DF: Still can't challenge the Swashbuckler

[Gold & Appel Inc]

Originally Posted by Nereidalbel

Mages should always have a couple missile spells, even if they tend to only use the levels their skill allows them to cast for free. A 1d-1 Lightning Bolt is actually dangerous to the guy with 15 metal DR.

Fixed that for you. ;]

Concussion is also a really good choice. Overall, though, you should probably look at DF Wizards as a utility character. Sure, you can stab somebody to death with a Swiss Army Knife, but it's really not usually the best tool for the job.