Shotmage

Character Build
Level	Any	Expertise Used	26000
Name
Shotmage Build (Vincent Nightray's)
Description
Original build forum post. "This is the build that was popularized by VincentNightray in his Shotmage guide, and as such is one of--if not the--most popular builds. For first-time mages or beginners, I recommend this build; it works great and allows you to sample everything that a mage embodies. Advantages: Class 10 Destruction Magic -- able to use all spells. 50% less MP cost. Access to the Enhancement chain expertise up to Class 2, Rank 5; one can make themselves and allies stronger and harder to kill, as well as preventing knockback. Access to the Curse of the Wretched chain expertise up to Class 3, Rank 4; one's capable of powerful crowd control, as well as potentially doubling damage dealt with the slash/bullet/spell hex. Access to the Crusading Fist expertise up to class 5, rank 7; access to the entire repertoire of skills to deal great damage. Especially helpful against PvE (player versus enemy) at lower levels. A great PvP build. Agile both in soloing and in a party. Disadvantages: Does not have maximum 'Enhancement' or 'Curse of the Wretched' expertise tree--unable to use the Doesn't heal as well as a pure Enhancer might. Misses out on the final class of Magic Fidelity and consequently the Fire-boosting toggle. Requires level 90 to complete. To use this build, you'll first want to completely max your magic stat, and then boost your intelligence as high as possible. It's also a good idea to invest in 20 luck to help protect against critical hits. Note: If you're able to/decide to get 13 Vishnu Tarots, another possibility is to get 99 Magic/75 Intelligence and place the rest into luck." - Ubiquitous
Tactics
Attributes
Strength	0	Magic	0
Vitality	0	Intelligence	99
Speed	0	Luck	0
Base Stats (level 99)
HP	277.9	MP	99.1
Close Range	9.9	Long Range	9.9
Spell	9.9	Support	59.4
Physical Defense	9.9	Magical Defense	19.8
Expertise
Attack	0	Spin	0
Rush	1	Shot	0
Rapid	0	Guard	0
Counter	0	Dodge	0
Curative Magic	2	Destruction Magic	10
Support Magic	4	Curse Magic	2
Talk	0	Threaten	0
Taunt	0	Summon	0
Occultism	0	Demonology	0
Weapon Knowledge	0	Survival Techniques	0
Medical Sciences	0	Mineralogy	0
Blades	0	Crafts	0
Gun Knowledge	0	Magic Fidelity	6
Bless	1
Chain Expertise
Synthesis	0	Crusading Fist	5.7
Curse of the Wretched	3.4	Enhancement	2.5
Freischutz	0	Sharpshooter	0
Retaliation	0	Swordsmith	0
Arms Maker	0