Yes, this is strange, Reptile. The very first time I met a bee/boar I had to use melee first - after a few strikes the boar/bee could be killed with spells. The next animals of this class were no problem then. As if my mage had to get to know them via melee <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/delight.gif" alt="" />
Kiya