That said, I'm a forum junkie so I've picked up a few things.
Don't fight with your familiar unless it is one of the "tanky" ones and/or you have the combat familiar edge(s). Psuedodragon is a tanky one. I don't know about the others.
Your killing devices are your summons. I don't know what you can summon safely at that level, but a big beefy happy elemental has been known to wreck a few faces without even needing an angel/devil. The happier they are, the faster they follow you and the faster they will engage enemies.
Don't discount blinding people. Flash is a great spell.
Magic missile is damage, but you're probably better off using some kind of wand/talisman if it's a fight you can end quickly. Like the prismatic spray wand people used to one-shot me with all the time (sub-20, not at your level, still good damage!). No idea where to get it.
Finally, read those damned guides in the wiki. I know conjie has a couple guides and they are long. Bound to be some good info in there.
As a last restort, PM Jalim or Daurwyn, I think they both know the class well.
PS: What little experience I do have with mages, went MUCH better when I just geared for straight HP. Something to consider to at least give you longer fights to learn at.
Sportsmanship killed CF
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/28/2017 09:58AM by Matrik.