I’m trying to decide between playing as a Mage or a Summoner in my next Terraria playthrough. I’m looking for feedback on which class is generally considered better and which one might be more enjoyable or fun to play through.
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Summoner is definitely great for effectiveness without as much micromanagement, while Mage shines when it comes to personal enjoyment and crafting interesting tactics.
In my opinion, Summoner is the way to go, but I might be a bit biased. It’s really effective overall! However, if you’re after fun, playing as a Mage can be awesome too, particularly if you grab some Spectre Armor and go for the healing build. That combo can lead to some hilarious moments, especially with the homing staff.
I’d say Mage offers a lot more variety in weapon and armor choices, especially in hardmode, and you actually need to aim, which makes it feel more rewarding. Summoner can feel kind of basic since it’s often just about whips and minions. So if you’re looking for a more personal gaming experience, Mage could be your pick!
Mage can feel a bit slow, especially until you defeat Queen Bee or Skeletron. Before that, your weapon options are kind of limited, and you don’t get many armor upgrades. But once you past Skeletron, it really opens up and becomes much more enjoyable! On the other hand, Summoner is generally fun for most of the game, but getting started takes some patience with making those Summoning Potions. Still, it’s a good time overall!
That makes sense! I was leaning towards Mage at first, but now I’m curious about Summoner since everyone seems to say it’s better, especially with all the new summoning options that came out.