Hey folks, after years of maple abstinence I found this nostalgic server and am installing the game right now, yay Since it's been such a long time I'd like to ask for your advice. So I want to create a mage, as they don't need to hp wash to survive boss fights (right?). Now I'm not sure which path to choose, I want to have a character who is good (compared to the other mages) at bossing. I heard that bishops are most useful in bossruns because of their support skills, BUT as there are so many bishops around, I fear that I will have a hard time finding a group, as there are just so many bishops. So what are your thoughts on this, should I choose an archmage (which?) or bishop if my goal is to be useful and looked for in boss runs? Thank you guys
Stick to Bishops. Typically, people won't be looking to Arch Mages for bossing anyway. Boss runs could always use an extra Bishop for Resurrection, Holy Shield and Holy Symbol.
Pick Bishop so you can fund and leech a second character whether it be a mage or a dps. That's what I did. I saved and earned a lot of mesos by playing a Bishop which in turn funded my F/P mage. Mages are not useful for boss runs in comparison to a bishop. They are more often used for leeching. Perhaps they can deal a lot of damage to Zak arms and I do know of a arch mage friend who participates in HT runs but other than that I don't think arch mages have much of a utility for bossing. I created my F/P mage for fun and nostalgia since that was my first character in GMS. I would recommend F/P over Ice/lightning since their skillbooks are way cheaper and they will be buffed in the upcoming source (undetermined release date tho). I don't have an issue finding Zak runs. Try to grow out your buddylist so that increases your chances of finding a run. Join a guild and set up daily Zak runs. Sometimes, I even see people smega for Bishops for Zak/Krex/HT.
