Play Styles

Category	Mage	Melee
Mana	Bigger pool Better regen No Interference Tend to have better proficiencies (longer lasting buffs and debuffs that do not need to be recast as often, also reduces Innate Arcana costs) Can Ether Tap	Don't need it for (nearly) every attack Focus is a better skill
Damage	Can exploit weaknesses much more easily Can rotate damage types for elemental explosions Can fully AoE Imperil is a better spell	Can be increased greatly via Spirit Stance Can cause bleeding / penetrate armor (depends on weapon) Have better Fighting Skills Ethereal weapons are much better Weapon proficiencies give accuracy
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	Recover more HP from casting Cures Lost of mana and magic accuracy to cast debuffs like Weaken Elemental spells can leave various debuffs Little to no burden Direct control over single-target damage vs. AoE	Better mitigation from equipment Usually just need the Silence debuff Can stun (depends on weapon) Can block if using a shield Overall lasts better for longer # of rounds
Abilities	Don't need points for Overcharge Boost	Don't need points for elemental spells and most non-damage spells

See also

• HentaiVerse Advice
• Fighting Styles