Mage Best Skills and Builds

Mage is a Starter Vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2 (DD2). See the best skills, builds, augments, and equipment to use for the Mage as well as learn how to play the Mage in this guide!

Best Mage Builds

Mage Skills Build

Recommended Mage Loadout
Palladium	Flagration
Levin	Halidom

Here is our recommended loadout for Mages during your playthrough. This is a mix of offensive and supportive spells that makes mages a jack of all trades. Use Palladium and Halidom to support your allies first. Afterwards, use Flagration when near enemies to damage them then Levin if you want to snipe from long range.

Don't forget to upgrade the skill to their improved versions as you unlock them!

Mage Augment Build

Augment	Vocation / Description
Sustainment	Magick Archer Required Rank: 2 Augments the physical Defense and Magick Defense of pawns in your party.
Subtlety	Thief Required Rank: 2 Decreases the likelihood of being targeted by foes.
Catalysis	Sorcerer Required Rank: 8 Increases damage dealt when exploiting a hostile target's elemental weakness.
Perpetuation	Mage Required Rank: 8 Extends the duration of enchantments and invigorations.
Sagacity	Sorcerer Required Rank: 9 Augments your Magick.
Exaltation	Mage Required Rank: 9 Augments your Stamina recovery speed.

The Mage is a vocation that scales off of Magick and it uses a lot of stamina to cast spells. The augments listed here are focused on making stamina management a bit easier and at the same time increasing the efficacy of spells and healing.

Best Weapons and Armor (End-Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Volant White	85 / 345	Obtain from Volcanic Island Armory for 45600G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Zodiac Charm	Head	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 22700 G.
Ares Morpho Robe	Body	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 42800 G.
Jewel-Woven Sandals	Leg	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 26600 G.
Accessories
•　 Ring of Quickening (Left Hand) •　 Ring of Percipience (Right Hand) •　 Admiral's Mantle (Cloak)

The best endgame equipment for the Mage is bought at the Armory in the Volcanic Island Camp. The build would be able to help you kill Dragons to farm Wyrmslife Crystals and purchase all the strongest post-game equipment from Bay Wayside Shrine.

The weapon to aim for is the Volant White staff then purchase the Zodiac Charm, Ares Morpho Robe, and Jewel-Woven Sandals armor pieces to amp up your defenses.

Considering Mages need to dish out a healing from behind the lines while using a lot of damaging skills at the same time, we suggest purchasing a Ring of Percipience and a Ring of Quickening. This balances out the need to maximize magick damage and manage stamina in fights.

Best Weapon and Armor (Mid Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Solar Numen	45 / 290	Obtain from Awaran's Arms for 36800G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Illuminary Crown	Head	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24400 G.
Monastic Toga	Body	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 32800 G.
Neophyte's Hosen	Leg	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24300 G.

The best mid game weapon for the Mage is the Staff, Solar Numen. You can get the weapon from Awaran's Arms as soon as you arrive in Bakbattahl.

The best mid game armor for the Mage is also bought in Bakbattahl - with Illuminary Crown, Monastic Toga, and Neophyte's Hosen taking the top spots. They can all be bought from Bodas' Armory and will set you back a total of 81,500 gold.

For rings and cloaks, equip those that will improve the Mage's overall Stamina and Magic rating especially in the mid-game where your team will need better heals and Mages need to cast magic more frequently.

Best Weapon and Armor (Early Game)

Weapon Details
Weapon	STR / MGK	Where to Get
Goblin Bane	280 / 220	Obtain from Awaran's Arms, Celeste's Smithy for 25000G.
Armor Loadout
Armor	Part	Where to Get
Bishop's Crown	Head	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 19800 G.
Enchanter's Quilted Gown	Body	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 18200 G.
Euphoric Hosen	Leg	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 13700 G.

The best early game weapon for the Mage is the Staff, Goblin Bane. You can get the weapon the earliest from Celeste's Smithy in Checkpoint Rest Town for 25,000 gold.

Likewise, the best early game armor for the Mage is also bought from Celeste's Smithy - with Bishop's Crown, Enchanter's Quilted Gown, Euphoric Hosen taking the top spots. Getting all of them will set you back a total of 51,700 gold.

