The sorc (Sorcerer) is a human mage who fights with fire: 
Surrender To Fire makes the target vulnerable and 
Prominence does the bulk of the damage. At level 76 the sorc becomes an Archmage, and levels 77–80 bring 
Fire Vortex, 
Arcane Power and 
Volcano. Below is an L2 sorc guide for Interlude: what to learn on each class, what to cast and in what order, what to wear, where to level from 20 to 80, dyes, subclasses and the Olympiad. Every number comes from the aCis datapack.
The sorc at a glance
| Role | single-target fire damage from range, plus control: sleep, fear, slow, buff removal |
| Weapon | one-handed magic sword or blunt with SA  Acumen, or a two-handed staff — see "Sorc gear" |
| Armor | robe: sets for casting speed or M. Atk. |
| Dyes | INT and WIT at the cost of MEN, CON at the cost of STR |
| Where to level | 20–40 — The Pilgrim's Necropolis, Catacomb of the Heretic; 40–52 — Cruma Tower, Ivory Tower Crater, Archaic Laboratory; 52–61 — Archaic Laboratory, The Patriot's Necropolis; 61–76 — Tower of Insolence, Hot Springs; 76–80 — Imperial Tomb, Forge of the Gods |
A human mage starts with INT 41, MEN 39 and WIT 20: the damage is there, but casting speed has to be topped up with a set, SA Acumen and buffs.
How to get the classes
| Class | Level | Quest |
|---|---|---|
| Human Wizard | 20 | Path to a Human Wizard |
| Sorcerer | 40 | three marks —  Mark of Scholar,  Mark of Trust and  Mark of Magus: the quests Trial of the Scholar, Testimony of Trust and Test of Magus open at levels 35, 37 and 39, though midway through Trial of the Scholar you already need level 36, and midway through Testimony of Trust — level 38; a single-run route — sorc 2nd class change, 3 in 1 |
| Archmage | 76 | Saga of the Archmage: among other steps you collect 700  Halisha's Mark; the reward is  Secret Book of Giants and 5,000,000 adena (on x1 servers) |
Sorc fire: the skill combo
The datapack gives the fire element to Prominence, 
Blazing Circle, 
Rain of Fire, 
Inferno, Fire Vortex and Volcano. 
Aura Bolt, 
Aura Flare and 
Aura Flash carry no element — use them to finish off a target that resists fire.
Surrender To Fire has a 1.5-second cast and stays on the target for 15 seconds, with an 8-second reuse: fire hits the target harder and water hits weaker (water resistance +15%). If the enemy carries a Prophet's 
Resist Fire, the debuff knocks it off: they share a type, and Surrender has the higher order.
| Skill | Cast / reuse | Power (max) | MP | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prominence | 4 s / 6 s | 108 | 14+55 | main damage, range 900 |
| Aura Bolt | 2 s / 3 s | 54 | 7+28 | fills the gap while Prominence is on reuse |
| Aura Flare | 1.5 s / 2.5 s | 87 | 14+55 | the mob is already on you: range just 150 |
| Blazing Circle | 4 s / 15 s | 64 | 21+82 | fire on everything around you, radius 200 |
| Rain of Fire | 5 s / 20 s | 54 | 14+55 | fire on a pack around the target, radius 100 |
| Fire Vortex | 6 s / 60 s | 140 | 21+84 | Archmage: damage, drains the target's MP and slows it |
Rotation on a tough target: Surrender To Fire → from level 77 Fire Vortex → Prominence every 6 seconds, with Aura Bolt in between. Fire Vortex cuts the target's run speed ×0.9, attack speed ×0.7 and casting speed ×0.9 and weakens its fire resistance.
Archmage, Mystic Muse or Storm Screamer
In the datapack the three elemental mages have identical main nukes: Prominence, 
Hydro Blast and 
Hurricane share power, cast time, reuse and MP — see the table above. What sets them apart is the vortexes. The Archmage has just one, Fire Vortex (target attack speed ×0.7, handy against fighters). The Mystic Muse gets 
Ice Vortex (run speed ×0.7) and 
Light Vortex, the Storm Screamer gets 
Wind Vortex (casting speed ×0.7) and 
Dark Vortex. All three receive Arcane Power and 
Arcane Chaos at level 78. For the dark elf wind caster, read the Spellhowler guide.
How to play a sorc in Interlude
Solo. A sorc kills the mob before it gets to you: Surrender To Fire, Prominence, Aura Bolt, then Prominence again. If it does reach you — Aura Flare. A second mob from the pack is taken out of the fight with 
Curse Fear (fear for 30 seconds, 4-second cast). 
Sleep (sleep for 15 seconds) takes 10 seconds to cast, so you put it on early, before the mob starts running at you.
MP is what runs out first. 
Body To Mind from level 25 trades 131 HP for MP, 
Clear Mind adds MP regen while you stand still or walk (+4.9 and +6.2 at the last level), and 
Higher Mana Gain makes 
Recharge from others stronger. On low rates a sorc is usually leveled in a duo with a Shillien Elder or an Elven Elder.
Packs. Blazing Circle hits around the sorc himself — press it once the tank has gathered the mobs. Rain of Fire from level 58 drops fire in a radius of 100 around the chosen target. 
Sleeping Cloud puts everything within a radius of 200 to sleep for 30 seconds, but its cast takes 15 seconds — only from behind the tank.
Party. 
Concentration goes on an ally so their casting gets interrupted less. 
Blazing Skin gives damage reflect +20 for 20 minutes. Aura Flash makes everything within a radius of 200 drop you as a target — that's how a sorc sheds aggro; 1-second cast, 12-second reuse, consumes 
Spirit Ore. At level 77 comes 
Spell Force: channel it for 15 seconds to keep another party member's M. Atk. at ×1.1.
PvP. 
Cancellation tries to strip up to 5 buffs from the target: range 600, 6-second cast, 120-second reuse — use it while nobody is hitting you. In the aCis build an attempt is used up even on a buff that resists, so it usually takes off fewer than five. 
Slow lasts 60 seconds and cuts run speed ×0.5 — refresh it once a minute, not more often. In PvP you're better off not using Aura Flare: for 3 seconds after it your magic damage against players is ×0.5.
What doesn't stack
- Fire Vortex and Arcane Chaos share a type and have equal order: whichever lands last stays on the target. They likewise overwrite other mages' Ice Vortex, Wind Vortex and Dark Vortex — in a nuker party, don't stack vortexes on one target.
Decay and Inferno share a type, and Inferno's order is higher: it pushes Decay off no matter which went first. Against an Overlord's 
Seal of Flame, a Spellsinger's 
Freezing Shackle and a Warcryer's 
Freezing Flame, Decay has equal order — the last one applied stays.- Blazing Skin,
Freezing Skin, 
Reflect Damage and 
Chant of Revenge — same type and order: only the last one remains. - Slow pushes off
Ice Bolt and 
Freezing Strike (higher order), while against 
Entangle and 
Seal of Slow its order is equal — the last one stays.
