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Arch Mage


Job Base:		Warlock
Written by: (Author)		Miyu / Mio

Job Bonuses (@ Baselevel 200)
STR	AGI	VIT	INT	DEX	LUK
+1	+7	+6	+13	+8	+2
4th Job Bonuses (@ Baselevel 260)
POW	STA	WIS	SPL	CON	CRT
+0	+7	+6	+11	+8	+1

Welcome to Miyu's Comprehensive mage guide!

(STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION/REVIVING IT SLOWLY)

From NovaRO: Wiki

   🌟 Introduction 🌟

안녕하세요! Hello, Adventurer! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧
My name is Miyu ♥, and I’m absolutely thrilled to welcome you to my Comprehensive Mage Guide! ✨

💫 Mechanics – Learn the secrets of spellcasting precision.
🔮 Builds – Customize your Mage for peak performance.
🔥 Gameplays – Master strategies to outwit your foes.
⚔️ Gears – Equip yourself with the finest magical arsenal.
✨ Tips – Unlock the hidden tricks to elevate your Mage game!

About Arch Mage

Arch Mages are the pinnacle of the Wizard class in Ragnarok Online, standing as the highest job class.
Known as the 4th job class, Arch Mages succeed the 3rd job class, Warlocks.

▶ The Arch Mage class is exclusive to the Norman race.

▶ Lore suggests that Warlocks have transcended the limits of their power, unlocking their true potential. Through years of rigorous study, the recitation of ancient incantations, and mastery over a vast array of spells, they have achieved profound spell augmentations and reached their ultimate form—Climax power. Freed from the need for spellbooks, they can now channel magic without restrictions, surpassing the traditional boundaries of arcane arts. Their spells resonate with such force that they can break through magical defenses, including those granted by items like the Golden Thief Bug Card. With this newfound power, Warlocks have attained unparalleled mastery over magic, wielding its full destructive potential.

For more details about the initial release of the 4th job classes, visit the following link:

https://www.divine-pride.net/forum/index.php?/topic/4672-kro-fourth-class-jobs-skills-info-and-related-items-updated-23072023/

About Me

▶ You can mostly find me by my in-game aliases: Phrixi Felatine or Miyu. (Feel free to say hi when you see me! :D)

I've been playing the Mage class for as long as I can remember; it became my passion, and from that moment, I fell in love with magic forever. My journey began in (Korean Ragnarok Online) during my childhood, and in early 2014, I moved to NovaRO (Nova Ragnarok Online). Currently, I am playing on MuHRO (Muh Ragnarok Online) since early 2023.

▶ No one taught me how to master the Mage class; I learned through trial and error, stumbling through the game like everyone else. (Failure is Inevitable) But through countless attempts, I gained invaluable experience. Now, I'm here to share everything I've learned with you, so you can skip the struggles I faced and jump straight into success!

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Disclaimers

A big thank you to everyone who helped in creating this guide! You know who you are! Nyaa~

▶ All credits go to their respective owners.♥ This guide is made with love and passion, from my heart and soul.
This guide is intended to assist anyone in need and will not be used for profit or illegal distribution.
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Some tables and information are borrowed from external sources, but I have respectfully redesigned, improved, and created unique versions of them.
This guide is still a work in progress. Everything you see here may change or be adjusted depending on future game updates.
This guide is based on my personal experience, knowledge, opinions, and preferences in the game.
This is a guide—it's up to you whether you follow all or part of it.
This guide will assist you from the Mage class to the Arch Mage class.
I will strive to keep this guide up to date as long as I continue to play the game.
There may be errors or inaccuracies in this guide. If you spot any, feel free to contact me, and I would greatly appreciate any corrections!

Pros and Cons

>Things that you should know what we're good and bad at.

Pros

Exceptional AoE (Area of Effect) Damage: Arch Mages are renowned for their powerful AoE spells, such as Crystal Impact and Astral Strike, which allow them to deal massive damage to multiple enemies at once.
Long Range Spells: Arch Mages can engage enemies from a long distance with spells like Comet, All Bloom, and Violent Quake, making them highly effective in ranged combat.
Elemental Versatility: With access to various elements (Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Ghost, Undead, Shadow), Arch Mages can exploit enemy weaknesses and adapt to a wide range of situations.
High DPS (Damage per Second): Arch Mages are among the strongest DPS classes, capable of delivering huge damage both in PvM (Player vs. Monster) and PvP (Player vs. Player).
Crowd Control and Debuffs: They possess a variety of crowd control abilities (e.g., Frost Misty, Quagmire) and strong debuffs like Comet’s magic intoxification, which can weaken enemies and disrupt their strategies.
Preferred in Party Runs: Arch Mages are often the go-to class for mobbing, sweeping, and cleaning during party runs due to their AoE capabilities and control over the battlefield.
Flashy and Destructive Spells: The Arch Mage’s spells, especially Soul Vulcan Strike + Telekinesis Intense, are visually striking and incredibly destructive, making them one of the most exciting classes to play.
Magic Immunity Bypass (Late-Game): In later stages, Arch Mages can use specific abilities to bypass magic immunities (Deadly Projection), making them a formidable force against enemies that are typically resistant to magic.
Magic Can't Miss: Mages' magic spells typically cannot miss, making them effective against enemies with high flee or defensive skills like Guard or Parry.

