I was looking around on the forums for an ice mage guide because I progressed through my mage like this: pure fire -- hybrid -- (almost) pure ice. I didn't find anything particularly useful because I am Level 65, so I decided to share my opinions on the ice mage build.
Stats: Usually mages go all Int, and I don't disagree, but a little bit of End doesn't hurt.
Equips: I currently possess the entire Epic Phantom's Nightshade set all OS +5, but I'm using Epic Bloodforge for now because the set effect is better.
What you've all been waiting for! The skills.
At level 65 I have 32 skillpoints to distribute as I choose, and I have done as follows:
FIRE:
Right tree
- Flame Shield - 1/5
- Blink - 1/5 (I love blink. PvP must right there. If you're not into PvP, you can choose to disregard this)
ICE:
Left tree
- Blizzard - 1/5
- Halo of Ice - 1/5
- Improved Blizzard - 1/5
- Empyrean Winds - 1/5
Middle tree
- Ice Cone - 1/5
- Wind Strike - 1/5
- Improved Ice Cone - 5/5 (the 70% slow is a monster + side. The damage you lack from choosing it over Imp. Fireball is made up for by the faster speed)
- Frost - 1/5
- Improved Wind Strike 1/5
Right tree
- Frost Shield - 5/5 (the defense is great and the mana regen is INSANE)
- Alacrity - 5/5
- Magic Penetration - 1/5
- Deep Freeze - 5/5
- Mana Breeze 1/5
And there it is. My build. It is difficult to make a build that is suitable for specific playing styles, and impossible to make a build that fits all level >.> So here is my best attempt at a (mostly) ice build. I hope you try it out and keep your mind open. (That's for all you fire addicts)
Thanks. Maybe I'll make another guide soon.
Blackrock Gorge
Level 67 Mortal
(S13)Diadem
GUILD: (S13)Judgement
Ice Mage
Partner: Vo7a <3
Stats: Usually mages go all Int, and I don't disagree, but a little bit of End doesn't hurt.
Equips: I currently possess the entire Epic Phantom's Nightshade set all OS +5, but I'm using Epic Bloodforge for now because the set effect is better.
What you've all been waiting for! The skills.
At level 65 I have 32 skillpoints to distribute as I choose, and I have done as follows:
FIRE:
Right tree
- Flame Shield - 1/5
- Blink - 1/5 (I love blink. PvP must right there. If you're not into PvP, you can choose to disregard this)
ICE:
Left tree
- Blizzard - 1/5
- Halo of Ice - 1/5
- Improved Blizzard - 1/5
- Empyrean Winds - 1/5
Middle tree
- Ice Cone - 1/5
- Wind Strike - 1/5
- Improved Ice Cone - 5/5 (the 70% slow is a monster + side. The damage you lack from choosing it over Imp. Fireball is made up for by the faster speed)
- Frost - 1/5
- Improved Wind Strike 1/5
Right tree
- Frost Shield - 5/5 (the defense is great and the mana regen is INSANE)
- Alacrity - 5/5
- Magic Penetration - 1/5
- Deep Freeze - 5/5
- Mana Breeze 1/5
And there it is. My build. It is difficult to make a build that is suitable for specific playing styles, and impossible to make a build that fits all level >.> So here is my best attempt at a (mostly) ice build. I hope you try it out and keep your mind open. (That's for all you fire addicts)
Thanks. Maybe I'll make another guide soon.
Blackrock Gorge
Level 67 Mortal
(S13)Diadem
GUILD: (S13)Judgement
Ice Mage
Partner: Vo7a <3
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