Best Wizard Perks in Dark and Darker

Wizard is one of the more diverse classes in Dark and Darker. Players can run everything from a ranged Wizard to a Melee-focused one. Neither of these playstyles is going to work without the right perks, though. Players would be smart to decide which perks they're going to run before deciding on a Spell List.

Which are the best Perks for Wizard in Dark and Darker?

Quick Chant

in terms of Perks in Dark and Darker, this one is pretty close to a must-have. The worst thing for a Wizard in this game is to be stuck loading up a spell just so some other enemy can dive them. This is what makes Quick Chant so important; it only boosts spell-casting speed by 10%, but that small percentage makes a difference.

Arcane Mastery

This Perk synergizes with Quick Chant really well. Arcane Mastery reduces spell-casting speed by one second, which gets really quick combined with Quick Chant. Arcane Mastery will also increase the damage from Arcane Spells by 5%.

Sage

There isn't anything too fancy with this Perk, just a simple 10% increase in damage. If any players want to run Wizard but don't have a specific direction in mind (melee, fire, etc.), they should simply equip Sage for the raw stats.

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Reactive Shield

This Perk is essential for a Melee Wizard build. This brings up a shield that absorbs damage for 10 seconds. I wouldn't say this is necessary for a ranged Wizard since that playstyle involves staying out of harm's way. If a player wants to play Melee Wizard, though, they are bound to get hit. Reactive Shield could give a Wizard the couple extra seconds it needs to get one last spell out.

Fire Mastery

Here is a Perk that makes Fire Wizard a pretty viable strategy. Fire Mastery increases the damage output of Fire Spells by 5%, as well as increasing burn time by 2 seconds. Wizards usually appreciate that damage boost, especially when stacked with things like Sage and Arcane Mastery.

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