For rings and cloaks, equip those that will improve the Mage's overall Stamina and Magic rating as mages needs the stats to cast spells more frequently and dish out better heals!

Mage Pawn Party Composition

Arisen	Main Pawn	Hired Pawn	Hired Pawn
Mage	Sorcerer	Fighter	Fighter

The best party composition for a Mage has their main pawn as a Sorcerer, and hiring two Fighter pawns. If you need more damage, you can dismiss one Fighter pawn and hire a Warrior instead.

The two Fighters would mostly take over the front line duties, making sure they deal damage and take all enemies' attention away as you heal and buff them using your skills.

The Sorcerer will then cast their spells from the sidelines and deal immense damage. Also, make sure to equip the proper elemental skills to deal with enemy elemental weaknesses. Try to keep an eye out for your Sorcerer though as sometimes rogue enemies will beeline to them to deal cheap shots.

Best Party Composition

Best Mage Skills

Best Weapon Skills

Skill Name	Rating and Explanation
Palladium	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Nullifies damage up to three (3) times •　Opens up attack opportunities for your Arisen •　When improved, the effect becomes global and lasts longer.
Flagration	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Short range but can hit multiple enemies •　Also ignores Defense!
Levin	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Long casting range •　Easy to use and can attack from behind Pawns •　Can use stamina to summon more lightning
Empyrean	Rating: ★★★★☆ •　Attacks a wide area •　Can function like a lantern at night or inside dark dungeons •　Damage dealt is OK at most
Halidom	Rating: ★★★★☆ •　Cures debilitating effects on allies or oneself •　Doesn't recover HP unfortunately
Celerity	Rating: ★★★☆☆ •　Speeds up allies' general speed •　Quite difficult to hit allies because of its short-range
Argent Tonic	Rating: ★★★☆☆ •　Recovers all allies' health •　The loss gauge is not recovered, unfortunately

Best Core Skills

Skill Name	Rating and Explanation
Quickspell	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Uses stamina to increase casting speed •　The increase in casting speed is not negligible so your Mage can cast spells without worrying about enemies
Anodyne	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Heals all characters within range over time •　Not an instant heal so cast ahead of time
Levitate	Rating: ★★★★☆ •　Can be used to obtain items from high places •　Not very effective in battles but the sheer utility it provides while adventuring is amazing

Best Mage Augments

Skill Name	Rating and Explanation
Beatitude	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Increases the amount of health recovered by curative magick and items •　useful when healing allies and yourself •　Perfect for the Mage!
Exaltation	Rating: ★★★★★ •　Increases stamina recovery speed •　Enables you to cast more magic that heals and supports allies •　Helps in managing stamina drain because of Quickspell
Perpetuation	Rating: ★★★★☆ •　Extends the duration of enchantments like weapon infusions •　Great for a fully supportive Mage •　Quite situational. Great if you're running an infusion mage, not a healing mage.

How to Unlock the Mage Maister Skills

Obtained By Giving Five Tomes to Trysha

Weapon Skill	Description
Celestial Paean	Skill Effect: Summons a wave of holy light that hastens both the Stamina recovery and speed of allies who touch it, while reducing damage taken. Consumes all of the caster's Stamina and knocks them off their feet. Unlocked via a Maister

The Vocation Maister for the Mage vocation is Eini. She is located inside her home, which is just north of Melve.

How to Get Mage Maister Approval

#	Objectives
1	Give the five spell tomes to Trysha, Eini's Grandaughter.
2	Talk to Eini after doing so.
3	Complete the obstacle segment below the Manor to reach Srail.

All Maister's Teachings Locations and Skills

How to Play the Mage

• Use Palladium to Nullify Some Damage
• Take Note of Enemy's Elemental Weaknesses
• Heal Allies with All the Time
• Use Infusions and Buffs If You Have Extra Stamina

Use Palladium to Nullify Some Damage

When you have extra stamina, always try to cast Palladium on your allies, especially your front-line Pawn. This is especially useful when you get Palladium's upgrade where the nullification of damage will be party-wide!

Take Note of Enemy's Elemental Weaknesses

Mages can attack enemies using various elemental spells. During battle, your Pawn may tell you the enemy's weakness so use that type of elemental magic to deal more damage.