Buffs for leveling
| Buffer | What the sorc gets (buffer level) |
|---|---|
| Shillien Elder |  Greater Empower (44) — M. Atk. ×1.75;  Wild Magic (62) — magic crit ×4; Recharge — MP |
| Prophet | Acumen (48) — casting speed ×1.3;  Berserker Spirit (52) — M. Atk. ×1.16, but M. Def. ×0.84 |
| Warcryer |  Flame Chant (44) — casting speed ×1.3 |
| Elven Elder |  Clarity (58) — MP consumption ×0.9; Wild Magic (62); Recharge |
Acumen and Flame Chant share a type and have equal order: the last one applied stays, so a second casting-speed buffer adds nothing. Among buffers only the Shillien Elder line has Greater Empower — that's the reason an SE gets invited to the party.
Sorc skills by level
1–20 · Human Mystic
| Level | Skill | What it gives |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Wind Strike | first nuke, wind element |
| 7 | Ice Bolt | water nuke, target speed ×0.7 |
| 7–14 |  Heal,  Battle Heal | patch yourself up between mobs |
| 14 |  Vampiric Touch | damage that gives you HP back |
20–40 · Human Wizard
| Level | Skill | Why take it |
|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Blaze | main fire nuke up to level 40, 6-second reuse |
| 20 |  Energy Bolt | 2-second cast, reuse 3 — in the gaps between Blaze |
| 20 |  Aura Burn | mob up close: range 150, reuse 2.5 seconds |
| 20 |  Flame Strike | fire on a pack, radius 200, reuse 15 seconds |
| 20 |  Summon Kat the Cat,  Summon Mew the Cat | helper cats; for the Sorcerer these skills stop leveling |
| 25 | Surrender To Fire, Sleep, Body To Mind | fire debuff, sleep, HP into MP |
| 35 | Slow | slows the target for 60 seconds |
| 35 |  Curse Chaos | target accuracy −12 |
At level 40, Prominence, Aura Flare and Aura Bolt take over from Blaze, Aura Burn and Energy Bolt — the Sorcerer no longer levels the old nukes.
40–76 · Sorcerer
| Level | Skill | What it gives (max level) |
|---|---|---|
| 40, grows to 74 | Prominence, Aura Bolt, Aura Flare | main damage — see "Sorc fire" |
| 40, grows to 74 | Surrender To Fire | fire debuff, goes on the target first |
| 40, grows to 74 | Blazing Circle | damage around yourself, radius 200 |
| 40, grows to 74 | Curse Fear, Slow, Sleep | fear for 30 seconds, speed ×0.5 for 60 seconds, sleep for 15 seconds |
| 40, grows to 74 |  Surrender To Wind | wind debuff for a party with a Spellhowler: wind hits the target harder, earth weaker (earth resistance +15%) |
| 40–56 | Blazing Skin | damage reflect +20 on an ally |
| 44, grows to 70 | Sleeping Cloud | area sleep for 30 seconds |
| 48, grows to 74 | Cancellation | buff removal, 120-second reuse |
| 48, grows to 74 | Decay | damage over time |
| 52–61 |  Divine Inspiration | extra buff slots; learned only from  Ancient Book - Divine Inspiration (Modern Language Version) and the books after it, not for SP |
| 58, grows to 74 | Rain of Fire, Aura Flash | fire on a pack; shake the mobs off you |
| 66–72 |  Seed of Fire,  Aura Symphony, Inferno,  Elemental Assault | seed combos, 1-hour reuse on each |
| 40, grows to 74 |  Anti Magic,  Weapon Mastery | M. Def. +108; M. Atk. +99.3 and on top of that ×1.17 |
| 40–72 |  Boost Mana | max MP +200 |
| 40–56 |  Fast Spell Casting | casting speed ×1.1 |
| 48 |  Quick Recovery | magic reuse ×0.8 |
The full Sorcerer tree costs 82,251,000 SP. Learning order: Prominence and Surrender To Fire → Aura Bolt and Aura Flare → Weapon Mastery and Anti Magic → Curse Fear and Slow → everything else.
Seeds. Seed of Fire puts a seed on the selected character for 5 seconds, while the combos look for seeds on the casting mage — so you seed yourself. Inferno needs two fire seeds, Aura Symphony two seeds of different elements, Elemental Assault water and wind seeds that a Spellsinger and a Spellhowler put on you. With a one-hour reuse on every one of these skills you won't set it up solo — it's a trick for a well-drilled mage party.
76–80 · Archmage
| Level | Skill | What it gives |
|---|---|---|
| 76 |  Wisdom | resistance to hold, sleep and mental attacks +20% |
| 76 | Divine Inspiration, further levels | more buff slots, also from books only |
| 77 | Fire Vortex | damage at power 140, slows the target; 60-second reuse |
| 77 |  Skill Mastery | chance to reset a skill's reuse instantly |
| 77 | Spell Force | ally's M. Atk. ×1.1 for as long as you keep channeling |
| 78 | Arcane Power | toggle: M. Atk. ×1.3, magic MP cost ×1.1; while it's on, takes 150 HP every 3 seconds |
| 78 |  Arcane Roar | M. Atk. ×1.03, fire, water, wind and earth resistance +5% |
| 78 | Arcane Chaos | target's MP cost for magic and physical skills ×1.3; 60-second reuse |
| 80 | Volcano 📖 | fire sign on the ground: power 500, radius 180, 15-second cast, 30-minute reuse, consumes  Magic Symbol; not usable in the Olympiad |
The whole 3rd class costs 283,020,000 SP, and 150 million of that goes to Volcano. The 
Ancient Spellbook: Volcano drops from Pterosaur lv. 87 — 2.01% and 1.85% in two drop categories; by the aCis code you need the book only if the server has spellbook learning switched on. Arcane Power is turned on for tough mobs and PvP: it keeps eating HP the whole time.
Sorc skill enchanting
From level 76, 2nd class skills enchant up to +30 along one of two routes; the first step needs a Secret Book of Giants. The chance for +1 is 82% at level 76, and for +30 it's 3% even at level 80. Archmage skills, Fire Vortex and Volcano included, cannot be enchanted.
| Skill | Route 1, at +30 | Route 2, at +30 |
|---|---|---|
| Prominence | power 127 instead of 108 | MP 31 instead of 55 |
| Aura Flare | power 102 instead of 87 | MP 31 instead of 55 |
| Rain of Fire | power 64 instead of 54 | MP 30 instead of 55 |
| Blazing Circle | power 77 instead of 64 | MP 47 instead of 82 |
| Surrender To Fire | landing chance: power 100 instead of 80 | MP 40 instead of 55 |
Enchant Prominence for power first — it's your main damage. On low rates where MP never lasts, go Prominence for MP instead.
Sorc gear
Grades unlock at levels 20, 40, 52, 61 and 76. Item stats come from the datapack; what to actually wear comes from player experience. A set bonus only kicks in with the full set.
