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Aion: Exploring the Sorcerer
Stradden
Managing EditorMember CommonPosts: 6,696
MMORPG.com Aion Correspondent Arturs Keiss writes this look at the Sorcerer class in NCsoft's newly launched MMO.
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The Sorcerer class follows a very natural path of progression from the mage archetype. Rather than being saddled with the same old spells and a spiffy new pet like the Spiritmaster, you can now focus all of your efforts into bending the weave of the universe to your will. The destruction you were able to wreak as a mere mortal mage doesn't remotely compare to the hell you'll learn to unleash upon your foes as an immortal Sorcerer.
Strengths
Extremely high DPS (ranged)
Multiple "Get out of jail free" abilities
Less gear dependent than other archetypesWeaknesses
Very slow auto attack
Slow mana regeneration
Weak armor
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Jon Wood
Managing Editor
MMORPG.com
Comments
koreans seem to choose assassins dps over Sorcerer's in groups or dungeons. Maybe their mana regens sucks.
The Article on weapon choices claims that the Orb is the best choice for the Sorcerer, and that Spiritmasters should go with the Spellbook, since they have a pet tanking mobs and the can do damage from a distance.
You guys need to reconcile your information, because you both claim that it is absolutely vital to choose the weapons suggested in each article for the most convenient leveling experience, or you should revert your claims and say that it boils down to a matter of preference.
Crap, really? If I ever play Aion I would likely play a Sorcerer or a Spiritmaster. What is the Spiritmaster's role/representation in dungeons like?
Your role will be on the bench..I don't think SM are picked over "Any" class in the game.
But,they do have a very good amount of CC's.
And,I don't think dots stack (Yet) so Sorc will always be chosen over SM.IMO
I am playing a Sorceress and really enjoyed your article. You had some pointers in it that I find very helpful.
My weapon is the spellbook which works great for me. My Sorceress is lvl 18 now. I think the weapon choice is pretty comonsense betweeen the Sorcerer and the Spiritmaster. Sorcerers definitely need range weapon as they are useless in close combat. Think of the Sorcerer as the magic blasting version of a ranger.