Heal Allies with All the Time

As much as Mages can also deal damage, their main purpose is to make sure the party survives a battle. Always take time to track your allies' health bar and heal when necessary!

Use Infusions and Buffs If You Have Extra Stamina

If you have enough stamina, you can cast spells that infuse elemental effects on your allies' weapons. Also, try to infuse the element that the boss is weak to for maximum damage!

All Mage Augments

Augment	Details
Apotropaism	Augment Effect: Augments your Magick Defense. Rank Unlocked: 2 DCP Cost: 300
Beatitude	Augment Effect: Increases the amount of Health recovered by curatives and curative magicks. Rank Unlocked: 4 DCP Cost: 900
Intervention	Augment Effect: Reduces the duration of debilitations you are afflicted with. Rank Unlocked: 6 DCP Cost: 1800
Perpetuation	Augment Effect: Extends the duration of enchantments and invigorations. Rank Unlocked: 8 DCP Cost: 3000
Exaltation	Augment Effect: Augments your Stamina recovery speed. Rank Unlocked: 9 DCP Cost: 5000

List of Augments

All Mage Skills

Weapon Skills

Weapon Skill	Description
Palladium	Skill Effect: Conjures a cluster of magickal energy that blocks up to three attacks from targets. The cluster will also dissipate after a time. Rank Unlocked: 1 DCP Cost: 200
Fire Boon	Skill Effect: Enchants the caster’s weapon or that of a single ally with fire. The enchantment persists for a period of time. Rank Unlocked: 1 DCP Cost: 200
Ice Boon	Skill Effect: Enchants the caster’s weapon or that of a single ally with ice. The enchantment persists for a period of time. Rank Unlocked: 2 DCP Cost: 300
Lightning Boon	Skill Effect: Enchants the caster’s weapon or that of a single ally with lightning. The enchantment persists for a period of time. Rank Unlocked: 2 DCP Cost: 300
Halidom	Skill Effect: Conjures a magickal sigil that cures the caster and their allies of certain debilitations (caught fire, frostbite, unconscious, sleep, silence, drenched, and tarred) while within range. Rank Unlocked: 3 DCP Cost: 450
Empyrean	Skill Effect: Conjures an orb of holy light that deals immediate damage to nearby targets in all directions. The light remains for some time even after the attack concludes. Rank Unlocked: 4 DCP Cost: 700
Celerity	Skill Effect: Conjures a magickal sign that hastens the speed of allies within range. The effect persists for a period of time. Rank Unlocked: 4 DCP Cost: 700
High Palladium	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Palladium that lasts longer and grants clusters to nearby allies when cast. Rank Unlocked: 4 DCP Cost: 1000
Ice Affinity	Skill Effect: An advanced for of Ice Boon that grants a longer-lasting enchantment. Rank Unlocked: 5 DCP Cost: 1300
Lightning Affinity	Skill Effect: An advanced for of Lightning Boon that grants a longer-lasting enchantment. Rank Unlocked: 5 DCP Cost: 1300
Argent Tonic	Skill Effect: Fully and instantaneously recovers the Health of the caster or of a single ally. Does not recover the loss gauge. Rank Unlocked: 5 DCP Cost: 1100
Fire Affinity	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Fire Boon that grants a longer-lasting enchantment. Rank Unlocked: 5 DCP Cost: 1300
High Halidom	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Halidom that has an extended duration and cures the debilitations caught fire, frostbite, unconscious, sleep, silence, drenched, tarred, torched, ice-bound, and blighted. Rank Unlocked: 6 DCP Cost: 1600
Solemnity	Skill Effect: Silences the target for a period of time, preventing them from speaking and incanting spells. Rank Unlocked: 6 DCP Cost: 1800
High Empyrean	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Empyrean with an extended attack ranged and longer-lasting light. Rank Unlocked: 7 DCP Cost: 2000
High Celerity	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Celerity that conjures a longer-lasting magickal sigil and extends the ensuing speed boost's duration. Rank Unlocked: 7 DCP Cost: 2000
High Solemnity	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Solemnity that extends both the spell's effective range and the debilitation's duration. Rank Unlocked: 8 DCP Cost: 2500
Argent Succor	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Argent Tonic that gradually continues to recover Health for a period of time. Rank Unlocked: 8 DCP Cost: 2500
High Spellhold	Skill Effect: An advanced form of Spellhold that consumes less Stamina when casting the stored spell. Rank Unlocked: 9 DCP Cost: 3000
Celestial Paean	Skill Effect: Summons a wave of holy light that hastens both the Stamina recovery and speed of allies who touch it, while reducing damage taken. Consumes all of the caster's Stamina and knocks them off their feet. Unlocked via a Maister

