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	;[[Arcane Symbols]] and [[Magic Item Use]]		;[[Arcane Symbols]] and [[Magic Item Use]]
	:Useful for reading/[[CAST]]ing from [[scroll]]s and using wands. Since war mages don't use [[runestaff\|runestaves]], there is little point in training past the point where they can effectively use any scroll or wand, unless these skills are to be used to supplement their abilities or income via [[Enchant ~~Item~~ (925)\|enchanting]]. Some war mages may not train in these skills at all until late in their careers, preferring to avoid the temptation of carrying scrolls or wands and therefore causing [[encumbrance]]. These skills are critical if a war mage wishes to also become a serious [[enchanter]].		:Useful for reading/[[CAST]]ing from [[scroll]]s and using wands. Since war mages don't use [[runestaff\|runestaves]], there is little point in training past the point where they can effectively use any scroll or wand, unless these skills are to be used to supplement their abilities or income via [[Enchant (925)\|enchanting]]. Some war mages may not train in these skills at all until late in their careers, preferring to avoid the temptation of carrying scrolls or wands and therefore causing [[encumbrance]]. These skills are critical if a war mage wishes to also become a serious [[enchanter]].

	;[[Spell Aiming]]		;[[Spell Aiming]]
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	== Secondary Training Recommendations ==		== Secondary Training Recommendations ==
	;[[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC)		;[[Elemental Mana Control]] (EMC)
	:Since war mages use relatively little mana, they will not need to rely on [[Mana Leech (516)]] as much as pure wizards do. Consequently, it is relatively unimportant for a war mage to immediately train in EMC. Eventually shoot for 24 ranks (102 skill bonus) in EMC. EMC's main benefits (other than sharing) are the reduction (but not elimination) of risk from the use of [[Familiar Gate (930)]] and its modifiers to [[Enchant ~~Item~~ (925)]], so war mages considering more extensive use of those two spells may find this skill more important.		:Since war mages use relatively little mana, they will not need to rely on [[Mana Leech (516)]] as much as pure wizards do. Consequently, it is relatively unimportant for a war mage to immediately train in EMC. Eventually shoot for 24 ranks (102 skill bonus) in EMC. EMC's main benefits (other than sharing) are the reduction (but not elimination) of risk from the use of [[Familiar Gate (930)]] and its modifiers to [[Enchant (925)]], so war mages considering more extensive use of those two spells may find this skill more important.

	;[[Elemental Lore]]		;[[Elemental Lore]]

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	:[[Elemental Lore, Earth]] also provides useful benefits, such as an increase in [[Strength (509)]]'s AS boost, as well as an increase in the hardness of [[Stone Skin (520)]].		:[[Elemental Lore, Earth]] also provides useful benefits, such as an increase in [[Strength (509)]]'s AS boost, as well as an increase in the hardness of [[Stone Skin (520)]].

	: Very few, if any, war mages train in [[Elemental Lore, Fire]] or [[Elemental Lore, Water]], as neither provides a combat benefit except through the use of attack spells (such as bolt spells, ~~immolation~~, and ~~boil~~ ~~earth~~), which war mages generally prefer not to use.		:Very few, if any, war mages train in [[Elemental Lore, Fire]] or [[Elemental Lore, Water]], as neither provides a combat benefit except through the use of attack spells (such as bolt spells, Immolation, and Earthen Fury), which war mages generally prefer not to use.

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	:*[[Major Fire (908)]]		:*[[Major Fire (908)]]
	:*[[Major Shock (910)]]		:*[[Major Shock (910)]]
	:*[[~~Boil~~ ~~Earth~~ (917)]]		:*[[Earthen Fury (917)]]

	:War mages tend to have a lower AS with these bolt spells than typical wizards. Depending on the differential, specific war mages may choose to use these spells frequently, rarely, or never. [[~~Boil~~ ~~Earth~~ (917)]] and the two Minor Elemental spells are not bolt spells and therefore not subject to the same limiting factors.		:War mages tend to have a lower AS with these bolt spells than typical wizards. Depending on the differential, specific war mages may choose to use these spells frequently, rarely, or never. [[Earthen Fury (917)]] and the two Minor Elemental spells are not bolt spells and therefore not subject to the same limiting factors.

	==== Continued Training ====		==== Continued Training ====

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	'''War mages''' are a [[mutant]] sub-type of the [[wizard]] profession, generally members of the larger races or [[dwarves]].		'''War mages''' are a [[mutant]] sub-type of the [[wizard]] profession, generally members of the larger races or [[dwarves]].

