Rush Attack : it's indeed a little bit strange the Aleroth ArchMAGE Set have a skill bonus for Rush Attack, but imo Rush Attack is handy in many circumstances ! (so in fact for all kind of build)
As a Mage using Magic Blast, and has invested in Confusion as passive skill, the enemy(ies) can be confused, so make most profit is to Rush Attack and use Firewall and/or use a weapon that do magical damage (if you've a high Intelligence value) or a balanced weapon.
As a Priest Rush Attack is very handy to fast rush to THAT enemy you wish to Blind, Charm or Curse ...
As a warrior RA is certainly handy: RA + Thousand Strikes or + Wirlwind or starting Dual Wielding, etc etc ...
As a Ranger I believe RA is less useful, but like the battle with Amdusias ... as a pure ranger I've many troubles fighting him because of his very dangerous explosive arrows! Using RA and start with a melee weapon is much better to win that battle !