best wizard build ?

[MrEleven1181]

started playing wizard really like it beat story mode now looking to do the daily missions whats the best build ?

[Turritopsis Nutricula]

Wind school and the relic Ring of Mirrors. All potion skills for Merlin are good but you may want to start with the force field (3rd one).

[MrEleven1181]

Thanks I'll give that a try

[champster]

Originally posted by MrEleven1181:

Thanks I'll give that a try

Hello.

I'd recommend The Hollow Chapters book plus Ring of Mirrors for the relic. Why this? The Ring of Mirrors is for easy kills. The book, though, with it you could do this combo:

· Vacuum (you could slow enemies first by Dark Torrent), Flash Freeze and then Burning Bolt, Fire Serpents or Flaming Mortar

Anyway, though this won't let you shield yourself with Static Sphere, it does come with Invicibility.

Now, for the talisman, I suggest the Merlin's Bookmark (Arcane Blast) if you're getting used to the combo mentioned or simply want to have something for offense or defense. My preference, though, would be the Active Magicite since with it you turn enemies into gold plus receive gold. Beware, though, as gold can distract you and/or your allies.

(Update: Changed some terms to what they're officially called.)

[MrEleven1181]

I'm confused with this wizard I've beat the game with all 4 main characters now and the 3 others are easy to understand but the wizard is confusing. I've noticed when using the default weapon he has fire ice and lightning attack options I only use fire but do people switch between the 3 when fighting and if so how is it done fast ? I only have time for fire and like that attack

[champster]

Originally posted by MrEleven1181:

I'm confused with this wizard I've beat the game with all 4 main characters now and the 3 others are easy to understand but the wizard is confusing. I've noticed when using the default weapon he has fire ice and lightning attack options I only use fire but do people switch between the 3 when fighting and if so how is it done fast ? I only have time for fire and like that attack

It's the play style, man. I bet, much like how I do, Wizard users also consider circumstances. For instance, if enemies aren't focused on you and you've got the chance to freeze them then it's Orb of Winter first then Flaming Mortar since they're slowed. Same situation, if there are enemies behind you add Static Sphere or Thunderburst to the mix to cover yourself or push enemies back, respectively.

Unlike the rest, including the Necromancer, the Wizard is slow. It's like he's gliding or something.

· By the way, using The Hollow Chapters, you can do a Fire Serpents into the middle of a crowd of enemies and then Vacuum (plus Flash Freeze, if possible).

(Update: Changed some terms to what they're officially called.)

[MrEleven1181]

lol I'm too slow to do all that I just stick with the fire attack started going the dailys quite easy that way. So if I'm sticking to just one weapon attack what weapon is best ?

[Turritopsis Nutricula]

I apologize. I gave you the recommendation without telling anything about why I recommended that setup. For staters, try this combo while using Merlins's 3rd book: The Hollow Chapter.

Dark Torrent > Vacuum > Flash Freeze > (optional: Fire Serpents) > Flaming Mortar

Let me elaborate:

1. Dark Torrent: this is your main tool for crowd control. All enemies slow down allowing Merlin to "kite" the enemies into whatever position you want. Use this to position yourself in the center of a monster cluster and follow with step 2.

2. Vacuum: this is like a mini black hole for Merlin. All enemies near him will get attracted and get together in one spot. Just make sure you move Merlin while doing this move to avoid getting surrounded by the same enemies you pulled. After executing, all enemies pulled get stun by 1 second so it's a pretty safe move to pull. :)

3. Flash Freeze: Ok. So you got your enemies in one spot, what do you do next before they attack you? You freeze them! That'll give you enough time to think of something to kill them!

4. Flaming Mortar: the mortar has a fixed distance and it won't kill anything that is too close to you. So, you have to make some distance before using it. If succesful, this will kill all low level monsters in one move. Since you need to create the distance, you also can use the Fire Serpents. Not only they will burn the enemies now trapped under the ice but it'll give the perfect distance to use the mortar and finish them off.

Another good tool with Merlin's 3rd weapon (The Hollow Chapters) is the invisibility. If you are soloing, this move will give you time to escape a tough spot, and think about your next strategy. I use it all the time after the Ring of Mirrors to help me with the cooldown of the ring and use it again.

Hope all this helps! Good luck! :)

[champster]

Originally posted by MrEleven1181:

lol I'm too slow to do all that I just stick with the fire attack started going the dailys quite easy that way. So if I'm sticking to just one weapon attack what weapon is best ?

I don't think Wizard works that way. Single attack, that is. Merlin really takes advantage of three elements. It takes getting used to but give it a chance and maybe the Wizard would become one of your favorites.

If you're going for fire first plus fire/channeling, ice/demon, lightning/void alone... it may be difficult to survive, friend. Sorry.

But wait. There is something that may be easy to master and that's Endritch's Mystic Sphere, Channeling School, since it REPLACES FIRE. Here's a simple setup:

· Storm Barrage (fire + lightning) first for damaging shield, Repeater Bolts (fire + fire) for offense and then Rift Jump (fire + ice) to escape.