Pure INT is the way to go. That extra 5% critical is useless without good equipment. And of course soloing is slow. Mage's are kinda shafted when it comes to damage and adding points into any of the stats make almost no difference at all. Anyways, Mage's aren't designed to solo. Either get a party or find a Cleric to duo with. If that Cleric is good then you should level up rather quickly. A Mage + Cleric = Total fawesome-sauce. You will never find a better combo than those two right there.
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