[KissBlade]

To use mages correctly, you must learn range and placement on battlefield accordingly. Then recognize how spells such as buffs target, for example, body ethereal seems like it only targets the caster but it actually effects troops close by as well. Then learn which ones are magic resistable, armor negating, etc. This way you can script the most effective spell against your armies accordingly. Different nation's mages fulfill different spell needs, for example, Ryleh focuses upon Soul Slay, Enslave Mind while remote assassinating with Mind Hunts and Dreams. Caelum uses Lightning Bolts and Falling Frosts, Ermor, Nether Bolt, Nether Darts, Summon skeletons. It's hard to just give one overall general strategy for mages other than evocation has the bulk of battle magic. However,battle magic isn't always the most important school to learn, just as often you'll need buff spells, summons, boosters, etc. Which nation have you been using currently?