	War mages generally rely on moderately strong physical attacks, utilizing weapons with either high [[damage factor]]s (such as two-handed swords, including [[claidhmore]]s) or low base speeds (such as longswords), combined with the utility spell [[~~Haste~~ (506)]]. Due to the low cost of [[Spell Aiming]], war mages are generally (but not always) capable of [[bolt spell\|bolt]] attacks, although not quite at the same strength as a [[pure]] wizard.		War mages generally rely on moderately strong physical attacks, utilizing weapons with either high [[damage factor]]s (such as two-handed swords, including [[claidhmore]]s) or low base speeds (such as longswords), combined with the utility spell [[Celerity (506)]]. Due to the low cost of [[Spell Aiming]], war mages are generally (but not always) capable of [[bolt spell\|bolt]] attacks, although not quite at the same strength as a [[pure]] wizard.

	== Differences from other forms of Wizards ==		== Differences from other forms of Wizards ==

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	;[[Spell Aiming]]		;[[Spell Aiming]]
	:Since War Mages rarely use [[Elemental Focus (513)]] and generally have lower Dexterity than their pure counterparts, their bolt-casting abilities will be considerably weaker. However, Spell Aiming is cheap to train, and is incredibly useful against [[turtle\|turtled]] creatures, the [[undead]], and creatures with bolt susceptibilities. Additionally, [[Cone of ~~Lightning~~ (518)]] can be effective at clearing large crowds of creatures. Highly recommended to train in, unless you are short on training points.		:Since War Mages rarely use [[Elemental Focus (513)]] and generally have lower Dexterity than their pure counterparts, their bolt-casting abilities will be considerably weaker. However, Spell Aiming is cheap to train, and is incredibly useful against [[turtle\|turtled]] creatures, the [[undead]], and creatures with bolt susceptibilities. Additionally, [[Cone of Elements (518)]] can be effective at clearing large crowds of creatures. Highly recommended to train in, unless you are short on training points.

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	:*[[Elemental Blast (409)]]		:*[[Elemental Blast (409)]]
	:*[[Elemental Strike (415)]]		:*[[Elemental Strike (415)]]
	:*[[Cone of ~~Lightning~~ (518)]]		:*[[Cone of Elements (518)]]
	:*[[Immolation (519)]]		:*[[Immolation (519)]]
	:*[[Minor Shock (901)]]		:*[[Minor Shock (901)]]

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	;[[Combat Maneuvers]]		;[[Combat Maneuvers]]
	:Despite the lack of maneuvers available to Wizards, and despite its high training point cost, Combat Maneuvers remains an important skill to train in. The +.5 AS that comes with each rank is its primary benefit, although [[Feint]] and [[Trip]] can become extremely effective after three or four ranks when used in combination with [[Haste (506)]]. [[Precision]] is also useful when facing creatures immune to one or another types of damage (such as [[~~stone~~ ~~trolls~~]] and many golems, which are immune to punctures.) Note that [[Trip]] may only be used with [[Polearm Weapons]] and some [[Two Handed Weapons]]; '''War Mages''' who use other types of weapons will find this maneuver useless.		:Despite the lack of maneuvers available to Wizards, and despite its high training point cost, Combat Maneuvers remains an important skill to train in. The +.5 AS that comes with each rank is its primary benefit, although [[Feint]] and [[Trip]] can become extremely effective after three or four ranks when used in combination with [[Haste (506)]]. [[Precision]] is also useful when facing creatures immune to one or another types of damage (such as [[Stone troll]]s and many golems, which are immune to punctures.) Note that [[Trip]] may only be used with [[Polearm Weapons]] and some [[Two Handed Weapons]]; '''War Mages''' who use other types of weapons will find this maneuver useless.

	:Later in their career, War Mages often add a couple ranks of [[Disarm]], as it helps them resist disarming attempts by higher level [[creatures]].		:Later in their career, War Mages often add a couple ranks of [[Disarm Weapon\|Disarm]], as it helps them resist disarming attempts by higher level [[Creature\|creatures]].

	== Secondary Training Recommendations ==		== Secondary Training Recommendations ==

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	== Differences from other forms of Wizards ==		== Differences from other forms of Wizards ==

	The lower [[bolt spell\|bolt]] [[AS]] is usually a result of a combination of a lack of positive racial Dexterity modifiers, a low Dexterity stat, and/or the common use of [[Elemental Focus (513)]] by nearly all other wizards, which is almost never used by '''War Mages''' due to its negative effect on physical [[AS]].		The lower [[bolt spell\|bolt]] [[Attack strength\|AS]] is usually a result of a combination of a lack of positive racial Dexterity modifiers, a low Dexterity stat, and/or the common use of [[Elemental Focus (513)]] by nearly all other wizards, which is almost never used by '''War Mages''' due to its negative effect on physical [[Attack strength\|AS]].

