question about damage

[shlomisaada]

i'm mage! ok like this if i want to do more dmg what i need int+dex/int+str/or good weapons with good dmg? thanks for your help!

[Roberto077]

If you want ability power go full int
If you want attack damage go int dex mix
If you want defense go int str mix (my personal favorite)
If you wanna be a boss go pure str (worst build for mage)

[GoodSyntax]

I will add to what Roberto077 said (because he is right on with his post).

If you want max skill and AOE damage use a staff with a full int build.
If you want max single target damage use a longbow or crossbow with a dex build.
If you want good survivability without sacrificing AOE damage, go with a Paladin (str/int) build and use a wand + shield/bracer.

Frankly, I prefer the Paladin build because of it's flexibility. It is difficult to solo high level maps with a pure int or dex build because you simply do not have enough armor or HP to survive mobs. The Pally build allows you to tank if needed, deal AOE damage and kite, so it is, in my opinion, the best for any situation - kind of like the Jack of Add Trades, Master of None type.

[shlomisaada]

If you want ability power go full int
If you want attack damage go int dex mix
If you want defense go int str mix (my personal favorite)
If you wanna be a boss go pure str (worst build for mage)

ok thank you very mach but i dont understand what is it mix?

If you want ability power go full int
If you want attack damage go int dex mix
If you want defense go int str mix (my personal favorite)
If you wanna be a boss go pure str (worst build for mage)

and you thank you very mach i now do dex and int next time i try str and int tank you very mach! oo and what you mean by you say boss?

[GoodSyntax]

That was tongue-in-cheek. A pure STR make is one of the worst builds in the game because you have very little AOE damage, a low mana pool, and terrible hit percentage. On the flipside, you have a lot of HP, high armor.

Essentially, the STR mage is a punching bag...

[shlomisaada]

oo ok thanks!