1–20 · no grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Tunic of Devotion — set: casting speed ×1.15 |  Voodoo Doll, M. Atk. 28 |
20–40 · D grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Tunic of Knowledge — set: M. Atk. ×1.1, MP regen ×0.95 |  Staff of Life, M. Atk. 72 |
 Mithril Tunic — set: speed +7, WIT +1, INT −1 | same |
40–52 · C grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Karmian Tunic — set: casting speed ×1.15, P. Def. ×1.0524 |  Homunkulus's Sword - Acumen, M. Atk. 101, casting speed ×1.15 |
 Demon's Tunic — set: INT +4, WIT −1, max HP −270 |  Deadman's Staff, M. Atk. 111, two-handed |
52–61 · B grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Avadon Robe — set: casting speed ×1.15 |  Sword of Valhalla - Acumen, M. Atk. 122 |
 Blue Wolf Tunic — set: max MP +206, WIT +3, INT −2, MEN −1 |  Scroll of Mana, M. Atk. 143, no SA |
 Tunic of Zubei — set: M. Atk. ×1.1, MP regen ×0.95 | — |
61–76 · A grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Majestic Robe — set: casting speed ×1.15, max MP +240, stun resistance +50% |  Sword of Miracles - Acumen, M. Atk. 152 |
 Dark Crystal Robe — set: casting speed ×1.15, P. Def. ×1.08, paralysis resistance +50% |  Daimon Crystal - Acumen, M. Atk. 161, two-handed |
 Nightmare Robe — set: M. Atk. ×1.08, sleep and hold resistance +70% | — |
76–80 · S grade
| Armor | Weapon |
|---|---|
 Major Arcana Robe — set: M. Atk. ×1.17, speed +7, stun resistance +50% |  Arcana Mace - Acumen, M. Atk. 175 |
| same |  Imperial Staff, M. Atk. 175, two-handed |
A one-handed weapon with SA Acumen makes you cast faster — with WIT 20 a sorc needs that more than a few extra points of M. Atk. The two-handed staff makes sense once buffs and the set have already covered casting speed.
Where to level a sorc
A sorc clears mobs with low HP and high XP the fastest, so the zones below are ranked by XP per HP: each lists the three best mobs and two items from their drops with the chance at x1 rate (all from the datapack). Sorc spellbooks go first in the drop column — handy if your server requires books to learn skills.
Level 20–40
Best for the sorc: The Pilgrim's Necropolis — most XP per HP, tied with Catacomb of the Heretic; Necropolis of Sacrifice — third by XP per HP, straight after the 1st class change.
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| The Pilgrim's Necropolis | Catacomb Stakato Soldier lv. 38 |  Sword of Revolution Blade 0.58%,  Recipe: Durable Metal Plate(100%) 1.03% |
| Vault Sentinel lv. 35 | Shilen Knife Edge 0.23%,  Stone of Purity 1.23% | |
| Vault Monk lv. 37 |  Crucifix of Blood Piece 0.47%,  High Grade Suede 1.43% | |
| Catacomb of the Heretic | Grave Sentinel lv. 35 |  Metal Hardener 0.56%,  Oriharukon Ore 0.94% |
| Grave Monk lv. 37 |  Strengthened Long Bow Shaft 0.58%,  Greater Magic Haste Potion 0.78% | |
| Catacomb Shadow lv. 34 |  Helmet 0.12%,  Hoplon 0.17% | |
| Necropolis of Sacrifice | Catacomb Serpent lv. 28 |  Cursed Stockings 0.18%,  Cursed Tunic 0.11% |
| Vault Guardian lv. 25 | Heavy Sword Edge 0.26%, Saber Blade 0.21% | |
| Grave Keeper Spartoi lv. 29 |  Enchanted Ring 0.12%,  Enchanted Necklace Chain 1.89% | |
| Field of Whispers | Crokian Warrior lv. 38 | Recipe: Sage's Rag 0.42%,  Mithril Ore 2.94% |
| Dailaon lv. 37 | Maingauche Edge 0.12%, Cursed Maingauche Edge 0.12% | |
| Rakul lv. 35 | Metal Hardener 2.51%, Oriharukon Ore 0.31% | |
| The Ant Nest | Ant Warrior Captain lv. 36 | Stone of Purity 0.77%,  Coarse Bone Powder 1.55% |
| Ant Soldier lv. 35 | Recipe: Brigandine Helmet 1.02%,  Mithril Banded Mail Material 0.7% | |
| Noble Ant Leader lv. 38 | Recipe: Metallic Thread(100%) 0.89%,  Adamantite Nugget 0.48% |
5 more zones
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Fortress of Resistance | Ol Mahum Lord lv. 34 |  Charcoal 14.29%,  Suede 9.09% |
| Ol Mahum Marksman lv. 28 | Recipe: Dark Stockings 1.39%,  Healing Potion 5.27% | |
| Ol Mahum Captain lv. 30 |  Steel 0.93%,  Iron Ore 9.09% | |
| Forgotten Temple | Rakin Undine lv. 30 | Coarse Bone Powder 2.13%,  Deluxe Chest Key - Grade 3 5.26% |
| Roxide lv. 32 | Bronze Helmet 0.11%,  Aspis 0.15% | |
| Ritmal Swordsman lv. 29 | Aspis 0.12%, Stone of Purity 0.39% | |
| Floran Village | Delu Lizardman Commander lv. 35 | Adamantite Nugget 0.42%, Steel 1.06% |
| Delu Lizardman Special Agent lv. 33 |  Compound Braid 0.58%,  Cord 4.35% | |
| Cursed Seer lv. 34 | Recipe: Brigandine Tunic 0.14%, Stone of Purity 0.29% | |
| Orc Barracks | Turek Orc Warlord lv. 30 |  Scroll: Enchant Weapon (Grade D) 0.1%, Recipe: Brigandine Helmet 1.01% |
| Turek Orc Archer lv. 27 | Adamantite Nugget 0.24%, Mithril Ore 1.19% | |
| Turek Orc Skirmisher lv. 28 |  Puma Skin Gaiters 0.11%, Recipe: Conjuror's Staff 0.11% | |
| Plains of the Lizardmen | Leto Lizardman Warrior lv. 38 |  Manticore Skin Gaiters Pattern 1.31%, Manticore Skin Shirt Texture 0.84% |
| Leto Lizardman Archer lv. 36 | Gastraphetes Shaft 0.2%,  Silver Nugget 3.12% | |
| Leto Lizardman Soldier lv. 37 | Recipe: Artisan's frame 0.72%, Silver Nugget 2.63% |
Level 40–52
Best for the sorc: Archaic Laboratory — most XP per HP; Ivory Tower Crater — spellbooks for Prominence, Blazing Circle, Aura Flare and Curse Fear; Cruma Tower — the densest spawns among the zones in the main table.
