ok so im new to casting.im making my mage able to solo 1-71.i just wanna know if when i get to 45-55 i need 100+ee robes or 40+int armors.not sure which way to go here so any help is appreciated

(looking for whichever gives me faster runs.providing i dont find a well)

This post was edited by TaylorSwift on Sep 4 2011 04:33am

You want your robe and weapon to have int mods! Not sure if ppl cast from accessory slot I'm a swordsman myself... I hope that's useful to you.

Vitality is your friend when soloing.
I would stat at least 10 vitality. (30)

When i was soloing with a warlock, i added 20 vit. (55)
Maybe i was being a little too cautious, but i didnt want to die and lose prof.

Go with int gear. Itll increase your damage and heals.
You will be much quicker than using an ee robe.

appreciate it

This is very good advice, I usually stat ~20 extra vita on my mage if I plan to solo. 10 anyway even in groups helps a huge amount.

If you can find robes with EE+INT that would be best, INT+Life is a good 2nd choice. (the int+life could also be on weapon)

Make sure to have a heal charm of course, as you will want to heal yourself whenever possible to keep moving.

k anyone have any suggestions on what 3 abilities i should choose for soloing. ty

This post was edited by TaylorSwift on Sep 5 2011 10:52pm

Just use the magician abilities I'd say

Id suggest using the following:

1 - Powercast
2 - Salvation
3 - Pick another if you want.

much appreciated

for solo I'd just go with powercast, pillarcast, and the horizontal cast one (all the mage abilities).

no need for salvation in my opinion because you will be having to town to shrine and you'll lose all the salvation heal you have saved up.