27 bear or mage

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Its all down to what build vs what build, but imo at the high end of 25-27 bear's have the ability to be the best. Whereas mages are just overpowered as new 25-27 mages can beat more experienced 25-27 bears

so basically mages = git gud fast but neva best IMO
& bears = very hard start but ability to be the best

Not really lol. Mages can just wait for you to HS then heal. Some of the best mages have beaten some of the best bears, quite easily I might add.