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[Mhykke]

Hey dudes it's been asked for 1000 times but I can't find any 2015 let alone 2016 guides to making a decent PvM mage! If someone could hook me up with a stat/skill point distribution as well as a good recommended set I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance

[Feuer]

Are you ok with using Lightning/Wind? 

Edited by Feuer, 03 May 2016 - 08:31 PM.

[Mhykke]

Yeah man! What's the difference? I know fire does a little more damage but I'd have to respec anyways so I don't mind

[Feuer]

Right now, Lightning does more damage than Fire in PvM, and has much better control, survival and longevity.

 

Post 'Paradigm Shift' Update [what's being tested on the server] Lightning will survive 5 times longer, and deal about 4/5'ths the damage of a Fire Mage.

 

So yeah, if you're wanting a Lightning Mage build strictly for PvM, I can provide a build + screens once Pegasus comes back up. [Skills are all the same] 

[Mhykke]

Will you post??

[Feuer]

 once Pegasus comes back up.

 

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still no post

[XsybilX]

once Pegasus comes back up.

 

 

still no post

 

 

I must say.. this made me chuckle. I'll bump through due to having the same curiosities.

[Feuer]

I suppose I could give out what that build WAS, but the quote about damage would be invalid after the v617 patch to AoE Damage being spread. 

[XsybilX]

I suppose I could give out what that build WAS, but the quote about damage would be invalid after the v617 patch to AoE Damage being spread. 

 

The original question was about looking for a stat build for PvM - "a recent/viable one". Either from a month, two months, or a year ago; the question would remain the same; what is a recent/viable build? I apologize if the way the topic was promised and then ignored (and then pointed out) was found comical to me. The response though can be from anyone willing to share knowledge to better their class and those whom follow it's teachings.

[Feuer]

A reliable Stat build then? I can do that off the top of my head.

 

Note: This is before all Passive effects including clan passives.

 

STR: 100

DEX: 200

INT: 330

CON: 76

CHA: 200

SEN: 190

 

Remaining AP: 0

 

If you want the gear priorities it's:

Dodge + INT > Crit. Then AP.

 

Weapon Gem is obviously a Citrine. 

 

The only Mandatory Skills are:

Accuracy Passive Maxed

PvM Thunder Storm [100% Stun AoE]

PvM Soul Shock [Mute Single Target, highly spammable]

Barrier to Whatever you feel comfortable.

Wind Mastery 4-5 [preference]

 

I'd recommend Exalted over Brave as you can sub-stat them for Dodge + INT. 

I'd Also recommend the Magical Set for Dodge.

 

At full stacks with a good buffer, You're looking at a solid 3k Dodge when done correctly, and in PvM that will prolong your Barriers massively, and help prevent you from being bursted if your barrier pops and you didn't notice or get stuck in a cast. 

 

That's it. Like I said though, as of v617, their Damage is going to be severely reduced when compared to a Fire Build with the AoE burns not being affected by the Damage Spread. That being said, PvM isn't about killing fast, it's about living long enough to apply constant pressure until the target drops. 

[jhepfoy]

CON: 76

CHA: 200

 

What does CHA do now? I put stat points on it before coz I use Aural Pierce and CHA makes it stronger. And why is CON low? I'm sorry coz since Skills can now be missed, I don't want to waste the damage my mage could cost as much as possible. I mean, the max passive of accu is 20% right? Would that be enough to avoid so much "miss"?

 

 

Weapon Gem is obviously a Citrine. 

What is Citrine? What does it give?

 

Sorry to bother you sir, I'm also having a  hard time figuring out what build to do w/ my mage. My Mage is wind/thunder user.

[Feuer]

CHA Gives an increase to your status down effects. As a Wind Mage, a large portion of your skills have scaling status down effects like Accuracy and Dodge down.

You also want CHA for your Mana Bolt spell [Skill Level 1, cost 1 sp, but gives a very beneficial Magic Resistance Down]. 

 

Your CON is low, due to mobs having a very typically low Dodge rating on top of you using your Dodge Down status [which is now stronger due to your CHA] you really don't need large volumes of accuracy. If you were to use this build in PvP, you'd take the Accuracy passive which functions on INT, instead of CON. So, as a stat, CON is really not needed.

[jhepfoy]

Thanks sir! I'll keep that in mind!