The 1.0 combat announcement expands mage choices. It does not establish one universally best build.
Summons and support skills
The official combat preview lists Summon Hollow Skeleton and fire, ice and shock totems. Advanced Necromancy increases skeleton capacity; Totem Mastery supports more totems. Check the exact requirements and current descriptions in your game before reallocating points.
Wands and spell progression
Wands gain a heavy attack, with aerial and evasive attacks available through skills. The launch notes also describe eternal spell variants and upgrades. Review your unlocked options instead of assuming an older rotation still uses every new tool.
Compare one change at a time
Choose a familiar encounter and keep the rest of your equipment steady while trying a new spell or skill. Note resource use, control comfort and survival. This site supplies no measured damage ranking or unverified “best build” claim.
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