[mage Build] Rate My Current Lv.95 Spell Spam Mage Build? :)

https://wynndata.tk/s/7qlepd

Pretty new to Wynncraft and this is the first proper build I've done. So far, it's done me good as I could solo cheese my way through Corrupted Theorick.

I want to have a build that's strong enough for me to survive The Hive/Legendary Island and then get more powerful exclusive armour pieces from there. I have loads of emeralds saved up during my playthrough and I am happy to spurge on a good build. Any advice or thoughts on how I could improve this build? :) Thanks!

 

What kinda stats should I focus on and what are the kind of things wrong with my build?

 

wb recreation for other builders' reference
WynnBuilder build:
> Third Eye
> Ornamental Plate
> Dark Channeler
> Memento
> Photon
> Cold Wave
> Vanguard
> Royal Stormy Amulet
> Faustian Contract []

first off, gj on soloing theorick with this. by my experience i don't think it's that easy.

morph-prest will work 100%; you can try a scuffed twf offense for something more interesting.

faustian contract, vanguard and cold wave can go to antarctica; the rest looks alright. your building style feels a little outdated; the items choices you use are not quite as powerful anymore, and a bit less survivable compared to the current meta.

the original build that i derived the above twf from is the strongest existing build that resembles yours. if you're not lying about your 'loads of emeralds', then you're good to buy a monster for this build in place of prest.

keep some spell mage staples handy so that you can easily assemble other builds you might like:

• hive vouchers
• corrupted soul token (from ahc)
• black catalyst x2
• yang
  
• dragon's eye bracelet
• dhydro necklace

lower priority:

• all items used in above builds
• airslap: unravel, sagittarius, capricorn
• rainbow: cancer, far cosmos, rainbow sanctuary, dfusion necklace
• other meta wands: judas, nepta, morrowind, king of hearts
  
• dragon dance

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the average (6cps) player needs 5mr if the two spells you frequently cycle are 1/1 costs, 10mr if 2/1, and any build that's 2/2 or worse is probably worth some reconsideration at the drawing board. then, aim for an ehp range that suits you (15k is considered glassy, 30k is good for most content, 40k-60k is solid for all non-war), pick up any side stats that you like (e.g. walk speed), then maximise damage. don't allow any eledef worse than -500, especially if it's thunder, and especially if your defense is high.

 

Damn... there's still a lot to learn... You made me realise how nooby I am lollll

Thanks a lot. I've only just realised ehp is and the importance of elemental defence. Making builds seems really tough!

Where I should even start when it comes to making builds? Do I base the build off of items I own currently? Cuz otherwise, it's more of a trial and error approach for me until I see decent stats. I don't really know what I'm doing lol.

 

Good builders have solved class building solved to the point where anyone can learn the requisite expertise surprisingly rapidly. If you're interested in this part of the game, you'll make it there.

Meta. Learn which items are most used in your archetype. Start from items that you know are good in general, then deviate from there to fit specific needs.

For example, I saved a TWF HO template which I then used for your request. I know also from experience that the likes of Medeis, Cinderchain, and Frenzied Mockery are some substitutes that could work for other occasions.

Observing other builds is the best way to learn the meta. The class builds section on forums and discord are good sources for sample builds. You could also examine market trends, but this tends to be less reliable (popularity doesn't correlate accurately to viability).

No. You should strive to own the items in your builds, not the other way around.

Unless your build is so boring that it's templateable, it's always trial and error to some extent. Backing your efforts with theory only reduces the amount of guesswork required, but it's normal to settle on a final build after many iterations.

 

Wow dude, thanks a lot! This has been really helpful :)

 

am I missing something with the abyssmal dps and only 10-20k meteor damage? I thought it would be higher.

 

which build do you have a problem with? 10-20k is nominal damage for most mages.

 

Yes, because your melee is not a factor in spell builds.

^ it's normal. A bit on the low side for the morph prest, but normal especially since this is pre-endgame.

 

How much is "Loads of Emeralds"?