Contents History of EmbermageEmbermage derives from the word mage which means mana-user or magic-user. 'Akasha' was one of the first few people who discovered the true potential of an Embermage's wrath.Skills Main article: T2 & SkillsEmbermage The Embermage has three skill trees: Inferno, Frost, and Storm.Build ConsiderationsEmbermages start with 5 strength, 10 dexterity, 15 focus and 10 vitality. As a powerful and destructive spellcaster, the Embermage specializes in steamrolling enemies with a wide array of skills. To maximize damage dealing, more points should be invested into Focus. However, care must be taken to not neglect the mage's survivability. A few points into Vitality will suffice and a negligible amount into Strength and Dexterity.

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Most mages however are played without relying on physical damage from weapons as their spells dish out plenty of damage, rendering Dexterity and Strength useless in most cases.Skill wise, there are three trees to choose from.The Inferno skill tree offers the most damage potential and is effective against armoured enemies as fire damage bypasses their shields. Is often levelled as it is a powerful single target demolisher, at all stages of the game. Inferno mages should prioritize on effective crowd control by utilizing both. When these two skills are paired with, they unleash a lethal and continuous wave of destruction upon enemies. Be sure to skill up passives such as which adds a powerful kick into every attack on a burning enemy.

Is also a must as it helps to conserve mana pools and amplify your damage output.The Frost skill tree aims to control mobs by restricting their movements and attacks., and are all effective in ensuring enemies stay put, allowing you to set up powerful area of effect skills such as. Also, deserves a special mention as the skill scales well into the later stages of the game, providing excellent damage and freeze. The serves as a powerful companion, both being able to tank and launch a fearful blitz of chaos upon enemies.

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As the Embermage is fragile and squishy, it is advisable to invest points into this skill, having a meat shield absorbing damage for you. Is an overkill chill skill as it further allows the mage to lock enemies in place, which may be unnecessary at times since your other skills already are able to effectively achieve that.

Is effective for mages who desire to utilize close-quarters combat and spells in their skirmishes, however this skill also affects, which can then be used to debuffs large groups of enemies. A special mention must be made for as it can be used to position the mage offensively and defensively; either used to escape enemies and dodge projectiles, or to set up for dropping an Area-of-Effect attack.Finally, the Storm tree completes the triangle of destruction offered by the Embermage. This tree is similar to the Inferno tree, where many skills are devoted to damage, damage and more damage. Is hailed as one of the best skills in the game where it excels as a beginner-friendly skill, since it homes onto targets and is very powerful in taking them out. When combined with, this skills can act as a wave of mass murder, fully expanding the offensive debuffs that are built in with the bolts.

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Wot realistic gun sounds. Is an amazing static skill, effective at crowd control and most widely used when kiting bosses. A properly placed can easily reduce bosses to ashes when they're kited around. Is almost a must for every mage - It reduces the dependency on HP and mana potions, while increasing your survivability by leaps and bounds. Is best combined with as the damage amplification and slows greatly improve the damage output of this skill.

Is a helpful skill at times, pushing enemies aside when they try to attack you.Fully utilize the synergy of skills, and you will be able to face the horde of enemies fearlessly with the arcane arts by your side!Gallery.

Character Attributes and Equipment Stats -Embermage's Charge Bar- At full bar, Embermage will gain infinite mana and +25% to all skill damages for 12 seconds!Base Attributes at Level 100 (Bonuses are not included)- Strength: 5- Dexterity: 10- Focus: 420 = 210% Overall Magic Damage. Increases Mana and Mana Regeneration too.- Vitality: 100 = 18% Chance to Block. Shields and Tomes will increase this to 75% cap.Stats Allocation- (Focus: 4 and Vitality: 1) until Vitality hits 100.- Next, put all Attribute Points to Focus until Lvl 100.Main Equipment Stats (Enchants, Socketables and Stat Bonuses to Find)If you are not playing Elite/HC, focus more on your damage output.- +? Focus Attribute Bonus- +? Health- +?% Critical Hit Chance- +?% bonus to Critical Damage- All damage taken is reduced by?%-?% chance to reflect missiles at?% weapon DPSAdditional Equipment Stats- +? Mana or +?% Mana- +?% Cast Speed- Physical/Elemental Armors- +?% to all Damage- +?% to Ice Damage.

