A Build for appretices?

[Blitzscythe]

is there a few specific builds for the apprentices?

i just sarted downloading and i have decided to make an apprentice, so i would really appreciate some help and tips before i start

[Kayarine]

2. Stat builds 002
Remember to put 1 point in POW when you're about to get a new staff, regardless of what build you're using!
And there's no stat resets, unless you buy a Rebirth Card from the Cash Store... So choose your build wisely.

Pure INT: Magicians using this will do a lot of damage, but cast a little slow. And can run of MP fast too, not as fast as the INT/MEN users though.
If you wish to use this, just put every single stat point you get in INT, but remember to add to POW when you get a new staff.

INT/MEN: Magicians using this won't do as much damage as pure INT users, but can cast slightly faster and get more criticals. Another good thing about this build is: It's more accurate than builds that don't use MEN. However, the fast casting will make you run out of MP very very quick.
According to this post (http://outspark.com/forums/showpost.php?p=834643&postcount=8), casting speed of pure INT and INT/MEN is not very different, but the damage of MEN users is low, which makes them use much more MP than pure INT users.
If you wish to use this, a 5:1 (INT:MEN) ratio is recommended, and remember to add to POW when you get a new staff.

INT/WIS: This is great if you don't want to use potions and like to sit when you run out of mp. But you'll be missing a lot of damage if you use this...
If you like to party a lot or want to level fast, do not use this build (parties require you to spam pots so everyone can kill non-stop and if you want to level fast you shouldn't be sitting every time you run out of MP)
If you wish to use this, a 5:1 (INT:WIS) ratio is recommended, and remember to add to POW when you get a new staff.

INT/MEN/WIS: People using this will be doing much less damage, but will be doing more crits than Pure INT and will have more MP. I don't recommend this because you'll be doing very low damage, and Magicians are supposed to deal the highest damage... Plus you won't get the maximum benefit from MEN and WIS.
If you wish to use this, a 5:1:1 (INT:MEN:WIS) ratio is recommended, and remember to add to POW when you get a new staff.

That's from my General guide for Magicians (http://www.outspark.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87472)...
But if you're asking which build is the best, the answer depends on your playing style. If you like high damage use pure INT, if you like criticals (and slightly better casting speed) go for INT/MEN. I don't really recommend the other 2 builds but it's up to you.

[Trashknight]

My tip is only adding to Int until your 60's before you decide a build.(Some POW for the staff is obvious)

Other than that before those levels isn't really worth it now. ^_^'

Later when you are in your .... 50s, maybe earlier if you are rich, start using Magic Shield once in a while. It helps when you are in a pinch, and with the tiny pots...

[Kayarine]

Oh yeah I should add that too. O.o *changes guide*

[grandexeno]

Im going full INT for now, and i find it quite good in the output damage. As for casting speed, its a bit "clumsy" XD. The good thing is: more int=more dmg=you get the best atck from the skills=more magic casted within your mana pool (very low if you ask me) without using pots.
If only they boosted a little the mana pool or diminished the mana usage per skill...:(

[Oohforf]

you get used to it. your only lvl 20+ think of it when a spell cost as much as a tiny pot does. im so happy for the new potions and they really made me continue my mage fully again :D