Nova is N1 for leveling for now after mosaic was removed but next patch is going to make TZ very hot with heralds spawning above your head. If you don't kill them fast enough, no exp. I think hammerdin and lightning sorc will make a comeback next season for those reasons. Java might become Nr1 and not top 3.
I’m not sure what the changes will be but it’s very possible yea
I think mage can fit in really well with end game gear. As the damage is way higher than before, 10k hammer is now 15k and 6k foh is now 9k, kinda bonkers
Or just pure hammer, but you still need to hit everything