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Cruma Tower | Death Knight lv. 50 | Iron Ore 20%,  Recipe: Necklace of Binding 0.28% |
| Dark Lord lv. 50 |  Greater Dye of MEN (Men+3 Int-3) 0.13%,  Thons 0.5% | |
| Snipe lv. 44 | Recipe: Demon's Stockings 0.57%, Recipe: Great Helmet 1.06% | |
| Dragon Valley | Cave Servant Archer lv. 47 |  Durable Metal Plate 0.3%,  Life Stone: level 49 0.6% |
| Royal Cave Servant lv. 51 | Fisted Blade Piece 0.17%, Recipe: Full Plate Shield 0.22% | |
| Cave Servant Captain lv. 49 |  Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 49 0.15%, Recipe: Theca Leather Boots 0.27% | |
| Ivory Tower Crater | Enchanted Iron Golem lv. 43 |  Spellbook: Curse Fear 2.32%, Spellbook: Curse Discord 2.32% |
| Enchanted Gargoyle lv. 44 | Spellbook: Surrender to Wind 2.42%, Spellbook: Vampiric Claw 2.42% | |
| Shackle lv. 45 | Spellbook: Blazing Circle 2.15%, Spellbook: Prominence 2.15% | |
| Archaic Laboratory | Bloodthirsty Ginzu Golem VII lv. 51 | Fisted Blade Piece 0.36%,  Asofe 1.54% |
| Cruel Vice Golem lv. 49 | Great Helmet Material 0.68%,  Dwarven Chain Shield Fragment 0.79% | |
| Probe Golem Champion I lv. 49 | Dwarven Chain Mail Shirt Material 0.37%, Dwarven Chain Gaiters Material 0.58% | |
| Garden of Eva | Garden Guard Leader lv. 50 | Fisted Blade Piece 0.4%,  Mold Glue 0.74% |
| Doll Master lv. 50 | Grace Dagger Edge 0.19%, Dark Screamer Edge 0.19% | |
| Blade Stakato Drone lv. 44 | Durable Metal Plate 0.69%, Recipe: Rind Leather Armor 0.52% |
5 more zones
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Catacomb of the Branded | Decayed Ancient Knight lv. 50 | Grace Dagger Edge 0.21%, Dark Screamer Edge 0.21% |
| Decayed Ancient Soldier lv. 49 |  Horn of Glory Fragment 0.56%, Recipe: Divine Stockings 0.25% | |
| Decayed Ancient Pikeman lv. 46 |  Enria 1.55%, Cursed Dagger Blade 0.3% | |
| Necropolis of Worship | Vault Overlord lv. 45 | Chain Mail Shirt Material 0.96%, Chain Gaiters Part 1.96% |
| Catacomb Gargoyle lv. 43 | Scallop Jamadhr Edge 0.57%, Recipe: Battle Axe 0.16% | |
| Vault Priest lv. 47 |  Spellbook: Servitor Empowerment 7.7%, Spellbook: Servitor Cure 12.99% | |
| The Enchanted Valley | Unicorn lv. 49 |  Spellbook: Body of Avatar 3.12%, Spellbook: Forget 3.72% |
| Satyr lv. 48 | Spellbook: Summon Reanimated Man 4.16%,  Amulet: Chant of Eagle 3.48% | |
| Valley Treant lv. 47 | Amulet: Chant of Predator 2.53%,  Spellbook: Guidance 3.64% | |
| The Forest of Mirrors | Mirror lv. 49 | Stiletto Edge 0.18%, Soulfire Dirk Blade 0.18% |
| Taik Orc Captain lv. 44 |  High-Grade Life Stone: level 46 0.11%, Chain Mail Shirt Material 0.61% | |
| Taik Orc Archer lv. 41 | Compound Braid 0.81%, Metallic Thread 1.08% | |
| Alligator Island | Dailaon Lad lv. 42 | Recipe: Blessed Spiritshot (C) Compressed Package (100%) 0.1%,  Metallic Fiber 6.25% |
| Crokian Lad Warrior lv. 43 | Elven Long Sword Blade 0.19%, Claymore Blade 0.19% | |
| Alligator lv. 40 | Bich'Hwa Edge 0.2%,  Leather 1.52% |
Level 52–61
Best for the sorc: Archaic Laboratory — most XP per HP; The Patriot's Necropolis — the Rain of Fire spellbook from Hell Keeper Medusa; Catacomb of the Apostate — XP per HP on par with The Patriot's Necropolis.
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Archaic Laboratory | Horrifying Ginzu Golem V lv. 53 | Great Pata Blade 0.42%, Enria 1.27% |
| Horrifying Ginzu Golem VIII lv. 54 | Axe of Eclipse Head 0.19%, Ghoul's Staff Head 0.12% | |
| Ginzu Golem Prodigy X lv. 52 | Tsurugi Blade 0.88%, Varnish 35% | |
| The Patriot's Necropolis | Purgatory Serpent lv. 56 | Zubei's Gaiter Material 0.49%, Avadon Gaiters Material 0.49% |
| Sepulcher Archon lv. 55 | Full Plate Shield Fragment 2.3%, Full Plate Helmet Design 1.46% | |
| Hell Keeper Medusa lv. 58 | Spellbook: Rain of Fire 2.61%, Amulet: Ritual of Life 2.15% | |
| Catacomb of the Apostate | Tomb Archon lv. 55 | Nassen's Earring Gemstone 1.22%, Necklace of Binding Chain 0.96% |
| Purgatory Conjurer lv. 59 |  Recipe: Doom Shield 0.3%, Adamantite Ring Wire 1.53% | |
| Tomb Inquisitor lv. 57 | Avadon Gloves Part 0.9%, Zubei's Boots Design 0.9% | |
| The Giant's Cave | Beast Lord lv. 60 |  Mold Lubricant 0.56%, Great Sword Blade 0.14% |
| Kranrot lv. 59 | Adamantite Ring Wire 0.89%,  Adamantite Earring Gemstone 0.76% | |
| Paliote lv. 57 |  Life Stone: level 58 0.34%, Enria 0.19% | |
| Silent Valley | Hamrut lv. 58 | Compound Braid 0.66%,  Greater Antidote 8.33% |
| Gamlin lv. 60 | Spellbook: Elemental Assault 2.24%, Spellbook: Elemental Symphony 2.24% | |
| Fallen Orc Archer lv. 57 | Arthro Nail Blade 0.17%, Oriharukon Ore 0.49% |
5 more zones
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| The Enchanted Valley | Valley Treant Elder lv. 53 |  Spellbook: Corpse Plague 3.54%, Spellbook: Corpse Burst 3.27% |
| Spirit of Timiniel lv. 55 | Full Plate Helmet Design 0.21%, Full Plate Shield Fragment 0.33% | |
| Skyshadow Meadow | Innersen lv. 60 | Spellbook: Aura Symphony 0.96%, Spellbook: Inferno 0.96% |
| Pobby lv. 57 | Recipe: Zubei's Helmet (60%) 0.13%, Adamantite Necklace Chain 0.27% | |
| Necropolis of Devotion | Sepulcher Guardian lv. 60 | Sprite's Staff Head 0.21%, Heavy War Axe Head 0.22% |
| Devil's Isle | Sairon lv. 54 | Full Plate Helmet Design 1.16%, Full Plate Shield Fragment 1.84% |
| Pirate's Zombie Captain lv. 52 | Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 52 0.5%, Enria 0.1% | |
| Doll Blader lv. 53 | Drake Leather Armor Texture 0.12%,  Theca Leather Armor Pattern 0.17% | |
| Antharas' Lair | Bloody Lady lv. 60 | Great Sword Blade 0.12%, Keshanberk Blade 0.11% |
| Cave Keeper lv. 58 | Durable Metal Plate 0.14%, Adamantite Necklace Chain 0.37% | |
| Cave Maiden lv. 59 | Metal Hardener 0.3%, Zubei's Breastplate Part 0.11% |
Level 61–76
Best for the sorc: Tower of Insolence — most XP per HP; Hot Springs — the Fire Vortex spellbook ahead of level 77; Catacomb of Dark Omens — the Arcane Chaos spellbook from Tomb Guard.
