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Magic Class Guide

Versatile class with varied attack patterns. Uses mana as a resource. High burst damage potential.

8/10 - PvE Strength

Playstyle

Mix of ranged and area attacks. Manage mana with potions and armor bonuses. Many weapons have unique and powerful attack patterns.

Strengths

  • +Most diverse attack patterns of any class
  • +Spectre Armor provides healing or damage boost
  • +Last Prism has highest DPS potential
  • +Many weapons pierce or home in

Weaknesses

  • -Mana management is required
  • -Mana Sickness debuff reduces damage temporarily
  • -Early game magic armor is limited

Progression Path

Early Game (Pre-Hardmode)

Armor

Jungle ArmorMeteor Armor

Weapons

Space GunWater BoltDemon Scythe

Mid Game (Early Hardmode)

Armor

Cobalt/Palladium Armor (magic helm)Mythril/Orichalcum ArmorAdamantite/Titanium Armor

Weapons

Crystal SerpentSky FractureMeteor Staff

Late Game (Post-Plantera)

Armor

Hallowed Armor (magic helm)Chlorophyte ArmorSpectre Armor

Weapons

Razorblade TyphoonBlizzard StaffNightglowStellar Tune

Endgame (Post-Moon Lord)

Armor

Nebula Armor

Weapons

Last PrismLunar FlareNebula ArcanumNebula Blaze

Class Tips

  • 1

    Meteor Armor + Space Gun gives unlimited mana in early game.

  • 2

    Spectre Armor mask heals you; hood boosts damage. Swap as needed.

  • 3

    Mana Flower accessory auto-drinks potions but causes Mana Sickness debuff.

  • 4

    Last Prism has the highest single-target DPS in the game.