Hybrid is the only way to go I'm running heal, Shield, time shift, and gale force. The Gale's dodge bonus and speed bonus make it a constant spell for me. I know the fireball is a better spell and lightning has huge damage but the dodge makes it possible to keep me alive combined with malison's dodge bonus my dodge is easily over 50 and I can keep it there for over half the time. I run basically all int. so my armor and health are low but my dps is about 350 with Colton or malison so for mobs I'm a beast but to fight new bosses I have to change all my gear to boost health and armor just to stay alive. I even switch out my staff to a gun for the new bosses. Only way to stay alive.