A solo PvE caster template for Immortal Realm. Slower to train than a warrior but more flexible at high skill — a full Mage handles most PvE content through positioning, control, and burst damage rather than tank-and-spank.
Quick Facts
| Role | Solo PvE caster |
| Skill total | 700 |
| Difficulty to play | Medium (mana management, positioning) |
| Difficulty to train | Medium (reagent costs early) |
| Training time to working | 40-60 hours |
| Time to grandmaster | 100-150 hours |
| Pairs with | Civic Orders, dungeons, mage-tower content |
Skill Template
| Skill | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Magery | 100 | Primary spellcasting |
| Evaluating Intelligence | 100 | Damage scaling |
| Meditation | 100 | Mana regeneration |
| Resist Spells | 100 | Magic resistance + spell duration |
| Wrestling | 100 | Hand-to-hand defense, prevents disrupts |
| Inscription | 80-100 | Scroll crafting + spell damage bonus |
| Spirit Speak (or Tactics) | 60-80 | Utility |
Total: 640-700 depending on utility skill.
If you'd rather drop Inscription, replace with Anatomy or Healing for self-survival.
Training Order
| Stage | Push To | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Trainers | Magery 30, Eval Int 30, Med 30, Resist 30 | Buy basics in New Haven |
| 2 — Mage tower | Magery 60, Eval Int 60, Med 60 | Cast at training dummies |
| 3 — Field practice | Magery 80, Resist 60 | Hunt low-tier mobs |
| 4 — Mid skill | All cores 80+, add Wrestling | First "real mage" feel |
| 5 — Specialization | Inscription / utility skill | Reagent independence + bonus damage |
| 6 — Grandmaster | All template skills to 100 | Full mage power |
Stats
| Stat | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| INT | 100 | Mana pool, mana regen |
| STR | 80 | HP and weight capacity (reagents) |
| DEX | 45 | Casting speed and dodge |
Mages prioritize INT heavily. Push it first.
Gear
Starter gear:
| Slot | Item | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Main hand | Empty (Wrestling) or magic staff | Wand if you have one |
| Body | Robe + leather underneath | Cosmetic |
| Reagents | Full set (50+ each) | Always carry |
| Spellbook | Standard spellbook | Filled to your spell list |
Mid-game gear:
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Body | Magic-attribute armor (LMC, MR, mana increases) |
| Spellbook | Slayer or augmented book |
| Other | Crystalline ring, magery rings, mana-related accessories |
Late-game:
| Slot | Item |
|---|---|
| Spellbook | Best-in-slot mage book |
| Armor | TimeWoven augmented mage suit |
| Wand | Vanq mage wand or charged combat wand |
For augmentation, TimeWoven.
Gold Strategy
How to fund this build:
| Stage | Income Source |
|---|---|
| Early | Starter quests, low-mob casting drops |
| Mid | Mid-tier dungeon casting, library/lore quests |
| Late | High-tier dungeons, champion spawn casting |
Reagent costs are the early-game pinch point. Buy reagents in bulk from NPC mage shops; you'll use them faster than you expect.
For broader economy context, Immortal Realm Economy.
Reagent Management
A pure Mage burns reagents constantly. Practical reagent rules:
| Action | Reagents |
|---|---|
| Carry | 100+ each: Black Pearl, Garlic, Ginseng, Mandrake Root, Nightshade, Spider's Silk, Sulfurous Ash |
| Buy from | NPC mage shops in cities; cheaper in bulk |
| Save by | Inscription scrolls cost reagents to make once but cast without them |
| Bank | Reserves of 500+ each for long sessions |
Weaknesses
| Weakness | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Disruption when hit | Push Wrestling to 100; close range matters |
| High reagent costs early | Inscription helps once you have the skill |
| Low HP pool | Push STR to 90+, wear armor under your robe |
| Slow against fast melee mobs | Use Paralyze; kite with movement |
How This Build Connects to Systems
| System | Connection |
|---|---|
| Civic Orders | Mages fit naturally into civic intellectual roles |
| Maladies | Magery utility helps with self-treatment |
| Dungeons | Strong AOE for groups of mobs |
| Time Tokens | Pure Mages benefit from token-bought spell aids |
When to Respec
This template handles most PvE casting. Consider a respec when:
- You want to add Necromancy for Necromage hybrid play.
- You want to specialize toward PvP (see PvP Mage Build).
- You want to add Taming/Lore for a hybrid pet+caster path.
- You want to specialize toward Chirurgeon Build civic play.
Where to Read Next
- For PvP variant, PvP Mage Build.
- For the builds hub, Immortal Realm Builds.
- For dungeon content, Immortal Realm Dungeons.
- For TimeWoven gear augmentation, TimeWoven.
- The download page is the on-ramp when you're ready.