Cons

Low HP Pool: Arch Mages have one of the lowest health pools among all classes, making them vulnerable to physical attacks and requiring careful positioning.
Dependence on MDEF Penetration: Their damage is heavily reliant on MDEF (Magic Defense) penetration, so they can struggle against enemies with high MDEF unless they have the right gear or skills to bypass it.
Limited Skill Points: Arch Mages are often forced to specialize in only a few key skills due to limited skill points, making it difficult to diversify their abilities across different builds.
Vulnerable to Reflect Damage: Reflect damage is one of the Arch Mage’s biggest threats, especially from enemies using Golden Thief Bug Card or Reflect Magic or Max Pain. This can be deadly in both PvP and PvM scenarios.
High Gear Dependency: Mages require a significant investment in gear to optimize their performance, including equipment that gives Variable Cast Time and Fixed Cast Time, After Cast Delay, and MDEF penetration.
Elemental Restrictions: Some of their most powerful skills are tied to specific elements (e.g., Soul Vulcan Strike, Mystery Illusion), which means they may be less effective against enemies with resistances or immunities to those elements.
No Movement Buffs: Unlike other classes, Arch Mages lack skills that increase movement speed, which can make them slower and less mobile compared to other classes.
SP Drain Vulnerability: Arch Mages are highly reliant on SP for casting spells, making them vulnerable to SP Drain effects and debuffs that limit their ability to use skills.
Expensive to Gear Up: Arch Mages require different sets of equipment for different builds, which makes them an expensive class to fully optimize and maintain.

Stats

Activity Point (AP)

Casting Time / Variable Cast Time / Fixed Cast Time / Cast Delay

Reading Spell Books / Releasing / Mind Slots

Mdef / Soft Mdef / Hard Mdef / Bypass Penetrations

Diminishing Returns / Stacking Modifiers

Game Commands and Settings

Magical Cards

Elemental Tables

Skills

Equipments

Builds

Gameplay

Gallery

Sprites / Outfits / Palettes

Leveling

Consumables / Essentials

Pets / Companion

Acronyms / Abbreviation / Terminology

Attack Speed Modifiers

Pro Tips and Tricks

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Why is the female mage not called Witch?... (・_・;)

[ Frequently Asked Questions ]
▶ Is Mage Class fun to play?	Yes
▶ Will I regret playing this class?	No
▶ Are we in a good position in the current meta?	Yes
▶ Is this class also good for PvP [Siege] content?	Yes
▶ Are spellbooks mandatory?	Yes
▶ Can Mages levitate or fly?	No
▶ Can Mages play a tank/support roles?	Yes
▶ Does it take more than 2 brain cells to play and understand this class?	Yes
▶ How much MATK/S.MATK should I aim for?	Yes
▶ Should I use Release Level 2?	No
▶ Is Comet necessary to get, even at 4th jobs?	Yes
▶ Are Mages a good starter or farming class?	No
▶ Is Magic Crasher good?	No
▶ Can I use my Mage gears on other Magic classes?	Yes
▶ Can I disregard DEX completely if I have 100% VCT?	Yes
▶ Can I make Mystical Amplification insta-cast?	No
▶ Can we still be decent without insta-cast?	Yes
▶ Can we solo hunt MvPs?	Yes
▶ Is 100% MDEF Pierce necessary?	Yes
▶ Is 193 ASPD necessary?	No

