Wizards are the top dps and yet have no cost to make them great dps.
Why is the cost of melee dps (aside from war, ranger) so high while wizard dps cost is 0?
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No cost...hahahahahaha epic.
Let's look at the cost of Tier 3 spell cost ehh? 50-500k? How about the Tier 3 needed JUST TO CAST MORE THAN ONCE? 100k+ minimum? How about the Tier 4 AoE spell? Another 50-500k?
So assuming you don't mind dragging a near worthless character from 70 up to t3, and can afford only 200k from friends/pals to get tier 3/4 spells and the tier 3 gear, then yes you are correct.
However, if you don't have the ability to be carried or self-rush a wizard up, they are the most painful dps to gear up. Hell, even at 70 with t3/t4, only the T3 has a reliable hit chance.
That's just my take though. Honestly, mages/necromancers/bards still need heavy loving but whatever.
(See that warriors, I can present semi-legit arguements without rage bombing about people requesting nerfs! Eat it!)
-Hate