Weapons, Armors and Socketable Items -Note: I will not mention all specific items to get, to let you enjoy the game. The game is verybeatable even if you are only using some alternatives to those 'Best' items per slot. Hunt monsters, open chests or gamble to get the items that you need. Good Luck!Staff (Primary Weapon Set 'I')- Refer to the Main or Additional Equipment Stats above for stats to find.- Staff is used for debuffing boss monsters with Staff Mastery and Icy Blast skills.- Switch to Secondary Weapon Set 'II' below after debuffing monsters.- Save any staff with 4 sockets for your socketables. Refer to Socketable Items below.Any 1-Hand Weapon (Optional Secondary Weapon Set 'II')- Since most of your skills doesn't use weapon DPS, any weapon will do!- Preferably with +?% Critical Hit Chance or +?% bonus to Critical Damage.- Save any weapon with 4 sockets for your socketables.

Refer to Socketable Items below.Shield (Optional Secondary Weapon Set 'II')- Preferably with very high?% chance to Block.- The Lvl 23 ' Roundhaven' Shield has 29% chance to Block.- The Lvl 98 ' Parma's Coal-Burner' Shield has 45% chance to Block!All 10 Armors/Trinkets- Refer to the Main or Additional Equipment Stats above for stats to find.- Save all Lvl 60+ Equipments with 40+ Focus. You might use them until Lvl 100.- Save all Lvl 70+ Equipments with?% chance to reflect missiles at?% weapon DPS. Usethem if you are having trouble against long ranged attackers.Notable Armor Sets- Lvl 99 ' Trancendent' Set: The Shoulder Armor, Necklace and Belt looks good. Get 6 ofthese to get the +15% Cast Speed bonus from the set.- Lvl 70 ' Emberweave' Set: The Helm and Leggings looks good too. Get these 2 itemsto get the +10% Ice Damage bonus from the set.Notable Socketable ItemsSave all socketables that are similar to the stat bonuses below. Icy Blast (Active) - Get 5/15- After reaching Estherian Enclave, talk to Thaymor to respec or remove your 'Magma Spear'skill. Put your free skill point to Icy Blast.- This will be your friend early game until you get Hailstorm and Frost Wave. At higher levels,use this skill as your main debuffer.

Make sure you are using a staff to make the debuffs work though.- Combo with Staff MasteryStaff Mastery (Passive) - Get 15/15- This will greatly amplify your damages because it reduces the elemental resistances of yourenemies. The more you hit, the more your enemies will become vulnerable to your attacks!- If you want to get the highest damage possible with this Frost Mage, spam this then use all buffing skills/spells with Hailstorm. Optional Skills for Unused Skill Points - Total Skill Points Used: 101- Total Unused Skill Points: 31- If you have extra skill points, either upgrade the skills you currently have or save them forlater use (after reaching the next required Lvl of skills). You can also invest them to other skills that you like but use the unused skill points above as your limit.Frozen Fate (Passive)- A good passive skill for more crowd control.

You might want to invest your last extraSkill Points here if you can't decide where to put them. Putting 1 point here is enough.Immolation Aura (Active)- A buffing skill that increases survivability. At Rank 15, this skill will absorb 15% damages.- If you have some ' Skull of Limoany' socketables and/or if you are playing Elite/HC, thisskill will greatly help your damage reduction rate.Note: You might need to update your Torchlight 2 to it's latest version or patch to enjoy thisguide. Some skill description and game features are different compared to the original version. If you like this PC game, please support the software developers by purchasing the game!Related Torchlight II Tips & Guides:or.