I am very much against witchcraft in real life, so I am not going to partake of it in a game. It has to do with my Christian beliefs.
Yes, my second main is a mage with all elements. He uses a two-handed staff. I know everyone will say that 2 wands is better, and perhaps it is, but I like long-ranged attacks with Staff of Magus.
The other main is a Ranger and I'm enjoying the build. Hitting enemies with poison cloud arrow, then explosive arrow is lots of fun!