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Tower of Insolence | Platinum Tribe Overlord lv. 71 | Sealed Dark Crystal Gaiters Pattern 0.61%, Sealed Dark Crystal Breastplate Pattern 0.4% |
| Platinum Guardian Prefect lv. 74 | Mold Lubricant 1.04%,  Sealed Dark Crystal Boots Lining 1.14% | |
| Hallate's Knight lv. 65 | Recipe: Leather Armor of Doom 0.16%,  Necklace of Black Ore Beads 0.83% | |
| Swamp of Screams | Spiked Stakato Guard lv. 74 | Halberd Edge 0.57%,  Crafted Leather 1.28% |
| Female Spiked Stakato lv. 74 | Sealed Tallum Leather Armor Pattern 0.47%, Durable Metal Plate 0.9% | |
| Cannibalistic Stakato Follower lv. 74 |  Recipe: Greater Spiritshot (S) Compressed Package(100%) 0.15%,  Animal Skin 6.25% | |
| Hot Springs | Hot Springs Nepenthes lv. 75 | Spellbook - Fire Vortex 1.84%, Carnage Bow Stave 0.36% |
| Hot Springs Flava lv. 74 | Bloody Orchid Head 0.32%, Durable Metal Plate 0.34% | |
| Hot Springs Yeti lv. 75 | Bloody Orchid Head 0.33%, Animal Skin 16.67% | |
| Catacomb of Dark Omens | Tomb Guard lv. 75 | Spellbook - Arcane Chaos 4.54%, Spellbook - Curse of Doom 4.54% |
| Lesser Ancient Scout lv. 74 | Sealed Dark Crystal Leather Armor Pattern 0.34%, Sealed Tallum Leather Armor Pattern 0.24% | |
| Crypt Preacher lv. 72 | Sealed Dark Crystal Robe Fabric 0.23%,  Sealed Tallum Tunic Texture 0.32% | |
| Wall of Argos | Grendel Slave lv. 74 |  Dasparion's Staff Edge 0.28%, Meteor Shower Head 0.27% |
| Gaze of Nightmare lv. 72 | Blood Tornado Edge 0.45%, Metallic Thread 3.12% | |
| Eye of Pilgrim lv. 74 | Dasparion's Staff Edge 0.2%, Meteor Shower Head 0.2% |
6 more zones
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrine of Loyalty | Disciples of Protection lv. 74 | Blood Tornado Edge 0.73%,  Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 70 0.27% |
| Canyon Bandersnatch lv. 70 | Carnage Bow Stave 0.37%,  Animal Bone 7.14% | |
| Canyon Bandersnatch Slave lv. 71 | Bloody Orchid Head 0.38%, Mithril Ore 8.33% | |
| Stakato Nest | Male Spiked Stakato lv. 74 |  Braided Hemp 5.88%, Stem 3.57% |
| Spiked Stakato Worker lv. 73 | Dasparion's Staff Edge 0.13%, Spiritual Eye Piece 0.12% | |
| Spiked Stakato Sorcerer lv. 75 | Oriharukon Ore 2.78%, Hammer Piece of Destroyer 0.12% | |
| The Saint's Necropolis | Sepulcher Guard lv. 75 | Sealed Dark Crystal Helmet Design 0.68%, Sealed Tallum Helm Design 0.68% |
| Lesser Ancient Soldier lv. 73 |  Sealed Phoenix Necklace Beads 0.86%, Sealed Phoenix Earring Gemstone 1.12% | |
| Sepulcher Preacher lv. 72 | Sealed Phoenix Earring Gemstone 1.05%, Sealed Phoenix Necklace Beads 0.81% | |
| Catacomb of the Witch | Tomb Sage lv. 67 | Blue Wolf Tunic Fabric 0.45%, Tunic of Doom Pattern 0.45% |
| Purgatory Gargoyle lv. 68 | Sealed Tallum Tunic Texture 0.3%, Sealed Tallum Stockings Fabric 0.47% | |
| Tomb Guardian lv. 65 | Evil Spirit Head 0.13%, Deadman's Glory Stone 0.14% | |
| The Giant's Cave | Lesser Giant Soldier lv. 62 | Greater Magic Haste Potion 0.61%, Crafted Leather 0.77% |
| Lesser Giant Shooter lv. 63 | Blue Wolf Helmet Design 0.9%, Doom Helmet Pattern 0.9% | |
| Lesser Giant Scout lv. 63 |  Life Stone: level 64 0.29%, Asofe 0.58% | |
| Forest of the Dead | Bone Grinder lv. 70 | Halberd Edge 0.22%, Metallic Thread 2.04% |
| Bone Slayer lv. 68 | Bloody Orchid Head 0.21%, Durable Metal Plate 0.27% | |
| Requiem Lord lv. 68 | Halberd Edge 0.2%, Life Stone: level 67 0.22% |
Level 76–80
Best for the sorc: Imperial Tomb — most XP per HP, but go there with a party; Forge of the Gods — second place by XP per HP; Monastery of Silence — XP per HP only slightly lower than in Forge of the Gods. In these spots the Archmage stands behind the tank and uses Aura Flash to shake off any mobs that break loose onto him.
