> > I'm stuck in that troubling space on levels 5 and 7 where the monsters on 5 are easily defeated and the ones on seven leave me beaten and bruised after only two battles. It's uneconomical to get the exp. that level seven gives, and bashing the monsters on level five to level up will take forever. Is there a certain spell I'm not using enough? Should I just stick it out on level five?
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> Believe it or not, I have the exact same problem. Level 5? My party could do it in their sleep with only a few minor bruises. Level 8? They'll be roasted before their eyes have adjusted to the lighting.
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> I only have one Wizard, he's called Phaser. He will soon become level 14. Is there some fancy Wizard spell on level 14 that would help me on my way?

Not all Wizards learn the same spells at the same levels, though since they typically learn them all by level 17-18 I presume you're nearing the high end. I think at that point you're more likely to get help from a Sorcerer spell, but I guess it depends on how you use them.

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