You do not need the FoV patch, just the one for DKS (depending on which release you have). However, for the PC version you may wish to get the DKS
DRM free patch (the
Mastertronic release is fully updated and does not have any DRM).
I'm not sure how much trouble you should be having at level 12 with goblin chiefs; they were a bit of a threat to my level 9 ranger if they got within melee range. I entered the Temple of Doom at level 12, but reloaded when the skeleton archers in the first section wouldn't stay in range, intending to return once I found a mage head for my creature. I didn't get back until level 16, so Jagon wasn't too much trouble (the creature still wasn't much help with the archers in the first room, though).
Do you have your creature? If not (it is usually helpful), head to the mine south of the fortune teller (to the far west of Lovis' tower).
I have not played a mage (pure or mixed), but think you are missing the skill Destruction.
class question! (mage advice and links to related topics)
Stat Point Distribution: What's the best way? (for a mage)
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