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Tomb | Imperial Commander lv. 80 | Soul Bow Stave 0.83%,  Mold Hardener 0.75% |
| Ashkenas lv. 80 | Tallum Glaive Edge 0.79%, Enria 1.06% | |
| Knight of Empire lv. 80 | Enria 1.02%,  Life Stone: level 76 0.46% | |
| Forge of the Gods | Ashuras of Destruction lv. 80 | Sealed Majestic Earring Gemstone 2.31%, Sealed Majestic Ring Gemstone 3.32% |
| Blazing Ifrit lv. 80 | Life Stone: level 76 0.79%, Thons 2.56% | |
| Elder Lavasaurus lv. 80 | Dragon Grinder Edge 0.74%,  Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 76 0.28% | |
| Monastery of Silence | Beholder of Light lv. 80 | Metallic Fiber 33.33%,  Blessing of Sanctity 4.55% |
| Warrior Monk lv. 80 | Sealed Leather Armor of Nightmare Fabric 0.43%, Sealed Majestic Leather Armor Fabric 0.37% | |
| Guardian of the Holy Land lv. 80 | Dark Legion's Edge Blade 0.36%, Sword of Miracles Edge 0.36% | |
| Varka Silenos Barracks | Varka's Commander lv. 80 | Tallum Glaive Edge 0.45%, Life Stone: level 76 0.33% |
| Varka Silenos Medium lv. 80 | Soul Separator Head 0.41%, Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 76 0.11% | |
| Varka's Head Magus lv. 80 | Soul Separator Head 0.35%, Mid-Grade Life Stone: level 76 0.11% | |
| Ketra Orc Outpost | Ketra Prophet lv. 80 | Sealed Armor of Nightmare Pattern 0.33%, Sealed Majestic Plate Armor Pattern 0.33% |
| Ketra Orc Medium lv. 80 | Dragon Grinder Edge 0.38%, Life Stone: level 76 0.26% | |
| Ketra Orc Grand Seer lv. 80 | Branch of The Mother Tree Head 0.21%, Elysian Head 0.21% |
3 more zones
| Zone | Monster | Drop (chance at x1 rate) |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Guards | Triol's Priest lv. 80 | Thons 6.25%, Dragon Slayer Edge 0.29% |
| Triol's Believer lv. 80 | Stem 16.67%, Steel 5.88% | |
| Temple Guard lv. 80 | Soul Separator Head 0.23%, Thons 2.5% | |
| Varka Silenos Village | Varka's Prophet lv. 80 | Sealed Nightmare Robe Fabric 0.42%, Sealed Majestic Robe Fabric 0.42% |
| Varka Silenos Great Seer lv. 80 | Soul Separator Head 0.44%,  Thread 14.29% | |
| Varka Silenos General lv. 80 | Sealed Armor of Nightmare Pattern 0.23%, Sealed Majestic Plate Armor Pattern 0.23% | |
| Ketra Orc Village | Ketra Commander lv. 80 | Soul Bow Stave 0.47%, Mold Hardener 0.72% |
| Ketra Orc Raider lv. 78 | Elemental Sword Edge 0.18%, Tallum Blade Edge 0.18% | |
| Ketra Orc Scout lv. 78 | Meteor Shower Head 0.17%, Dasparion's Staff Edge 0.17% |
Sorc dyes
| Style | Dyes | Total |
|---|---|---|
| damage on mobs |  Greater Dye of INT (Int+4 Men-4), Greater Dye of INT (Int+1 Men-1) and  Greater Dye of CON (Con+4 Str-4) | INT +5, CON +4, MEN −5, STR −4 |
| casting and PvP |  Greater Dye of WIT (Wit+4 Men-4), Greater Dye of WIT (Wit+1 Men-1) and Greater Dye of CON (Con+4 Str-4) | WIT +5, CON +4, MEN −5, STR −4 |
| balanced | Greater Dye of INT (Int+4 Men-4), Greater Dye of WIT (Wit+4 Men-4) and Greater Dye of CON (Con+4 Str-4) | INT +4, WIT +4, CON +4, MEN −8, STR −4 |
Dyes can't push a stat past +5: two INT+4 dyes together still give the same +5. A mage has no use for STR, so CON+4 STR−4 is HP for almost nothing.
Subclasses for a sorc
A subclass opens at level 75 on the main class, and every subclass you already have must be level 75 too; the cap is three subclasses. By default you need the items from the Mimir's Elixir and Fate's Whisper quests.
- Sorc as the main class. Any 2nd class works as a sub except Spellsinger and Spellhowler — they're in the same nuker group as the sorc — and also Overlord and Warsmith. Other elemental nukers are off the table; Necromancer is the one damage mage you can take, but a healer, buffer or summoner is the more common pick.
- Sorc as a subclass. For a class with a different role it brings ranged fire damage; Spellsinger and Spellhowler can't take it.
In Interlude a subclass doesn't share skills with the main class: its abilities only work while it's active. Subclass certification arrived in later chronicles — the High Five sorc guide will be a separate page.
Sorc in the Olympiad
The Olympiad is open only to noblesse on their main class — you can't register with a subclass active. Volcano doesn't work in the arena. Against a fighter the Archmage has Fire Vortex (attack speed ×0.7), Slow and Curse Fear; against a mage — Arcane Chaos and Cancellation; Sleep, with its 10-second cast, only if the opponent isn't hitting you. Wisdom adds +20% resistance to sleep and hold. Aura Flare lowers your magic damage in a fight with a player, so finish with Prominence and Aura Bolt.
All sorc skills
The full Sorcerer and Archmage tree — skill levels, SP and MP:
| Skill | Skill Lv | SP | MP | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 40SP: 548,000 | |||||
| Aura Boltnew📖magic damage, power 26 | 1 | 32,000 | 14 | active |
| Aura Flarenew📖magic damage, power 42.0 | 1–2 | 32,0002 × 16,000 | 28 | active |
| Blazing Circlenew📖magic damage, power 30 · around | 1–2 | 32,0002 × 16,000 | 42 | active |
| Blazing Skinnew📖damage reflect +10% · 20 min | 1 | 32,000 | 28 | active |
| Clear Mindnew | 1 | 32,000 | — | passive |
| Curse Fearnew📖Fear 30 s | 1 | 32,000 | 28 | active |
| Prominencenew📖magic damage, power 52.0 | 1–2 | 32,0002 × 16,000 | 28 | active |
| Surrender To Windnew📖 | 1 | 32,000 | 28 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +43 | 13–15 | 33,0003 × 11,000 | — | passive |
| Boost Manamax MP +70 | 3 | 32,000 | — | passive |
| Fast Spell CastingCasting Spd. ×1.07 | 2 | 32,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 9–10 | 32,0002 × 16,000 | — | passive |
 | Robe Mastery | 9–11 | 33,0003 × 11,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 10–12 | 33,0003 × 11,000 | 28 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 2 | 32,000 | 28 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 4 | 32,000 | 28 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +18.1 · M. Atk. +22.6 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 10–12 | 33,0003 × 11,000 | — | passive |
| Level 44SP: 705,000 | |||||
| Sleeping Cloudnew📖Sleep 30 s · area | 1 | 41,000 | 47 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +49 | 16–18 | 42,0003 × 14,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 29 | 2 | 41,000 | 16 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 47.0 | 3–4 | 42,0002 × 21,000 | 31 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 34 · around | 3–4 | 42,0002 × 21,000 | 47 | active |
| Concentrationcast interruption chance −36% · 20 min | 3 | 41,000 | 31 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 2 | 41,000 | 31 | active |
 | Fast HP RecoveryHP regen +1.6 | 2 | 41,000 | — | passive |
 | Fast Mana RecoveryMP regen +1.9 | 3 | 41,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 11–12 | 42,0002 × 21,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 58.0 | 3–4 | 42,0002 × 21,000 | 31 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 12–14 | 42,0003 × 14,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 13–15 | 42,0003 × 14,000 | 31 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 3 | 41,000 | 31 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 5 | 41,000 | 31 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 2 | 41,000 | 31 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +22.8 · M. Atk. +28.5 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 13–15 | 42,0003 × 14,000 | — | passive |
| Level 48SP: 1,201,000 | |||||
| Cancellationnew📖 | 1 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Decaynew📖damage over time | 1 | 63,000 | 52 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +56 | 19–21 | 63,0003 × 21,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 33 | 3 | 63,000 | 18 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 52.0 | 5–6 | 64,0002 × 32,000 | 35 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 38 · around | 5–6 | 64,0002 × 32,000 | 52 | active |
| Blazing Skindamage reflect +15% · 20 min | 2 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Boost Manamax MP +100 | 4 | 63,000 | — | passive |
| Clear Mind | 2 | 63,000 | — | passive |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 3 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Higher Mana Gain | 13–14 | 64,0002 × 32,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 65.0 | 5–6 | 64,0002 × 32,000 | 35 | active |
| Quick Recoverymagic reuse ×0.8 | 3 | 63,000 | — | passive |
| Robe Mastery | 15–17 | 63,0003 × 21,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 16–18 | 63,0003 × 21,000 | 35 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 4 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 6 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 3 | 63,000 | 35 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +28.3 · M. Atk. +35.4 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 16–18 | 63,0003 × 21,000 | — | passive |
| Level 52SP: 1,594,000 | |||||
| Divine Inspirationnew | 1 | book | — | passive |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +63 | 22–24 | 93,0003 × 31,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 36 | 4 | 94,000 | 19 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 57.0 | 7–8 | 94,0002 × 47,000 | 38 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 42 · around | 7–8 | 94,0002 × 47,000 | 56 | active |
| Cancellation | 2 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Concentrationcast interruption chance −42% · 20 min | 4 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 4 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Fast HP RecoveryHP regen +1.7 | 3 | 94,000 | — | passive |
