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			\|title=A Beginner's Guide to Playing a Wizard
			\|author=Various
			\|date=2015-02-06
			\|updated=2021-04-21
			\|topic=Wizards
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	''Important note: This is truly a beginner's guide for wizards. For those seeking information on more advanced topics and suggestions beyond level 20, please see [[Comprehensive_Wizard_Guide\|a more comprehensive guide on wizards.]]''		''Important note: This is truly a beginner's guide for wizards. For those seeking information on more advanced topics and suggestions beyond level 20, please see [[Comprehensive_Wizard_Guide\|a more comprehensive guide on wizards.]]''

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	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/npg/home.asp GemStone IV New Player Guide on Play.net]		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/npg/home.asp GemStone IV New Player Guide on Play.net]

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ARCHYVER: /* Wizardly Attributes Focus */ edit fixstat information for fresh characters from first 30 days to now first 20 levels

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Wizardly Attributes Focus: edit fixstat information for fresh characters from first 30 days to now first 20 levels

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	Entire tomes (and spreadsheets!) have been created to attempt to ease the painful decisions necessary to set all the attributes for a character to begin playing the game. A generic [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/stats.asp '''attributes guide'''] gives some insight into the absolute horrors of math and preplanning that could be undertaken when attempting to create a character that maximizes the potential statistical growth in the game. Advanced players spend hours in polite, and sometimes not-so-polite discourse on what the best overall outcomes are. For this quick start guide, we'll discuss some generalities that will serve you well in creating your wizard.		Entire tomes (and spreadsheets!) have been created to attempt to ease the painful decisions necessary to set all the attributes for a character to begin playing the game. A generic [http://www.play.net/gs4/info/stats.asp '''attributes guide'''] gives some insight into the absolute horrors of math and preplanning that could be undertaken when attempting to create a character that maximizes the potential statistical growth in the game. Advanced players spend hours in polite, and sometimes not-so-polite discourse on what the best overall outcomes are. For this quick start guide, we'll discuss some generalities that will serve you well in creating your wizard.

	First, remember that in your first 30 ~~days~~ you can change these attributes up to 5 times. So hours of agony spent staring at a screen with ten categories on it trying to decide where to put those last three points really isn't too necessary.		First, remember that in your first 20 levels you can change these attributes up to 5 times. So hours of agony spent staring at a screen with ten categories on it trying to decide where to put those last three points really isn't too necessary.

	Second, there are mechanisms later in the game which will allow you to 'fix' your attributes. These potions from the [[Adventurer's Guild]] are time consuming to earn and expensive to buy from other characters. They're also totally unnecessary for the beginning wizard, and usually serve better towards the last levels of the game - levels 75 or 80 to beyond 100.		Second, there are mechanisms later in the game which will allow you to 'fix' your attributes. These potions from the [[Adventurer's Guild]] are time consuming to earn and expensive to buy from other characters. They're also totally unnecessary for the beginning wizard, and usually serve better towards the last levels of the game - levels 75 or 80 to beyond 100.

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The Wizard's Skill Selection: Updated armor use requirements for full leather

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	An excellent guide on [[New_Players%27_Guide#Stats\|Statistics for New Players]] is worth reading in general. Note in particular that this decision regarding attribute placement isn't permanent - ~~and~~ in ~~the course of the first 30 days~~, you can change attributes up to five times. So don't panic! Glance over that information to get a feel for how attributes work in Elanthia, and then we'll focus specifics for the wizard.		An excellent guide on [[New_Players%27_Guide#Stats\|Statistics for New Players]] is worth reading in general. Note in particular that this decision regarding attribute placement isn't permanent - before level 20, you can change attributes up to five times. So don't panic! Glance over that information to get a feel for how attributes work in Elanthia, and then we'll focus specifics for the wizard.

	====Wizardly Attributes Focus====		====Wizardly Attributes Focus====

DOUG: /* The Wizard's Skill Selection */

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The Wizard's Skill Selection

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	Most wizards will start out with about 43 physical training points and 48 mental training points at the start. There may be a bit of variance, but unless you're trying that maximizing attributes thing, the variance isn't going to be more than a point or two. These will increase over time, as your attributes grow. But in all honesty, you will feel as though there simply aren't enough points to train all the skills you need. That's exactly the idea behind skills in [[Elanthia]]! You have to make choices, and some things are going to have to wait!		Most wizards will start out with about 43 physical training points and 48 mental training points at the start. There may be a bit of variance, but unless you're trying that maximizing attributes thing, the variance isn't going to be more than a point or two. These will increase over time, as your attributes grow. But in all honesty, you will feel as though there simply aren't enough points to train all the skills you need. That's exactly the idea behind skills in [[Elanthia]]! You have to make choices, and some things are going to have to wait!

