The mage build in Iron Soul: Dungeon focuses on spell damage and the staff weapon.
Mage build essentials
- Race — Sorcerer (tied top-tier) and Fairy are the natural mage picks.
- Weapon — the staff (costs 10 ore, 80% forge success).
- Stats — prioritize spell damage, then mana/survivability.
Why Sorcerer or Fairy
Sorcerer and Fairy both rank in the top tier of the race tier list, and their bonuses suit a spell-focused playstyle.
The staff tradeoff
The staff forges at 80% success (vs 100% for light/heavy weapons), so you'll sometimes fail a craft — keep extra ore on hand when forging staves.