| Fast Mana RecoveryMP regen +2.3 | 4 | 94,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 15–16 | 94,0002 × 47,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 72.0 | 7–8 | 94,0002 × 47,000 | 38 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 18–20 | 93,0003 × 31,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 19–21 | 93,0003 × 31,000 | 38 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 5 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 7 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 4 | 94,000 | 38 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +34.6 · M. Atk. +43.2 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 19–21 | 93,0003 × 31,000 | — | passive |
| Level 56SP: 2,204,000 | |||||
| Anti MagicM. Def. +70 | 25–27 | 111,0003 × 37,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 39 | 5 | 110,000 | 21 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 63.0 | 9–10 | 110,0002 × 55,000 | 41 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 46 · around | 9–10 | 110,0002 × 55,000 | 61 | active |
| Blazing Skindamage reflect +20% · 20 min | 3 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Boost Manamax MP +140 | 5 | 110,000 | — | passive |
| Cancellation | 3 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Clear Mind | 3 | 110,000 | — | passive |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 5 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Decaydamage over time | 2 | 110,000 | 61 | active |
| Fast Spell CastingCasting Spd. ×1.1 | 3 | 110,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 17–18 | 110,0002 × 55,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 78.0 | 9–10 | 110,0002 × 55,000 | 41 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 21–23 | 111,0003 × 37,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 22–24 | 111,0003 × 37,000 | 41 | active |
| Sleeping CloudSleep 30 s · area | 2 | 110,000 | 61 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 6 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 8 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 5 | 110,000 | 41 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +41.7 · M. Atk. +52.1 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 22–24 | 111,0003 × 37,000 | — | passive |
| Level 58SP: 2,199,000 | |||||
| Aura Flashnew📖magic damage, power 49 · around | 1 | 129,000 | 54 | active |
| Rain of Firenew📖magic damage, power 41 · area | 1 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +74 | 28–29 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 41 | 6 | 129,000 | 22 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 66.0 | 11–12 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | 43 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 48 · around | 11 | 129,000 | 64 | active |
| Cancellation | 4 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 6 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Fast HP RecoveryHP regen +2.1 | 4 | 129,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 19 | 129,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 82.0 | 11–12 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | 43 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 24–25 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 25–26 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | 43 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 7 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 9 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 6 | 129,000 | 43 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +45.4 · M. Atk. +56.8 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 25–26 | 130,0002 × 65,000 | — | passive |
| Level 60SP: 3,000,000 | |||||
| Anti MagicM. Def. +78 | 30–31 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 43 | 7 | 167,000 | 22 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 68.0 | 13–14 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | 44 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 50 · around | 12 | 167,000 | 66 | active |
| Boost Manamax MP +152 | 6 | 167,000 | — | passive |
| Cancellation | 5 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Concentrationcast interruption chance −48% · 20 min | 5 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 7 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Fast Mana RecoveryMP regen +2.7 | 5 | 167,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 20 | 167,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 85.0 | 13–14 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | 44 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 43 · area | 2 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 26–27 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 27–28 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | 44 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 8 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 10 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 7 | 167,000 | 44 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +49.4 · M. Atk. +61.7 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 27–28 | 166,0002 × 83,000 | — | passive |
| Level 61 | |||||
| Divine Inspiration | 2 | book | — | passive |
| Level 62SP: 3,960,000 | |||||
| Anti MagicM. Def. +82 | 32–33 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 45 | 8 | 220,000 | 23 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 71.0 | 15–16 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | 46 | active |
| Aura Flashmagic damage, power 53 · around | 2 | 220,000 | 58 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 52 · around | 13 | 220,000 | 69 | active |
| Cancellation | 6 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Clear Mind | 4 | 220,000 | — | passive |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 8 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Higher Mana Gain | 21 | 220,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 89.0 | 15–16 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | 46 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 45 · area | 3 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 28–29 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 29–30 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | 46 | active |
| Sleeping CloudSleep 30 s · area | 3 | 220,000 | 69 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 9 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 11 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 8 | 220,000 | 46 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +53.5 · M. Atk. +66.8 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 29–30 | 220,0002 × 110,000 | — | passive |
| Level 64SP: 4,760,000 | |||||
| Anti MagicM. Def. +86 | 34–35 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 46 | 9 | 280,000 | 24 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 74.0 | 17–18 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | 48 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 55 · around | 14 | 280,000 | 71 | active |
| Cancellation | 7 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 9 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Decaydamage over time | 3 | 280,000 | 71 | active |
| Fast HP RecoveryHP regen +2.6 | 5 | 280,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 22 | 280,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 92.0 | 17–18 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | 48 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 46 · area | 4 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 30–31 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 31–32 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | 48 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 10 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 12 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 9 | 280,000 | 48 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +57.7 · M. Atk. +72.1 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 31–32 | 280,0002 × 140,000 | — | passive |
| Level 66SP: 6,970,000 | |||||
| Seed of Firenew📖 | 1 | 370,000 | 200 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +91 | 36–37 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 48 | 10 | 370,000 | 25 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 77.0 | 19–20 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | 49 | active |
| Aura Flashmagic damage, power 58 · around | 3 | 370,000 | 62 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 57 · around | 15 | 370,000 | 74 | active |
| Boost Manamax MP +180 | 7 | 370,000 | — | passive |
| Cancellation | 8 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 10 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Higher Mana Gain | 23 | 370,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 96.0 | 19–20 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | 49 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 48 · area | 5 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 32–33 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 33–34 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | 49 | active |
| Sleeping CloudSleep 30 s · area | 4 | 370,000 | 74 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 11 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 13 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 10 | 370,000 | 49 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +62 · M. Atk. +77.4 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 33–34 | 360,0002 × 180,000 | — | passive |