	'''Remember''' that you have two key advantages: The wizard profession is a relatively forgiving one, so a missed skill rank here or there isn't going to significantly prevent you from attaining your goals, and; you can easily change your skills immediately during the first 30 ~~days~~, and annually thereafter if you wish to change your wizard's focus. You can also 'fix' your skills more often by using the [[Adventurer's Guild]], but this shouldn't be necessary for the new wizard. So plan out what is important to your wizard's background and personality, but don't agonize too much over these selections, as they can be changed!		'''Remember''' that you have two key advantages: The wizard profession is a relatively forgiving one, so a missed skill rank here or there isn't going to significantly prevent you from attaining your goals, and; you can easily change your skills immediately during the first 20 levels, and annually thereafter if you wish to change your wizard's focus. You can also 'fix' your skills more often by using the [[Adventurer's Guild]], but this shouldn't be necessary for the new wizard. So plan out what is important to your wizard's background and personality, but don't agonize too much over these selections, as they can be changed!

	One very important thing to remember here is that it is possible (and often times necessary in a good training plan) to allow points to carry over or accrue between levels. The plans in this guide will leave you with training points 'unspent' from time to time, and this is fine. It is also ok to experiment, spending as many of your points as possible on your wizard's training. This will make it a bit more difficult to track, and a good training spreadsheet will become a requirement.		One very important thing to remember here is that it is possible (and often times necessary in a good training plan) to allow points to carry over or accrue between levels. The plans in this guide will leave you with training points 'unspent' from time to time, and this is fine. It is also ok to experiment, spending as many of your points as possible on your wizard's training. This will make it a bit more difficult to track, and a good training spreadsheet will become a requirement.

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	''Important note: This is truly a beginner's guide for wizards. For those seeking information on more advanced topics and suggestions beyond level 20, please see [[~~Guides~~ ~~by Whirlin: Pure, Archer, and War Mages Guide\|Whirlin's~~ ~~exceptional~~ guide on wizards.]]''		''Important note: This is truly a beginner's guide for wizards. For those seeking information on more advanced topics and suggestions beyond level 20, please see [[Comprehensive_Wizard_Guide\|a more comprehensive guide on wizards.]]''

	[[Wizard]]s are the greatest wielders of [[elemental]] magic, attuned to the raw power that imbues the world of [[Elanthia]] and all that dwell thereon. It is through this attunement that wizards focus their spells to harness power for attack, defense and utility. Wizards excel at creating temporary magical items, enchanting armors and weapons for greater abilities, and casting down their foes through elemental forces like fire, air and water. Wanting to stay close to the elemental power, wizards generally will avoid heavier armor types which can inhibit their spell-casting. Skill at physical arms like swords and maces is difficult for the wizard to acquire, so most wizards prefer to research powerful spells and literally blow their foes out of the very boots they wear, rather than grunt and sweat while trying to beat their foes into submission. <br clear=all>		[[Wizard]]s are the greatest wielders of [[elemental]] magic, attuned to the raw power that imbues the world of [[Elanthia]] and all that dwell thereon. It is through this attunement that wizards focus their spells to harness power for attack, defense and utility. Wizards excel at creating temporary magical items, enchanting armors and weapons for greater abilities, and casting down their foes through elemental forces like fire, air and water. Wanting to stay close to the elemental power, wizards generally will avoid heavier armor types which can inhibit their spell-casting. Skill at physical arms like swords and maces is difficult for the wizard to acquire, so most wizards prefer to research powerful spells and literally blow their foes out of the very boots they wear, rather than grunt and sweat while trying to beat their foes into submission. <br clear=all>

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			''Important note: This is truly a beginner's guide for wizards. For those seeking information on more advanced topics and suggestions beyond level 20, please see [[Guides by Whirlin: Pure, Archer, and War Mages Guide\|Whirlin's exceptional guide on wizards.]]''

