Editing Mizuoni's Wizard Guide (section)

== Builds ==

There are many types of builds for a wizard due to versatility. There are 2 main builds (common), 2 secondary builds (non-common/rare) and hybrids (non-common). When choosing a wizard build, think about what you will be doing at later on. Are you just playing to see how you like the class? Are you going all the way to 105? Are you a beginner are the wizard class? Or a expert? Here are some of the builds.
Pure Magic (pure/pure mag/ pure int)
This is one of the more common builds. It is:
*on even levels : 5 mag(magic)
*on odd levels: 4 mag(magic) 1 str (strength)
Light Armor (LA)
Another common build especially on pvp servers
*3 mag (magic) 1 dex (dexterity) 1 str (strength) every level
NOTE: If you want to know if you are doing this build correctly, your dex and str must be your lvl +4 so at lvl 1 you need 5 dex and 5 str to wear light armor.*
Vitality (vit)
This build is one of heard of but never tried myself. It involves adding vit for more HP. Its great for beginners I heard.
*on even levels: 4 mag 1 vit
*on odd levels: 3 mag 1 vit 1 str
Heavy Armor (HA)
Since this guide is unbiased, I have to include this build. This build isn't exactly complete yet since there are a few "kinks" to work out but possibly in the near future this can be a build up to par with pure and LA.
*on even levels: 3 str 1 dex 1 mag
*on odd levels: 5 mag
NOTE: YOU WILL ALWAYS USE HEAVY ARMOR 1 LVL BELOW YOUR ARMOR LVL(USE LVL 30 HEAVY ARMOR AT LVL 40)!!!!!!!!!!!*
Hybrids
As you get more experienced with the wizard class, you may decide to fix some of your weaknesses or add more of "x". This is where hybrid builds come in. Hybrid builds work with pure mag the best since you have extra points to spend. I myself use a hybrid build for more spike damage. Here are a few examples:
Dex Hybrid
The build I use. It involves adding 20 or 40 dex for 1% or 2% more critical % chance also adds good evasion so when you pop a sandstorm on melee classes you see "miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss miss"
NOTE: The more dex you add the less base magic attack you will have!*
You can start this build early or do it later when you have enough mag points to support yourself.
*on even levels: 4 mag 1 dex
*on odd levels: 3 mag 1 dex 1 str
ALTERNATIVE
*on even levels: 3 mag 2 dex
*on odd levels: 3 mag 1 dex 1 str
NOTE: YOU ADD DEX UNTIL YOU REACH 20 DEX OR 40 DEX!!!!!!!!!!! AFTER THAT FOLLOW THE PURE MAG BUILD*
Vit Hybrid
This build is like the vit build only you cap your vit at a point. A friend told me about this build basically you cap your vit at 30. Once again you can start this build early or later.
*on even levels: 4 mag 1 vit
*on odd levels: 3 mag 1 vit 1 str
ALTERNATIVE
*on even levels: 3 mag 2 vit
*on odd levels: 3 mag 1 vit 1 str
*NOTE: ONCE YOU FIND A VIT CAP WHETHER IT BE 30 OR 40, YOU FOLLOW THE PURE MAG BUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*
Heavy Melee Wizard
I added heavy wiz but now your pushing it >.>

Experimenting on Your Own
By now, you must have notice something in common with the hybrid builds. You need at least 3 mag every level and 1 str every other level to use a up-to-date magic weapon and armor for your level. Sooner or later you are going to want to try on your own so remember YOU MUST ADD AT LEAST 3 MAG EVERY LEVEL AND 1 STR EVERY OTHER LEVEL!!
Be Creative And Happy Experimenting! ^^
Pros and Cons of All Builds
I'm sure all the builds mention above look very interesting and some of you may or may not know what each does so I'm going to point it out here.
Pure Mag
*Pros: High Damage, High Mana, High Magical defense
*Cons: low defense, low HP
LA
*Pros: Higher Critical Hit Rate, Average Mana, Average pdef due to Light Armor
*Cons: low mdef, less damage than pure (unless you crit ^^ ), low mana
Vit
*Pros: High HP, more survivability, average defense with enough vit
*Cons: slightly less damage than pure
Heavy Armor
*Pros: pdef through the roof, excellent survivability
*Cons: less mdef, dramatic damage loss
Dex Hybrid
*Pros: slightly higher critical rate, damage comparable to pure, high mdef, high mana, more evasion (and you can use bows yay!)
*Cons: low defense, low HP
Vit Hybrid
*Pros: more rounded, decent damage, decent mana, decent magical defense, increased HP
*Cons: low pdef
You might have noticed by now that the hybrids have more pros and less cons. Interesting isn't it? So that's all the builds in a nutshell, so make your choice now!