List of All Weapon Skills

Core Skills

Core Skill	Description
Magick Bolt	Skill Effect: Fires a magickal burst that differs based on active enchantment. Can be cast while moving. Rank Unlocked: 1 DCP Cost: 0
Anodyne	Skill Effect: Conjures a magickal curative sigil that recovers the health of the caster and their allies when in contact with it. Rank Unlocked: 1 DCP Cost: 0
Focused Bolt	Skill Effect: Fires a condensed magickal burst that differs based on active enchantment. Rank Unlocked: 1 DCP Cost: 100
Quickspell	Skill Effect: Greatly hastens incantation speed. Consumes Stamina while active. Rank Unlocked: 2 DCP Cost: 250
Levitate	Skill Effect: Manipulates the caster’s weight through magickal means, allowing them to float temporarily. Rank Unlocked: 3 DCP Cost: 400

List of All Core Skills

All Mage Weapons

Weapon	Type	Strength / Magick	Vocation
Wooden Staff	Staff	11/69	Mage
	Obtain from Borderwatch Outpost (790G).
Ironclad Staff	Staff	20/80	Mage
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy, Runne's Apothecary (1450G).
Anchor to Heaven	Staff	20/115	Mage
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy (6200G).
Superior Wooden Staff	Staff	11/91	Mage
	Pre-order Bonus
Unfettered Claw	Staff	30/145	Mage
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy, Celeste's Smithy (13900G).
Battahli Scepter	Staff	35/263	Mage
	Obtain from Awaran's Arms (27300G).
Solar Numen	Staff	45/290	Mage
	Obtain from Awaran's Arms (36800G).
Cast Stone	Staff	75/201	Mage
	Obtain from Celeste's Smithy (20500G).
Goblin Bane	Staff	280/220	Mage
	Obtain from Awaran's Arms, Celeste's Smithy (25000G).
Cardinal Blaze	Staff	36/253	Mage
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (27800G).
Dragon's Nous	Staff	350/430	Mage
	Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged)
Favored Canopy	Staff	28/125	Mage
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (9800G).
Favored Flower	Staff	18/94	Mage
	Chest
Frigid Finger	Staff	50/270	Mage
	Chest
Legion's Might	Staff	130/400	Mage
	TBD
Necrotic Shriek	Staff	75/395	Mage
	Obtain from Roderick's Smithy (58000G).
Tintreach	Staff	36/253	Mage
	Obtain from Grisha's Armory (27800G).
Volant White	Staff	85/345	Mage
	Obtain from Volcanic Island Armory (45600G).

