Core Keeper Magic Build Guide: Staffs, Talents and Pets

Weapons to use at each stage of a magic build

For each base-level range, these have the highest expected damage per second at Lv.20 with late-game gear. Use whatever you get first, then switch to stronger ones.

Damage per second uses our damage formula (not an official formula; based on community research on wikis and forums).

Talent order for a magic build

Talents to prioritize, from top to bottom.

1. MagicTrue sightPer point: +1% critical hit chanceA chance for extra damage. A basic damage boost that works with any staff.
2. MagicFully chargedPer point: Up to 6% magic damage based on your remaining manaThe more mana you have left, the higher your magic damage. Pairs well with max mana gear.
3. MagicMana rechargePer point: +6% mana regeneration while castingMore mana regeneration while casting, so you can keep firing longer.
4. MagicArcane frenzyPer point: +10% magic damage for a short duration on critical hitMagic damage goes up briefly after a crit. Combine with critical hit chance gear.
5. MagicThe best offensePer point: +4% of magic barrier is added as magic damageAdds part of your magic barrier to magic damage. Use with gear that has a lot of magic barrier.
6. VitalityMaxed out!Per point: +6% of all skill points added to max healthMagic builds tend to be fragile, so secure some max health too.

For leveling skills, see how to level skills; for other builds, see recommended skill builds.

Best pets and food for a magic build

Pets: Arcane Symbiote, Owlux, Pheromoth (largest damage gain first; best pets)

Food (2 ingredients): Golden Sunrice + Tornis Kingfish (cooking guide)

How to play a magic build

• Magic uses mana, so raise max mana and mana regeneration to keep firing longer.
• Magic builds tend to be fragile, so secure max health with the Vitality skill as well.