[Kristoffer O]

Originally posted by Arryn:

As Strages Sanctus mentioned, Quickness should be the very first spell the AI tries to cast, when going down its list of available spells, unless the spell is already in effect or scripted.

It is. Not 100% but rather likely. OTOH if there is a flying elephant on the battle field you would probably prefer Souls Slay to quickness that first round of battle.

Also, if you consider Frozen Heart 30 Fat. If you cast quickness you will get one less casting of the Frozen heart before falling unconscious. Lvl 1 and to some extent lvl 2 mages are rarely helped by quickness.