This build is focused on squeezing out as much damage as possible from the Recluse to help melt enemy health bars and lean all the way into the glass cannon mage playstyle.
Intro
Equipment Loadout
Your main Options are going to be staves it's great to keep an eye out for Shattering Crystal
Rancorcall
Ancient Death Rancor
Stars Of Ruin
Comet Azur
Crystal Torrent
Night Comet are a few good examples of sorceries that can deal great damage.
for incantations a few good ones are Black Flame
Lightning Spear
Black Blade
Rotten Breath
Dragonice
Ancient Dragons' Lightning Strike.
[Talisman]
Lord of Blood's Exultation (with blood loss on ultimate usage relic)
Magic Scorpion Charm (And any other scorpion based on the element your using)
Godfrey Icon
Graven-Mass Talisman
Graven-School Talisman
Ritual Sword Talisman
Ritual Shield Talisman
Radagon Icon
Cerulean Amber Medallion
Crimson Amber Medallion
[Relics]
Night of the Wise Replacable By rng relic for a Magic Attack Power +2
If you choose to use the Spirit Shelter Grail the Relic setup can be
[Dormant Power]
Improved Affinity Attack Power
Increased Maximum FP
Periodical Giant Glintblade
Increased Sorcery & Incantation Duration
Improved Physical Damage Negation
Improved Affinity Damage Negation
Increased Maximum HP
[Consumables]
Starlight Shards
Warming Stone
Cerulean Hidden Tear












Game Plan and Pathing
Day 1
"On Day 1, find a direct upgrade to your staff as soon as possible ideally one with strong boss-killing potential and keep an eye out for any sacred seals that are equally useful. Afterwards, regroup with your team and help them burst down bosses using your spells to gain as many levels as possible in a short amount of time.
Day 2
On this day, focus on leveling up and possibly securing the strongest staff available to maximize your damage output, mana pool, health, and overall resources.
Day 3
The goal is simple but difficult to execute: sit back and blast the Nightlord with your spells without getting hit. Your high damage will eventually end the fight, but the challenge lies in safely dealing that damage without getting one or two shot. If you pull it off, your damage will be a hugely valuable asset to the team.