[*] Meteorstrike (can be cast very fast repeatedly, and has a stunning effect)
[*] Blind + Hell Spikes (level 4 or 5)
[*] Survivor's Curse + any elemental attack (some people also like to Life Leech a couple time after cursing, or use Polymorph) Curse is cumulative, so even at level 1 you can cast it quickly a few times in a row to really drop the target's resistances
[*] Deathly Discs (at level 4 or 5) and Burning Wall are good for groups (the first if you are surrounded, and the second if you can run around and fence them in)
The following topic discusses effective strategies for all classes, though may contain spoilers.
Chasing Josie... techniques for defeating Josephine
Mage spell books can be bought, so if you keep your eyes open when trading, you can pick up some and experiment without having to use skill points.
Free skills, and spell books you can buy
