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The ''Parry Mage'' is a popular template to engage in [[PvP]] combat.

==Skills==
The following skills makeup this template. The total skill points for each skill is the recommended value.

* '''[[Magery]]''' - 120
* '''[[Evaluating Intelligence]]''' - 120
* '''[[Resisting Spells]]''' - 120
* '''[[Parrying]]''' - 120*
* '''[[Alchemy]]''' - 100
* '''[[Anatomy]]''' - 100
* '''[[Inscription]]''' - 100
''* Note: need 80 Dexterity for Parrying to be fully effective''
===Recommended Mastery===
[to be added]

==Equipment==
To reach full effect, this template needs 780 skill points, thus requiring a suit that include +60 skill in items. Otherwise it needs a standard suit for mages focusing on items important for magic casting.

===Recommended Items===
* '''Left Hand''' - [[Hephaestus]] shield
* '''Right hand''' - None, leave open for potions
* '''Head Slot''' - A [[Mark of the Travesty]] can help a lot by giving +20 skill points

===Important Properties===
The following lists important [[item properties]] a suit for this template should focus on.
* '''Skill Bonuses''' - ''60'' -  To reach full effect, this template needs 780 skill points, thus requiring a suit that include +60 skill in items.
* '''[[Lower Reagent Cost]]''' - ''100%'' - As with any skill requiring reagents.
* '''[[Spell Damage Increase]]''' - ''30%'' - By only having one spell line, you can get up to 30% instead of the normal 15%.
* '''[[Mana Regeneration]]''' - ''18-20'' - Fast mana regeneration is always good
* '''[[Defense Chance Increase]]''' - ''45%'' - Forty-five is a required minimum, you should try to reach 70 to counter [[Hit Lower Defense]] attacks
* '''[[Lower Mana Cost]]''' - ''40%'' - Mana conservation means you can cast more spells over time
* '''[[Casting Focus]]''' - ''12%'' - Even a small chance to prevent disruption is better than none at all
* '''[[Damage Eater]]''' - ''18%'' - converts a portion of damage dealt to you back to heath

==Tactics==
Cast Magic Arrow until you run out of mana on your opponent.

[to be completed]


[[Category:PVP]]