Mage
魔法師 · Mage / Wizard — A knowledge specialist who probes the principles of magic
The mage is an intellectual combat class researching magical principles and wielding their power. Casting powerful offensive, defensive, and support magic, mages are physically weak and cannot wear armor — requiring companion protection due to spell casting time. Using spellbooks, staves, and orbs as tools, they specialize in elemental magic (fire, ice, lightning), space-time manipulation, illusion, and various other schools. A core class in every fantasy work — Tolkien's Gandalf, Harry Potter's Hogwarts wizards, D&D's Wizard class — often portrayed at extremes: white-bearded sage or dark-robed sorcerer. The maxim 'time is mana' emphasizes the importance of study and training.
Origin
Established as an independent profession when systematic magical education began at ancient magic academies. Mage towers and magic guilds have served as humanity's institutions of accumulated knowledge throughout history.
Features
- Casts magic using spellbooks and magic staves as mediums
- Elemental magic: fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, light, and dark — choose a specialty
- Activates enhanced magic by constructing magic circles
- Magical theory research — capable of developing new spells
Usage
Long-range high-firepower DPS. Responsible for the party's greatest burst damage in boss battles and large-scale combat.
Weakness
Lowest HP and melee defense. Completely nullified by the Silence status ailment.
