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Mage ​

Uses the Codex of Arcana

Skills ​

ValueSkill
100.0Magery
100.0Meditation
100.0Evaluating Intelligence
100.0Wrestling
100.0Inscription
100.0Alchemy
100.0Resisting Spells

Codex of Arcana ​

The Codex of Arcana allows the Mage to use special abilities by generating Sparks.

Sparks are obtained by casting spells — the more mana you spend, the more sparks you gain. They also have a passive gain of 1 spark every 10 seconds.

The Codex uses a 5-slot system:

  • 3 Core Abilities (always active)
    • 1st Magery req. 60.0
    • 2nd Magery req. 70.0
    • 3rd Magery req. 80.0
  • 2 Bolt-On Abilities (customizable)

Core Abilities ​

NameEffect
Arcane SurgeIncreases spell damage temporarily.
Mana BurstDeals area damage consuming mana.
EchoRepeats the last spell at reduced power.

Variants ​

The Mage can evolve into advanced variants based on skill selection.

Summoner ​

The Summoner has full control of creatures and can exp creatures via the Summoner Tome. To use and exp the Tome you must have your Spirits Lore skill at least at 80.0.

Skills ​

ValueSkill
100.0Magery
100.0Meditation
100.0Evaluating Intelligence
100.0Wrestling
100.0Spirit Speak
100.0Spirits Lore
100.0Resisting Spells

Necromancer ​

Skills ​

ValueSkill
100.0Magery
100.0Meditation
100.0Evaluating Intelligence
100.0Wrestling
100.0Necromancy
100.0Spirit Speak
100.0Resisting Spells

Bolt-On System ​

The last 2 ability slots can be filled with Bolt-On abilities, unlocked based on your skills.

👉 You can equip only 2 Bolt-On abilities at a time, even if you unlock more.

Arcana Bolt-Ons (Pure Mage) ​

Unlocked through Magery:

RequirementNameEffect
90.0 MageryOverchargeTemporarily boosts spell scaling and increases damage output.
100.0 MageryPhaseReduces incoming damage and grants brief spellcasting protection.

Conjuration Bolt-Ons (Summoner) ​

Unlocked through Spirits Lore:

RequirementNameEffect
90.0 Spirits LoreSummon SpiritSummons a temporary magical entity.
100.0 Spirits LoreEmpowerIncreases summon damage and physical resistance.

Necromancy Bolt-Ons (Necromancer) ​

Unlocked through Necromancy:

RequirementNameEffect
90.0 NecromancySoul DrainCaster drains life from enemies and converts it into mana.
100.0 NecromancyRaise MinionReanimates a corpse into an undead servant.

Hybrid Possibilities ​

You can combine Bolt-Ons from different specializations if you meet the requirements.

Examples:

  • Summon Spirit + Soul Drain
  • Empower + Raise Minion

👉 This allows highly flexible hybrid Mage builds.

Codex Progression ​

The Codex of Arcana can be leveled up through combat by defeating monsters and casting spells.

The Codex will only begin to gain experience once Magery reaches at least 80.0.

Before that, it remains at Level 0, providing only its base effects.

Codex Leveling System ​

  • Each Codex has a maximum of 10 levels
  • Each level grants 3 points

👉 Total points available: 30

Important Notes ​

  • Only 2 Bolt-On abilities can be equipped at once
  • Bolt-Ons unlock at 90.0 and 100.0 skill thresholds
  • Core abilities are always active but a minimum skill value is required
  • Codex progression is tied to combat activity
  • Hybrid builds are fully supported

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