I did one playthrough with a mage, but that was before I knew about the blood rose potion bug, so I had like 100+ in every stat by the time I finished. So, I don't count that run. Everything up to the final fight would've been about the same, though. The final fight, though, would've been quite different if I hadn't had like 2000 vitality (Alexander hit me several times and I was just like "Psh! Whatever, dude.")
Good point about the barrels. I should make that a rule, as well. I don't use barrel tricks, either. Although, for me, they just don't seem worth the effort. It's faster to win without them.
Ah. Yeah, as a pure mage, the last fight is darn near impossible. Tacitcal Retreat and Phoenix Dive helped me out a ton!
(Alexander hit me several times and I was just like "Psh! Whatever, dude.")
LOL