnesses the raw power of the elements to deal unmatched magical damage. Here is a guide on how to play the Wizard along with some general tips.

Role: The Master of Arcane Destruction

As a Wizard, your main tasks are:

• Deal Massive Damage: Use Fire, Cold, and Arcane spells to destroy enemies.

• Control Fights: Slow, freeze, or burn enemies to disrupt their movement and attacks.

• Manage Focus: Use your elemental Focus abilities to maximize damage and efficiency.

Combat Resources

Wizards use Mana and Focus to fuel their spells. Focus builds through repeated use of specific spell schools (Fire, Cold, or Arcane) and provides bonuses to damage, speed, and critical hits.

Key Stats:

• Intellect:

  • Increases total Mana.

  • Allows for more frequent spellcasting.

• Wisdom:

  • Boosts Spell Critical Hit rating.

  • Makes spells more effective in combat.

• Race synergy:

  • Gnomes are an excellent choice for wizards.

  • Their racial trait, Enigmatic Brilliance, grants extra Mana from Intellect.

Recommended Gear:

• Armor: Wear cloth and arcane shields for magical protection.

• Weapons: Equip daggers, swords, clubs, staves, quarterstaffs, or long staffs for spellcasting power.

• Accessories: Focus on items that increase Intelligence and Focus for better damage output.

Tips for Playing a Wizard

• Focus on One School of Magic

  • Build up Fire Focus for raw damage and critical hits.

  • Use Cold Focus to control enemies by freezing or slowing them.

  • Rely on Arcane Focus when Mana management is key.

• Control the Battlefield

  • Use Frozen Fortress/Detonate Ice to protect yourself and punish nearby enemies.

  • Combine Glint and Veyrule’s Icy Blade to slow groups of enemies and deal critical hits.

• Maximize Damage with Combos

  • Use Inferno Lance to burn enemies, then follow up with Evoke Fire for a critical hit.

  • Build Cold Focus charges with Glint and finish enemies with Detonate Ice.

• Manage Your Mana

  • Use Arcane Focus and Prism Volley to restore Mana during fights.

  • Activate Mana Shield strategically to absorb heavy damage without draining your health.

Group Play

• Top Damage Dealer: Unleash high-damage spells like Inferno Lance and Prism Volley.

• Control Crowds: Freeze and slow enemies with Glint and Detonate Ice to help your group manage threats.

• Stay Protected: Use Mana Shield to avoid taking lethal damage in intense fights.

Solo Play

• Freeze and Control: Use Frozen Fortress to absorb damage and Glint to slow enemies.

• Efficient Mana Use: Combine Arcane Focus with Prism Volley for Mana recovery.

• Burst Down Enemies: Start with Inferno Lance for heavy damage and finish with Evoke Fire.

Final Advice

• Build and Use Focus: Focus management is key to increasing damage and efficiency.

• Stay Mobile: Position yourself to avoid taking damage while casting spells.

• Combo Your Spells: Use Cold, Fire, or Arcane spells together to control fights and deal massive damage.

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