| Level 68SP: 7,730,000 | |||||
| Aura Symphonynew📖magic damage, power 350 · reuse 60 min | 1 | 410,000 | 200 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +95 | 38–39 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 50 | 11 | 410,000 | 26 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 79.0 | 21–22 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | 51 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 58 · around | 16 | 410,000 | 76 | active |
| Cancellation | 9 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Clear Mind | 5 | 410,000 | — | passive |
| Concentrationcast interruption chance −53% · 20 min | 6 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 11 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Fast Mana RecoveryMP regen +3.1 | 6 | 410,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 24 | 410,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 99.0 | 21–22 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | 51 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 50 · area | 6 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 34–35 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 35–36 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | 51 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 12 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 14 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 11 | 410,000 | 51 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +66.8 · M. Atk. +82.9 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 35–36 | 400,0002 × 200,000 | — | passive |
| Level 70SP: 9,360,000 | |||||
| Infernonew📖magic damage, power 350 · damage over time · reuse 60 min | 1 | 520,000 | 200 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +99 | 40–41 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 51 | 12 | 520,000 | 26 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 82.0 | 23–24 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | 52 | active |
| Aura Flashmagic damage, power 61 · around | 4 | 520,000 | 65 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 60 · around | 17 | 520,000 | 78 | active |
| Cancellation | 10 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 12 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Higher Mana Gain | 25 | 520,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 102.0 | 23–24 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | 52 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 51 · area | 7 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 36–37 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 37–38 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | 52 | active |
| Sleeping CloudSleep 30 s · area | 5 | 520,000 | 78 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 13 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 15 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 12 | 520,000 | 52 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +70.7 · M. Atk. +88.4 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 37–38 | 520,0002 × 260,000 | — | passive |
| Level 72SP: 14,960,000 | |||||
| Elemental Assaultnew📖magic damage, power 500 · reuse 60 min | 1 | 880,000 | 200 | active |
| Anti MagicM. Def. +104 | 42–43 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 53 | 13 | 880,000 | 27 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 84.0 | 25–26 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | 53 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 62 · around | 18 | 880,000 | 80 | active |
| Boost Manamax MP +200 | 8 | 880,000 | — | passive |
| Cancellation | 11 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 13 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Higher Mana Gain | 26 | 880,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 105.0 | 25–26 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | 53 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 53 · area | 8 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 38–39 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 39–40 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | 53 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 14 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 16 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 13 | 880,000 | 53 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +75.1 · M. Atk. +93.8 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 39–40 | 880,0002 × 440,000 | — | passive |
| Level 74SP: 23,060,000 | |||||
| Anti MagicM. Def. +108 | 44–45 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | — | passive |
| Aura Boltmagic damage, power 54 | 14 | 1,150,000 | 28 | active |
| Aura Flaremagic damage, power 87.0 | 27–28 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | 55 | active |
| Aura Flashmagic damage, power 65 · around | 5 | 1,150,000 | 69 | active |
| Blazing Circlemagic damage, power 64 · around | 19 | 1,150,000 | 82 | active |
| Cancellation | 12 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Clear Mind | 6 | 1,150,000 | — | passive |
| Curse FearFear 30 s | 14 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Decaydamage over time | 4 | 1,150,000 | 82 | active |
| Fast HP RecoveryHP regen +2.7 | 6 | 1,150,000 | — | passive |
| Fast Mana RecoveryMP regen +3.4 | 7 | 1,150,000 | — | passive |
| Higher Mana Gain | 27 | 1,150,000 | — | passive |
| Prominencemagic damage, power 108.0 | 27–28 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | 55 | active |
| Rain of Firemagic damage, power 54 · area | 9 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Robe Mastery | 40–41 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | — | passive |
| SleepSleep 15 s | 41–42 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | 55 | active |
| SlowSpeed ×0.5 · 1 min | 15 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Surrender To Fire | 17 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Surrender To Wind | 14 | 1,150,000 | 55 | active |
| Weapon MasteryP. Atk. +79.4 · M. Atk. +99.3 · P. Atk. ×1.45 · M. Atk. ×1.17 | 41–42 | 1,160,0002 × 580,000 | — | passive |
| Skill | Skill Lv | SP | MP | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 76SP: 15,000,000 | |||||
| WisdomnewHold resistance +20% · Sleep resistance +20% · mental resistance +20% | 1 | 15,000,000 | — | passive |
| Divine Inspiration | 3–4 | book | — | passive |
| Level 77SP: 54,000,000 | |||||
| Fire Vortexnew📖magic damage, power 140 · Speed ×0.9, Atk. Spd. ×0.7, Casting Spd. ×0.9 · reuse 1 min | 1 | 18,000,000 | 84 | active |
| Skill Masterynewchance of instant reuse or double duration | 1 | 18,000,000 | — | passive |
| Spell Forcenewtransfers force to a party member | 1 | 18,000,000 | — | active |
| Level 78SP: 64,020,000 | |||||
| Arcane Chaosnew📖magic MP ×1.3, physical skill MP ×1.3 · reuse 1 min | 1 | 21,340,000 | 57 | active |
| Arcane Powernewdamage over time, magic MP ×1.1, M. Atk. ×1.3 · 3 s | 1 | 21,340,000 | 36 | toggle |
| Arcane RoarnewM. Atk. ×1.03 | 1 | 21,340,000 | — | passive |
| Level 80SP: 150,000,000 | |||||
| Volcanonew📖 | 1 | 150,000,000 | 36 | active |
📖 — by Interlude code level 1 of the skill is learned from a spellbook; many servers disable spellbooks and it is learned for SP.
The other classes are gathered in the Lineage 2 classes section. A sorc has an easier start on a fresh server with a buffer nearby: opening dates are in the Interlude server announcements, fast servers in the L2 x100 list.
Where it comes in handy
Upcoming Interlude, Interlude+ server openings
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Where should a sorc level?
20–40 — The Pilgrim's Necropolis, Catacomb of the Heretic, Necropolis of Sacrifice; 40–52 — Cruma Tower, Ivory Tower Crater, Archaic Laboratory; 52–61 — Archaic Laboratory, The Patriot's Necropolis; 61–76 — Tower of Insolence, Hot Springs, Catacomb of Dark Omens; 76–80 — Imperial Tomb, Forge of the Gods.
Which is better — Archmage, Mystic Muse or Storm Screamer?
Prominence, Hydro Blast and Hurricane are equal in power, cast time and reuse. The difference is in the vortexes: the Archmage's Fire Vortex cuts the target's attack speed to ×0.7, Ice Vortex hits run speed, Wind Vortex hits casting speed. Against fighters the Archmage is more convenient.
What dyes for a sorc?
For damage — INT+4 MEN−4, INT+1 MEN−1 and CON+4 STR−4. For casting and PvP — WIT+4 MEN−4, WIT+1 MEN−1 and CON+4 STR−4. Balanced — INT+4 MEN−4, WIT+4 MEN−4 and CON+4 STR−4.
Which subclasses suit a sorc?
Any 2nd class except Spellsinger, Spellhowler, Overlord and Warsmith: usually a healer, buffer or summoner. A subclass opens at level 75, by default after the Mimir's Elixir and Fate's Whisper quests.
How do I get the Archmage 3rd class?
The Saga of the Archmage quest from level 76; one of its steps is collecting 700 Halisha's Mark. The reward is a Secret Book of Giants and adena; the amount on x1 servers is in the "How to get the classes" table.
How is the Archmage stronger than the Sorcerer?
At levels 77–80 you get Fire Vortex, Arcane Power (M. Atk. ×1.3), Arcane Chaos, Skill Mastery, Spell Force and Volcano. Prominence and the other nukes stay the same as the Sorcerer's.
Is Cancellation worth leveling?
Yes, for PvP and the Olympiad: it strips up to 5 buffs from the target, 120-second reuse, 6-second cast. You don't need it on mobs.
How long does a sorc's Slow last?
60 seconds, target run speed ×0.5 at the top levels. Refresh it once a minute.