What is the best setup for pre-Cultist Mage?

[TheFlyingSoda]

I decided to mess around with hardmode Mage for a while now because it's elected to be a candidate for being the best class in the pre-Cultist progression stage, and while I entirely agree with that stance, what I want to ensure is this: What is the best Mage loadout in this tier? I already know the weapon choices, but what armor and accessories best fit the class in this stage? Is it better to keep full Spectre Armor? Is it more warranted to switch the full set with any of the Dark Artist pieces and/or even with Hallowed Headgear? What accessories and/or reforges best benefit with the armor sets in this tier? I already know everything about hybrid setups, Melee, Ranger, Summoner, and almost everything about Mage, except for this progression stage.

Also, please ignore what's happening on this shot, except for the equipment choices. I just happen to have crippling resource pack and pet mod addiction.

 

[Casey Howley]

Hi! Unfortunately, you're in the wrong subforum! This one is for suggesting content to add to the game!
You'll want to post in General Terraria Talk instead.

 

[TheFlyingSoda]

Hi! Unfortunately, you're in the wrong subforum! This one is for suggesting content to add to the game!
You'll want to post in General Terraria Talk instead.

Oh, my bad. I'll repost what I asked here there and delete this post.

 

[Jam🌳]

I decided to mess around with hardmode Mage for a while now because it's elected to be a candidate for being the best class in the pre-Cultist progression stage, and while I entirely agree with that stance, what I want to ensure is this: What is the best Mage loadout in this tier? I already know the weapon choices, but what armor and accessories best fit the class in this stage? Is it better to keep full Spectre Armor? Is it more warranted to switch the full set with any of the Dark Artist pieces and/or even with Hallowed Headgear? What accessories and/or reforges best benefit with the armor sets in this tier? I already know everything about hybrid setups, Melee, Ranger, Summoner, and almost everything about Mage, except for this progression stage.

Also, please ignore what's happening on this shot, except for the equipment choices. I just happen to have crippling resource pack and pet mod addiction.
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I would personally recommend the mage weapon from golem (heat ray or whatever it's called) because of precision and high damage, it's my weapon of choice
Other than that, no recommendations

 

[Baconfry]

Based on the screenshot, you are probably running a pure DPS setup. The short answer is that you will deal more magic DPS with Hallowed Headgear + Spectre Robe + Dark Artist's Leggings if your weapon is insanely strong (Bubble Gun, Razorpine) and more with full Spectre if your weapon is not (Razorblade Typhoon).

That said, if you use your free summon slots with the Xeno Staff or better (and replace Eye of the Golem with Papyrus Scarab), then a Hallowed Headgear + Dark Artist's Robes + Dark Artist's Leggings set pulls ahead quite easily no matter what weapon you're using, and if you're already using pure Menacing then it would be a real shame not to use your summons.

 

[TheFlyingSoda]

Based on the screenshot, you are probably running a pure DPS setup. The short answer is that you will deal more magic DPS with Hallowed Headgear + Spectre Robe + Dark Artist's Leggings if your weapon is insanely strong (Bubble Gun, Razorpine) and more with full Spectre if your weapon is not (Razorblade Typhoon).

That said, if you use your free summon slots with the Xeno Staff or better (and replace Eye of the Golem with Papyrus Scarab), then a Hallowed Headgear + Dark Artist's Robes + Dark Artist's Leggings set pulls ahead quite easily no matter what weapon you're using, and if you're already using pure Menacing then it would be a real shame not to use your summons.

You should look at my repost as this post you're looking at might be archived (or deleted, if possible) soon.

Anyway, thank you for the suggestions! I didn't know that Hallowed Hedgear + Spectre Robe + Dark Artist's Leggings would be this potent as I don't see much of that when looking for helpful Mage loadouts, but great to know.

 

[Baconfry]

Just so you know, you can hit the report button on your own post and request a moderator to move the thread to the correct subforum, you don't have to delete and repost. And you may as well do that because you didn't get any good advice on the other thread lol (heat ray is not going to help)

 

[TheFlyingSoda]

I would personally recommend the mage weapon from golem (heat ray or whatever it's called) because of precision and high damage, it's my weapon of choice
Other than that, no recommendations

Yeah, I don't know about that. The Heat Ray does less damage than the Razorpine so it doesn't have a use in this department.

Thanks for sharing, though.

 

[FishronningTime]

Yeah, I don't know about that. The Heat Ray does less damage than the Razorpine so it doesn't have a use in this department.

Thanks for sharing, though.

The mage weapon from golem is the staff of earth I think. It's really good against the cultist and the pillars based on my runs.

 

[Jam🌳]

Yeah, I don't know about that. The Heat Ray does less damage than the Razorpine so it doesn't have a use in this department.

Thanks for sharing, though.

Yeah it's just personal preference (and i like the sound), just wanted to throw the idea out there

 

[darthmorf]

Hi! Unfortunately, you're in the wrong subforum! This one is for suggesting content to add to the game!
You'll want to post in General Terraria Talk instead.

Hello, you're not a moderator so please don't post directly in threads if you think that you've found one in the wrong place as that often leads to duplicate posts which is harder to tidy up than just moving the thread. Next time please simply "report and move on" and let staff handle it. Thanks.

I've merged the two threads and moved this one to a more appropriate section.