Play Styles

Category	Mage	Melee
Mana	Bigger MP pool Better regen No Interference Tend to have better proficiencies for longer lasting buffs and debuffs; also reduces Innate Arcana costs Can Ether Tap (useless in practice)	Don't need it for (nearly) every attack
Damage	Can rotate damage types for elemental explosions (useless in practice) Elemental mage can create elemental explosions with spike shield Able to AoE Imperil is a better spell (imperil play style)	Can be increased greatly via Spirit Stance Can cause bleeding / penetrate armor (depends on weapon) Have better Fighting Skills
Play Speed	Can just hold down the recast key for certain fights Spells cannot be parried	Can just hold down number keys most of the time Attacks cannot be resisted
Survivability	Somewhat stronger curative spells (depends on equipment) Lots of mana and magic accuracy needed Spells can leave various debuffs Little to no burden	Bigger HP pool (depends on equipment) Better mitigation from equipment Usually just need the Silence debuff, only for strong monsters Can stun (depends on weapon) Can block if using a shield Overall lasts better for longer # of rounds
Abilities	Less need for SP tank	Don't need points for offensive spells and some non-damage spells
Items	Infusions are a better battle item	Infusions are a better enchantment item

See also

• HentaiVerse Advice
• Fighting Styles