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 <ul style="font-size: 1.2em;">
-   <li>Exceptional AoE (Area of Effect) Damage: Arch Mages are renowned for their powerful AoE spells, such as <b>Crystal Impact</b> and <b>Astral Strike</b>, which allow them to deal massive damage to multiple enemies at once.</li>
+   <li><u>Exceptional AoE (Area of Effect) Damage</u>: Arch Mages are renowned for their powerful AoE spells, such as <b>Crystal Impact</b> and <b>Astral Strike</b>, which allow them to deal massive damage to multiple enemies at once.</li>
-   <li>Long Range Spells: Arch Mages can engage enemies from a long distance with spells like <b>Comet</b> and <b>All Bloom</b> and <b>Violent Quake</b>, making them highly effective in ranged combat.</li>
+   <li><u>Long Range Spells</u>: Arch Mages can engage enemies from a long distance with spells like <b>Comet</b>, <b>All Bloom</b>, and <b>Violent Quake</b>, making them highly effective in ranged combat.</li>
-   <li>Elemental Versatility: With access to various elements (<b style="color: red;">Fire</b>, <b style="color: blue;">Water</b>, <b style="color: green;">Wind</b>, <b style="color: brown;">Earth</b>, <b style="color: purple;">Ghost</b>, <b style="color: darkgray;">Undead</b>, <b style="color: darkgreen;">Shadow</b>), Arch Mages can exploit enemy weaknesses and adapt to a wide range of situations.</li>
+   <li><u>Elemental Versatility</u>: With access to various elements (<b style="color: red;">Fire</b>, <b style="color: blue;">Water</b>, <b style="color: green;">Wind</b>, <b style="color: brown;">Earth</b>, <b style="color: purple;">Ghost</b>, <b style="color: darkgray;">Undead</b>, <b style="color: darkgreen;">Shadow</b>), Arch Mages can exploit enemy weaknesses and adapt to a wide range of situations.</li>
-   <li>High DPS (Damage per Second): Arch Mages are among the strongest DPS classes, capable of delivering huge damage both in PvM (Player vs. Monster) and PvP (Player vs. Player).</li>
+   <li><u>High DPS (Damage per Second)</u>: Arch Mages are among the strongest DPS classes, capable of delivering huge damage both in PvM (Player vs. Monster) and PvP (Player vs. Player).</li>
-   <li>Crowd Control and Debuffs: They possess a variety of crowd control abilities (e.g., <b>Frost Misty</b>, <b>Quagmire</b>) and strong debuffs like <b>Comet</b>’s magic intoxification, which can weaken enemies and disrupt their strategies.</li>
+   <li><u>Crowd Control and Debuffs</u>: They possess a variety of crowd control abilities (e.g., <b>Frost Misty</b>, <b>Quagmire</b>) and strong debuffs like <b>Comet</b>’s magic intoxification, which can weaken enemies and disrupt their strategies.</li>
-   <li>Preferred in Party Runs: Arch Mages are often the go-to class for mobbing, sweeping, and cleaning during party runs due to their AoE capabilities and control over the battlefield.</li>
+   <li><u>Preferred in Party Runs</u>: Arch Mages are often the go-to class for mobbing, sweeping, and cleaning during party runs due to their AoE capabilities and control over the battlefield.</li>
-   <li>Flashy and Destructive Spells: The Arch Mage’s spells, especially <b>Soul Vulcan Strike + Telekinesis Intense</b>, are visually striking and incredibly destructive, making them one of the most exciting classes to play.</li>
+   <li><u>Flashy and Destructive Spells</u>: The Arch Mage’s spells, especially <b>Soul Vulcan Strike + Telekinesis Intense</b>, are visually striking and incredibly destructive, making them one of the most exciting classes to play.</li>
-   <li>Magic Immunity Bypass (Late-Game): In later stages, Arch Mages can use specific abilities to bypass magic immunities (<b>Deadly Projection</b>), making them a formidable force against enemies that are typically resistant to magic.</li>
+   <li><u>Magic Immunity Bypass (Late-Game)</u>: In later stages, Arch Mages can use specific abilities to bypass magic immunities (<b>Deadly Projection</b>), making them a formidable force against enemies that are typically resistant to magic.</li>
-   <li>Magic Can't Miss: Mages' magic spells typically cannot miss, making them effective against enemies with high flee or defensive skills like <b>Guard</b> or <b>Parry</b>.</li>
+   <li><u>Magic Can't Miss</u>: Mages' magic spells typically cannot miss, making them effective against enemies with high flee or defensive skills like <b>Guard</b> or <b>Parry</b>.</li>
 </ul>
 <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="Cons" style="font-size: 1.3em;">Cons</span></h3>
 <ul style="font-size: 1.2em;">
-   <li>Low HP Pool: Arch Mages have one of the lowest health pools among all classes, making them vulnerable to physical attacks and requiring careful positioning.</li>
+   <li><u>Low HP Pool</u>: Arch Mages have one of the lowest health pools among all classes, making them vulnerable to physical attacks and requiring careful positioning.</li>
-   <li>Dependence on MDEF Penetration: Their damage is heavily reliant on <b>MDEF</b> (Magic Defense) penetration, so they can struggle against enemies with high MDEF unless they have the right gear or skills to bypass it.</li>
+   <li><u>Dependence on MDEF Penetration</u>: Their damage is heavily reliant on <b>MDEF</b> (Magic Defense) penetration, so they can struggle against enemies with high MDEF unless they have the right gear or skills to bypass it.</li>
-   <li>Limited Skill Points: Arch Mages are often forced to specialize in only a few key skills due to limited skill points, making it difficult to diversify their abilities across different builds.</li>
+   <li><u>Limited Skill Points</u>: Arch Mages are often forced to specialize in only a few key skills due to limited skill points, making it difficult to diversify their abilities across different builds.</li>
-   <li>Vulnerable to Reflect Damage: Reflect damage is one of the Arch Mage’s biggest threats, especially from enemies using <b>Golden Thief Bug Card</b> or <b>Reflect Magic</b> or <b>Max Pain</b>. This can be deadly in both PvP and PvM scenarios.</li>