	[[Wizard]]s are the greatest wielders of [[elemental]] magic, attuned to the raw power that imbues the world of [[Elanthia]] and all that dwell thereon. It is through this attunement that wizards focus their spells to harness power for attack, defense and utility. Wizards excel at creating temporary magical items, enchanting armors and weapons for greater abilities, and casting down their foes through elemental forces like fire, air and water. Wanting to stay close to the elemental power, wizards generally will avoid heavier armor types which can inhibit their spell-casting. Skill at physical arms like swords and maces is difficult for the wizard to acquire, so most wizards prefer to research powerful spells and literally blow their foes out of the very boots they wear, rather than grunt and sweat while trying to beat their foes into submission. <br clear=all>		[[Wizard]]s are the greatest wielders of [[elemental]] magic, attuned to the raw power that imbues the world of [[Elanthia]] and all that dwell thereon. It is through this attunement that wizards focus their spells to harness power for attack, defense and utility. Wizards excel at creating temporary magical items, enchanting armors and weapons for greater abilities, and casting down their foes through elemental forces like fire, air and water. Wanting to stay close to the elemental power, wizards generally will avoid heavier armor types which can inhibit their spell-casting. Skill at physical arms like swords and maces is difficult for the wizard to acquire, so most wizards prefer to research powerful spells and literally blow their foes out of the very boots they wear, rather than grunt and sweat while trying to beat their foes into submission. <br clear=all>

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	'''Order of Spells''' is shown in the table, and is a topic that will delight you and your wizard all through the ages. While everyone can agree which spells are critical to learn, there is some slight difference of opinion on what order they should be learned in. The usual suggestion is to have [[Elemental Targeting]] (425) at level 25, and [[Elemental Barrier]] (430) at level 30. Then, get [[Celerity]] (506), [[Call Familiar]] (920), and [[Stone Skin]] (520), as close to their respective levels as you can. What makes this good advice is that last part 'as you can'.		'''Order of Spells''' is shown in the table, and is a topic that will delight you and your wizard all through the ages. While everyone can agree which spells are critical to learn, there is some slight difference of opinion on what order they should be learned in. The usual suggestion is to have [[Elemental Targeting]] (425) at level 25, and [[Elemental Barrier]] (430) at level 30. Then, get [[Celerity]] (506), [[Call Familiar]] (920), and [[Stone Skin]] (520), as close to their respective levels as you can. What makes this good advice is that last part 'as you can'.

	'''The recommended training for each wizard at level 0''' is accurate and will work well to get you into your wizard's skin and roaming the lands as quickly as possible. But be warned - that's the only level that's assured to be accurate. Remember the statements before the table - you only get so many points to spend, and there's never enough points when you need them. At the same time, the training regimen may require points be banked forward rather than used immediately, so be cautious when training. That extra 15 minutes early on while training between levels will be very useful. ~~Andt~~, you '''can''' be flexible and adapt the training above and still be very successful as a wizard, even though some purists or sorcerers in disguise may try to dissuade you.		'''The recommended training for each wizard at level 0''' is accurate and will work well to get you into your wizard's skin and roaming the lands as quickly as possible. But be warned - that's the only level that's assured to be accurate. Remember the statements before the table - you only get so many points to spend, and there's never enough points when you need them. At the same time, the training regimen may require points be banked forward rather than used immediately, so be cautious when training. That extra 15 minutes early on while training between levels will be very useful. And, you '''can''' be flexible and adapt the training above and still be very successful as a wizard, even though some purists or sorcerers in disguise may try to dissuade you.

	'''After becoming comfortable with the concepts''' it will be time for you to go back to the [[Training point]]s page, and look at the external links at the bottom. There you will find something that will help significantly. With your understanding from the table above and practice, you'll be able to create and generate characters of any profession with little problem, and plan their training for each level in great detail all the way through their journey.		'''After becoming comfortable with the concepts''' it will be time for you to go back to the [[Training point]]s page, and look at the external links at the bottom. There you will find something that will help significantly. With your understanding from the table above and practice, you'll be able to create and generate characters of any profession with little problem, and plan their training for each level in great detail all the way through their journey.

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	*[[Wizard]] (main article)		*[[Wizard]] (main article)
	*[[New Players' Guide]] (a comprehensive beginner's guide for new players of any profession)		*[[New Players' Guide]] (a comprehensive beginner's guide for new players of any profession)
	*[[Guides by Whirlin: Pure, Archer, and War Mages Guide\|Whirlin's Wizard Guide]]
	*[[Charge Item (guide)]]		*[[Charge Item (guide)]]
	*[[The Art of Roleplaying in GemStone IV (guide)]]		*[[The Art of Roleplaying in GemStone IV (guide)]]