	However, physical [[AS]] tends to be much higher, as '''War Mages''' often use [[Strength (509)]], have positive or neutral racial Strength modifiers, a high Strength stat, and again the difference caused by the use of [[Elemental Focus (513)]] by nearly all other wizards. Additionally, '''War Mages''' tend to pay more attention to the acquisition and use of enchanted, flaring, and weighted weapons than other wizards might, and some have even been known to train in [[Combat Maneuvers]].		However, physical [[Attack strength\|AS]] tends to be much higher, as '''War Mages''' often use [[Strength (509)]], have positive or neutral racial Strength modifiers, a high Strength stat, and again the difference caused by the use of [[Elemental Focus (513)]] by nearly all other wizards. Additionally, '''War Mages''' tend to pay more attention to the acquisition and use of enchanted, flaring, and weighted weapons than other wizards might, and some have even been known to train in [[Combat Maneuvers]].

	== Stat Placement and Race Selection ==		== Stat Placement and Race Selection ==
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	Unlike for bolt-casting Wizards, [[Strength]] and [[Agility]] are more important statistics than [[Dexterity]]. Although [[Dexterity]] remains an important statistic for War Mages, it should be placed at a moderate level, since it rises quickly and generally won't be relied upon early. Additionally, a moderate to high [[Constitution]] is useful for improving [[hitpoint]]s and [[encumbrance]], since a War Mage is considerably more likely to be hit than a bolt-casting Wizard.		Unlike for bolt-casting Wizards, [[Strength]] and [[Agility]] are more important statistics than [[Dexterity]]. Although [[Dexterity]] remains an important statistic for War Mages, it should be placed at a moderate level, since it rises quickly and generally won't be relied upon early. Additionally, a moderate to high [[Constitution]] is useful for improving [[hitpoint]]s and [[encumbrance]], since a War Mage is considerably more likely to be hit than a bolt-casting Wizard.

	Since a '''War Mage''' will never be able to achieve the physical [[attack strength]] (AS) and [[redux]] of a [[Square]], it is important that a '''War Mage''' maximize their [[AS]] and [[defensive strength\|DS]] however possible. For this reason, it is highly recommended that a War Mage select a race with a neutral or positive Strength and Agility modifier. A non-Voln society alignment can also be beneficial, as this makes available AS and DS boosters of up to +35. High enchant weapon, shield (if any) and armor are also recommended.		Since a '''War Mage''' will never be able to achieve the physical [[attack strength]] (AS) and [[redux]] of a [[Square]], it is important that a '''War Mage''' maximize their [[Attack strength\|AS]] and [[defensive strength\|DS]] however possible. For this reason, it is highly recommended that a War Mage select a race with a neutral or positive Strength and Agility modifier. A non-Voln society alignment can also be beneficial, as this makes available AS and DS boosters of up to +35. High enchant weapon, shield (if any) and armor are also recommended.

	== Primary Training Recommendations ==		== Primary Training Recommendations ==
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	:The addition of elemental lores, particularly [[Elemental Lore, Air]], have made War Mages even more effective. 24 ranks in Air Lore will gain War Mages an additional two [[Floating Disk (511)]] items, [[Hand of Tonis\|Tonis Bolt]], and most importantly, a -1 second reduction in Haste [[roundtime]].		:The addition of elemental lores, particularly [[Elemental Lore, Air]], have made War Mages even more effective. 24 ranks in Air Lore will gain War Mages an additional two [[Floating Disk (511)]] items, [[Hand of Tonis\|Tonis Bolt]], and most importantly, a -1 second reduction in Haste [[roundtime]].

	:[[Elemental Lore, Earth]] also provides useful benefits, such as an increase in [[Strength (509)]]'s [[AS]] boost, as well as an increase in the hardness of [[Stone Skin (520)]].		:[[Elemental Lore, Earth]] also provides useful benefits, such as an increase in [[Strength (509)]]'s [[Attack strength\|AS]] boost, as well as an increase in the hardness of [[Stone Skin (520)]].

	: Very few, if any, War Mages train in [[Elemental Lore, Fire]] or [[Elemental Lore, Water]], as neither provides a combat benefit except through the use of attack spells (such as bolt spells, immolation, and boil earth), which War Mages generally prefer not to use.		: Very few, if any, War Mages train in [[Elemental Lore, Fire]] or [[Elemental Lore, Water]], as neither provides a combat benefit except through the use of attack spells (such as bolt spells, immolation, and boil earth), which War Mages generally prefer not to use.

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	* War mages do not gain any redux due to their spell training and must therefore be careful to not get hit, lest they suffer serious damage.		* War mages do not gain any redux due to their spell training and must therefore be careful to not get hit, lest they suffer serious damage.
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	==See Also==
	[[Guides by Whirlin: Pure, Archer, and War Mages Guide]]

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