+   <li><u>Vulnerable to Reflect Damage</u>: Reflect damage is one of the Arch Mage’s biggest threats, especially from enemies using <b>Golden Thief Bug Card</b> or <b>Reflect Magic</b> or <b>Max Pain</b>. This can be deadly in both PvP and PvM scenarios.</li>
-   <li>High Gear Dependency: Arch Mages require a significant investment in gear to optimize their performance, including equipment that gives Variable Cast Time and Fixed Cast Time, After Cast Delay, and <b>MDEF</b> penetration.</li>
+   <li><u>High Gear Dependency</u>: Mages require a significant investment in gear to optimize their performance, including equipment that gives Variable Cast Time and Fixed Cast Time, After Cast Delay, and <b>MDEF</b> penetration.</li>
-   <li>Elemental Restrictions: Some of their most powerful skills are tied to specific elements (e.g., <b>Soul Vulcan Strike</b>, <b>Mystery Illusion</b>), which means they may be less effective against enemies with resistances or immunities to those elements.</li>
+   <li><u>Elemental Restrictions</u>: Some of their most powerful skills are tied to specific elements (e.g., <b>Soul Vulcan Strike</b>, <b>Mystery Illusion</b>), which means they may be less effective against enemies with resistances or immunities to those elements.</li>
-   <li>No Movement Buffs: Unlike other classes, Arch Mages lack skills that increase movement speed, which can make them slower and less mobile compared to other classes.</li>
+   <li><u>No Movement Buffs</u>: Unlike other classes, Arch Mages lack skills that increase movement speed, which can make them slower and less mobile compared to other classes.</li>
-   <li>SP Drain Vulnerability: Arch Mages are highly reliant on <b>SP</b> for casting spells, making them vulnerable to <b>SP Drain</b> effects and debuffs that limit their ability to use skills.</li>
+   <li><u>SP Drain Vulnerability</u>: Arch Mages are highly reliant on <b>SP</b> for casting spells, making them vulnerable to <b>SP Drain</b> effects and debuffs that limit their ability to use skills.</li>
-   <li>Expensive to Gear Up: Arch Mages require different sets of equipment for different builds, which makes them an expensive class to fully optimize and maintain.</li>
+   <li><u>Expensive to Gear Up</u>: Arch Mages require different sets of equipment for different builds, which makes them an expensive class to fully optimize and maintain.</li>
 </ul>
 <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(153,73,0); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">Stats</span></span></h2>
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 <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(153,73,0); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">FAQ (frequently asked questions)</span></span></h2>
-<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage"><span style="color:rgb(153,73,0); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">See Also</span></span></h2>
+<h2><span id="FAQ_.28frequently_asked_questions.29"></span>
+<span class="mw-headline" id="FAQ_(frequently_asked_questions)">
+<span style="color:rgb(153,73,0); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)</span></span></h2>
+<p><i>Why is the female mage not called Witch?...</i> (・_・;)</p>
+<table class="wikitable" style="width: 60%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: left; margin: 10px 0;">
+  <tr>
+    <th style="border-bottom: 10px solid #fad67d; background-color: #8A6444; color: #fad67d; padding: 10px;" colspan="2">
+      [ Frequently Asked Questions ]
+    </th>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is Mage Class fun to play?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px; width: 30%;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Will I regret playing this class?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Are we in a good position in the current meta?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is this class also good for PvP [Siege] content?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Are spellbooks mandatory?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can Mages levitate or fly?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can Mages play a tank/support roles?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Does it take more than 2 brain cells to play and understand this class?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ How much MATK/S.MATK should I aim for?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Should I use Release Level 2?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is Comet necessary to get, even at 4th jobs?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Are Mages a good starter or farming class?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is Magic Crasher good?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can I use my Mage gears on other Magic classes?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can I disregard DEX completely if I have 100% VCT?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can I make Mystical Amplification insta-cast?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can we still be decent without insta-cast?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Can we solo hunt MvPs?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is 100% MDEF Pierce necessary?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Green;">Yes</span></b></td>
+  </tr>
+  <tr>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;">▶ Is 193 ASPD necessary?</td>
+    <td style="padding: 10px;"><b><span style="color: Red;">No</span></b>
+  </tr>
+</table>
+<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="About_Arch_Mage">
+<span style="color:rgb(153,73,0); font-family: sans-serif; text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px black; font-size: 2rem">See Also</span></span></h2>