List of Weapons and Weapon Mechanics

All Mage Armor

Armor	Defense	Magick Defense	Vocations
Beseecher's Hood 0.24 kg	4	5	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Runne's Apothecary, Borderwatch Outpost for 295 G.
Pilgrim's Tights 0.67 kg	5	9	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Borderwatch Outpost for 410 G.
Arcane Hat 1.19 kg	5	68	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 23200 G.
Wizard's Hat 0.45 kg	7	11	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 2620 G.
Serpentine Circlet 0.70 kg	11	26	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 6300 G.
Missionary's Robe 1.87 kg	12	15	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Borderwatch Outpost for 735 G.
Devotee's Hood 0.60 kg	13	25	Mage
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 6400 G.
Scale Band 0.80 kg	14	14	Thief Mage Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Obtain from a Chest in Cave of the Forsaken.
Redstitch Hood 1.00 kg	15	35	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9450 G.
Meadow Cloth 1.75 kg	16	22	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory, Runne's Apothecary for 1250 G.
Peddler's Boots 1.20 kg	16	19	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 2450 G.
Howling Hood 1.17 kg	22	20	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior
	Purchase at Nameless Apothecary for 3900 G.
Bishop's Crown 2.00 kg	24	52	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 19800 G.
Savant's Boots 1.16 kg	24	32	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 6770 G.
Oracular Veil 0.89 kg	28	9	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Obtain from a Chest in Holy Mausoleum Ruins.
Crown of Insight 0.63 kg	30	45	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 15800 G.
Ruminant Circlet 0.91 kg	30	30	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 9900 G.
Illuminary Crown 1.25 kg	35	73	Mage Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24400 G.
Magician's Coat 2.20 kg	35	40	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 4520 G.
Battahli Turban 1.94 kg	38	70	Thief Archer Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 12600 G.
Journeyer's Sirwal 0.82 kg	38	20	Thief Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Nameless Apothecary for 3300 G.
Euphoric Hosen 1.50 kg	40	53	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 13700 G.
Scarlet Over-Knee Boots 2.00 kg	45	450	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9800 G.
Hillfolk Breeches 2.21 kg	50	20	Thief Archer Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9200 G.
Zodiac Charm 0.32 kg	50	70	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 22700 G.
Wardancer's Hat 1.57 kg	50	69	Mage Sorcerer Mystic Spearhand
	Obtain from a Chest in Sealed Mining Shaft.
Solar Ascension 1.00 kg	55	85	Mage Sorcerer Magick Archer
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 26000 G.
Ascetic Gaiters 2.04 kg	55	70	Thief Mage Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 15200 G.
Spellweaver's Waistcloth 1.23 kg	60	70	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Zonna's Shop for 12800 G.
Verger's Gown 2.15 kg	60	65	Mage
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 10200 G.
Cleric's Hood 1.69 kg	65	120	Mage
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 20 WLC.
Chanter's Half Robe 2.50 kg	65	50	Mage Magick Archer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 9800 G.
Neophyte's Hosen 2.23 kg	65	80	Mage Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 24300 G.
Eminent Coat 3.23 kg	70	80	Mage
	Obtain from a Chest in Ancestral Chamber.
Nightfall Greaves 1.60 kg	70	34	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Magick Archer Mystic Spearhand
	Purchase at Grisha's Armory for 15800 G.
Jewel-Woven Sandals 1.22 kg	70	88	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 26600 G.
Priestly Habit 2.36 kg	75	94	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 19000 G.
Enchanter's Quilted Gown 2.20 kg	75	90	Mage Sorcerer
	Purchase at Celeste's Smithy for 18200 G.
August Dalmatica 2.68 kg	82	101	Mage
	Obtain from a Chest in Enoa’Battahl Cavern.
Braided Boots 1.45 kg	85	75	Fighter Thief Archer Mage Warrior Sorcerer Magick Archer Trickster
	Purchase at Zachary's Shop for 16800 G.
Stargazer's Garb 2.16 kg	90	140	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Chest, Zonna's Shop for 34000 G. Obtain from a Chest in Seafloor Shrine.
Runic Gaiters 1.56 kg	90	110	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 30 WLC.
Scholar's Breeches 1.66 kg	92	106	Mage
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 30 WLC.
Monastic Toga 3.32 kg	95	131	Mage Trickster
	Purchase at Bodas's Armory for 32800 G.
Ares Morpho Robe 2.30 kg	115	162	Mage Sorcerer Trickster
	Purchase at Volcanic Island Armory for 42800 G.
Edified Vestment 3.18 kg	140	180	Mage Trickster
	Purchase at Bjorn's Armory for 75000 G.
Sacral Robe 2.58 kg	150	185	Mage
	Purchase at Bay Wayside Shrine (The Dragonforged) for 70 WLC.

List of Armors and Effects

Mage Basic Information and Rating

Mage				Vocation Type
				Starter Vocation
				Equipable Weapons
				Staffs
Tier Rating (Arisen)				Tier Rating (Pawn)

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The Mage vocation is perfect for players who prefer casting spells at a safe distance, while also providing support to Pawns by enhancing their weapons or applying heals.

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